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KC and The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 50 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey—KC for short—developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It),” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy® nominations, three Grammy® Awards, and an American Music Award, KC and The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music. Today, KC and The Sunshine Band play over 100 live shows annually, circling the country and playing dates regularly throughout Europe, Australia, and South America.

Comedian Leanne Morgan rose to prominence with her debut Netflix special I’m Every Woman, showcasing her relatable humor and Southern charm. With a career spanning 25 years, she has built a devoted following that continues to grow.
During the first six months of her Just Getting Started tour, Morgan sold over 100,000 tickets at prestigious venues such as the Chicago Theatre and the Knoxville Civic Coliseum in her native Tennessee. Her transition from intimate comedy clubs to larger arenas came after the resounding success of her special, affirming her status as a comedic powerhouse.
Hailing from rural Tennessee, Morgan’s comedic style resonates with audiences of all backgrounds, as she effortlessly weaves together humorous anecdotes about family life and everyday absurdities. Her ability to find humor in the mundane has endeared her to fans across the globe.
Leanne’s debut book, What in the World?, released in September and published by Random House/Convergent, quickly became a New York Times Best Seller. Fans can enjoy her signature blend of humor and warmth that has made her work so beloved.
In a significant career milestone, Morgan fulfilled a lifelong dream of starring in her own sitcom alongside acclaimed producer Chuck Lorre for Netflix, a collaboration that further solidified her place in the entertainment industry.
Recognized as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch for 2023, Morgan continues to expand her horizons, with an upcoming role in the Amazon Prime feature You’re Cordially Invited, where she’ll share the screen with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.
Despite her busy schedule, Morgan remains grounded, cherishing precious moments with her husband, three children, grandbaby, and beloved beagle in Knoxville, TN. Co-presented with Outback Presents
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“They Fly. They Spin. They Change How You See the Amazing.”
—The New York Times
Absolutely unique and utterly original, this fearless, powerful company reigns from France, Algeria, and beyond. Combining contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography, the dancers defy gravity. Inspired by Algerian author Yasmina Khadra’s novel, What The Day Owes To The Night traces Koubi’s own personal lineage as a French-Algerian choreographer. After learning about his family’s Algerian roots, Koubi returned to the country of his ancestors to collaborate with streetdance performers from across the Mediterranean basin. What emerged is “a creation of poetic beauty” (The New York Times), a meditative yet strikingly athletic work about the ties that bind us.
Named after the “invincible sun” deity, the work Sol Invictus upholds love as the guarantor of peace, that despite fracture, communion emerges as humanity’s saving grace. The music score includes a composition by Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson, with excerpts by Steve Reich and digital composer Maxime Bodson. “I want to talk about light, solidarity, and those bonds that unite us,” says Koubi. “Here, the sun and the dance will emerge victorious.”

An unmissable night of absurdity, laughter, and legendary comedy!
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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, wit, and wisdom—assuming he remembers any of it.
Gather your fellow knights, dust off your coconuts, and prepare for an evening of irreverent humor and unparalleled comedy history. Secure your tickets now—before Cleese really is dead!
VIP Ticket Holders will also gain exclusive access to a special post-show photo op with Mr. Cleese—because some people are more important than others.
**Coconuts not included in ticket price.

Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist, of The Buena Vista Social Club, performs live at STNJ with the Buena Vista Orchestra!
Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos has performed with world-class ensembles such as Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey is featured in the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club. Ramos has performed on the recordings for The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban Allstars, and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales, and Omara Portuondo. Ramos was Gonzales’s musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. In September 2024, The Buena Vista Orchestra—under Ramos’ direction and featuring key players from The Buena Vista Social Club—celebrated the legacy of the legendary group with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep cuts.
The lineup for the Buena Vista Orchestra include Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos (trombone, vocals); Lorena Ramos Diaz (trombone, vocals); Geidy Chapman (vocals); Yuri Tejada Rodriguez (vocals); Amaury Tamayo (trumpet, vocals); Andy Abad Acosta piano); Fabian Garcia (bass); Antonio Rubio Borayo (timbal, percussion); Luis “Betun” Mariano Valiente Marin (congas, bongo); and Maikel Ochao (Tres).
Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos, el director original de orquesta, compositor y trombonista de The Buena Vista Social Club, se presenta en directo en STNJ con la Buena Vista Orchestra!
Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos ha colaborado con grupos de prestigio mundial como Estrellas de Areito y Afro-Cuban Allstars. Su carrera musical aparece en el aclamado documental de 1999 Buena Vista Social Club. Ramos ha aparecido en las grabaciones de The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban Allstars y en los discos solistas de Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González y Omara Portuondo. Ramos fue el director musical de Gonzales y ha realizado numerosas giras desde 1997 con diversos proyectos de Buena Vista Social Club.
En septiembre de 2024, The Buena Vista Orchestra—bajo la dirección de Ramos y con la participación de músicos clave de The Buena Vista Social Club—celebró el legado del grupo legendario con una nueva y emocionante producción escénica y un repertorio extraído de los gran éxitos (muchos de los cuales fueron compuestos por Ramos) y de los cortes más profundos.
La formación de la Buena Vista Orchestra incluye a Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos (trombón, voz); Lorena Ramos Díaz (trombón, voz); Geidy Chapman (voz); Yuri Tejada Rodríguez (voz); Amaury Tamayo (trompeta, voz); Andy Abad Acosta (piano); Fabián García (bajo); Antonio Rubio Borayo (timbal, percusión); Luis “Betún” Mariano Valiente Marín (congas, bongó); y Maikel Ochao (tres).

