STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY

“HE'S A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH—BUT OH, WHAT A CHARMER! JOYOUSLY WICKED AND FUNNY...”  —The New York Times The Grinch   broke box office records ...

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical brings the beloved holiday classic to life at State Theatre New Jersey. This engaging production features ...

Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line ...

Seeing Alan Parsons in concert is a must for any music lover, as it offers a rare opportunity to experience a legendary figure who has ...

Four great acts, one amazing night of music! Peter Noone  is a multi-talented entertainer. Growing up as a child actor, Noone starred in the long-running ...

See Ronny Chieng in his STNJ debut!  Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor, and Correspondent on  The Daily Show . In addition to ...

Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning  Spider-Man™  animated  Spider-Verse  film, comes the highly anticipated sequel:  Spider-Man™: Across the ...

Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy® Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She ...

One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with over 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in ...

Deemed “A must see!” by the  Washington Post , Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show! See some of the world’s most ...

Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and ...

As the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for ...

Hosted by Rutgers' Cabaret Theatre!  Join us for the ultimate audience participation film,  The Rocky Horror Picture Show!  Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, ...

See Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America, live in concert at STNJ! America has been captivating audiences worldwide for decades with their signature folk-rock sound and ...

"AN ELECTRIFYING NEW MUSICAL!" — The Washington Post Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations  is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ ...

Spend a special evening with “El Caballero de la Salsa” (The Gentleman of Salsa), Gilberto Santa Rosa! The legendary six-time Grammy® Award-winner is one of ...

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film,  The Princess Bride!  After a screening ...

Four great comics with your  Host Vinnie Brand , including  Carie Karavas, Julian McCullough , and more!  Co-presented with The Stress Factory Comedy Club....

Grammy®-winning trumpeter  Chris Botti  has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the ...

21st Century Artists has presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, the ultimate ABBA tribute show throughout North America, for well over 20 years. The ...

Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country.  Vanity Fair  called him “the funniest stand-up ...

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical showcases the inspiring journey of one of music's greatest legends, following Tina Turner's rise to fame as the Queen ...

C'mon and join Blippi to make music in the brand new live  Blippi: Join the Band Tour !  Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, ...

Original Jersey boy Frankie Valli returns to Jersey where it all began to perform his The Last Encores tour with The Four Seasons! Frankie Valli ...

The Life and Music of George Michael  is a brand new concert-style show that celebrates the performance and sound of one of the biggest international ...

The writer of one of the top songs of the 20th century, Don McLean, will bring “American Pie” and other classics to the State Theatre ...

El Gran Combo, Puerto Rico’s most successful musical group, has shared the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico with the world since the '60s. With ...

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an ...

Presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, NBPAC, and I Am D. Muse, this annual  FREE  outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Experience India’s biggest box-office smash-hit, Baahubali: The Beginning on a vast HD screen while the New Jersey Symphony performs ...

Hollywood Nights—The Bob Seger Experience is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band! The 9-piece New Jersey based band strive to ...

See John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter, and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, live in concert at STNJ!Lodge's ...

Multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning, multimedia mogul Alan Cumming returns with a new cabaret show, this time even more revealing, hilarious and authentic than ever before. It ...

Xian Zhang conductor Daniil Trifonov piano New Jersey Symphony American music swings into summer with hits from Gershwin’s pathbreaking opera, Porgy and Bess . Letting ...

Xian Zhang conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor Brett Boles host Min Kwon piano New Jersey Symphony Korngold Fanfare from The King’s Row Prokofiev Suite from ...

Central New Jersey has a hot new talent show for ages 5-25! Jersey Talent provides a platform for youth to express themselves through art in ...

Jon Anderson is the voice of YES, one of the most creative and boundary-pushing bands to emerge from the prog rock scene of the ’70s ...

One of the shining stars of modern folk, Amos Lee creates the rare kind of music that’s emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical ...

Two generations of the musical Chapin Family—Tom, Steve, and Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail and Lily) bring the songs of Harry Chapin to ...

Sat, May 11, 2024 at 2pm & 8pm  Sun, May 12, 2024 at 1pm & 6:30pm    Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious ...

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! InSesame Street Live! Say Hello, you ...

Fri, May 3, 2024 at 8pm  Sat, May 4, 2024 at 8pm    Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is ...

