State Theatre
Address:
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
State Theatre History
Central New Jersey’s largest non-profit arts presenter, the historic State Theatre New Jersey is a magnificently renovated silent-film palace that flourishes today as a premier non-profit venue of the Northeast. The 1,850-seat theatre presents a diverse lineup. Each year over 200,000 people attend our world-class programming and over 35,000 children participate in our education programs each year
Shows at the State Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | - | 6/28/2026 | |
| 3/28/2026 | - | 3/29/2026 | |
| 2/27/2026 | - | 3/1/2026 | |
| 11/14/2025 | - | 12/28/2025 | |
| 11/1/2025 | - | 11/2/2025 | |
| 3/28/2025 | - | 3/30/2025 | |
| 10/25/2024 | - | 10/27/2024 | |
| 10/3/2024 | - | 6/29/2025 | |
| 5/11/2024 | - | 5/12/2024 | |
| 5/3/2024 | - | 5/4/2024 | |
| 4/27/2024 | - | 4/28/2024 | |
| 4/9/2024 | - | 4/9/2024 | |
| 2/9/2024 | - | 2/11/2024 | |
| 2/2/2024 | - | 2/4/2024 | |
| 1/5/2024 | - | 1/7/2024 | |
| 11/18/2023 | - | 11/19/2023 | |
| 10/7/2023 | - | 10/8/2023 | |
| 6/9/2023 | - | 6/11/2023 | |
| 4/28/2023 | - | 4/30/2023 | |
| 1/27/2023 | - | 1/29/2023 | |
| 5/13/2022 | - | 5/15/2022 | |
| 4/29/2022 | - | 5/1/2022 | |
| 4/14/2022 | - | 4/16/2022 | |
| 3/18/2022 | - | 3/20/2022 | |
| 2/25/2022 | - | 2/27/2022 | |
| 12/3/2021 | - | 12/5/2021 | |
| 11/26/2021 | - | 11/28/2021 | |
| 10/8/2021 | - | 10/10/2021 | |
| 6/5/2020 | - | 6/7/2020 | |
| 12/20/2019 | - | 12/22/2019 | |
| 12/3/2019 | - | 12/4/2019 | |
| 11/8/2019 | - | 11/10/2019 | |
| 4/2/2019 | - | 4/3/2019 | |
| 2/15/2019 | - | 2/17/2019 | |
| 12/14/2018 | - | 12/15/2018 | |
| 3/23/2018 | - | 3/25/2018 | |
| 3/23/2018 | - | 3/25/2018 | |
| 12/22/2017 | - | 12/24/2017 | |
| 5/30/2017 | - | 6/11/2017 | |
| 5/19/2017 | - | 5/21/2017 | |
| 5/5/2017 | - | 5/6/2017 | |
| 11/4/2016 | - | 11/6/2016 | |
| 5/13/2016 | - | 5/14/2016 | |
| 2/4/2016 | - | 2/6/2016 | |
| 10/23/2015 | - | 10/24/2015 | |
| 2/14/2015 | - | 2/14/2015 | |
| 3/7/2014 | - | 3/8/2014 | |
| 1/29/2013 | - | 1/30/2013 | |
| 5/4/2012 | - | 5/6/2012 | |
| 3/29/2012 | - | 3/29/2012 | |
| 2/17/2012 | - | 2/18/2012 | |
| 4/2/2011 | - | 4/2/2011 | |
| 3/10/2011 | - | 3/10/2011 | |
| 2/11/2011 | - | 2/12/2011 | |
News
INDIGO GIRLS with LINDA PERRY to Perform at State Theatre in Minneapolis
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls, with special guest Linda Perry, will perform at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, presented by Hennepin Arts. Tickets go on sale to the general public soon.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls, with special guest Linda Perry, will perform at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, presented by Hennepin Arts. Tickets go on sale to the general public soon.
ILANA GLAZER LIVE! to Come to Minneapolis State Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Comedian Ilana Glazer will bring the next leg of her global stand-up tour, Ilana Glazer Live!, to the State Theatre in Minneapolis, presented by Hennepin Arts. Tickets go on sale to the general public soon.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Comedian Ilana Glazer will bring the next leg of her global stand-up tour, Ilana Glazer Live!, to the State Theatre in Minneapolis, presented by Hennepin Arts. Tickets go on sale to the general public soon.
Comedy Duo Dan and Phil to Embark on the 'Hard Launch World Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
Award-winning duo Dan and Phil are back with their latest live stage show, the Hard Launch World Tour, which marks their fourth headline global tour to date. The tour includes over 65 dates around the world, beginning in North America in September 2026 and running through to the UK and Ireland in February 2027.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
Award-winning duo Dan and Phil are back with their latest live stage show, the Hard Launch World Tour, which marks their fourth headline global tour to date. The tour includes over 65 dates around the world, beginning in North America in September 2026 and running through to the UK and Ireland in February 2027.
Paper Mouth Theatre To ReImagine Chekhov In New Production With SPARK Program
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
What begins as a faithful staging of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya slowly mutates into a theatrical battle for the audience's attention in Paper Mouth Theatre’s Uncle Vanya - But There's ASMR Soap-Cutting Videos Playing In The Bottom Right Corner.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
What begins as a faithful staging of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya slowly mutates into a theatrical battle for the audience's attention in Paper Mouth Theatre’s Uncle Vanya - But There's ASMR Soap-Cutting Videos Playing In The Bottom Right Corner.
