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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER at the State Theatre

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
AT THE STATE THEATRE
Ticket Office: 732-246-SHOW (7469)

New Brunswick, NJ (July 23, 2010)—This September the State Theatre presents a month of musical performances starting with the 4^th Annual Jersey Beatles Bash starring Glen Burtnik & Friends (9/18/10). Five days later, the State Theatre kicks off the New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival with a performance by Sugar Blue (9/23/10); followed with performances by Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet (9/24/10); Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesianna Band (9/25/10); and jazz violinist Regina Carter in her new show “Reverse Thread” (9/26/10).

In October, The Merce Cunningham Dance Company makes a special stop in New Brunswick as part of its final world tour—the “Legacy Tour” (10/1/10). A little over a week later, 9-year-old piano prodigy Ethan Bortnick takes us through His Musical Time Machine, from Beethoven to The Beatles (10/10/10). Also coming in October, comedian Craig Ferguson, host of The Late Late Show (10/21/10); five performances of the new stage musical Curious George Live! (10/23-25/10); and cutting edge dance ensemble Pilobolus (10/28/10).Closing out the month is a Halloween day performance of Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick, & Inch by Inch(10/31/10), where kids are invited to wear their costumes to receive candy while also enjoying this enchanting theatrical experience.

SEPTEMBER SHOWS
Glen Burtnik & Friends - Jersey Beatles Bash IV
Featuring Let it Be, Rubber Soul, & Help! note-for-note
Sat, September 18, 2010 at 9pm
Burtnik and Friends return and this time they perform three Beatles albums including Let It Be, Rubber Soul and Help! Tickets range from $22-42.

Sugar Blue
Thu, September 23, 2010 at 8pm
Grammy^® Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Sugar Blue and his 5-piece Blues band open the 2010 State Theatre’s New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival! Tickets range from $30-40.

Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet
Fri, September 24, 2010 at 8pm &10pm
Eddie Palmieri is one of the foremost Latin pianists of all time, his discography includes 36 titles and nine Grammy^® Awards. Tickets are $40-50.

Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesianna Band
Sat, September 25, 2010 at 8pm &10pm
Forever enshrined in the hearts of baby boomers for her hit song “Midnight at the Oasis,” folk-blues singer Maria Muldaur rocks the State Theatre’s Backstage Jazz Club with her Red Hot Bluesianna Band. Tickets range from $40-50.

Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread”
Sun, September 26, 2010, 11:30am brunch followed by a 1pm performance
Jazz violinist Regina Carter’s set combines a 11:30am buffet-style brunch and a 1pm performance for just one price. Carter’s performance closes the New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival. Tickets are $75.

The Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Fri, October 1, 2010 at 8pm
Presented by Mason Gross School of the Arts and State Theatre
Celebrating Merce Cunningham’s lifetime of artistic achievement, by reviving his artistic career. The performance will feature Nearly 90 ², a restaged version of Cunningham’s final work. Tickets range from $32-52.

Ethan Bortnick
And His Musical Time Machine
Sun, October 10, 2010 at 3pm
An exciting adventure from Beethoven to The Beatles! It’s an afternoon of pop and classical music by 9-year-old child prodigy pianist Ethan Bortnick in his State Theatre debut! Tickets range from $20-35.

Craig Ferguson
Thu, October 21, 2010 at 8pm
Co-presented by AM Productions and State Theatre
Host of The Late Late Show since 2005, Craig Ferguson gained wide popularity for his role as Drew Carey's witty boss, Nigel Wick on The Drew Carey Show from 1996-2003. Tickets range from $28-98.

Curious George Live!
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11am & 3pm
Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 1:30pm
Monday, October 25, 2010 at 10:30am & 3pm
CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new can't miss live stage musical that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures. Tickets range from $15-40. Additional VIP seats for $75 are also available. VIP “Monkey Seats” include a pre-show photo opportunity with Curious George.

Pilobolus
Thu, October 28, 2010 at 8pm
A cutting-edge dance ensemble, Pilobolus is acclaimed for their remarkable physicality, humor, and highly original and visually compelling works. Tickets range from $32-57.

Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, Frederick, & Inch by Inch
Sun, October 31, 2010 at 11am
Trick or Treat! Kick off your Halloween festivities with us by coming in costume to receive free candy and goodies! Then watch in amazement, as the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia transforms three of Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Honor books into an enchanting theatrical experience for kids. Tickets range from $15-25.

For more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10am  to 6pm; Wednesday, 11am to 7pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; closed Saturday and Sunday; and at least one hour prior to curtain on performance dates. For information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517.

The State Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people’s lives, contribute to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State Theatre’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Continental Airlines is the official airline of the State Theatre. The Heldrich is the official hotel of the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the State Theatre.

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New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Information in this release is current as of July 23, 2010.
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