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

Gary Mullen & The Works will have you dancing in the aisles during their rocking 2-hour show that pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, ...

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap—“Young Girl,” “Lady Willpower,” “Woman, Woman,” “Over You,” “This Girl is a Woman Now”  The Grass Roots—"Midnight Confessions," "Let's Live ...

Randy Rainbow is a four-time Emmy® and Grammy®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, andNew York Timesbest-selling author known for his popular web ...

The Price Is Right Live™is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” ...

Born in Bogota, Colombia, Andrés Cepeda is a producer, singer, and songwriter with a unique career that has allowed him to tour the world; be ...

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatlesis an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance ...

The whole family is sure to fall in love with the incredible dogs of The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show! The show features a world-class ...

Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony Coming to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before ...

Coming to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away—experience Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like never before as your New Jersey Symphony performs ...

Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earthis an experiential extension ofAncient Aliensthat explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. The 90-minute live ...

Adam Ant is heading out on his ANTMUSIC 2024 Tour with The English Beat! Ant will perform his classic, chart-topping hits and personal favorites. Ant's ...

Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed a loyal fanbase, leading their last five full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You ...

Danny DeVito narrator David Newman conductor New Jersey Symphony Acclaimed actor, producer and director Danny DeVito will join famed film composer David Newman and the ...

Myroslav Skoryk,Melody; Felix Mendelssohn & Ignaz Moscheles, “Fantasie Brilliante & Variations” for 2 Pianos & Orchestra; Ignaz Moscheles, “Les Contrastes,” Grand Duo Op. 115 for ...

In 2024, Grammy®-nominated music sensation Celtic Woman will celebrate an incredible 20 years. Celtic Woman continues its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies ...

Based on the book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann, the long-running hit Pinkalicious The Musical makes its State Theatre New Jersey debut! The ...

Xian Zhang conductor Robert Ingliss oboe Eric Wyrick violin New Jersey Symphony The spotlight shines on New Jersey Symphony musicians! Reena Esmail’s wildly colorful overture ...

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well ...

Lucas Waldin conductor Capathia Jenkins vocalist Ryan Shaw vocalist New Jersey Symphony Aretha Franklin Overture Chain of Fools I Say a Little Prayer Birth of ...

A tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy® Award-nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as ...

See Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum salsa singer Jerry Rivera live in concert! Rivera’s hits include “Amores Como El Nuestro,” “Que Hay de Malo,” “Cuenta Conmigo,” “Quiero,” “Loco ...

“FRESH AND FABULOUS AND SO MUCH FUN. IT’S A PARTY!”—Today Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force ...

“One of the best family musicals ever penned!”—Chicago Tribune Leapin' Lizards! The world's best-loved musical returns to State Theatre New Jersey with all your favorite ...

“IT TAKES YOU TO A PLACE YOU NEVER WANT TO LEAVE!”—Newsweek This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable ...

“BROADWAY'S MOST ELECTRIFYING SHOW!” —Entertainment Weekly   After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony This action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and ...

Robert Spano conductor  Aaron Diehl piano Aaron Diehl Trio New Jersey Symphony The first half of the season-opener celebrates the invaluable art of Black composers ...

“IRRESISTABLE! A ROMANTIC FANTASY. A CONTEMPORARY FAIRY TALE.” —The Hollywood Reporter Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of ...

Danny DeVito narrator David Newman conductor New Jersey Symphony Acclaimed actor, producer and director Danny DeVito  will join famed film composer David Newman and the ...

“An ADRENALINE-PUMPING production.”  — The New York Times Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. ...

Xian Zhang conductor Randall Goosby violin New Jersey Symphony Chen Yi's new work brings her signature blend of Chinese traditional themes and Western orchestral forms ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor New Jersey Symphony Coming to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far away, experience Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back like never ...

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductorNew Jersey SymphonyComing to New Jersey from a galaxy far, far awayexperience Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back like never before as your ...

Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular! This crack-a-lackin' musical ...

“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.”  — The New York Times OMG you guys!!!  Legally Blonde—The Musical  is coming to New Brunswick! Fabulously ...

Xian Zhang conductor Meigui Zhang soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo-soprano Alicia Olatuja mezzo-soprano Sean Panikkar tenor Nathan Berg bass-baritone Steven Mackey electric guitar Princeton University ...

Gary Mullen & The Works, who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their world-renowned One Night Of Queen live concerts, will have you dancing in ...