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggle in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views on their viral videos on social media, over 10 million followers, and the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast—#6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. Since 2022, Bored Teachers has been selling out comedy clubs and major theaters across 49 states, bringing laughter to over 150,000 teachers throughout the school year and has become the main event to attend in all of the teacher world. Even non-teacher fans have reviewed it as one of the funniest stand up shows they’ve ever seen! The Bored Teachers Show is a comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.

Join us for an immersive musical experience that places you in the heart of the performance. Taking place in our intimate Studio space, The Sound Studio series brings you up close and personal with emerging classical performing artists.
Pianist Julian Jenson and soprano Susan Leiva explore the rich and often overlooked legacy of vocal music by women composers from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a special focus on France and beyond. Highlighting underperformed gems by truly ingenious musical minds, the program brings to light works that deserve far greater recognition.
About the Artists
Hailing from a musical family in Southern California, Julian Jenson began his journey with the piano and conducting at an early age. He has since grown into a dedicated performer and music educator, committed to using the power of music to uplift communities and foster global connection.
Jenson’s career has taken him to prestigious concert halls and meaningful community venues alike—from the Pacific Coast of the U.S. to Italy, Iceland, Japan, and Chile. Whether performing as a soloist or chamber musician, his music has resonated through schools, churches, hospitals, and beyond.
A versatile artist, Jenson has appeared on television, radio, and streaming platforms both as a pianist and vocalist. His love for vocal collaboration took root in high school and blossomed through his artistic partnership with soprano Susana Leiva, his wife. Their creative synergy has led to co-writing, arranging, and performing across a wide array of genres, including vocal jazz, classical repertoire, musical theatre, folk, and sacred music.
With a deep fluency in diverse vocal styles and a heartfelt commitment to musical storytelling, Julian Jenson continues to share his artistry with audiences around the world—bridging cultures, genres, and generations through the universal language of music.
Born in Santiago, Chile, Susana Leiva musical growth was nurtured by her mother, also a classically trained singer and pianist. Alongside her piano lessons, which began at the age of four, Leiva had been constantly involved in singing with various vocal ensembles that had toured extensively in North America, South America, Canada, and Japan. Altogether she had appeared and sung in over 20 productions before learning the craft of operatic singing. Leiva has performed many roles throughout her undergraduate and graduate training, in both operatic and musical productions alike. She has appeared in Alcina​ as the titular lead at the Trentino Music Festival in Italy. Her operatic catalogue also includes Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro​, Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel​, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi​, Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring, ​ Adele in Die Fledermaus​, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance​, The Princess in Little Nemo in Slumberland​ by Daron Hagen, and Mary the Mother of Jesus in Marcos Galvany’s Oh My Son​. Leiva has also sung in musicals, including The Sound of Music​ (as Elsa), and Fiddler on the Roof​ (as Hodel). In addition to her work in productions, Susana has extensive experience in recitals, concerts with orchestra, opera scene concerts, and choral ensemble performances across the U.S. Leiva has studied privately with Eduardo Chama, Dr. Raejin Lee, and currently studies with Gerald Moore. Leiva holds a Master’s of Music in Opera Performance from the Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, and a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from La Sierra University in Riverside, CA. When she’s not singing or teaching music, Leiva enjoys drawing, interior decorating, and taking on home-improvement projects with her husband.

