Kid Kyle is a 23 NJ Native who is performing as part of the Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars on September 22. He joins us to discuss how he was discovered at a Duprees show when he was just nine years old and what goes into singing doo-wop.

JT Carter of the Original Crests is one of the many performers who will be joining up for Brooklyn Paramount Reunion Jubilee of Stars on September 22. He joins us to discuss how The Crests got started and what it was like being the first multi-racial doo-wop group.

Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. Michael Yeargen, set designer of The King and I, joins us to discuss the amount of research that goes into creating the world of a show and what it's like creating a new take on an old classic. Join us for 3 performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I December 14-15. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/king-and-i

There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash, at The State for 4 shows February 15-17! The choreographer of the tour, David Bushman, joins us to discuss what it's like working on a show with such an iconic dance style and how he loves having the opportunity to work with Broadway veterans and newcomers regularly. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/chicago-the-musical

Set in 1595, the hilarious smash Something Rotten! tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. Wayne Kirkpatrick, who wrote the music and lyrics for the show, joins us to discuss how the show came together over a decade and how him and his brother wrote it as a love letter to Broadway itself. Don't miss Something Rotten! November 2-3 for 3 shows only. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/something-rotten

Jeremy Perlman, Senior Risk Advisor and fourth generation leader at Borden Perlman joined us in studio to chat about why the arts are an important aspect of the community to both Borden Perlman and to him. Borden Perlman are supporters of State Theatre New Jersey and are sponsoring this year's production of STOMP. Learn more: https://www.bordenperlman.com/

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. Colin Mochrie joins us to discuss how he became interested in improv comedy, how he got onto Whose Line is it Anyway?, and his recent book!

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a new cirque adventure, Broadway musical, and family holiday spectacular wrapped in one! Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldman joins us to discuss how the concept of doing cirque shows came together as well as what can be expected in Cirque Dreams Holidaze with over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class astonishing acts, and more! Join us for 4 performances December 7-9. 2018.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a new cirque adventure, Broadway musical, and family holiday spectacular wrapped in one! Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldman joins us to discuss how the concept of doing cirque shows came together as well as what can be expected in Cirque Dreams Holidaze with over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class astonishing acts, and more! Join us for 4 performances December 7-9. 2018. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/cirque-dreams-holidaze

Dave Mason, founding member of the band Traffic, highly successful solo artist, consummate guitarist, songwriter, and producer, will be at The State with Steve Cropper on July 18! He chats with us about how the "British Invasion" became what it's thought of today and what people can expect from the show.