Spend an evening with three legendary R&B  bands! The lineup for this special one-night only event includes: The Spinners  (“I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be ...

Lionel Bringuier conductor Tiffany Townsend soprano Reginald Smith Jr. baritone Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director New Jersey Symphony French phenom Lionel ...

This dazzling eclectic group of cirque performers will choose between a football uniform or ballet costume, challenge themselves to accomplish death-defying acts, and celebrate all ...

“WE LEFT ON SUCH A HIGH! Absolutely the closest thing to watching Aretha live!”   —Audience Member R.E.S.P.E.C.T  is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music ...

See the critically acclaimed Dublin Irish Dance in their new production, Wings: A Celtic Dance Celebration! Wings features exquisite Irish and World champion dancers alongside ...

Damon Gupton conductor New Jersey Symphony Celebrate the music of iconic composer John Williams as your New Jersey Symphony brings to life some of his ...

Damon Gupton, conductorNew Jersey SymphonyCelebrate the music of iconic composer John Williams as your New Jersey Symphony brings to life some of his most legendary ...

Grammy® Award-winners Boyz II Men are one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history. With an astounding 64 million albums sold, the group ...

"[The Machine] duplicate the sound and hits of Pink Floyd with chilling accuracy, and they play for a hell of a long time.” —Matt Diehl,  ...

From Lincoln Center Theater and director Bartlett Sher comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” ( Entertainment Weekly ), ...

Live Music & Cartoons!   See musical ensemble The Queen’s Cartoonists in this hilarious holiday special the whole family will enjoy! This one-of-a-kind event features the ...

Celebrate this annual Nutcracker tradition with your family! Featuring a live orchestra!This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as ...

From humble beginnings busking on the streets of Philadelphia to acclaimed sold-out runs on Broadway to the longest running and one of the most-beloved resident ...

See the beloved group The Irish Tenors live in a Christmas concert with a full orchestra! The evening will feature holiday favorites such as "Ill ...

Steve Hackett, an immensely talented and innovative rock musician, was lead guitarist with the group Genesis. As part of that group, Hackett produced acclaimed albums ...

This holiday season, see Grammy Award-winning artist Patti LaBelle as she performs holiday classics and the hits you know and love! Known for her powerhouse ...

Comedian Anthony Rodia makes his State Theatre debut with The Road Rage Tour! A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, NY, Rodia came out ...

The Wizards of Winter is a holiday rock event for the whole family! Featuring former members of Classic Rock Giants, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, ...

George Manahan conductor Awadagin Pratt piano New Jersey Symphony Past Music Director George Manahan returns to bring to life Mozart's Prague Symphony, Mozart's exploration of ...

Colombian salsa kings Grupo Niche return to State Theatre New Jersey! Often called the Salsa Experience, the band performs an invigorating range of uptempo dance ...

See Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and author, Lewis Black live at State Theatre New Jersey! Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses ...

Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. His instinct for melody and his singular fingerpicking guitar style are ...

See Victor Manuelle live in concert! Manuelle makes his State Theatre debut with an evening of high-energy salsa music that will have everyone on their ...

See one of today's most compelling modern dance companies this fall at State Theatre New Jersey! Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit ...

The laugh-out-loud funniest musical of the Broadway Season. Rolling StoneCall it musical comedy heaven (Rolling Stone). Call it the most uproarious new musical in years! ...

Nicholas Hersh conductor New Jersey Symphony The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award-winning score by composer John Williams, Jaws is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra ...

Jaws, the original summer movie blockbuster featuring an Academy Award-winning score by composer John Williams, is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience!Directed by Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg, ...

Johnny Mathis returns to New Brunswick with The Voice of Romance tour! Best-known for his supremely popular hits like Chances Are," "It's Not For Me ...

Are you ready to bust a move? Hip Hop Fever is coming to New Brunswick! The Hip Hop Fever concert is a celebration of Hip ...

See legendary band Three Dog Night live in concert! Now in their fifth decade of performing, they've claimed some of the most astonishing statistics in ...

The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On ...

Six-time Emmy Award-winner Louis C.K. has released over 10 stand up specials including his most recent Sorry (2021) and Sincerely, Louis C.K. (2020), both currently ...

See two great tribute bands in one amazing night of music!Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No ...

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series is back with morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46 screen, ...

