State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
15 Livingston Avenue , New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
There’s plenty to love at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, located in the heart of the New Brunswick arts district.
For tickets to State Theatre New Jersey events not involving the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, call 732.246.7469.
For the State Theatre New Jersey’s administrative offices, call 732.247.7200.
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Subscriptions are available online and by calling 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).
To see a seating map of the venue, select the Seating Map dropdown below and click on the map for the classical series subscription.
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Seating Map
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Safety Protocols
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Patrons attending performances are required to abide by the safety protocols of the venue. Please visit the venue's website prior to attending your performance for the latest safety protocol information.
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Directions
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From Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 18, Route 27, Route 130, Interstate 287:
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.From the Garden State Parkway:
Take exit 129 to the New Jersey Turnpike South. Take exit 9 off the Turnpike to Route 18 North to New Brunswick and follow directions above.From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take exit 9 to Route 18 North towards New Brunswick and follow directions above.From Route 1:
Take Route 1 to Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North towards New Brunswick, following the directions above.Using Route 27 North:Take Route 27 North into downtown New Brunswick and go past the intersection of Route 27 and Easton Avenue, where the train station is located. Go straight through the next traffic light (George St) to the next traffic light and then turn right onto Neilson St. Proceed 5 blocks and turn right onto New Street. Go through the light that crosses George Street onto the next light and make a right onto Livingston Ave. STNJ will be on your left.
Using Route 27 South:Take Route 27 South over the Raritan River Bridge. At the second traffic light turn left onto Neilson Street. Proceed 5 blocks and turn right onto New Street. Go through the light that crosses George Street onto the next light and make a right onto Livingston Ave. STNJ will be on your left.
From Route 130
Take Route 130 North to Route 1 North. Proceed about 2 miles to Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North, following the directions aboveUsing Interstate 287 from North of New BrunswickTake exit 10 and bear right onto Easton Avenue (follow street signs for New Brunswick). Stay on Easton Avenue approximately 5 miles until it comes to an end in downtown New Brunswick. Turn left onto Albany Street / Route 27 and then go straight through the next traffic light (George St) to the next traffic light and then turn right onto Neilson St. Proceed 5 blocks and turn right onto New Street. Go through the light that crosses George Street onto the next light and make a right onto Livingston Ave. STNJ will be on your left.
Using Interstate 287 from South of New Brunswick
Take Route 287 North to Route 1 South to Route 18 North towards New Brunswick, follow directions above. -
Parking
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Street Parking
On-street meter parking is available in downtown New Brunswick.Parking Lots
Visit the New Brunswick Parking Authority website for the latest information on parking locations, lot hours and fees. Note: Some New Brunswick parking lots require exact change (bills) or a credit card for entry.Handicap Parking
There are a limited number of handicap accessible spots located in front of the theater and metered street parking located around the theater. Additional handicap spots are located in lots managed by the New Brunswick Parking Authority. Please allow extra time for parking when attending a show. -
Public Transportation
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New Jersey Transit provides service to New Brunswick. For rail timetables, visit www.njtransit.com.
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Accessibility
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For information on venue accessibility, visit the venue’s website or call State Theatre New Jersey’s Box Office at 732.246.7469. If your venue accessibility question is not answered through the venue, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra would be happy to assist. Call New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Patron Services at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).
Additional information on accessibility at New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concerts.
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Dining & Drink
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Discounts listed below are available for subscribers only. Subscribe Today!
Stage Left Steak
Sophisticated place for New American cuisine & many wines plus bar with more casual dining options.
5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901—732.828.4444- Pre-concert dinner on Saturday, or post-concert dinner for Sunday (not open for lunch).
Catherine Lombardi
Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.
3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901—732.296.9463- Pre-concert dinner on Saturday, or post-concert dinner for Sunday (not open for lunch).
Frog and the Peach
Gourmet American restaurant offering creative seasonal cuisine, fine wines & a coveted garden room.
29 Dennis St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901—732.846.3216- Pre-concert dinner on Saturday, or post-concert dinner for Sunday (not open for lunch).
Old Man Rafferty’s
Family-friendly American restaurant with big menu of hearty fare, outdoor seating & pub-type feel.
106 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901—732.846.6153
Other nearby options
Panico’s Brick Oven Pizza
94 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Harvest Moon Brewery
392 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Upcoming Events
Epic Scores of John Williams and More!
New Jersey Symphony Special Concert - Symphony Celebration
Xian Zhang conductor
Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor
Brett Boles host
Min Kwon piano
New Jersey Symphony
Celebrate epic film scores with your New Jersey Symphony, from unforgettable themes composed by John Williams, to the golden age of cinema, to famous classical music moments in movies. Enjoy familiar favorites from Harry Potter and Star Wars alongside monumental musical moments from Apocalypse Now and Cast Away, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this love letter to film music!
Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
Season Finale! New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Daniil Trifonov piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Gershwin/arr. Bennett Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Gershwin’s landmark opera spun off so many great tunes – “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and a dozen others will have you singing your way into summer.
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Daniel Bernard Roumain Autumn Days and Nights (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
The New Jersey Symphony premieres an all-new commission from Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain. A master storyteller, DBR will continue to wow New Jersey audiences with his genre-bending music.
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Gershwin Concerto in F
Proving he was way more than a one-hit wonder after his Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin poured the energy of Manhattan on a Saturday night into this sparkler for piano and orchestra. Superstar Daniil Trifonov wraps up our season with a bang.
Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert
North American Premiere! | New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Experience India’s biggest box-office smash-hit, Baahubali: The Beginning on a vast HD screen while the New Jersey Symphony performs M.M. Keeravani’s epic score, live in-sync with the motion picture.
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony
The New Jersey Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live to picture. The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine), and features many more of your favorite Muppet characters. This special holiday event is fun for the whole family!
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Ravel
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Kevin John Edusei conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Donghoon Shin Of Rats and Men
Come hear what audiences in London, Helsinki and Dresden have all been delighted by from one of the most imaginative young composers today, Korea’s Donghoon Shin.
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Maurice Ravel Piano Concerto in G
Ravel’s Concerto is both jazzy and touching, and no pianist makes it swing and sing like the incomparable Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
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Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 2
A showpiece for virtuoso orchestra, the final moments alone are worth the ticket as the New Jersey Symphony’s trumpets blaze forth in glory.
Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Nancy Zhou violin
Montclair State University Prima Voce | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Caroline Shaw The Observatory
Shaw’s luminous concert-opener was inspired by scientists who study the night sky’s deepest reaches.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
Hailed by music lovers everywhere year after year as a desert-island necessity, The Lark Ascending is a wonder of flight in sound.
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Gustav Holst The Planets—An HD Odyssey
While Holst’s orchestral spectacular works its magic in the ear, a giant screen over the stage becomes a canvas for NASA’s jaw-dropping images. A feast for the soul.
Warner Bros. Discovery presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
New Jersey Symphony Special Concert -
30th Anniversary Concert
George Daugherty conductor
George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong creators
New Jersey Symphony
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is back! Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and, of course, Bugs Bunny, our very favorite “wascally wabbit.” Enjoy classics including “Baton Bunny,” “The Rabbit of Seville” and “What’s Opera, Doc?” alongside Warner Bros. Discovery 3D theatrical shorts “Rabid Rider,” “Coyote Falls” and “Fur of Flying.” Don’t miss these extraordinary musical scores performed live by the New Jersey Symphony as all the action unfolds on the big screen.
Brahms and Chopin
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Christoph König conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Allison Loggins-Hull Can You See?
Originally written for the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players and now re-written for full orchestra, Can You See? is cool and glassy on its surface, but the waters underneath are rolling in this tour-de-force concert opener by the Symphony’s new Resident Artistic Partner.
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Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
One of the most astonishing creations of any 19-year-old, Chopin poured his beyond-his-years splendor into his First Concerto, and it has stayed an audience favorite around the world for 200 years.
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Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1
A König specialty, Brahms’ First was decades in the making—but oh, it became a triumph of drama and soaring lyricism well worth the wait.
Vadim Gluzman Plays Brahms
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Lina González-Granados conductor
Vadim Gluzman violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Robert Schumann Overture, Scherzo and Finale
Bursting with a love of life in the months after his marriage to Clara, Robert Schumann created three fantastic movements–one shy of a full symphony but which stand magnificently on their own.
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Gabriela Ortiz Clara
A fascinating depiction of the 19th-century composer-pianist Clara Schumann’s inner life as imagined by one of Mexico's leading contemporary composers.
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Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto
A favorite of New Jersey Symphony audiences, Vadim Gluzman returns with his signature singing tone to play what Brahms began as simply “a few violin passages,” but turned into one of the greatest of all concertos.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Steven Banks saxophone
Felicia Moore soprano
Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano
Issachah Savage tenor
Reginald Smith Jr. baritone
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
A lavish ball scene, the dashing hero and heroine twirling in splendor—a fun, festive dance lifted from Tchaikovsky’s opera.
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Billy Childs Saxophone Concerto
Inspired by Maya Angelou and other poets, Childs’ new concerto was written for the amazing Steven Banks, who says the music “follows the trajectory of the Black experience from Africa before slave trade to now, going forward in hope.”
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
The sheer volcanic power of Beethoven’s music makes the Ninth’s message soar. “Brotherhood! Joy!”—our world needs these clarion calls now more than ever.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live.