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When: Thu, March 25, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $42-72

Porgy and Bess is the poignant story of a crippled beggar, the headstrong woman he loves, and Catfish Row—the South Carolina community that sustains them both. Composer George Gershwin seamlessly melds classical music, popular song, jazz, blues, and spirituals to create the quintessential American opera. Iconic songs include “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Featuring a cast of 30 and live orchestra, this monumental production has won acclaim on six continents, reaching a over 1.5 million people.

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When: Sat, March 20, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-77

“An exuberant 80 minutes of classy entertainment.” —Variety
The leading champion of the Great American Songbook, singer/pianist Michael Feinstein has made it his mission to bring new life to forgotten treasures by the likes of the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. With The Sinatra Project, he pays tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes and his musical collaborators. Backed by a topnotch band, Feinstein captures the essence of the Sinatra style that made the 50s really swing.

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When: March 12-14
Where: Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset
Cost: $8

Craft lovers will see thousands of contemporary crafts and fine art created by more than 275 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset, Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Garden State Exhibit Center.
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When: Fri, March 12, 2010 at 8pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-52

The epitome of romantic Russian ballet, Swan Lake has enchanted audiences for well over a century with its magical tale of love and sacrifice, sorcery and transformation. Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score perfectly captures the heightened passions of the doomed lovers. This full-length ballet is performed by the 50-member Moscow Festival Ballet under the direction of Sergei Radchenko, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet.

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When: Sun, March 14, 2010 at 3pm
Where: State Theatre
Tickets: $32-62

Six-time Grammy® Award-winners, The Chieftains were one of the first bands to bring worldwide popularity to traditional Irish music. Beyond the borders of the Emerald Isle, they have gained equal fame for their collaborations with artists as diverse as Tom Jones, James Galway, and Lyle Lovett. Perennial favorites with State Theatre audiences, The Chieftains will be performing with a special guest guest artist and a new repertoire.