State Theatre New Jersey is a proud presenter of the New Brunswick Heart Festival!Join us for the third annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, hosted by ...

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series is back with morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46 screen, ...

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led ...

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series is back with morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46 screen, ...

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series is back with morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46 screen, ...

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series is back with morning and evening weekday screenings (10:30AM & 7:00PM). Experience your favorite films on our ...

See Paul Anka live in concert at the State Theatre! Since his success at the age of 15 with his first number one hit, "Diana," ...

Join us during Pride Month for a FREE movie screening of MILK. Come early at 6:30pm to visit the booths hosted by organizations that serve ...

After their worldwide hugely successful 3-D concert tours, the Electro pioneers Kraftwerk are coming to New Brunswick! Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D ...

Gipsy Kings, France's most successful group of all time, returns to the State Theatre! Their music is like no other, an irresistible blend of traditional ...

Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular! This crack-a-lackin' musical ...

Spend an evening at the State Theatre with singer-songwriter Ryan Adams for a special solo concert! The seven-time Grammy nominated artist has released 18 albums ...

Roald Dahls amazing tale is the golden ticket that is touring the imagi-nation! Its the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original ...

"EVERY MOMENT OF THIS MUSIC SNAPS, CRACKLES, AND POPS."The Boston HeraldYou Cant Stop the Beat! Hairspray, Broadways Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is back on ...

Watch Paddington, the famous, accident prone bear, as he makes his stage debut in this fun filled comedy, Paddington Gets in a Jam! Paddington is ...

WAITRESS IS A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN!Entertainment WeeklyMeet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and ...

Don't miss out on this fantastic lineup of artists, including: The Brooklyn Bridge (The Worst That Could Happen, Welcome Me Love); The Duprees (You Belong ...

Jason Isbell has established himself as one of the most respected and celebrated songwriters of his generation. The North Alabama native possesses an incredible penchant ...

Seen by over 95 million people as one of the top 10 finalists on NBCs Americas Got Talent, Diavolo pushes the boundaries of dance and ...

With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, 19 albums in 25 years, 16 Grammy Award nominations, and numerous chart-topping songs, Brian McKnight has established himself ...

Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, An American In Paris transports the audience to post-war Paris, ...

Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine. Walk into ours and seeCasablancaon the big screen, ...

See multi-platinum artists Air Supply live in concert! Graham Russells powerful lyrics combined with Russell Hitchcocks unique voice, and a vast supply of hits including, ...

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)celebrating its 75th anniversary this yearperforms 200 concerts each season to a worldwide audience of more than half-a-million people. The RPO ...

Hailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey landDwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. The New York TimesCombining technical precision, power and ...

Hailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey landDwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. The New York TimesCombining technical precision, power and ...

The Hip Hop Nutcracker is coming to the State Theatre with a holiday mash-up for the whole family! Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The ...

Waltz into 2022 with Salute to Vienna New Years Eve Concert, a State Theatre tradition! This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, ...

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to the State Theatre to perform the beloved classic Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, a cast ...

Celebrate the music of the late John Prine in this special tribute concert featuring Prine's brother Billy Prine and the Prine Time Band.During his career, ...

Be in the room where it happens when star Leslie Odom Jr. makes his State Theatre debut! The multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-winning performerbest known ...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze takes State Theatres stage this holiday season! The critically-acclaimed performance presents the ultimate holiday experience for families, combining Broadway musical and Cirque ...

Lightwire Theater is keeping the holiday season merry and bright this year with their show, A Very Electric Christmas! Semi-finalists on NBC's Americas Got Talent, ...

The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite ...

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what ...

The Golden Oldies return to the State Theatre for the annual concert event of the year! Don't miss out on this fantastic experience, featuring some ...

It's a British Invasion and a Doo Wop show all wrapped into one spectacular concert this fall at the State Theatre!Peter Noone is a multi-talented ...

See 20-time Grammy Award-winner Pat Metheny live in concert with pianist James Francies and drummer Joe Dyson! The jazz guitarist/composer is well known for hits ...

See two of the most iconic Motown groups of all time live in concert as they perform their top hits including My Girl, Just My ...

The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight is returning to State Theatre New Jersey! Knights prolific career includes #1 hits such as Midnight Train to Georgia, ...

Join us for a hilarious night with two-time Emmy-nominated performer, Randy Rainbow! The side-splitting comedian and singer-songwriter will perform his most viral musical parodies. As ...

Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock n roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny ...

Come along with Miguel, an aspiring young musician, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. He finds an ...

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you wont want to miss The Fab FourThe Ultimate Tribute! The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four ...

Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of ...

Gipsy Kings, France's most successful group of all time, returns to the State Theatre! Their music is like no other, an irresistible blend of traditional ...

Audiences agree this is the closest to ABBA youll ever get. ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life and ...

Bach to Bowie featuring Bach 25 and StarDustHailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey land Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. ...

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it alland stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award-winner ...

The Golden Oldies return to the State Theatre for the annual concert event of the year!Featuring:Jay and the Americans ("Come a Little Bit Closer, "Cara, ...

Join us for the New Brunswick Heart Festival this summer! This year's festivalwhich celebrates all of the vibrant arts and history that New Brunswick and ...

ock out to the upbeat tunes of Grammy-nominated artist Brady Rymer! This Milk & Cookies performer has been writing childrens music for over 20 years. ...

Join us for a memorable Milk & Cookies musical experience with singer-songwriter Tim Kubart! Tim Kubart is an actor, musician, producer, and writer for some ...

Join us for Superheroes & Villains Online Trivia Night! Proceeds support State Theatres Community Engagement programs. Attention superhero fans, are your spidey-senses tingling, because this ...

Join us for our Milk & Cookies series online!Experience the peaceful joy of Reggae with a performance by Billboard chart-topper Aaron Nigel Smith! The Milk ...

Dance, sing, and rock out with indie rock star and childrens entertainer Ralph Covert! Ralph Covert is the creator of Ralphs World, the kids indie ...

Audiences agree this is the closest to ABBA youll ever get. ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life and ...

Join us for an invigorating online salsa course, led by Elvis Ruiz from Alma Montuno Latin Dance! This event on Zoom is a wonderful opportunity ...

Join us for a night of Italian wine education and fun as we take a deep dive into Italys Veneto Wine Region with Certified Sommelier ...

State Theatres Artist-in-Residence, nationally-acclaimed poet Glenis Redmond hosts a FREE online Community Poetry Reading on Zoom during National Poetry Month. This special event is a ...

Join us for Movie Online Trivia Night! Proceeds support State Theatres Community Engagement programs. Pop quiz, hot shot! Are you a movie buff? Do you ...

The acclaimed a cappella group Straight No Chaser returns to the State Theatre in 2020 with their Open Bar Tour! If the phrase male a ...

Join us for a FREE virtual concert featuring Mandy Harvey from America's Got Talent! And hear from Mandy as she answers questions from schools in ...

In Lucasfilms Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join galactic legends in an epic adventure ...

Join us for '90s Online Trivia Night! Proceeds support State Theatres Community Engagement programs.Oh, snap! Our March Trivia Night is all about the music, movies, ...

May the 4th be with you! It's Sci-Fi Online Trivia Night! Proceeds support State Theatres Community Engagement programs. "Beam me up, Scotty!" Join us on ...

State Theatre New Jersey presents a not-to-be missed, one-night only online conversation all about Broadway and moderated by Tony Award-winning Producer Ken Davenport (Kinky Boots, ...

Jim Brickman will be performing "Comfort and Joy at Home LIVE!" Virtual Tour that will include an interactive Zoom Room, Meet & Greets, and Christmas ...

See The Righteous Brothers Live with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, ...

Speakers at the virtual groundbreaking event will include State Theatre's President & CEO Sarah K. Chaplin and Board Chair Scott Fergang; Next Stage Campaign Co-Chairs ...

Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock n roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny ...

Prepare to have your upside-down turned right side up! Charles Rossbest known for One-Man Star Wars and One-Man Lord of the Ringsparodies the Netflix smash ...

State Theatre New Jersey is proud to be part of a new theater project called Play at Home. The project is a collaboration between theaters ...

State Theatre New Jersey is a proud presenter of the inaugural New Brunswick Heart Festival!This first-time eventpresented by State Theatre, New Brunswick Cultural Center, NBPAC, ...

See The Righteous Brothers live with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, ...

Join us for a special 75th year birthday celebration of the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman, whose career has become legendary since his ...

The acclaimed a cappella group Straight No Chaser returns to the State Theatre in 2020 with their Open Bar Tour! If the phrase male a ...