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at State Theatre New Jersey! Comedy Night Live features a powerhouse lineup including Mike Sicoli (Prom King on YouTube, Levity Live, FunnyBone), Jon Bramnick (“Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey”, NJ State Senator), Joey Kola (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Presents, Kevin Can Wait), and your host Vinnie Brand (Stress Factory).
Co-presented with The Stress Factory Comedy Club.
About the Comedians
Mike Sicoli performs regularly at clubs all over the country including Levity Live, FunnyBone, The Stress Factory, and The Dojo. His comedy album debuted at number one on iTunes and you can watch his comedy special Prom King on YouTube!
Jon Bramnick holds the title “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” after winning contests sponsored by the bar association at Rascals Comedy Club. He often volunteers his services as a comedic auctioneer on behalf of non-profit organizations. Jon M. Bramnick is an American Republican Party politician, serving in the New Jersey Senate as State Senator representing the 21st legislative district. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 21st Legislative District from 2003 to 2022. He also formerly served as the Assembly Republican Leader from January 2012 to January 2022.
As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., Canada, and England. His high-energy, spot-on punch lines and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Kola’s topical and timeless material is always a hit with audiences. He has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theaters, cruise ships, and corporate functions. Kola’s also proud of the success he’s had in raising great amounts of money for the many different charities he currently supports. Kola’s TV credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The King of Queens, The Martha Stewart Show, Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The Rachael Ray Show, Jimmy Fallon, and CBS’s hit show Kevin Can Wait starring Kevin James, where Joey also plays the role of “Larry Anderson,” the corn eating Assistant Principal on the show. He has been voted Best TV Comic five years in a row by Time Out NY magazine.
Vinnie Brand is an American comedian, respected businessman, podcaster, lifestyle coach, and a load-bearing pillar of the community. Most familiar as the owner of the world-famous Stress Factory Comedy Club, you may know Brand from his stints on Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius XM’s Jim & Sam Show, The Bennington Show, Preston & Steve, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, or from his hilarious and haunting TED Talk on acceleration. You can follow him on any of his rapidly growing social media channels on: Instagram/TikTok/: @Vinnie_Brand. YouTube: @VinnieBrandSFCC. Facebook: Vinnie Brand.

Join Cuban singer Willy Chirino for an epic salsa concert at STNJ! Grammy®-winner and Latin Grammy®-nominee Chirino has been bringing his unique Miami Sound to the world for 40 years, with 30+ albums, and dozens of unforgettable songs, including fan favorite “Nuestro Día (Ya Viene Llegando).”
Willy Chirino is a Cuban American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, loved and respected by millions of fans worldwide. He began his artistic career in Miami, releasing his first album in 1974. Since then, he has recorded 39 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album Son del Alma, won a Grammy® for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. His 35th anniversary album Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary garnered him his first nomination for Best Salsa Album at the 2007 Latin Grammy® Awards. In 1994, Chirino founded the Willy Chirino Foundation which has helped hundreds of families in Peru, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, and the U.S. The mission of the Willy Chirino Foundation is to enable poor and displaced people in the world to lead meaningful lives in their own communities. His philanthropic efforts have been recognized by UNICEF and the Department of State. He has also lent his talents to help raise much-needed funds for orphanages in Mazatlan, La Romana, and a home for Children with Aids in Puerto Rico. In 2014, Chirino received a Latin Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award for his stellar music career. In 2021, he received the John S. McCain Freedom Award in Washington, D.C.
Acompañe cantante cubano Willy Chirino para un concierto épico de salsa en STNJ! Ganador de Grammy® y nominado de Latin Grammy® Willy Chirino lleva 40 años trayendo al mundo su único Miami Sound, son 30+ albumes, y docenas de canciones inolvidables, incluyendo el favorito de los fans “Nuestro Día (Ya Viene Llegando).”
Willy Chirino es un cantante, compositor, musico, y productor Cubano Americano, amado y respetado por millones de fans al nivel mundial. El empezó su carrera artística en Miami, con su primer álbum en 1974. Desde ese momento, él ha grabado 39 álbumes, numerosos de la cual han obtenido status platino y oro. En el 2006, su álbum Son del Alma gano un Grammy® para el Best Salsa/Merengue Album. Su álbum de 35° aniversario Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary le valió su primera nominación para Best Salsa en los premios Latin Grammy® de 2007.
En 1994, Chirino estableció el Willy Chirino Foundation de la cual ha ayudado cientos de familias en Perú, Nicaragua, la Republica Dominicana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, y los Estados Unidos. La misión del Willy Chirino Foundation es facilitar a personas pobres y desplazados en el mundo a llevar vidas significativas en sus propias comunidades. Sus iniciativas filantrópicas han sido reconocidas por UNICEF y el Departamento del Estado. El también ha prestado sus talentos para ayudar a recaudar fondos para orfanatos en Mazatlan, La Romana, y una casa para niños con SIDA en Puerto Rico.
En el 2014, Chirino recibió un Latin Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award para su carrera musical estelar. En el 2021, el recibió el John S. McCain Freedom Award en Washington DC.

EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work, and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.
If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!

