Welcome to the historic State Theatre New Jersey. The holidays are fast approaching, and we have many fun, exciting shows for you and your loved ones to enjoy. We kick things off early this year on Sunday, November 15 with The Hip Hop Nutcracker. Featuring a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.

On December 6, take a trip down memory lane with Forever Motown, featuring a cast of veteran entertainers including former members of The Jones, Main Ingredient, and The Marvelettes.

Other holiday offerings include A Magical Cirque Christmas (11/27), the national tour of A Christmas Story: The Musical (11/20–11/22), The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas (11/29), The Nutcracker with American Repertory Ballet (12/17-12/20), and Salute to Vienna - New Year's Eve Concert (12/31).

And if you are interested in more Broadway, our lineup continues in 2027 with Water for Elephants: The Broadway Musical (1/15–1/17/27), the iconic revival of The Wiz (3/6–3/7/27), the uplifting Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise (3/19–3/21/27), and the farm-to-fable comedy hit Shucked (6/4–6/6/27).

To explore our full season schedule visit STNJ.org. We add new shows and special events regularly, so sign up for our e-newsletter at STNJ.org/enews to stay in the loop!

Enjoy the performance!