State Theatre

Address:
15 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

SEATING CAPACITY: 1800
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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 Spamalot (2025)
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3/28/2026 - 3/29/2026 Stereophonic (2025)
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2/27/2026 - 3/1/2026 Kinky Boots (2025)
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11/14/2025 - 12/28/2025 ELF the Musical (2025)

11/1/2025 - 11/2/2025 Mrs. Doubtfire (2025)
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3/28/2025 - 3/30/2025 Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024)

10/25/2024 - 10/27/2024 Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity) (2024)

10/3/2024 - 6/29/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
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5/11/2024 - 5/12/2024 Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)

5/3/2024 - 5/4/2024 The Kite Runner (2024)

4/27/2024 - 4/28/2024 Clue (2024)

4/9/2024 - 4/9/2024 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Non-Equity) (2023)

2/9/2024 - 2/11/2024 The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024)

2/2/2024 - 2/4/2024 Annie (Non-Equity) (2022)

1/5/2024 - 1/7/2024 Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023)

11/18/2023 - 11/19/2023 Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)

10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023 Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)

6/9/2023 - 6/11/2023 Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) (2023)

4/28/2023 - 4/30/2023 Legally Blonde (Non-Equity) (2022)

1/27/2023 - 1/29/2023 My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)

5/13/2022 - 5/15/2022 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq) (2021)

4/29/2022 - 5/1/2022 Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)

4/14/2022 - 4/16/2022 Waitress (Non-Eq) (2021)

3/18/2022 - 3/20/2022 Cats (Non-Equity) (2021)

2/25/2022 - 2/27/2022 An American in Paris (Non-Eq) (2022)

12/3/2021 - 12/5/2021 Anastasia (Non-Equity) (2021)

11/26/2021 - 11/28/2021 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)

10/8/2021 - 10/10/2021 Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq) (2021)

6/5/2020 - 6/7/2020 Once On This Island (2019)

12/20/2019 - 12/22/2019 Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)

12/3/2019 - 12/4/2019 Jersey Boys (2015)

11/8/2019 - 11/10/2019 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)

4/2/2019 - 4/3/2019 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

2/15/2019 - 2/17/2019 Chicago (2017)

12/14/2018 - 12/15/2018 The King and I (2016)

3/23/2018 - 3/25/2018 Motown the Musical (2017)

3/23/2018 - 3/25/2018 Motown the Musical (2017)

12/22/2017 - 12/24/2017 The Sound of Music (2015)

5/30/2017 - 6/11/2017 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2016)

5/19/2017 - 5/21/2017 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (unknown)

5/5/2017 - 5/6/2017 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)

11/4/2016 - 11/6/2016 Dirty Dancing (2014)

5/13/2016 - 5/14/2016 42nd Street (2015)

2/4/2016 - 2/6/2016 Once (2016)

10/23/2015 - 10/24/2015 Bullets Over Broadway: The Musicals (2015)

2/14/2015 - 2/14/2015 Million Dollar Quartet (2011)

3/7/2014 - 3/8/2014 Rock of Ages (2011)

1/29/2013 - 1/30/2013 American Idiot (2012)

5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012 Beauty and the Beast (2010)

3/29/2012 - 3/29/2012 Lord of the Dance (unknown)

2/17/2012 - 2/18/2012 Fiddler on the Roof (2011)

4/2/2011 - 4/2/2011 Spring Awakening (2010)

3/10/2011 - 3/10/2011 A Chorus Line (2010)

2/11/2011 - 2/12/2011 Stomp (unknown)

News

Brandy Clark Confirms 'Art of the Storyteller' Tour with Special Guests Photo

Brandy Clark Confirms 'Art of the Storyteller' Tour with Special Guests
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026

xGrammy Award-winning and Tony-nominated musician Brandy Clark will sit down with Rodney Crowell, Patty Griffin, Rosanne Cash, Robert Horn, and Lori McKenna on her “Art of the Storyteller” tour this spring.