New Wave is making a stop at State Theatre New Jersey with Howard Jones, Haircut One Hundred, and Richard Blade! Hear hits from Howard Jones like “No One is to Blame,” “What is Love?,” “New Song,” and “Things Can Only Get Better.” Joining Jones is Haircut One Hundred, who burned bright in the early ’80s with songs like “Fantastic Day” and “Love Plus One,” and DJ Richard Blade (KROQ, Los Angeles; Video One; MV3; VideoBeat).
Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations, including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers in 1983’s “New Song.” His first two albums, Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action, were worldwide hits. Human’s Lib reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, Dream Into Action, which quickly became a Top 10 Platinum album in the U.S. and featured the hits “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”
Howard Jones has sold upwards of 10 million albums worldwide and continues to make new music and tour the world. He has performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and nighttime shows, respectively, Today and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His ubiquitous hits can be heard in such high-profile TV series and films as Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Watchmen, The Carrie Diaries, Superstore, and Bumblebee. His most recent album is Dialogue, which was released in September 2022. Dialogue is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases from Jones with the multi-media project Engage and the studio album Transform.
Of all pop’s shining, fiery comets, Haircut One Hundred burned brightly, gave off heat, changed the landscape, and then, as fast as they appeared, were gone, leaving many happy memories.
For 18 months or so in the early 1980s, Haircut did their thing. They were led by irrepressible songsmith, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist Nick Heyward with South London’s Stanley Clarke, Les Nemes, on the bass. Adding Graham Jones, on lead guitar, and then, Memphis-born Blair Cunningham—a man who had lived several lifetimes by the age of 24—on drums, the group charmed both press and public with their oblique-yet-everyman lyrics, brisk funk, and sunshine pop. Who can forget songs as joyous and memorable as “Fantastic Day,” “Love Plus One,” and “Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl),” and the accompanying album, the mighty, flirty, and flighty Pelican West. Pelican West was already platinum-certified in the UK only three months after release. The album spent 11 consecutive weeks in the British Top 10 and twice reached No. 2. It also charted in the U.S., Australia, and beyond.
By 1983, it was all over, and the band stepped out separately. Aside from Nick Heyward’s tremendously well-regarded solo career (nine acclaimed albums to date, including the Geoff Emerick-produced masterpiece North of a Miracle), Jones went on to co-found underground scenesters Boys Wonder; Nemes toured with 80s’ icon Rick Astley; and Cunningham drummed with a veritable who’s who of pop including Paul McCartney.
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary release of Pelican West, Haircut One Hundred reunited in May 2023 for an emotionally charged, hit-laden sold-out show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. A UK and U.S. tour followed, as well as a prestigious Glastonbury appearance. Suddenly, as if from nowhere, the band were recording again: a new single appeared, “The Unloving Plum,” which became BBC Radio 2’s Record Of The Week. The novelty of reforming soon gave way to reality. “We thought the reunion show would be emotional, but it’s been getting more emotional as we go along,” Nick said in 2024. “It’s like a dynamo, like a bike—it’s picking up speed and energy as it goes.” And now, it’s a new chapter for the group—a brand-new album is nearly finished, and the group are keen to share this material, as fresh as a daisy.
Richard Blade is one of the most popular and best-known DJs in America, and hosts a daily radio show on both SiriusXM 1st Wave Ch. 33 and middays on KCBS, Jack FM. Blade was born in England, educated at Oxford, and after touring Europe for two years as a DJ, moved to the U.S. In the 1980’s he was the top-rated morning drive DJ on KROQ, Los Angeles, and hosted and directed numerous TV shows and series including Video One, MV3, and VideoBeat. Other notable radio stations Blade worked at included KMGN, Bakersfield (morning drive & program director), KZOZ, San Luis Obispo (morning drive and program director), KNAC, Long Beach (evenings), and KYSR, Los Angeles (evenings). In 1991, he created, with Andy Schuon and Lewis Largent, Richard Blade’s Flashback Lunch which aired daily at noon and was copied by many stations across North America. It also spawned a series of six CDs on Sony Music, Richard Blade’s Flashback Favorites. He has won numerous awards including the Golden Microphone, California’s Best DJ, Brit of the Year, and the American DJ Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Co-presented with The Bowery Presents.

Jessica Kirson is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self deprecating vulnerability. With a career spanning over two decades, she has found an audience for her comedy on social media, where she has racked up over a billion views.
Kirson’s comedy journey began in the clubs of New York City, where her distinctive voice and unfiltered humor quickly made her an audience favorite. She has since performed on some of the biggest stages in comedy, including multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, The View, HBO’s Crashing, and, Kevin Can Wait. Kirson produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary exploring the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy, as well as serving as consultant, producer, and onscreen talent in Robert DeNiro’s, The Comedian. Known for years as a “Comic’s Comic,” Kirson’s career has exploded in recent years as her social media accounts topped one million followers on multiple platforms, and her tour dates began to fill up with sold out theaters. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Kirson stands out as one of the best comedians working today, regardless of gender.