COMIC GOLD! VarietyWhat would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? Youd get The Play That Goes Wrong, Broadway and ...

See one of the worlds leading entertainers, comedian Jay Leno, live in New Brunswick! Leno has captivated living rooms across the world for over 20 ...

Something tasty is heading to New Brunswick! MasterChef Junior Live! brings MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alikelive! The family-friendly stage show will feature ...

See four of the nations greatest a cappella acts right here in New Brunswick in A Cappella Live! A high-energy musical celebration of contemporary a ...

In this fun, interactive, and educational program, members of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra introduce audiences to the wide-ranging group of instruments that make up the ...

Fun for the whole family! Masters of Illusion includes grand illusions, levitation, escapologists, comedy magic, sleight of hand, and more! A hit TV show on ...

Get The Led Out is coming to State Theatre New Jersey! From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out ...

Grammy Award-winners Boyz II Men are one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history. With an astounding 60 million albums sold, the group ...

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the ...

mr. RAY is back, bringing along his famous sticker-covered guitar and family-friendly songs with a rock-and-roll beat. Hes performed with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, ...

For over 50 years, South Africas five-time Grammy Award-winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies and ...

Bolder, brighter, deeper than ever. Daily NewsDont miss the Tony Award-winning revival that exhilarated Broadway! With a soul-raising, Grammy-winning score of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and ...

TVs biggest dance show returns to the State Theatre with Dancing with the Stars: Live! Featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new ...

Mr. Pennygaff takes you on a tour of American popular entertainment, with juggling, feats of daring, comedy, sideshow stunts, and audience interaction. See Mr. Pennygaff ...

FeaturingStrauss Symphony of AmericaAlastair Willis, conductor (London)Peggy Steiner, soprano (Dresden)Michael Heim, tenor (Vienna)Featuring dancers fromKiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine & International Champion Ballroom DancersWaltz into 2020 ...

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to The State to perform the beloved classic Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, and a cast ...

Sun, December 8, 2019 at 1pm & 5pmPJ MASKS LIVE is back with an all new super-heroic, live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from ...

Bla Fleck and the Flecktones will celebrate their 30th anniversary with its original lineup, featuring banjoist, composer, and bandleader Bla Fleck; pianist and harmonica player ...

The hit show that had its New Jersey premiere at the State Theatre returns by popular demand!THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS. ...

The hit show that had its New Jersey premiere at the State Theatre returns by popular demand!THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS. ...

The hit show that had its New Jersey premiere at the State Theatre returns by popular demand!THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS. ...

A legendary roster of Grammy Award-winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award-winning design team. One of the worlds most beloved characters. Turn them loose ...

"All rock bands want to be like the Beatles; these guys have the nerve to BE the Beatles" Dave Marsh, legendary Rock CriticThe Fab Faux ...

"All rock bands want to be like the Beatles; these guys have the nerve to BE the Beatles" Dave Marsh, legendary Rock CriticThe Fab Faux ...

PROGRAMBEETHOVEN, 12 Variations on a Handel theme, Judas MaccabaeusGLASS, The Orchard GLASS, Partita #2 for Solo CelloCORIGLIANO, Fantasia on an OstinatoBEETHOVEN, Sonata for Cello and ...

"These two mendefined the genre of Rock and Roll, from writing to recording to the standard band configuration, and they influenced everyone from Elvis to ...

A MUST SEE! NBC, New YorkFor five years, Beautiful, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Carole King musical, has thrilled Broadway with the inspiring true story ...

Celebrate Blue Notes 80th Anniversary with an intimate concert event featuring Kandace Springs (vocalist, keyboards), James Francies (piano), and James Carter (saxophone)! Only Blue Note ...

Relive the classic music of the 1960s with four incredible acts! Headling this Rock and Rock Spectacular is the legendary Chubby Checker. The only artist ...

State Theatre New Jersey presents comedian, writer, singer, actor, and satirist Randy Rainbow! A viral internet sensation, Rainbow is best known for his series of ...

The Rocky Horror Picture ShowThu, October 31, 2019 at 11pmParty Starts at 9pmJoin us for the ultimate audience participation film,The Rocky Horror Picture Show!Starring Tim ...

The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to New Brunswick with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus ...

The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to New Brunswick with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus ...

Tony Bennett is one of only a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 10sintroducing a ...

