Season Opener from New Brunswick Cultural Center

The Larry Coryell Trio
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival

Fri, September 23, 2011

at 8:00pm and 10:00pm

The Larry Coryell Trio present The Montgomery Project: Tales from the Montgomery Bus Boycott, with Larry Coryell, guitar; John Colliani, piano; and James Cammack, upright bass. The music in this project was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King, and is composed by Coryell.

As one of the pioneers of jazz-rock-guitarist Larry Coryell deserves a special place in the history books. He has recorded more than 75 albums over the past 40 years as a bandleader, soloist, and featured accompanist.

This festival takes place on stage at the State Theatre's Backstage Jazz Club, an intimate 192-seat club-style venue designed to give you an exclusive experience just inches away from the artists.
Tickets: $55-85

Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival

Sat, September 24, 2011

at 8:00pm and 10:00pm

Enjoy an intimate evening of lively Latin music with Tito Puente, Jr. and his 11-piece orchestra of piano, bass, percussions, brass, and vocals! Bandleader Tito Puente, Jr., the son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente, carries on his father's tradition of enticing Latin jazz, charismatic showmanship, and smooth styles.

Eliane Elias
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival

Sun, September 25, 2011

at 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Pianist/vocalist/composer/arranger Eliane Elias-who will perform with her 4-piece band-has combined various elements of jazz, pop, soul, and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfortably on any hemisphere. All of her recordings went top five on Billboard and top five on the radio charts in the U.S., with many reaching number one. Her latest album, Light My Fire, debuted at #3 on Billboard's Jazz Chart and so far, has reached #3 on iTunes and #4 on Amazon's Jazz Charts.

Garth Fagan Dance
Sat, October 1, 2011 at 8pm

Now in its 40th season, Garth Fagan Dance has been cited for its excellence and originality with a New York Governor's Arts Award and hailed by The New York Times as "unfailingly original." Led by Tony® Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan, the company blends the energy of Afro-Caribbean, the speed and precision of ballet, and the rule-breaking experimentation of post-modern.
Tickets: $32-52

Mariinsky Orchestra
Tue, October 4, 2011 at 8pm

Valery Gergiev, artistic director and conductor

Program: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13, "Winter Daydreams" and Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, "Pathetique"

The orchestra, led by Valery Gergiev, one of the most sought-after conductors in the world today, celebrates its 228th Anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest musical institutions in Russia. The London Times says "The orchestra, under musical director Valery Gergiev, moves as if with a single mind and always with purposeful passion." The New York Times says "The gripping performances these musicians from St. Petersburg offered had such intensity, character and insight that it was hard to imagine the music played with more authority."
Tickets: $36-58

AEG Live and State Theatre present

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It's Time to Dance!

Presented by Kia Motors

Tue, October 11, 2011 at 3pm and 6pm
Wed, October 12, 2011 at 12pm and 3pm

As DJ Lance always says..."Are You Ready? Yea? IT'S - TIME - TO - DANCE!!!" This Fall, get ready for Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: It's Time to Dance! Presented by Kia Motors. Did you come to see our last live show? Well, this one is all new! The show features DJ Lance Rock, the return of Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie, and Razzle Dazzle Gabba favorite Leslie Hall. It's going to be AWESOOOOOOMMMME!
Tickets: $25-125

Wanda Sykes

Presented by State Theatre and AM Productions

Fri, October 14, 2011 at 8pm

Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand-up has sent her career in many different areas. In addition to her two HBO® stand-up specials-"Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired" and "I'ma Be Me"-Sykes is well-known for her appearances on The New Adventures of Old Christine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as The Chris Rock Show, for which she spent five years. As a performer and writer on The Chris Rock Show, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy's® and in 1999 won the Emmy® for "Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special." In 2001, she won the American Comedy Award for "Outstanding Female Stand Up Comic." She also won three more Emmy's®, in 2002, 2004, and 2005, for her work on Inside the NFL for "Outstanding Studio Show."
Tickets: $35-95

An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Fri, October 21, 2011 at 8pm

Chris Robinson, lead singer of the Black Crowes, is taking his band Chris Robinson Brotherhood on the road! Robinson and the band will be performing new Brotherhood songs as well as Robinson's hits with the Crowes such as "Hard to Handle," "She Talks to Angels," "Jealous Again," "Twice As Hard," and "Remedy." Joining Robinson for the Brotherhood tour will be Neal Casal on guitar, Adam MacDougall (of the Black Crowes) on keyboards, George Sluppick on drums, and Mark "Muddy" Dutton (of Burning Tree) on Bass.
Tickets: $22-40

The Rat Pack is Back!
Sat, October 22, 2011 at 8pm
Sun, October 23, 2011 at 3pm

The Rat Pack is Back! recreates the free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas' four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop. This spirited show features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a hot, live 12-piece orchestra that sends audiences straight back to one of the coolest times in history. Hits include "That's Amore," "My Way," "Mr. Bojangles," and many more. See why The Las Vegas Sun writes, "This is as close as anyone has come to capturing the feeling of the real thing," and the Chicago Tribune raves, "Classic comic material. Excellent!"
Tickets: $25-57

'S Wonderful

The New Gershwin Musical

Sun, October 30, 2011 at 3pm

Celebrate the genius of George and Ira Gershwin with the new all-singing, all-dancing, Gershwin musical revue, 'S Wonderful! Performed with a live orchestra, 'S Wonderful features over 40 timeless classics including "Rhapsody in Blue," "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," "Nice Work if You Can Get it," "I Got Rhythm," "Someone to Watch Over Me," and more. Incorporating five mini-musicals inspired by the real events occurring in and around the lives of the Gershwin brothers, this new musical illustrates their impact on the world then and now. 'S Wonderful takes you on a ride to the different places (including 1930s Paris and 1940s Hollywood), times, and musical styles that make the Gershwin brothers the most successful songwriting team in the history of popular music.
Tickets: $25-45

For additional listings and more information, call 732-246-SHOW or visit http://www.statetheatrenj.org

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