The nominees are in, and the competition is fierce. This year, RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World is taking you behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. Get ready to walk the red carpet hosted by Jimbo as Joan Rivers. Plus sickening performances by Daya Betty as Lady Gaga, Jaida Essence Hall as Beyoncé, Jorgeous as Ariana Grande, Kim Chi as Celine Dion, and Vanessa Vanjie as Rihanna on the most important night of the year for the art of Drag. Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV. Line-up subject to change.

This annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
The festival features live performances by The Discoteks performing Disco and Motown hits; Afro-Peruvian music and dance by Socabón Peru Cultural Association; dance by Inspira Performing Arts & Cultural Center; George Street Playhouse; Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia; singer Myles Cherette; New Brunswick Brass; Jersey Talent winner, pianist Elias Nicozisis; hustle dance instruction with Amy Garcia Phillips and the Contento Dancers; tap dancer Omar Edwards; and DJ IZM! The festival also includes dance classes for kids with Princeton Ballet School (Beginnng Dance for ages 4-8; Contemporary for ages 9-16), an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals, free face painting by Jazzy J, a health & wellness tent hosted by Garden of Healing, free Henna, free arts and crafts with Dibble & Dabble, free cariacture by Matthew Many, and a history corner hosted by East Jersey Old Town Village. Other activities include free arts & crafts, food vendors, ticket and swag giveaways, and so much more!
Dance Workshop Schedule
4pm–4:30pm | Beginning Dance (ages 4–8): This workshop explores rhythm and music through creative movement. A theme and story will inspire individuality and expression, with an introduction to classical ballet technique.
5pm–5:30pm | Contemporary (ages 9–16): This workshop embraces interpretive dance, blending elements from ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical styles.
Princeton Ballet School Open House | 2pm–6pm
Tour Princeton Ballet School’s studios at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. PBS staff will be available to share school information, schedules, and registration details. Guests can also enter a special drawing to win free tickets to an American Repertory Ballet performance coming to NBPAC this fall!
New Brunswick Heart Festival is presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County.

Discover the future with LUMIA: A Futuristic Cirque Show! This groundbreaking production redefines the boundaries of technology and entertainment, blending breathtaking acrobatics with the latest advancements in visual technology. LUMIA showcases an array of holograms, interactive lasers, LED technology, light suits, and even robots that transform the stage into a vibrant canvas of light and movement.
But that’s not all—LUMIA’s ensemble cast of acrobats, jugglers, dancers, specialty acts, and daredevils turns each stage into a playground of awe and wonder. Amped by a pulse-pounding soundtrack, this show doesn’t just engage—it electrifies! Don’t just watch the future; experience it with LUMIA.
After the show, join us outside in front of the State Theatre for the annual New Brunswick Heart Festival featuring free arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and live music and dance performances!

Riley Andersen is officially a teenager! Inside Out 2 is the long anticipated sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. On the cusp of entering high school, Riley’s world is about to change with something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
State Theatre New Jersey’s FREE Summer Movies Series features morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46’ screen, with our state-of-the-art sound system, in our historic theater! All movies will include Spanish subtitles.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are back for their most epic adventure yet! In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the team reunites to face a new formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Team Sonic must secure an unexpected alliance if they hope to stop Shadow and save the planet. Featuring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, and Idris Elba, with Keanu Reeves joining the All-Star cast as Shadow the Hedgehog.
State Theatre New Jersey’s FREE Summer Movies Series features morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46’ screen, with our state-of-the-art sound system, in our historic theater! All movies will include Spanish subtitles.

“When you hear something that makes you feel alive, that reminds you just how precious and beautiful this world can be, there’s nothing else quite like it,” says Stephen Day. “It’s like striking gold.”
Day should know. Gold Mine, the Georgia native’s latest full-length album, is a dazzling, genre-blending triumph, one that proudly wears its heart on its sleeve as it tips its cap to everything from Frank Sinatra and Glen Campbell to John Mayer and Stevie Wonder. Written and recorded in Day’s adopted hometown of Nashville, the collection pairs vintage melodic sensibilities with a modern sonic palette to forge a warm, lush sound that’s equal parts neo-soul and classic country. Hot on the album’s heels, Day is back with an upcoming three-track companion EP that picks up where the original record left off.
The son of a pastor and a nurse practitioner, Day first discovered the power of music in church, where he was surrounded by singers and instruments every Sunday morning. At 18, he moved to Nashville, and the next year, he released his breakout debut EP, Undergrad Romance and the Moses in Me. Since then, Day has amassed more than 140 million streams, landed a record deal with Riser House, earned a sync placement in the Will Ferrell comedy Strays, and toured with the likes of Stephen Sanchez, Teddy Swims, Allen Stone, Lawrence, and Ben Rector.