State Theatre presents Dream Theater live in concert as they kick off their American tour! Praised by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of "The Best ...

A performance with storyteller Julie Pasqual is a real treat: fun, high-energy, and downright silly, with lots of audience participation. Always a Milk & Cookies ...

From his spectacular Double Levitation to his phenomenal illusions, Jason Bishop, along with his lead assistant Kim Hess, presents an astonishing magic show for all ...

See actor and three-time Grammy Award nominated comedian George Lopez at The State for his new stand-up comedy tour, The Wall World Tour! The multi-faceted ...

The Piano Guys became an internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos which have garnered over 1.6 ...

The Piano Guys became an internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos which have garnered over 1.6 ...

Everyone's favorite family of superheroes is back! This time, its Elastigirl leading the way, facing off against a the citys newest mega-villain, Screenslaver, and his ...

Just when things seem completely hopeless, Mary Poppins returns to save the day. In this magical Disney musical, Mary helps the next generation of the ...

Enter a universe where more than one can wear the mask! Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales, the newest web-slinging superhero, joins forces with Spider-men and Spider-women ...

One day, a tiny mouse named Celestine leaves her underground home and meets a grumpy bear named Ernest. In their world, bears and mice fear ...

In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, a clownfish named Marlin embarks on an incredible journey to rescue his son, Nemo, who has been ...

With the help of an experimental serum, ordinary guy Steve Rogers becomes the powerful super-soldier known as Captain America. In this action-packed blockbuster, he leads ...

With the help of an experimental serum, ordinary guy Steve Rogers becomes the powerful super-soldier known as Captain America. In this action-packed blockbuster, he leads ...

A sold-out run at The Public Theater. A record-breaking engagement at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Endless critical and audience acclaim direct from Broadway. Chalk it all ...

In honor of Pride Month, State Theatre is proud to present actor and social justice activist, George Takei!With an uncanny eloquence and signature wit, Takei ...

StarringThe Turtles (Happy Together, Eleanore)Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night (Joy to the World, One)Gary Puckett & The Union Gap ("Lady Willpower, Over You)The ...

The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike makes its State Theatre debut! The hugely popular Daniel Tigers Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 ...

See Joe Jackson live in concert at The State on his Four Decade Tour! Hear songs from five of Joes albums including Look Sharp (1979), ...

Enter into a magical world full of beauty and enchantment with one of the best loved stories of all time. Set to a lyrical score ...

Direct from its smash-hit run on Broadway, the international music sensation Rocktopia comes to State Theatre New Jersey for one night only! An explosive musical ...

See Country star Kip Moore live in concert! Moore's hits include Somethin Bout A Truck," "More Girls Like You," "Last Shot," "Beer Money," and "Hey ...

The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike makes its State Theatre debut! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 ...

Brit Floyd, the worlds greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns in 2019 with its most ambitious and biggest production yet; a very special 40th Anniversary ...

The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On ...

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, makes their State Theatre debut! Known for performing ...

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan ...

With over 14 million records sold (including hits such as Closer to Fine, Galileo, and Least Complicated) Grammy Award-winning folk rock duo Amy Ray and ...

See seven-time Grammy Award-winner Gladys Knight live in concert! Knight's hits include Midnight Train to Georgia, Ive Got to Use My Imagination, and Best Thing ...

Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award®-winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s ...

Best-known for his supremely popular hits like Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," and "Misty, Johnny Mathis has recorded close to 80 albums, ...

Join us for an amazing concert experience with A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour! Celebrate the music of David Bowie with alumni musicians ...

Lewis Black, Grammy Award®-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and author is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. Following 2017’s highly successful tour, ...

RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles presents Abbey Road! In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the ...

Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time and has captivated audiences with her sumptuous voice, unsurpassed artistry, and compelling stage ...

A panel discussion with the celebrated opera star about the power of music as it relates to health and the brain. Inspired by Rene Fleming's ...

There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tonys®, two Olivier Awards, ...

See the thrilling new program All FuNKD’ Up featuring tap superstar Savion Glover! A mesmerizing interplay of percussive genius featuring Glover’s six-piece band and company ...

See the National Symphony Orchestra of Romania, in their U.S. tour debut, led by Conductor Cristian Macelaru! Acclaimed as one of the world’s top youth ...

Fri, January 11, 2019 at 8pm Sat, January 12, 2019 at 2pm & 8pm STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience ...

