About this venue
State Theatre New Jersey is a historic theater in downtown New Brunswick, opened in 1921 as a venue for vaudeville and silent films and now one of Central New Jersey's prominent performing arts destinations. Its large auditorium, with approximately 1,750 seats, a traditional proscenium stage, and multi-level seating, accommodates Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, dance, and a wide range of other live performances.
The interior combines historic character with modernized visitor facilities. Renovated seating, lobbies, restrooms, climate systems, and an elevator improve comfort, while the auditorium layout creates a strong connection between the audience and the stage. A bar and concession areas are also available, providing refreshments before performances and during intermissions.
The theater is located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, United States, within the compact downtown area. The venue does not have its own parking lot, but public parking garages and street parking are available nearby, with a limited number of accessible parking spaces directly in front of the theater. For broader information about reaching and getting around New Brunswick, the city transportation section below provides additional options.
About the city
New Brunswick, a lively university and cultural city in central New Jersey, is a convenient destination for visitors attending concerts, theater performances, sporting events and other entertainment programs. Its compact downtown brings together cultural attractions, restaurants, bars and Rutgers University campuses, making much of the city easy to explore on foot. Thanks to its combination of university atmosphere and an established cultural scene, the city offers plenty to experience before and after an event.
One of the city's main advantages is New Brunswick Station, located directly in the downtown area. The station is on the NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor, connecting New Brunswick with Newark, New York, Trenton and other major transportation hubs, and it is also served by Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Keystone Service trains. Travel between university areas is also supported by the Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus Buses network, which connects campuses in New Brunswick and neighboring Piscataway. For international visitors, Newark Liberty International Airport is an important gateway, with rail and road connections toward New Brunswick that make it easier to reach the city's performance venues, theaters and sporting locations.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring George Street, one of the main streets in the downtown area, with restaurants, cultural attractions and a lively urban atmosphere, and continuing to Monument Square Park. For a quieter break, visitors can head to Boyd Park beside the Raritan River, which offers views of the river and the city skyline. The historic College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, including Voorhees Mall and nearby university landmarks, adds another dimension to a visit, making it easy to combine a concert or sporting event with an introduction to the cultural and historic character of New Brunswick.