Musical chemistry is a rare, intangible thing. But for Andy Platts and Shawn Lee, the creative force behind Young Gun Silver Fox the unmalleable, unspoken connection that gives their work such a unique and distinctive sound was apparent from their first experiences in a studio together.
Alongside their now decade plus long tenure as Young Gun Silver Fox where they have built up a growing fanbase which includes the likes of Hans Zimmer, Jeff Lynne, and The Black Pumas to name a few , both have already received plaudits for their individual creative excursions. American born, UK based musician Shawn Lee through his own extensive catalogue of recordings with the likes of Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra and his well-received solo albums, as well as a go to award winning producer and multi-instrumentalist for the likes of James Morrison and Joel Culpepper, and more recently musical director and drummer for the legendary Asha Puthli in Europe, USA & Australia .
Meanwhile the multi-talented Andy Platts is the chief songwriter and leader of much loved Brit-soul sensations Mamas Gun. He’s also clocked up a plethora of song writing collaborations with legends such as Rod Temperton and Brian Jackson, as well as writing songs for the forthcoming album of rising UK soul star MT Jones for this forthcoming debut album and they both co wrote the title track of the latest Take That album ‘This Life’ which went to number 1 in the UK charts.
Of their initial hook up Shawn explains that “It was about 2006 when we came across each other on Myspace and I checked out Andy and saw that he knew a couple of the same people, and I was impressed with his talents so I sent him a message saying we should hook up and do something, and he never got back to me of course! But maybe it was around 2009 when we first spoke.”
Taking their name from Andy’s standing as youngest band member and Shawn’s resplendent silver locks, and sensing they were kindred musical spirits, the duo set about crafting their 2015 debut West End Coast, bonding over a shared love of the smooth sounds of ’70s pop-soul and artist’s such as Ned Doheny, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and the breezy, west coast stylings that had been in Shawn’s musical DNA since his youth. “I remember at one point thinking Steely Dan was the ultimate group because they had hit singles and were on the radio and I’m like ‘man they’re accessible and they’re in the mainstream but their music is so sophisticated and so musical and they have the best playing and the best arrangements.’ I just thought if you could do that then you’ve won, that’s the ultimate thing musically for me that if I could do something like that, that had all those qualities but was still accessible then you’re killing it. Music like that and bands like that are rare, it’s a really special thing. And there’s something about Young Gun Silver Fox that’s winning on those two fronts.”
The release of their 2015 debut album West End Coast was timely, riding in at the beginning of an overdue reappraisal of the previously maligned world of music that became (unfairly) grouped under the then fashionable ‘Yacht Rock’ tag, and Young Gun Silver Fox came straight out the box with a perfectly curated record that fused all the best components of mid ’70s to early ’80s contemporary pop and soul. Much to their own surprise, the band immediately found its audience. “We were surprised,” explains Andy, “we were making it for us and we thought we’d try and put it out and it would be great to even play it live but we had no idea that it would find the audience that we hoped it might find, and we got really lucky in places like Holland where it really took off and we were playing big venues.”
If West End Coast lit a musical spark then follow up AM Waves, released in 2018 fanned the flames and helped turn Young Gun Silver Fox into a self-made success story, showing a growing synergy between the two musicians that shone through on tunes like the deep, funky pop of ‘Caroline’, ‘Lenny’s deceptively poignant balladry and the beachside disco of ‘Kingston Boogie’. “After the first album was done it was like ‘yeah, this really works and this feels good’ and we’d only just scratched the surface of it” says Andy. “So by the time we hit AM Waves we were really confidently digging in and chomping at the bit really.”
