State Theatre of NJ Unveils 2019/2020 Family Series

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you're looking for some quality family entertainment to take the kids to this fall and winter, who needs the hassle and expense of Broadway? Look no further than a great local theater in our own New Jersey backyard: The State Theatre of New Jersey in New Brunswick.

The State Theatre of New Jersey is located at 15 Livingston Avenue, across the street from the Heldrich Hotel.

Here is their 2019-2020 Family Series, featuring four fantastic shows:

Jason Bishop: Straight-Up Magic Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

From his spectacular Double Levitation to his phenomenal illusions, Jason Bishop, along with his lead assistant Kim Hess, presents an astonishing magic show for all ages. The show features grand illusions, sleight of hand and close-up magic tricks in a modern and unique way.

Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award, and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition. Tickets range from $15-$39.

The SpongeBob Musical

Fri, November 29, 2019 at 8 p.m.

Sat, November 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sun, December 1, 2019 at 2 p.m.

A legendary roster of Grammy® Award-winners. A visionary director and a Tony® Award-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!” Broadway’s best creative minds re-imagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart, and pure theatricality in “a party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Explore the depths of theatrical innovation in The SpongeBob Musical, 2018 Best Musical winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, where the power of optimism really can save the world. Tickets range from $40-$98.

Sleeping Beauty performed by the Russian National Ballet Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Featuring the Russian National Ballet and performed to a score composed by Tchaikovsky, The Sleeping Beauty has become one of the most illustrious classical ballets of all time. Led by Artistic Director and former Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko, The Sleeping Beauty is the magical fairy tale of the beautiful, sleeping Princess Aurora who awaits the kiss of her prince. Tickets range from $19-$49.

Dinosaur World Live Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Dinosaur World Live is a roarsome interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every kid’s favorite flesh-eating giant, Tyrannosaurus Rex; along with Triceratops, Giraffatitan, and Segnosaurus, to name a few. Dinosaur World Live is an entertaining, awe-inspiring natural history lesson—an unforgettable “dino-mite” adventure! Tickets range from $15-$35.

State Theatre New Jersey’s 2019-20 Family Series is sponsored by Lead Sponsor Investors Bank.

“We are proud to support State Theatre New Jersey’s annual Family Series and the theater’s commitment to providing meaningful arts experiences for families of all ages,” said John T. Harrison, Senior Vice President, Investors Bank. “Our support is a testimony to our unwavering commitment to improving life in the communities that Investors Bank serves.”

“We are thankful for the tremendous support that Investors Bank has provided for our Family Series and our community,” said Sarah K. Chaplin, State Theatre New Jersey’s President & CEO. “With their support, we can continue to present the finest performing arts to children all across the state.”

State Theatre New Jersey’s programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. United is the official airline of the State Theatre.