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Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with the NJSO Melissa Etheridge—The Holiday Show

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Boston Pops on Tour 2018 Holiday Pops Tour Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2018 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Cirque Dreams Holidaze An Evening with JUST ADDED! Bob Woodward Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I JUST ADDED! Common Ground A Holiday Celebration of Community Nutcracker American Repertory Ballet Salute to Vienna— New Year’s Eve Concert

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert with the NJSO STOMP National Symphony Orchestra of Romania Ron White JUST ADDED! JUST ADDED! Dancing with the Stars: Live

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Savion Glover’s All FuNKD’ Up The Concert Chicago The Musical FAMILY DAY— Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! John Mellencamp SOLD The John Mellencamp Show OUT! Czech National Symphony Orchestra Renée Fleming

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An Acoustic Evening with JUST ADDED! Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Golden Oldies Spectacular JUST ADDED! RAIN—A Tribute to The Beatles Lewis Black JUST ADDED! A Bowie Celebration: JUST ADDED! The David Bowie Alumni Tour JUST ADDED! Johnny Mathis Joe Bonamassa Art Garfunkel JUST ADDED! Swan Lake—Russian National Ballet Sir James Galway The U.S. Army Field Band Finding Neverland JUST ADDED! Gladys Knight JUST ADDED! Indigo Girls B—The Underwater Bubble Show

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RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company Mary Poppins In Concert with the NJSO JUST ADDED! Chicago The Band The Price is Right Live JUST ADDED!

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JUST ADDED! Beauty and the Beast American Repertory Ballet The Man Who Planted Trees JUST ADDED! Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

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MELISSA ETHERIDGE THE HOLIDAY SHOW

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Fri, November 30, 2018 at 8pm Grammy®-winner Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. For this holiday show, Etheridge will be performing her hits and holiday classics such as “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”

BOSTON POPS ON TOUR

2018 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR Keith Lockhart, conductor | Metropolitan Chorale Sun, December 2, 2018 at 2pm “...the best-known, most recorded and arguably most popular orchestra in the United States.”—The New York Times Having recently celebrated his 22nd anniversary as Boston Pops Conductor in 2017, Keith Lockhart is the second longest-tenured conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra since its founding in 1885.

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CHRISTMAS TOUR 2018 Tue, December 4, 2018 at 8pm Featuring Special Guests Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui, and introducing Sheléa. Celebrate the season with Grammy®-nominated jazz saxophonist Dave Koz! Together with his artist friends, he’ll perform Christmas classics and hit songs.

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Thu, December 6, 2018 at 8pm This magical concert features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects! Sponsored by

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Fri, December 7, 2018 at 8pm Sat, December 8, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Sun, December 9, 2018 at 2pm A “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleighload and so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil.”—The New York Daily News Created by Cirque Dreams founder and Broadway director Neil Goldberg, Holidaze features over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class acts, singers, original music, and seasonal favorites! Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and extravagant production numbers that the Boston Globe hails as “Entrancing…Las Vegas meets family entertainment.”

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I Fri, December 14, 2018 at 8pm Sat, December 15, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm “I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime.” —The Wall Street Journal Based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production, The King and I boasts a score featuring such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance,” and “Something Wonderful.”

COMMON GROUND A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY JUST ADDED!

CO-PRESENTED BY STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY AND CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY Sun, December 16, 2018 at 3pm Join us this for this special concert celebrating the holidays from around the globe including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Ramadan. Featuring local community organizations, and Broadway talent including Gospel choirs, South Asian dance, and more! The only area performances of American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker featuring a live orchestra and choir!