Continuing to build on the reputation forged from their recorded output, Shawn and Andy followed up with stellar live shows and a touring schedule that took them round the world, finding fans in the many far flung corners of the world and securing the endorsement of musical legends. “I was surprised to discover how many Brazilian musicians were fans when I was in Rio doing some recording,” enthuses Shawn, “and I was very pleased to hear that Jeff Lynne from ELO was a big fan.”
2020’s Canyons cemented the band as a permanent fixture in people’s hearts and minds and elevated them to the status afforded on their own musical heroes, nailing the tricky skill of making deceptively layered and richly arranged music sound effortless. Whether through the easy rolling groove of opener ‘Kids’, euphoric horn blasts of ‘Dream Woman’ or masterful song writing of closing piano ballad ‘All This Love’, this was band reveling in reaching new heights.
The pandemic induced lockdown provided time for the duo to reflect but not to rest on their laurels, and October 2022 saw the band release their fourth work to date, the aptly titled Ticket To Shangri La, a culmination of everything the band do best, and a record that transports you to musical paradise the second the piano stabs of opener ‘Still Got It Goin’ On’ kick in and the one-two sucker punch of second track (and the albums lead single) ‘West Side Jet’ lifts you off your feet with its four to the floor rhythm and joy-inducing chorus.
The last albums genesis came from the sharing of songs and recordings online, with each member embellishing the other’s tunes, whether that was Andy adding melodies and lyrics or Shawn laying down extra instrumentation. Says Andy of the process; “When Shawn sends me stuff all the musical variables are done so it’s out of my hands and that’s great but it’s horrible as well, because I get to see Shawn’s mind working and he’s given me his stuff but I might think ‘I wouldn’t put that chord there I’d do that’ and I think ‘oh fuck, how do I work with this!’ I really enjoy that because it keeps you on your toes and you don’t rest on your laurels, you gotta bring your ‘A’ game and scrub up!” And although Shawn’s desire was to up the groove factor on this album, as always it comes down to choosing the absolute best songs. “I knew it was gonna be coming down to what the best songs are, I do think it’s an album of bangers though, the whole first five or six songs hit you and there hasn’t been another one of our records like that, it’s strong man.”
Three years later the band are preparing to release their fifth album ‘Pleasure’, after an insanely busy year completing their largest US tour to date in 2024 as well as touring Europe, including supporting The Black Pumas both in the US & UK, who personally asked for them to support them, as they are such big fans of the band.
‘Pleasure’ took on a different and more personable recording process, after four albums with both musicians laying down ideas in their own studios and sending files back and across via email. Shawn in London and Andy in Norfolk, this album Shawn travelled to Andy’s studio The Prairie for four days in December 2024 and back again in January 2025. The duo commenced furiously writing & recording ideas from a completely blank slate. Over half of the album’s 10 songs were birthed from these in-person sessions. This was a real game changer and evolution of the game for Andy and Shawn.
The only additional musicians on the album are the horn players. Nichol Thomson trombone & arrangements, Tom Walsh on trumpet & Graeme Blevins on sax and flute. The rest is handled by Andy and Shawn. Andy engineered these sessions and the album was later mixed & finished at Shawn’s London studio with Pierre Duplan, helping engineer and mix it.
“At this point YGSF are continuing to build on their back catalogue and we are constantly thinking about using our collective strengths to evolve”, explains Andy.
What happens next is open to fate, but one certainty is that Andy and Shawn will continue to come up with the goods. “The ‘West Coast’ vibe was really a jumping off point initially,” says Andy. “The more music we make, the more it really is all about what Shawn & I do together naturally, and so that’s evolving the MO of the whole project all the time in a really natural way.”