STEREOPHONIC National Tour Coming To State Theatre New Jersey Photo

STEREOPHONIC National Tour Coming To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

State Theatre New Jersey will host the 2024 Tony Award-winning play STEREOPHONIC for a two-night event in March 2026. The acclaimed production will be staged at the historic venue in New Brunswick, NJ.

Samantha Fish Sets 2026 'Paper Doll Live World Tour' Photo

Samantha Fish Sets 2026 'Paper Doll Live World Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

Samantha Fish, the two-time Grammy-nominated performer, will embark on the Paper Doll Live World Tour across North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and Japan.

MY FAIR LADY Melbourne Season Announced to Celebrate 70 years Since Broadway Debut Photo

MY FAIR LADY Melbourne Season Announced to Celebrate 70 years Since Broadway Debut
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its glorious Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s iconic My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform at Arts Centre Melbourne’s refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre when its season opens in November 2026.

UK Comedian Greg Davies Will Embark on First Australian Tour Photo

UK Comedian Greg Davies Will Embark on First Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Greg Davies, renowned UK comedian, will embark on his first tour across Australia, bringing his acclaimed comedic style to multiple cities. Learn more here!

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities Photo

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.

Wright State to Stage Tony-Winning THE HISTORY BOYS This February Photo

Wright State to Stage Tony-Winning THE HISTORY BOYS This February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Wright State Theatre will present Alan Bennett’s Tony Award winning THE HISTORY BOYS, opening on February 20th and running through March 1st in the Festival Playhouse.

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep Photo

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

REVIEW: Forty Years On, THE NORMAL HEART Is A Powerful piece of Theatre That Informs, Photo

REVIEW: Forty Years On, THE NORMAL HEART Is A Powerful piece of Theatre That Informs, Challenges And Remains Important In the 21st Century.
by Jade Kops - Feb 14, 2026

Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart remains a powerful, vital work 40 years on in this captivating Sydney Theatre Company production starring Mitchell Butel and directed by Dean Bryant.

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis Photo

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Feb 14, 2026

What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?

Hennepin Arts Offers Student And Educator Rush Tickets For BLUE MAN GROUP At The Stat Photo

Hennepin Arts Offers Student And Educator Rush Tickets For BLUE MAN GROUP At The State Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

Hennepin Arts has announced the availability of rush tickets for BLUE MAN GROUP, specifically for students and educators. These discounted tickets provide a unique opportunity for the educational community to experience the vibrant and innovative performance.

Tickets to THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance at Playhouse Square on Sale Photo

Tickets to THE LION KING Sensory-Friendly Performance at Playhouse Square on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Playhouse Square will present a sensory-friendly performance of The Lion King, tailored to accommodate audiences with sensory sensitivities. This special event is scheduled for February 2026, offering an inclusive theater experience.

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win Photo

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.

TROPHY BOYS Set to Premiere in Adelaide This March Photo

TROPHY BOYS Set to Premiere in Adelaide This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

State Theatre Company South Australia opens its 2026 season next month with Trophy Boys, Emmanuelle Mattana's hit black comedy about power, privilege, and high school debating.

Guitarist Eric Johnson to Embark on Spring U.S. Tour Photo

Guitarist Eric Johnson to Embark on Spring U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Guitarist Eric Johnson will return to the road this April for a wide-ranging U.S. tour. The spring run will take Johnson across the country with performances spanning the South, Southwest, and West Coast.

Wright State Theatre To Present World Premiere Musical ONLY IN NEW YORK Photo

Wright State Theatre To Present World Premiere Musical ONLY IN NEW YORK
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Wright State Theatre will present the world premiere of Only in New York, a new musical by Ronvé O’Daniel with a book by Cris Eli Blak. Performances take place in the Herbst Studio Theatre at Wright State University.

Arad Dabiri's PRESSURE! to Have US Premiere at ExPats Theatre Photo

Arad Dabiri's PRESSURE! to Have US Premiere at ExPats Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

ExPats Theatre will present the live stage production of Pressure!, the debut play by emerging Austrian-Iranian writer Arad Dabiri. The cast includes Sacha Marvin as Murat and more.