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AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET Fri, December 21, 2018 at 7:30pm Sat, December 22, 2018 at 2pm & 7pm Sun, December 23, 2018 at 1pm & 5pm See the beloved Nutcracker come alive on stage with Tchaikovsky’s magniﬁcent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, a live orchestra and choir, and a cast of more than 100 performers. Above: Nutcracker

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NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVE CONCERT Mon, December 31, 2018 at 6pm Featuring Strauss Symphony of America Christoph Campestrini (Vienna), conductor Iva Schell (Vienna), soprano; and Martin Piskorski (Vienna), tenor Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing with acclaimed European singers, ballet and champion ballroom dancers, and a live symphony orchestra.

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Fri, December 7, 2018 at 8pm Sat, December 8, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Sun, December 9, 2018 at 2pm A “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleighload and so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil.”—The New York Daily News Created by Cirque Dreams founder and Broadway director Neil Goldberg, Holidaze features over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class acts, singers, original music, and seasonal favorites! Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravitydefying feats, and extravagant production numbers that the Boston Globe hails as “Entrancing…Las Vegas meets family entertainment.”

SAVION GLOVER’S ALL FuNKD’ UP, THE CONCERT

Thu, February 7, 2019 at 8pm “The greatest tap dancer who has ever lived.” —The New York Times See the thrilling new program All FuNKD’ Up featuring Tony Award®-winning choreographer and tap superstar Savion Glover!

JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE!

Mon, February 18, 2019 at 10am, 12:30pm, & 3pm A show for animal lovers of all ages! America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his Emmy Award®-winning television series to the stage! In this awe-inspiring event, Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world’s most spectacular animals. Presented by

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STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY FAMILY DAY Mon, February 18, 2019 from 10am-3pm State Theatre ’s annual Family Day festival features family-friendly performances, workshops, and more! STNJ.org/FamilyDay

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B—THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW

Sat, March 30, 2019 at 2pm & 5pm The 5pm performance is an Autism-Friendly Relaxed Performance. Learn more at STNJ.org/Relaxed Take an imaginary journey through the deep blue sea with Mr. B and his underwater inhabitants of seahorses, starﬁsh, and mermaids in this production featuring acrobats, aerialists, contortion, and lots and lots of bubbles!

THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES

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Sat, May 11, 2019 at 10am, 12:30pm, & 3pm The 3pm performance is an Autism-Friendly Relaxed Performance. Learn more at STNJ.org/Relaxed The Man Who Planted Trees tells the inspiring tale of a shepherd who spends a lifetime transforming a barren wasteland by planting a forest, one acorn at a time. Based on Jean Giono’s heartwarming short story, this multisensory production blends puppetry, humor, and imaginative storytelling, plus the audience will hear the wind, feel the rain, and smell the lavender! Performed by Scotland’s Puppet State Theatre Company this performance is perfect for adults and children ages 7 and up.

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE!

Tue, May 21, 2019 at 3pm & 6pm See the grr-iﬁc musical Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series! The beloved characters come alive on stage with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way!

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Fri, December 7, 2018 at 8pm Sat, December 8, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm Sun, December 9, 2018 at 2pm A “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleighload and so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil.” —The New York Daily News See page 5 to learn more.

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Fri, December 14, 2018 at 8pm Sat, December 15, 2018 at 2pm & 8pm “I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime.” —The Wall Street Journal Based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production, The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance,” and “Something Wonderful.”

Fri, January 11, 2019 at 8pm Sat, January 12, 2019 at 2pm & 8pm “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” —Boston Globe

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Fri, February 15, 2019 at 8pm Sat, February 16, 2019 at 2pm & 8pm Sun, February 17, 2019 at 2pm “Chicago still glitters hypnotically.” —Ben Brantley, The New York Times There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tonys®, two Oliviers, a Grammy®, and is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history.

Fri, March 22, 2019 at 8pm Sat, March 23, 2019 at 2pm & 8pm This breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart.” —TIME Magazine Directed by Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Oscar®winning ﬁlm, Finding Neverland tells the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. The magic of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale springs to life in this heartwarming theatrical event.