Think:X is a dynamic musical collective that reimagines the music of Pink Floyd through immersive, multimedia performances. This supergroup features a lineup of renowned musicians, each bringing their unique backgrounds to the ensemble:
Scott Page: Saxophonist and rhythm guitarist, known for his work with Pink Floyd, Toto, and Supertramp
Stephen Perkins: Drummer from Jane’s Addiction.
Norwood Fisher: Bassist from Fishbone
Kenny Olson: Guitarist associated with Kid Rock and the Hendrix Experience
Roberta Freeman: Vocalist who has performed with Pink Floyd and Guns N’ Roses
Derek Day: Solo Artist and Frontman of Classless Act, known for his energetic performances
Will Champlin: Vocalist with credits including One Direction and Kill Will
Think:X is more than a tribute band; they aim to bridge the gap between the human spirit and technological innovation, offering one-of-a-kind live immersive concert experiences.
Their performances are known for their deep grooves and mind-expanding visuals, creating a unique and engaging experience for audiences.​
For more information and updates on their performances, you can visit their official website: .

Formed in 1988 by Lo Faber, Aaron Maxwell, Dan Pifer, Jon Bevo, and Tom Osander, God Street Wine played a prominent role in the early jam band scene alongside fellow New Yorkers Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors. Veterans of the HORDE Tour as well as runs with The Allman Brothers, Bruce Hornsby and The Black Crowes, they also released 5 albums and performed more than 1,000 shows across the United States in their first decade together.
In 1999 the band split up after playing a three night farewell engagement at the Wetlands Preserve in NYC. Selected performances from these final shows were compiled into the posthumous live album “Good To the Last Drop”.
After almost a decade apart, GSW reunited privately in 2009 to honor the passing of an old friend and a year later played four concerts in NYC benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Infrequent but memorable gatherings continued at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios, Sweetwater Music Hall, rambles with Phil Lesh at Terrapin Crossroads and Jam Cruise. In 2013 they released a 25th anniversary box set retrospective and the documentary film All The Way To Here. Several years later the band ‑ now spread out across the globe in New York, New Orleans and Berlin ‑ started collaborating on new studio tracks which led to eight new single releases in 2017-18 and the full length album This Fine Town in 2019.
After eight shows in summer 2019, other projects and commitments brought the band to another hiatus – a break that ended up longer than expected due to the Covid pandemic. After four years apart, GSW got together again in 2023 with two New York area shows to benefit MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis).
2024 brought more activity for GSW! On top of marking the 30th anniversary of the band’s 1st major label release, $1.99 Romances, and digitally releasing the long-lost Hot Sweet & Juicy, the band is also releasing 3 albums from their catalog (Bag, $1.99 Romances, Hot Sweet & Juicy) on vinyl for the first time. This will all culminate with the original fivesome performing together again with four New York area shows!

When Michael Minelli sings, you know it’s him. With show stopping delivery, dynamic range, and timeless panache, the Connecticut born and raised entertainer immediately sets himself apart. If you’ve ever seen Michael live, you know the energy he brings is 1 of 1.
For Minelli, it’s all a matter of soul. “Soul is the core of everything” he affirms. “It’s that thing you can’t put a finger on. Anytime somebody hears my music, I want them to immediately say, ‘That’s a Michael Minelli record’.”
With over a decade of experience as an entertainer, Minelli seems to finally have hit his stride gaining over 200 million views across social media platforms, over 2 million followers and more than 30 million streams on his music.
Michael set the foundation in 2024, doing 3 support tours for Anees, Marc E. Bassy & SonReal. Now in 2025, it’s time Minelli hits the road, but as a headliner. One thing is for sure, this tour will be unlike any other befo

Socratic is an American rock band from Cranford and Linden, New Jersey, known for their unique blend of emo, indie rock, and pop punk. The band rose to prominence in the mid-2000s, recognized for their emotionally charged lyrics, piano-driven arrangements, and melodic instrumentation.
Their debut full-length album on Drive-Thru Records, Lunch for the Sky (2005), became a standout in the emo-pop scene. The record drew comparisons to artists like The Early November and The New Amsterdams, and was famously described by Alternative Press as “Jimmy Eat World overdosed on Meat Loaf.”
Now, 20 years later, Socratic is reuniting to perform Lunch for the Sky in its entirety — celebrating the album’s original release on September 6, 2005. This special anniversary show marks a rare opportunity for longtime fans to experience the album live, front to back.
“It’s hard to get sick of an album that puts me in such a good mood” – absolutepunk.net
“Everything is so sweet and melodic, listening to Socratic is like forgetting about your life and your problems” – altsounds.com

Damn the Torpedoes is the definitive spot-on Petty Tribute! Every show is a celebration of everything Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Join us at the Wonder for a two-set show loaded with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers hits and fan favorites… a must see show for any Petty fan! DDT is a great live retrospective of the Petty music catalogue. Join us for a fun rocking Holiday Party at the Wonder Bar!

YAWN MOWER
10 Year Anniversary and Record Release Show
Rilo Kiley After Party
with Milk St.
Yawn Mower are a rock duo from Asbury Park, New Jersey that formed in 2015. While in their former bands, guitarist and vocalist Mike Chick and drummer Biff Swenson met playing shows in Seaside Heights and Asbury Park, and considered jamming, which began after Chick bought a baritone guitar and suggested they start a two-piece band. Yawn Mower is known for their fuzz-rock guitars, crunchy hooks and sense of humor as The Jersey Journal describes their blend of music to be “spazzy surf rock” and a “comedic two-man guitar/drums act who look and sound like two of The Muppets.” They released several EPs independently and on in the Clouds Records, and opened for the alternative rock band Electric Six. This is a 10 year Anniversary and Record Release show celebrating their sophomore album “I JUST CAN’T WAIT TO DIE” with special guests Milk St. Also this is a Rilo Kiley After Party!

Since 2009, SuperSonic have established themselves as North America’s elite tribute to one of Britain’s most infamous rock ‘n’ roll bands, OASIS. The band’s raw energy sound, Gallagher brother-like looks and “cool Britannia” personas instantly rewind you back to the height of ’90s Britpop and the band’s meteoric rise to international fame.
With classic hit songs like Live Forever, SuperSonic, Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova, audiences can only find themselves erupting into soccer stadium like sing alongs in a home team win type of atmosphere! Re-live one of the greatest sounds in rock history. Re-live OASIS with SuperSonic.