From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony® Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land&nbsp;and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story: The Musical,&nbsp;brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A Christmas Story:&nbsp;The Musical, “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”
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A Christmas Story: The Musical

From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony® Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films...

State Theatre New Jersey

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons,&nbsp;A Magical Cirque Christmas&nbsp;has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.
Overflowing with festive charm and dazzling cirque artistry,&nbsp;A Magical Cirque Christmas&nbsp;showcases the extraordinary talents of world-class performers through gravity-defying acrobatics, awe-inspiring displays of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy,&nbsp;and heartwarming magic. Set to a lively soundtrack of modern holiday hits, each act delivers a fresh and unforgettable&nbsp;Christmastime&nbsp;experience.
Beloved by audiences of all ages,&nbsp;A Magical Cirque Christmas&nbsp;is a joyful way to celebrate the season together.

Local Event: A Magical Cirque Christmas

A Magical Cirque Christmas

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it...

Celebrate the magic of the season with&nbsp;The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas.&nbsp;A cherished holiday tradition, this heartwarming concert features beloved Christmas classics alongside timeless Irish favorites, performed with the soaring harmonies that have made The Irish Tenors one of the world's most beloved vocal trios. Their acclaimed PBS specials and best-selling recordings have introduced millions to a sound that has become synonymous with the holidays.
Featuring&nbsp;Anthony Kearns, celebrated for his rich lyric tenor and acclaimed performances at the White House and Carnegie Hall;&nbsp;Ronan Tynan, the internationally renowned tenor and Paralympic gold medalist whose powerful voice has captivated audiences for decades; and&nbsp;Patrick Hyland, an acclaimed Irish tenor known for his expressive performances and exceptional vocal artistry, the trio brings warmth, joy, and elegance to every performance.
Blending treasured holiday favorites from their best-selling Christmas album&nbsp;We Three Kings&nbsp;with beloved Irish songs,&nbsp;The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas&nbsp;is a festive celebration filled with beautiful melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and the spirit of the season. It's a holiday tradition the whole family will treasure.

Local Event: The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas

The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas

Celebrate the magic of the season with The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas. A cherished holiday tradition, this heartwarming...

Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual Nutcracker tradition with your family!
FEATURING A LIVE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR! Bring the entire family to experience the joy and celebration of this holiday tradition and make memories to last a lifetime—featuring thrilling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, a cast of more than 100 dancers, and ARB’s only area performances with a live orchestra and choir!
This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle larger-than-life mice alongside toy soldiers, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. A tradition for more than 60 years, ARB’s The Nutcracker is one of the longest continuously running&nbsp;Nutcracker productions in the nation.

Local Event: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Celebrate American Repertory Ballet's annual Nutcracker tradition with your family!
FEATURING A LIVE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR! Bring...

A timeless tradition, a dazzling celebration, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to State Theatre New Jersey this holiday season!
This soul-stirring symphony of sound and spectacle evokes Vienna’s Golden Age by bringing the music of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, Jr. to vivid life. With elegant costumes and lush floral arrangements decorating the stage,&nbsp;Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert&nbsp;transports audiences to an era of sumptuous beauty.
Beloved by audiences across North America, this annual tradition features some of Europe's finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra performing a soaring musical selection of overtures, arias, and duets, including the&nbsp;Blue Danube Waltz.
Conducted and hosted with playful wit by a charming expert in Viennese music, this joyful holiday celebration invites audiences to waltz into the new year with delight.
Produced by Glatz Loft Concerts. Artists subject to change without notice.

Local Event: Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

A timeless tradition, a dazzling celebration, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert returns to State Theatre New Jersey this...