Tue, April 2, 2019 at 8pm Wed, April 3, 2019 at 8pm “Twenty years later, there’s no denying the power of ‘RENT’.” —The Tennessean BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. Javon King in RENT— 20th Anniversary Tour

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THE STATE OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY Mon, December 10, 2018 at 8pm In this special event, the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning associate editor of the The Washington Post, with 19 bestselling books—13 of which have been #1, including his most recent book, FEAR: Trump in the White House— provides a behind-the-scenes look into his 46-year career and his most recent book.

RON WHITE

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Thu, January 17, 2019 at 8pm Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, returns to The State with his new stand-up show.

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!

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Fri, January 25, 2019 at 8pm TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with Dancing with the Stars: Live! featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show.

LEWIS BLACK

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THE JOKE’S ON US TOUR Thu, March 7, 2019 at 8pm Lewis Black, Grammy Award®-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and author is one of the most proliﬁc and popular performers working today. Following 2017’s highly successful tour, Black returns to New Brunswick with The Joke’s On US Tour! Co-Presented with Live Nation

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE!

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Tue, April 16, 2019 at 8pm

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games like Plinko™, The Big Wheel™, and the fabulous Showcase. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Oﬃcial Rules at STNJ.org/rules.

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Sat, February 23, 2019 at 8pm Set to coincide with a highly anticipated new album release, Mellencamp embarks on a tour which will feature the rock icon’s classics, plus some new material. Co-Presented with AEG PRESENTS

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THE BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT REUNION JUBILEE OF STARS VOL II Sat, March 2, 2019 at 7pm Featuring Lloyd Price (“Stagger Lee”); Sonny Turner, former lead singer of The Platters (“Only You”); Bill Haley’s Original Comets (“Rock Around the Clock”); The Skyliners (Tribute to Jimmy Beaumont, “Since I Don’t Have You”); Gary Troxel & The Fleetwoods (“Come Softly to Me”); Jimmy Gallagher, original lead singer of The Passions (“Just to Be with You”); and Cleveland Stills and The Dubs (“Could This be Magic”). Co-Presented with WillJam Productions

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT

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Fri, March 1, 2019 at 8pm Join us for an incredible acoustic evening with Grammy Award®winner Lyle Lovett and singer-songwriter John Hiatt.

RAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Sun, March 3, 2019 at 2pm & 7pm In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the hits to life in a note-for-note theatrical event in addition to all your early favorites. Sponsored by

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A BOWIE CELEBRATION: THE DAVID BOWIE ALUMNI TOUR

Sat, March 9, 2019 at 8pm Join us for a concert experience celebrating the music of David Bowie with alumni musicians from Bowie’s bands including Mike Garson, Earl Slick, Gerry Leonard, Carmine Rojas, and Mark Plati.

JOHNNY MATHIS

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Wed, March 13, 2019 at 8pm Best-known for hits like “Chances Are” and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,” Mathis returns to New Brunswick to perform some of his greatest hits and fan favorites.

JOE BONAMASSA

Thu, March 14, 2019 at 8pm Presented by J&R Adventures Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, two-time Grammy®-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redeﬁned the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.

ART GARFUNKEL

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Fri, March 15, 2019 at 8pm Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. See him live as he performs hits like “Sound of Silence” and “Scarborough Fair.”

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Mon, March 18, 2019 at 7pm Join The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus as they perform a free concert of classical, popular music selections, choral arrangements, novelty numbers, military marches, and patriotic favorites.

GLADYS KNIGHT

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Sun, March 24, 2019 at 7pm This seven-time Grammy Award®-winner’s hits include “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination,” and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.”