Tickets for THE LION KING at Playhouse Square Go on Sale Next Week Photo

Tickets for THE LION KING at Playhouse Square Go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Cleveland will go on sale to the public. Cleveland’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the KeyBank State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey Photo

KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Photo

Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre
by Steve Sucato - Feb 5, 2026

What did our critic think of MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY - GRAHAM 100 at KeyBank State Theatre At Playhouse Square?

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Shows at the State Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
6/27/2026	-	6/28/2026	Spamalot (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
3/28/2026	-	3/29/2026	Stereophonic (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
2/27/2026	-	3/1/2026	Kinky Boots (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/14/2025	-	12/28/2025	ELF the Musical (2025)
11/1/2025	-	11/2/2025	Mrs. Doubtfire (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
3/28/2025	-	3/30/2025	Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024)
10/25/2024	-	10/27/2024	Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity) (2024)
10/3/2024	-	6/29/2025	Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024) Click Here to Buy Tickets
5/11/2024	-	5/12/2024	Mean Girls (Non-Equity) (2023)
5/3/2024	-	5/4/2024	The Kite Runner (2024)
4/27/2024	-	4/28/2024	Clue (2024)
4/9/2024	-	4/9/2024	Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Non-Equity) (2023)
2/9/2024	-	2/11/2024	The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024)
2/2/2024	-	2/4/2024	Annie (Non-Equity) (2022)
1/5/2024	-	1/7/2024	Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023)
11/18/2023	-	11/19/2023	Chicago (Non-Equity) (2022)
10/7/2023	-	10/8/2023	Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023)
6/9/2023	-	6/11/2023	Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) (2023)
4/28/2023	-	4/30/2023	Legally Blonde (Non-Equity) (2022)
1/27/2023	-	1/29/2023	My Fair Lady (Non-Equity) (2022)
5/13/2022	-	5/15/2022	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Non Eq) (2021)
4/29/2022	-	5/1/2022	Hairspray (Non-Equity) (2021)
4/14/2022	-	4/16/2022	Waitress (Non-Eq) (2021)
3/18/2022	-	3/20/2022	Cats (Non-Equity) (2021)
2/25/2022	-	2/27/2022	An American in Paris (Non-Eq) (2022)
12/3/2021	-	12/5/2021	Anastasia (Non-Equity) (2021)
11/26/2021	-	11/28/2021	Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021)
10/8/2021	-	10/10/2021	Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq) (2021)
6/5/2020	-	6/7/2020	Once On This Island (2019)
12/20/2019	-	12/22/2019	Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)
12/3/2019	-	12/4/2019	Jersey Boys (2015)
11/8/2019	-	11/10/2019	Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)
4/2/2019	-	4/3/2019	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
2/15/2019	-	2/17/2019	Chicago (2017)
12/14/2018	-	12/15/2018	The King and I (2016)
3/23/2018	-	3/25/2018	Motown the Musical (2017)
3/23/2018	-	3/25/2018	Motown the Musical (2017)
12/22/2017	-	12/24/2017	The Sound of Music (2015)
5/30/2017	-	6/11/2017	Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2016)
5/19/2017	-	5/21/2017	Hedwig and the Angry Inch (unknown)
5/5/2017	-	5/6/2017	Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
11/4/2016	-	11/6/2016	Dirty Dancing (2014)
5/13/2016	-	5/14/2016	42nd Street (2015)
2/4/2016	-	2/6/2016	Once (2016)
10/23/2015	-	10/24/2015	Bullets Over Broadway: The Musicals (2015)
2/14/2015	-	2/14/2015	Million Dollar Quartet (2011)
3/7/2014	-	3/8/2014	Rock of Ages (2011)
1/29/2013	-	1/30/2013	American Idiot (2012)
5/4/2012	-	5/6/2012	Beauty and the Beast (2010)
3/29/2012	-	3/29/2012	Lord of the Dance (unknown)
2/17/2012	-	2/18/2012	Fiddler on the Roof (2011)
4/2/2011	-	4/2/2011	Spring Awakening (2010)
3/10/2011	-	3/10/2011	A Chorus Line (2010)
2/11/2011	-	2/12/2011	Stomp (unknown)