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When: Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 4PM & 8PM
Location: State Theatre
Tickets: Gold Circle $100; P $65; A $50; B $50; C $25

“The Fab Faux are the greatest Beatles cover band…[they] invigorate the artistry of even the most intricate studio masterpieces with top chops…” beams David Fricke -Rolling Stone. This is the band to see if you want to know what it might be like if the Beatles toured today. Not like any other The Fab Faux are committed to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire.

The Fab Faux return to indulge you with set lists created for just for New Brunswick ‘08. Beatle fans of all ages will savor these amazing shows featuring Will Lee from Late Show with David Letterman; Jimmy Vivino from Late Night with Conan O’Brien; Rich Pagano (Roseanne Cash, Bob Dylan); Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne, Rufus Wainwright), and Frank Agnello (Marshall Crenshaw and Phoebe Snow) with the Creme Tangerine Strings and the Hogshead Horns.

If you want to hear songs recreated that were written, arranged and performed with a genius rarely heard in today’s music scene; if you’re too young to know what all the fuss is about; or you just want to see one of the best live rock bands around today -here’s your chance – Experience The Fab Faux with the entire family!

State Theatre - 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Box Office - 732-246-SHOW (7469)

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When: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Location: State Theatre
Tickets: P $65; A $55; B $45; C $30

Explosive choreography, unbelievable athleticism, and exhilarating trumpets, DrumLine presents traditional black marching band sounds that resonate on the theatrical stage. With incredibly talented and passionate African American percussionists and “steppers,” the rhythmic face-off between America’s top historically black colleges and universities exemplifies true fervor with unforgettable excitement. Featuring musical sounds from Earth, Wind, and Fire and Tower of Power, and the latest hip hop and R&B, this production thrills audiences and keeps the remarkable band tradition alive.

State Theatre - 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Box Office - 732-246-SHOW (7469)

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When: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 2PM & 8PM
Location: State Theatre
Tickets: P $75; A $65; B $55; C $40

Be transported to a magical, wonderful world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are in heaven, and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony® Awards of any musical on Broadway!

It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called “The Drowsy Chaperone,” and the show magically bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take both the cast (literally) and the audience (metaphorically) soaring into the rafters.

State Theatre - 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Box Office - 732-246-SHOW (7469)

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When: Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2 PM & 7pm
Location: State Theatre
Tickets: P $75; A $65; B $55; C $40

Leapin’ lizards! Annie is coming to New Brunswick. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.

State Theatre - 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Box Office - 732-246-SHOW (7469)

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presented by Teatro Si
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Location: Crossroads Theatre
Tickets: Gold Circle $45 P $35 A $25

The passion of Spanish Flamenco comes to the area when acclaimed singer David Castellano and his cast of special guest dancers and musicians bring a special FLAMENCO Sí performance to the stage at this wonderfully intimate theater venue. This evening of passionate flamenco puro, featuring renowned guitarist Pedro Cortes, reveals the pure emotional essence of this popular Iberian music and dance form. Come celebrate the expressive Flamenco as it takes on a new character and exposes the audience to the warmth of the human spirit as expressed through music and dance by these talented artists. The body movements and the facial expressions of the dancers join with the artistry of the company musicians and singers to create a spectacle that is a treat for both the eye and the soul. Come experience an evening of Spanish gypsy culture with the cast of this captivating music and dance celebration!