State Theatre New Jersey to Launch Free Summer Movie Series With A MINECRAFT MOVIE and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey announced the return of its Free Summer Movie Series, featuring screenings of A MINECRAFT MOVIE, LILO AND STITCH, ZOOTOPIA 2, and more at the historic New Brunswick venue. Registration is required at STNJ.org.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey announced the return of its Free Summer Movie Series, featuring screenings of A MINECRAFT MOVIE, LILO AND STITCH, ZOOTOPIA 2, and more at the historic New Brunswick venue. Registration is required at STNJ.org.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.
SASHA VELOUR: TRAVESTY to Come to Minneapolis' State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced drag icon Sasha Velour will bring her newest one-queen show, TRAVESTY, to the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The production traces queer history through lip-sync spectacles and performance art.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced drag icon Sasha Velour will bring her newest one-queen show, TRAVESTY, to the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The production traces queer history through lip-sync spectacles and performance art.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater. The production has reached over 17 million women worldwide.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater. The production has reached over 17 million women worldwide.
THE BASEMENT YARD LIVE Will Bring New Tour to Minneapolis This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts will present The Basement Yard Live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, with hosts Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez bringing their popular podcast to the stage for a night of debates and crowd participation.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts will present The Basement Yard Live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, with hosts Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez bringing their popular podcast to the stage for a night of debates and crowd participation.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at State Theatre Centre
by David Bravos - Jun 15, 2026
People know Romeo & Juliet. In fact, it feels to the point that people would be reasonably familiar with a somewhat modernised Romeo & Juliet. Indeed, the archetypal tragedy is so often pulled apart and rehashed that it can become tired. WAAPA’s third year acting students, keen to make an impression, refused to retread a tired path.
by David Bravos - Jun 15, 2026
People know Romeo & Juliet. In fact, it feels to the point that people would be reasonably familiar with a somewhat modernised Romeo & Juliet. Indeed, the archetypal tragedy is so often pulled apart and rehashed that it can become tired. WAAPA’s third year acting students, keen to make an impression, refused to retread a tired path.
I FEEL GOOD: AN HOMAGE TO JAMES BROWN to Open at Springer Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia, will present I FEEL GOOD: AN HOMAGE TO JAMES BROWN in Emily Woodruff Hall, celebrating the life and music of the Godfather of Soul over Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
The Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia, will present I FEEL GOOD: AN HOMAGE TO JAMES BROWN in Emily Woodruff Hall, celebrating the life and music of the Godfather of Soul over Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend.
BLUEY'S BIG PLAY to Come to State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present BLUEY'S BIG PLAY, the stage adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children's series, featuring original cast voices, puppets, and an original story by creator Joe Brumm.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present BLUEY'S BIG PLAY, the stage adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children's series, featuring original cast voices, puppets, and an original story by creator Joe Brumm.
RENT to Open at Flat Rock Playhouse in 30th Anniversary Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Flat Rock Playhouse will present a 30th Anniversary production of RENT at the State Theatre of North Carolina. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features a cast of Broadway veterans and regional performers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Flat Rock Playhouse will present a 30th Anniversary production of RENT at the State Theatre of North Carolina. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features a cast of Broadway veterans and regional performers.
2025-2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards Winners Announced
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 9, 2026
The results are in and the buckets have found their new homes! The Austin Theatre Critics Awards honored the outstanding artists, productions, designers, directors, and unsung heroes who made this past season one to remember. Check out the full list of winners and celebrate the best of Central Texas theatre.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jun 9, 2026
The results are in and the buckets have found their new homes! The Austin Theatre Critics Awards honored the outstanding artists, productions, designers, directors, and unsung heroes who made this past season one to remember. Check out the full list of winners and celebrate the best of Central Texas theatre.
State Theatre New Jersey's A NIGHT IN LIGHTS Gala Raises Over $304,000
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey's Annual Benefit Gala raised more than $304,000 to support arts access programs, including free veteran tickets and subsidized school performances, while presenting inaugural Spotlight Awards to a jazz educator and a master electrician.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey's Annual Benefit Gala raised more than $304,000 to support arts access programs, including free veteran tickets and subsidized school performances, while presenting inaugural Spotlight Awards to a jazz educator and a master electrician.
Little Big Town to Play 2026 Fall Tour 'For The Art Of It'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
Photos: State Ballet of Georgia Performs SWAN LAKE Ahead of London Coliseum Return
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
State Ballet of Georgia will return to the London Coliseum with a brand new production of Swan Lake. Check out all new photos, taken at performances in the company’s home Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026
State Ballet of Georgia will return to the London Coliseum with a brand new production of Swan Lake. Check out all new photos, taken at performances in the company’s home Opera and Ballet State Theatre in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi!
Soul Asylum Sets Worldwide Tour, Releases Single Version of Live Favorite
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2026
Soul Asylum is set to play a worldwide tour that will take the band across North America, South America, and beyond, bringing their live show to audiences around the globe.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2026
Soul Asylum is set to play a worldwide tour that will take the band across North America, South America, and beyond, bringing their live show to audiences around the globe.
SPAMALOT National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical, for four performances in New Brunswick, with a cast party following the Saturday evening show.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the Tony Award-winning musical, for four performances in New Brunswick, with a cast party following the Saturday evening show.
Gary Clark Jr. to Play U.S. Headlining Tour This Summer and Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
Singer, songwriter, and producer Gary Clark Jr. will embark on an extensive run of U.S. headliners through the summer and into October. Artist ticket presales begin June 2, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
Singer, songwriter, and producer Gary Clark Jr. will embark on an extensive run of U.S. headliners through the summer and into October. Artist ticket presales begin June 2, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
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