Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s premier Latino dance organization, has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures for more than 48 years. Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro joins us to discuss how the group came into existence and what people can expect on the evening of the show on October 11. Check out the event page for all the details: https://www.stnj.org/event/ballet-hispanico

Since its premiere more than 20 years ago, the Irish step dancing show Lord of the Dance has become an international sensation. Now, is your chance to experience the newest show by Michael Flatley—Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games on October 9. One of the dancers, Tom Cunningham, joins us to discuss what it's like working with Lord of the Dance for almost 20 years and how the newest show came into existence.

Ranked #39 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s top 100 guitarists of all time, Steve Cropper is a member of Booker T and the MGs and was a member of The Blues Brothers Band. He joins us to discuss what fans can expect from his concert with Dave Mason on July 18, how they initially met and how he chooses which guitars to play in which songs.

Lost 80's Live comes to The State on September 20, featuring some of the most recognizable acts from the 80s on one stage for one night only! Nick Feldman of Wang Chung chats with us about how the band got started and how they settled on the name they did.

Start teasing up that big hair now because your favorite New Wave and Pop 80s radio hits are back with The Lost 80’s Live tour on September 20! Mike Score of Flock of Seagulls joins us to discuss what being in a band means to him and how Flock of Seagulls were trailblazers in their era.

Lost 80's Live features some of the most recognizable acts from the 80s on one stage for one night only on September 20! Bill Wadhams of Animotion is representing the U.S. on the tour and he chats with us about starting a band in the 80s in the L.A. music scene and how New Wave music came about.

Start teasing up that big hair now because your favorite New Wave and Pop 80s radio hits are back with The Lost 80’s Live tour on September 20! Peter Byrne of Naked Eyes joins us to discuss what it's like touring with all of these artists who were popular in the same era and what the fans can expect when so many great artists come together for one show!

Clive Farrington of Farrington and Mann, the original lead vocalists of When in Rome UK are one of the numerous artists joining us for Lost 80's Live on September 20! He chats with us about how he started playing the drums at the age of 5 and what it's like having your songs in movies years after you've written them.

State Theatre New Jersey Board Chair Scott Fergang chats with New Jersey State President of Bank of America Bob Doherty about why supporting the arts is so important to Bank of America and what makes The State so special.

Brandon Kurzawa, founder of Music Notes Academy, joins us to discuss the interest of students - young and old - in taking music lessons and how it will affect the future of the industry! Check out their website for more info: https://www.musicnotesacademy.com/