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The State Theatre announces an all-new lively, interactive, and FREE three-part storytelling series entitled MILK & COOKIES for children, ages three to eight, and their parents. This brand new initiative, fully-funded and sponsored by the Provident Bank Foundation and presented by the State Theatre, is a total of six performances on three select Saturdays at 10am and 12pm. Each performance will contain live music and will encourage audience participation. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended. To register call 732-246-SHOW.

Lisa Facciponti—Stories from Around the World
Sat, May 10, 2008 at 10am and 12pm (FREE – registration recommended)
Lisa Facciponti’s storytelling programs feature audience participation, music, some words and phrases in Spanish, some simple costuming, dance, and song to engage audiences of all ages. She has appeared as a storyteller, conducted residencies, and led workshops throughout the northeastern U.S., as well as in Mexico. Facciponti is on the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts roster of teaching and performing artists and helped found the Lehigh Valley Storyteller’s Guild.For tickets (or a brochure), call the State Theatre box office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org. The State Theatre box office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 6pm; Wednesday 11am to 7pm and at least one hour prior to curtain on performance dates. For information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 536. Read the rest of this entry »

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March 1st
2:30pm - 4pm

Kids aged 5 to 8, come to the New Brunswick Library to join in the celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. There will be games, stories, and lots of fun.

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Children and adults alike will delight in this blacklight performance featuring the Little Caterpillar and an assortment of favorite creepy-crawlies. The triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, and the Mixed-up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature.
Two shows 11am & 1:30pm
Tickets: $10-20

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of family-friendly entertainment! Adding to the festival atmosphere is a new venue—the Hub City Big Top—set up on Livingston Avenue in front of the State Theatre. Under the Big Top families can enjoy food, FREE face painting and balloon animals, live characters from popular children’s shows, Radio Disney’s DJ Mickey, games, and more.

Presidents/Family Day Schedule

• 10am: Dance Alive–Ballet Rocks! American Repertory Ballet- FREE-CROSSROADS
• 10am: Playing with Eric Carle Workshop GSP- $5*- GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
• 10:30am: Dancing with Eric Carle Workshop American Repertory Ballet $5* CROSSROADS
• 11am & 1:30pm: The Very Hungry Caterpillar $10-20
• 11:30am: Sing-A-long with Big Jeff FREE CROSSROADS
• 11:30am: Making Character Masks Workshop GSP $5* GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
• 12pm: Hand-in-Hand Workshop American Repertory Ballet $5* CROSSROADS
• 12:30pm: Sing-A-long with Big Jeff FREE CROSSROADS
• 1:30pm: Hand-in-Hand Workshop American Repertory Ballet $5* CROSSROADS
• 2pm: Theater Improv Workshop GSP $5* GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
• 2:30pm: Dance Alive–Ballet Rocks! American Repertory Ballet FREE CROSSROADS

State Theatre
15 Livingston Avenue;New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-246-SHOW

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The Backyardigans Live!—Tale of the Mighty Knights
Mon, June 23, 2008 at 5pm
Tue, June 24, 2008 at 10:30am, 2pm, 6pm
Tickets: $15-40 (*group discounts only)
Sponsored by PNC BANK.
Nickelodeon’s backyard friends, The Backyardigans, come to life for preschoolers in their brand-new live show! Join Knights Uniqua and Tyrone as they embark on a quest to protect King Pablo’s unpredictable egg. Along the way, Grabbing Goblin Austin and Flighty Fairy Tasha join the medieval mayhem as the runaway egg hatches feet and makes an unexpected dash all the way up to Dragon Mountain! The Backyardigans will need the audience’s help to face a mighty dragon and return the egg to the king. The Backyardigans Live! will have the entire family singing, dancing, and laughing along to songs of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination. Interested people can text PABLO45 to 55350 to enter to win tickets and meet some of the Backyardigans before the first performance of at the State Theatre.

*Groups of 12 or more save $3 off per ticket in seating sections P–C (not valid in GC). For group tickets, call 732-247-7200, ext. 536.

Infant Voucher Policy for The Backyardigans Live!:
Children 11 months or younger must have an Infant Voucher. Infant Vouchers are $5 each and must be ordered by calling 732-246-SHOW or visiting the Box Office. Infant Vouchers are not available online.