Throw on your best neon, use extra hairspray on that hair, and head to the Back To The Eighties Show—because it’s time to party like it’s 1989!
Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl is the world’s greatest tribute to the music of the ‘80s! Jessie’s Girl’s primary line-up includes a team of NYC's top rock and pop vocalists: Destinee Monroe, Jerome Bell-Bastien, and Mark Rinzel. Backed by a band comprised of 20+ year veterans of the NYC music scene: Eric Presti on guitar, Drew Mortali on bass, Michael Maenza on drums, and Karlee Bloom on keys and keytar. Each with dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with!
In fact, Bret Michaels, MC Hammer, Colin Hay from Men at Work, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson,&nbsp; Taylor Dane, Mike Score from A Flock of Seagulls, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and many more have all performed at the&nbsp;Back To The Eighties Show.
Their calendar is filled with high-profile appearances and private events around the U.S., including The Theater at Madison Square Garden for the I Want My ‘80s Concert, ABC / NY Magazine’s launch party for The Goldbergs, a Halloween bash with Academy® Award-winner Jamie Foxx, a private birthday party for ‘80s icon Neil Patrick Harris, and Coca Cola / Buffalo Wild Wings’ massive “Tablegate” event in Tempe, AZ, opening for Smash Mouth.
There is no decade like the ‘80s and no party like The Back To The Eighties Show&nbsp;with Jessie’s Girl!

Local Event: Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl

Throw on your best neon, use extra hairspray on that hair, and head to the Back To The Eighties Show—because it’s time to party...

This concert event weaves together iconic songs and heartfelt performances with the stories behind the music, and celebrates the friendship and collaboration of Carole King and James Taylor. This nostalgic, feel-good journey through the lives of two legendary artists features beloved favorites like “Fire and Rain,” “Beautiful,” “Sweet Baby James,” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Audiences are invited into an evening of timeless songwriting and storytelling, highlighting the joy, warmth, and tenderness of a remarkable friendship, and the music it inspired.

Local Event: You've Still Got A Friend

You've Still Got A Friend

This concert event weaves together iconic songs and heartfelt performances with the stories behind the music, and celebrates...

—The Scotsman
For more than three decades, YAMATO Drummers of Japan have captivated audiences around the globe with their extraordinary fusion of rhythm, athleticism, and theatrical storytelling. With over 5,000 performances in 55 countries, YAMATO transcends traditional concert experiences—blending music, movement, and emotion into “physical music.”
Their latest production,&nbsp;Tamayura: Echoes of the Soul, centers on a profound question: What is taiko? More than an instrument, YAMATO presents it as a heartbeat, a voice of the soul, and a universal language that connects people across cultures. The sound reverberates not only through the air, but through the body stirring emotion, inspiring joy, and uniting audiences and performers in a shared moment of human energy.
On stage, the artists command more than 40 taiko drums of varying sizes and tones, including the awe-inspiring “Odaiko,” nearly two meters in diameter and weighing 500 kilograms.
In a world often filled with noise and division,&nbsp;Tamayura&nbsp;offers something rare: a chance to feel, connect, and resonate together.

Local Event: YAMATO Drummer of Japan

YAMATO Drummer of Japan

—The Scotsman
For more than three decades, YAMATO Drummers of Japan have captivated audiences around the globe with their...

Coming to New Brunswick is family favorite&nbsp;Puppy Pals Live—The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show&nbsp;from&nbsp;America's Got Talent!&nbsp;Puppy Pals Live&nbsp;is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us. The spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats like climbing a ladder, jumping rope, and even a backflip! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, this 70-minute performance appeals to children of all ages.

Local Event: Puppy Pals

Puppy Pals

Coming to New Brunswick is family favorite Puppy Pals Live—The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show from America's Got...

Join the party in celebrating two decades of laughter &amp; sisterhood!
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for 25 years!
It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®

Local Event: Menopause The Musical ®

Menopause The Musical ®

Join the party in celebrating two decades of laughter & sisterhood!
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a...

Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score—performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony—thrums with excitement and adventure.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved. Rated PG-13
This concert is presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony.

Local Event: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the...

Lawrence Loh conductor New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will...

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

State Theatre New Jersey 

Carly Baldwin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Sarah Salvadore

Edison-Metuchen

East Brunswick

Middlesex

South Brunswick

Somerset County

Manville

Watchung-Green Brook

Woodbridge

Union County

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Warren

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

One of the fastest-growing live R&amp;B violin experiences in the country, <a href="https://www.omaridillard.com/upcoming-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Omari Dillard</a> isn't just performing music; he's redefining what concerts feel like.&nbsp;You do not want to miss Soul Violinist Omari Dillard as he creates an atmosphere of singing, dancing, laughter, reflection, joy, and pure nostalgia.&nbsp;Through captivating storytelling, unforgettable audience interaction, and a signature sound that blends soul, emotion, and artistry, The Peace &amp; Presence Tour transports audiences back to the moments, memories, and music that shaped their lives. Omari delivers an experience you simply can't find anywhere else.
With more than&nbsp;2.1 million video views, over&nbsp;200,000 followers, and&nbsp;recognition from artists including&nbsp;John Legend,&nbsp;Chris Brown,&nbsp;Anthony Hamilton,&nbsp;Johnny Gill, and&nbsp;Deborah Cox,&nbsp;Omari has built a devoted following that continues to grow with every performance. Beyond extraordinary musicianship, Omari possesses a rare gift for creating genuine connection. Strangers become friends. Couples reconnect. Friends celebrate. Music becomes medicine.
The Peace &amp; Presence Tour is more than a concert. It's a carefully curated journey through the soundtrack of our lives -&nbsp;reimagining the music of artists like Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Joe,&nbsp;Alicia Keys,&nbsp;Earth, Wind &amp; Fire, and more. Omari's signature style transforms beloved songs into powerful, emotional experiences that leave audiences in complete awe.
His concerts have been featured on major television outlets and SOLD OUT stages across the nation, but it's the audience response that tells the real story.&nbsp;Night after night, guests describe the experience as "healing," "electrifying," "romantic," and "unforgettable."&nbsp;
"It was my first time at a violin show, and by far the best concert I've ever been to."&nbsp;— Rick S.
"My husband was apprehensive at first. He ended up dancing and singing all night!"&nbsp;— Karen W.
The Peace &amp; Presence Tour transforms spectators into active participants and skeptics into believers. Whether you're planning the perfect date night, celebrating a special occasion, gathering with friends, or simply looking for an escape from life's demands,&nbsp;Omari creates a space where music becomes medicine and every note feels personal.
This is not background music.
This is not a recital.
This is not just another night out.
This is the Peace &amp; Presence Tour: where timeless R&amp;B meets the elegance of live violin, and every performance becomes a memory.
<h3>Dress Code: Peace &amp; Presence</h3>
Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening by wearing&nbsp;earth tones, neutrals, creams, browns, olives, rusts, tans, and other warm natural colors.&nbsp;The dress code helps create the signature Peace &amp; Presence atmosphere and transforms the audience into part of the experience itself.
Think:
<ul><li>Elevated date night</li><li>Sophisticated and stylish</li><li>Comfortable luxury</li><li>Effortlessly beautiful</li></ul>
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable night out, you'll be surrounded by a room full of people who came to feel good, look good, and be fully present.

Local Event: The Peace & Presence Tour: Omari Dillard 

The Peace & Presence Tour: Omari Dillard 

One of the fastest-growing live R&B violin experiences in the country, Omari Dillard isn't just performing music; he's...

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A Christmas Story: The Musical

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20

7:30 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

A Christmas Story: The Musical

NOV

21

2:00 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

A Christmas Story: The Musical

NOV

21

7:30 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

A Christmas Story: The Musical

NOV

22

1:00 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

A Magical Cirque Christmas

NOV

27

4:30 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas

NOV

29

7:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

The Nutcracker

DEC

17

7:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

DEC

31

5:00 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl

JAN

9

7:30 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

You've Still Got A Friend

JAN

30

3:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

YAMATO Drummer of Japan

JAN

31

5:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Puppy Pals

FEB

7

2:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Menopause The Musical ®

FEB

27

2:00 PM

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert

FEB

28

2:00 PM

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

The Peace & Presence Tour: Omari Dillard