INDIGO GIRLS

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Tue, March 26, 2019 at 8pm With over 14 million records sold (including hits such as “Closer to Fine,” ”Galileo,” and “Least Complicated”) Grammy Award®-winning folk rock duo Amy Ray and Emily Saliers “personify what happens when two distinct sensibilities, voices, and worldviews come together to create something transcendently its own.”—Rolling Stone

CHICAGO

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Mon, April 15, 2019 at 8pm The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago is the ﬁrst American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Hits include “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” and “Make Me Smile.” Sponsored by

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CLASSICAL & POPS STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT

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CONC NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ER ADDE T Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor D Sun, November 25, 2018 at 3pm & 8pm Don’t miss Star Wars: A New Hope in concert, with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ Oscar®winning score live to the complete ﬁlm. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasﬁlm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

BOSTON POPS ON TOUR

2018 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR Keith Lockhart, conductor Metropolitan Chorale Sun, December 2, 2018 at 2pm “...the best-known, most recorded and arguably most popular orchestra in the United States.”—The New York Times Having recently celebrated his 22nd anniversary as Boston Pops Conductor in 2017, Keith Lockhart is the second longesttenured conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra since its founding in 1885.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT Mon, December 31, 2018 at 6pm

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STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT 8PM

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCER ADDE T Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor D Sun, January 6, 2019 at 3pm & 8pm New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert, the iconic sequel on the big screen with the NJSO performing John Williams’ legendary score live. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasﬁlm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ROMANIA

Cristian Mă celaru, conductor Andrei Ionit,ă , soloist U.S. DEBU Wed, January 16, 2019 at 8pm T! Program: Enescu, Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11; Dvorák, Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191, with soloist Andrei Ionit,ă; Strauss, Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59; and Ravel, Boléro See the National Symphony Orchestra of Romania, one of the world’s top youth ensembles, in their U.S. tour debut, led by Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, who is currently Music Director of the Cabrillo Festival, and was most recently Philadelphia Orchestra’s Conductor-in-Residence.

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John Mauceri, conductor | Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Sun, February 24, 2019 at 3pm The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Conductor John Mauceri, and Grammy Award®-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard celebrate the legacy of Leonard Bernstein with a program of “100 Years of Leonard Bernstein” including Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

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I N C O N C E R T L I V Wed, E T OFebruary F I L M 27, 2019 at 8pm “A SUPERSTAR BY ANY MEASURE…”—The New York Times See this legend live on stage! Four time Grammy Award®-winner Renée Fleming has captivated audiences with her sumptuous voice, unsurpassed artistry, and compelling stage presence. Don’t miss one of the most acclaimed singers of our time!

SIR JAMES GALWAY

Sun, March 17, 2019 at 3pm The living legend of the ﬂute, Sir James Galway, returns to The State with renowned ﬂutist, Lady Jeanne Galway, and pianist Michael McHale. Galway’s illustrious career boasts over 30 million album sales worldwide.

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NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sun, April 14, 2019 at 3pm This symphonic cinema event features the ﬁve-time Oscar®winning classic Disney ﬁlm unfolding on the big screen with the NJSO performing the charming and delightful musical score. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © Disney All rights reserved.

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The only area performances of American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker featuring a live orchestra and choir!

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AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET Fri, December 21, 2018 at 7:30pm Sat, December 22, 2018 at 2pm & 7pm Sun, December 23, 2018 at 1pm & 5pm

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SAVION GLOVER’S ALL FuNKD’ UP, THE CONCERT

Thu, February 7, 2019 at 8pm “The greatest tap dancer who has ever lived.” –The New York Times See the thrilling new program All FuNKD’ Up featuring Tony Award®-winning choreographer and tap superstar Savion Glover!

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RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET Sat, March 16, 2019 at 2pm & 8pm The Russian National Ballet brings the world’s most beloved ballet to life! This full-length ballet features choreography by Petipa and an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky.

BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE COMPANY

Thu, April 11, 2019 at 8pm One of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company make their State Theatre debut with the dance piece, A Letter to My Nephew. In partnership with Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET Fri, May 10, 2019 at 8pm Enter into a magical world full of beauty and enchantment with one of the best loved stories of all time. Set to a lyrical score by Tchaikovsky, this tale is a heartwarming story for all ages.

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