Arts & Entertainment

The Arts This Weekend: Naya Andaz, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Plays, grand symphonies, and exotic dance are the centerpieces of the arts in New Brunswick.


The exotic dance steps of Naya Andaz comes to the State Theatre this weekend. That and a performance of unfinished symphonies by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, as well as the continuation of the George Street Playhouse's 'Rich Girl' are the highlights of this weekend in the arts.

Friday - Sunday, March 24
'Rich Girl'
George Street Playhouse
732-246-7717 

The George Street Playhouse's 'Rich Girl,' a play by Victoria Stewart and directed by Michael Bloom, continues this week and runs through April 7. Performances are scheduled for Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at 8 pm, and Sunday, March 24, at 7 pm. There are also matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm.

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Saturday, March 23
Naya Andaz
State Theatre
7 pm
Tickets can only be purchased through NayaAndaz.net
732-316-1947  

Naya Andaz is a unique dance competition that brings young South Asians from throughout North America to display their artistry within the context of India's popular dance genre, the 'Bollywood Style.' Audience members are captivated by the glitz, glamour, bright colors, and elegant movements of the dance. The competition has been hosted for the past 20 years by 1947 Productions and Entertainment.

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Sunday, March 24
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
State Theatre
3 pm
Tickets can only be purchased by calling 800-255-3476 or click here 

Two of classical music’s most powerful creations—both left unfinished by their composers—are paired for an unforgettable experience. Schubert’s Eighth Symphony speaks to eternal questions and intimate emotions. In a similar vein, Mozart’s stirring Requiem (familiar from the classic film Amadeus) offers both awe-inspiring majesty and tender consolation. 

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