New Jersey Natives The Knockouts will be at The State as part of the Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars on September 22. Current member Gerry and founding member Bob chat with us about what it was like performing around NJ in the 1950s and 60s and what made The Knockouts different from other groups at the time.

The All Hands on Deck! Show is an all-singing, all-dancing, all-American 1942 Roadshow & Radio Broadcast reproduction and it's coming to State Theatre New Jersey on November 11! Creator/Producer/Performer Jody Madaras joins us to discuss what people can expect from the show and what draws him to that era of style and performance. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/all-hands-on-deck

Singer / Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is one of the youngest contestants to ever win NBC’s America’s Got Talent and she'll be at The State on September 23! She joins us to chat about her friends that will be on stage with her and how she initially became interested in ventriloquism.

The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! comes to State Theatre New Jersey for one show only on October 21! Bill himself joins us to discuss how he initially became interested in magic and what he thinks makes it such an art to perform live.

One of the original girls groups of Rock 'n Roll, The Chantels will be at The State on September 22 with the Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars. Original member Sonia Goring joins us to discuss the groups they worked with them back in the day and what it's like re-visiting touring with these groups now.

The first and only estate-approved Prince celebration, 4U - A Symphonic Celebration of Prince will present the music of Prince like never before, with a full symphony orchestra on September 6. One of the creators of the show chats with us about how the show came into existence and what people can expect on the fantastic evening!

Mayhem Poets are a favorite for School Shows at The State and they're returning on November 27 for two performances! Mason joins us to discuss how the group got started at Rutgers University right here in New Brunswick and what people can expect from their show which he describes as being similar to a Pixar movie. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/edu_mayhem_poets_2018

Chair of State Theatre New Jersey's LGBTQ Committee Dave Retcher and Committee and Staff Member Gary Frangione join us to discuss the exciting Pride Night parties we have in 2018-19! Check out the website for more info: http://STNJ.org/PRIDE

Warren Gratus of The Belmonts joins us to chat about the Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars which will be at The State on September 22. We discuss how The Belmonts found one another in their neighborhood and what to expect from the show!

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show on October 4. Brad Sherwood joins us to discuss what it's like giving the audience control over a show and what it takes to perform improv.