After the destruction of the Death Star, the Empire has regrouped—with Darth Vader leading the hunt for Luke Skywalker. Star Wars and the New Jersey ...

Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recreates ...

American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, and a cast of more than ...

Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. One of ...

Everywhere legendary journalist Bob Woodward goes, he says people ask to know what’s really going on in Washington. In this special event, the two-time Pulitzer ...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2018 season with the must-see holiday show The New York Daily News proclaims a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, ...

Experience the magic, Steamroller-style! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award®-winner Chip Davis has ...

See Whoopi Goldberg in a rare appearance in New Brunswick! Co-host of the daytime talk show The View, Whoopi Goldberg is one of an elite ...

See Toto live in concert on their 40th anniversary tour! Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a ...

America's #1 patriotic show in coming to State Theatre New Jersey! The All Hands on Deck show is an all-Singing, all-Dancing, all-American 1942 Roadshow & ...

COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night ...

Peppa Pig Live! is back with an action-packed show featuring your favorite characters as life-size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join ...

Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When ...

See legendary singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and co-founding member of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson along with long time bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin ...

band, Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, pay tribute to the dazzling music of late singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel—Cuevas’s personal mentor and Mexico’s highest-selling recording artist of all time. ...

See The Byrds co-founders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman, along with country all-star Marty Stuart and his amazing band live in concert! With one mighty ...

"Unbelievable!" –USA Today "Absolutely Incredible!" –Chicago Tribune The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! comes to State Theatre New Jersey for one show only! Critics and ...

“Among the most technically accomplished and musical dancers you’ll find in the contemporary sphere.” —The Washington Post Explore and celebrate Latin American dance and culture ...

With a career that encompasses five Grammys®, numerous chart successes, as well as collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent artists, Michael McDonald remains ...

Start teasing up that big hair now because your favorite New Wave and Pop 80s radio hits are back with The Lost 80’s Live tour! ...

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well ...

The first and only estate-approved Prince celebration, “4U” is curated, produced, and directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots, widely known to be Prince’s ...

Flower power is back and it’s coming to New Brunswick! Hippiefest, featuring Vanilla Fudge, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, and Badfinger featuring ...

Best known for his victory on America’s Got Talent in 2007, Terry Fator captured the hearts and tickled the funny bones of America with his ...

Brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long Sound of Music, its Sing-a-Long Grease, the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John now celebrating ...

Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8pm Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Willkommen and Bienvenue to Sam Mendes' (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob ...

Get ready to celebrate good times with Grammy Award®-winning artists, Kool & The Gang! Hear longtime favorite hits including “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness,” “Open ...

Fri, May 4, 2018 at 7:30pm Sat, May 5, 2018 at 2pm & 7:30pm There truly is no place like home as the greatest family ...

See Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul live in concert at State Theatre New Jersey! After creating the “Jersey Shore” sound with the Asbury ...

Animated Kratt Brothers Martin and Chris—who you may know from Zoboomafoo and Kratts' Creatures—come to life in a classic Wild Kratts adventure! Off "To the ...

See George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers as they perform a catalog of iconic hits that includes “Who Do You Love,” “I Drink ...

Long before becoming world renowned as the iconic George Costanza on Seinfeld, Jason Alexander was a Tony Award®-winning Broadway song-and-dance man. His concert with the ...

This acclaimed Russian ballet company brings Giselle, one of the most romantic classical ballets to the State Theatre New Jersey stage. With stunning choreography by ...

Classically-trained virtuoso violinist/violists Kev Marcus and Wil B—the dynamic duo known as Black Violin—are boundary-defying performers who merge classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and R&B into ...

See lady of soul and Grammy®-winning artist Patti LaBelle live in concert! Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying live performances, LaBelle’s hits include “If ...

Fri, April 6, 2018 at 8pm Sat, April 7, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Getting away with murder can be so much fun…and there’s no ...

Getting away with murder can be so much fun…and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the ...

“Gratitude and joy, gruffness, and beauty balance each other perfectly in singing that has grown more rhythmically acute with each passing year.” (The New York ...

Motown the Musical Fri, March 23, 2018 at 8pm Sat, March 24, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Sun, March 25, 2018 at 2pm It began ...

The most astonishing magic show of all time, The Illusionists, is coming to enchant State Theatre New Jersey! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents ...