The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
The story of Tom Joad and his family’s flight from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma during the Great Depression is a majestic and deeply affecting portrait of American life and the American soul at a defining moment in our nation’s history.

For tickets: 732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org/the_grapes_of_wrath

Jim Gaffigan is a true comedic triple threat, having achieved major milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. As approachable as he is edgy, Jim is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent television and film. His clever and quiet style has earned him a spot in the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today. His recent one hour Comedy Central Special, CD and DVD, all entitled “Beyond the Pale” have catapulted Gaffigan to one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today. The DVD for “Beyond the Pale” went Gold within the first six months. Gaffigan’s new CD/DVD entitled “King Baby” was released earlier this year.

For tickets: 732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org/jim_gaffigan

You’ve heard opera, and you’ve heard rock. Now, hear opera rocked!
IF YOU LIKE QUEEN, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THE EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY. This five-piece powerhouse band, string quartet, and two outstanding vocalists bring the towering emotion and musicality of opera into the 21st century.
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Oct 18: Schubert for Four Hands
Oct 25: The Road to Mandalay
Nov 8: From Beethoven to Messiaen
Nov 22: Busoni Rediscovered
Jan 24: Violin Virtuosity of Yen Yu
Jan 31: Poetry & Song: Lieder of Hugo Wolf
Feb 7: Follow the Drinking Gourd
Feb 21: Maia String Quartet
Feb 28: Art Songs of Poland
Mar 7: Conformism & Rebellion: 2 Soviet Composers
Mar 21: Romanticism in Song
May 2: Concord Sonata: Music of Charles Ives

By George Frideric Handel
Featuring:
The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra
Christ Church Choir
Mark Trautman, conductor

Featured Soloists TBA
The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra—celebrating their 6th year of performing MESSIAH—partners with the State Theatre for a joyful, holiday event for the whole community.
Formerly presented at Christ Church in New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra and Christ Church’s 50-member choir perform a 2-hour historically informed Baroque-style performance of Handel’s beloved masterpiece. Bring your friends and family (and your score* if you wish) to this truly uplifting holiday tradition!
For tickets: 732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org/messiah

This magical production of the classic holiday favorite is cast with over 100 performers! Featuring a live orchestra, elegant dancing, and wonderful costumes and scenic effects, it’s the perfect holiday treat for every member of your family.

For tickets, call 732-246-SHOW (7469) or visit http://www.statetheatrenj.org/the_nutcracker

“… I have encountered many dance companies, and many more individual dancers…Of these there has been none I have been so glad to discover as Noche Flamenca and, above all, its lead dancer, Soledad Barrio.” –Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times

For tickets: 732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org/soledad_barrio_and_noche_flamenca

Long Yu, conductor
Yuja Wang, pianist

“The arrival of Chinese-born pianist Yuja Wang on the musical scene is an exhilarating and unnerving development. To listen to her in action is to re-examine whatever assumptions you may have had about how well the piano can actually be played.”—San Francisco Chronicle
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For over 25 years, MOMIX, the celebrated company of dancer-illusionists, has been creating a world filled with surreal images using props, light, shadow, humor, and the human body. Under the direction of Moses Pendleton, these renowned dancers will be performing Passion, a multimedia dance performance to express exotic imagery set to a strong score. Please note there will be nudity in this performance.

For tickets: 732-246-7469
http://www.statetheatrenj.org/momix_passion