State Theatre New Jersey

Four great comedians, one night of laughs! Featuring Nico Carney (Late Night with Seth Meyers, Just For Laughs New Faces, and Netflix Is a Joke Festival), Yvette Segan (New York Comedy Festival and co-creator/star of Run Club: The Web Series), Josh Mandl (founder of Next Stop Comedy and creator of viral comedy videos with more than 1.5 million views), and your host Vinnie Brand (The Stress Factory Comedy Club, Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central). Co-presented with The Stress Factory Comedy Club.

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to New Brunswick. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Blues-rock powerhouse Kenny Wayne Shepherd celebrates 30 years of his groundbreaking debut Ledbetter Heights with a milestone tour coming to State Theatre New Jersey. In this electrifying live experience, Shepherd and his band perform the landmark album in full, along with a second set of career-spanning favorites that showcase his signature blend of fiery guitar work, blues tradition, and rock energy. When Ledbetter Heights was first released in 1995, it introduced a teenage guitar prodigy and quickly became a defining album of modern blues, earning Gold and Platinum status and helping return the genre to the mainstream. Now, three decades later, Shepherd revisits the record with a renewed perspective, capturing the spirit of the original while revealing the depth and precision of an artist who has grown into a true master of his craft. Over the course of his career, Shepherd has built an impressive legacy, earning multiple Grammy® nominations, Platinum and Gold albums, and widespread acclaim as one of the most influential blues-rock artists of his generation. He has toured the world and shared stages with legendary acts including The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, while continuing to record, collaborate, and evolve his sound. Known for

Join the original "Brad Majors"—BARRY BOSTWICK—for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, an after party immersive experience, and more!

Samara Joy has emerged as one of the most captivating new voices in jazz, bringing a fresh perspective to a beloved tradition. With a sound that feels both rooted in history and uniquely her own, she has quickly drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Experience the artistry, warmth, and unmistakable brilliance of a true rising icon—live and in person. A native of the Bronx, Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed, and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln, and Carmen McRae. Joy

It’s a completely singular experience to be in the room and watch real people take the mic and share unforgettable stories from their own lives. Join us for one night at State Theatre New Jersey as The Moth returns to share true, personal stories exploring the night's theme. Five storytellers. One Mic. One night to remember. About The Moth The Moth is a global nonprofit organization that believes in connecting humanity through the power of personal storytelling. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented over 65,000 stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The Moth produces 600+ live shows annually, as well as the Peabody Award-winning The Moth Radio Hour, and the popular The Moth Podcast. You can listen to The Moth weekly on over 540 public radio stations, and anywhere you find podcasts. Learn more at themoth.org.