Jersey Talent at State Theatre New Jersey
Dates: 5/16/2026
📍 Theatre: State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 7322467469
Tickets: $17.25
Jersey Talent, the hottest talent show in New Jersey, is back at the historic State Theatre on May 16! Join us for an amazing evening of performances featuring 10 talented singers, dancers, and musicians between the ages 8-25. If you like America's Got Talent, you'll love Jersey Talent!
The Top 10 finalists include singer Piotr Kowalczyk (17, Hillsborough), singer Autumn Henriquez (12, Westampton), drummer Antonio "Tony" Brucchieri (10, Harding), dancer Lexi Valentin (24, Manalapan), singer Reno Rabinowitz (13, Scotch Plains), guitarist John David Sia (11, Jersey City), Isla Griswold (15, Upper Saddle River), tap dancer John Boudouvas (11, Metuchen), singer Gianna Roman (17, Sayreville), and Bharatanatyam dancer Naviyasri Rajeshkumar (15, Montgomery Township).
The winner of Jersey Talent earns a performance spot at the annual New Brunswick Heart Festival! This year's Jersey Talent judges include Benjamin Bucca, Jr., Judge at the Middlesex County Courthouse; Carolina Moratti, chef, activist, and community organizer; Jessica Trechak, State Theatre’s Director of Event Services; and Lindy Zeledón, Director of Family & Community Engagement for Foundation Academies.
News About Jersey Talent at State Theatre New Jersey
JERSEY TALENT Youth Competition Will Come to the State Theatre New Jersey
May 14, 2026 State Theatre New Jersey will present JERSEY TALENT, a competition for ages 8-25, featuring 10 finalists performing live at the historic New Brunswick venue. The winner earns a spot at the New Brunswick Heart Festival.
6th Annual NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Returns August 9
July 24, 2025 The 6th Annual New Brunswick Heart Festival returns to downtown New Brunswick on Saturday, August 9, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., celebrating the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
State Theatre New Jersey Will Host JERSEY TALENT This Weekend
May 28, 2025 State Theatre New Jersey will present Jersey Talent. Twelve finalists, including singers, dancers, pianists, and more, will perform live at the historic State Theatre.
NEW BRUNSWICK HEART FESTIVAL Returns Next Month
July 31, 2024 State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and I Am D.Muse will present the 5th Annual New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 10, from 2pm-6pm.
State Theatre New Jersey to Present JERSEY TALENT in June
May 17, 2024 State Theatre New Jersey will present Jersey Talent in June. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at State Theatre New Jersey?
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights (07/30/26-07/30/26)
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (08/04/26-08/04/26)
Beetlejuice (09/25/26-09/27/26)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick (10/03/26-10/03/26)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick (10/03/26-10/03/26)
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI (10/06/26-10/06/25)
Jersey Boys (10/16/26-10/17/26)
The Sixties Show (10/22/26-10/22/26)
Opening Weekend: Beethoven's "Emperor" & Schubert's "Great" (10/25/26-10/25/26)
Whose Live Anyway (10/28/26-10/28/26)
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey (11/08/26-11/08/26)
A Christmas Story: The Musical (11/20/26-11/22/26)
Water for Elephants (01/15/27-01/17/27)
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (01/24/27-01/24/27)
Yamato Drummers of Japan (01/31/27-01/31/27)
Menopause The Musical ® (02/27/27-02/27/27)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert (02/28/27-02/28/27)
The Wiz (03/06/27-03/07/27)
Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven (03/11/27-03/11/27)
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (03/19/27-03/21/27)
Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria (04/18/27-04/18/27)
Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky (05/16/27-05/16/27)
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert (05/23/27-05/23/27)
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What shows have played recently at State Theatre New Jersey?
Lilo and Stitch (07/14/26-07/14/26)
A Minecraft Movie (07/07/26-07/07/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (06/27/26-06/28/26)
Spamalot (06/27/26-06/28/26)
Bluey's Big Play (06/16/26-06/17/26)
Bluey’s Big Play (06/16/26-06/17/26)
Ben Folds with the New Jersey Symphony (06/14/26-06/14/26)
Ben Folds with New Jersey Symphony (06/14/26-06/14/26)
Ben Folds in Concert with New Jersey Symphony (06/14/26-06/14/26)
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