STATE THEATRE PARTNERS WITH RUTGERS' MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM TO PRESENT THREE EVENTS THIS FALL

(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre partners with Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts and Zimmerli Art Museum to present three special events this fall. These events include a performance by the top student jazz ensemble at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, October 8; American Repertory Ballet in Romeo and Juliet with orchestral accompaniment by the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 11; and Leonardo Live in HD, a high definition tour of the London's National Gallery blockbuster exhibition, "Leonardo da Vinci: Painter in the Court of Milan" presented in collaboration with Zimmerli Art Museum on Tuesday, October 29.


Rutgers Jazz Ensemble
Randy Brecker, Trumpet
Conrad Herwig, Director
Tue, October 8, 2013 at 8pm
The Rutgers Jazz Ensemble joins this year's New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival line-up! The Rutgers Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Conrad Herwig, is the top student jazz ensemble at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Joining the ensemble is Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker, best known for his work with Blood, Sweat and Tears; The Brecker Brothers; and Larry Coryell's Eleventh House.
Tickets: $22


Romeo and Juliet
American Repertory Ballet and Rutgers Symphony Orchestra
Douglas Martin, Artistic Director
Kynan Johns, Conductor
Fri, October 11, 2013 at 8pm
The American Repertory Ballet performs Artistic Director Douglas Martin's brand new full length ballet, Romeo and Juliet. Based on Shakespeare's tragic story, this performance features a company of 30 and Prokofiev's lush score performed live by the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra led by Conductor Kynan Johns, plus beautiful sets, and stunning costumes.
Tickets: $27-57


State Theatre and Zimmerli Art Museum present
Leonardo Live in HD
Tue, October 29, 2013 at 7pm
State Theatre and Zimmerli Art Museum present a high definition tour of the London's National Gallery blockbuster exhibition, "Leonardo da Vinci: Painter in the Court of Milan" on a larger-than-life 46-foot screen. The historic exhibition is sold out in London and, due to the fragility of the paintings, the exhibition cannot tour. Captured live on the eve of the exhibition opening in London this fall, Leonardo Live will provide a high-definition walk-through of the landmark exhibition, in-depth commentary about featured pieces in the exhibit, and extra content.
Tickets: $12

For tickets or more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org . The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 6pm; Wednesday 11am to 7pm; Saturday, 1pm to 5pm; and at least three hours prior to curtain on performance dates, unless otherwise specified. For information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517. Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.


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