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Kelly Skinner, Director of Public Relations
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4 SHOWS JUST ADDED TO THE STATE THEATRE LINE-UP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 ABBA MANIA
Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8pm
$57, $47, $32, $22

A Chorus Line
Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8pm
$67, $57, $52, $42, $32

GREASE
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3pm
$67, $57, $52, $42, $32 

New Brunswick, NJ (July 6, 2010)—New Brunswick’s State Theatre has just added four shows to it’s 2010-11 line-up, including the world premiere tour of a new original live stage musical CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! October 23-25^th 2010; ABBA MANIA on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8pm; the Tony^â Award-winning Broadway musical A Chorus Line on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8pm; and GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3pm. Tickets for State Theatre donors (Benefactor and groups 12 and up) are on sale on Wednesday, July 7 at 11am. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, July 9 at 9am for Internet sales and 10am for phone and window orders.

State Theatre and VEE Corporation present
Curious George Live!
Sat, October 23, 2010 at 11am & 3pm
Sun, October 24, 2010 at 1:30pm
Mon, October 25, 2010 at 10:30am & 3pm
WORLD PREMIERE TOUR OF A NEW ORIGINAL LIVE STAGE MUSICAL! CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is a new live stage musical that will delight the whole family. Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures. Live on stage in his world premiere musical tour, Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome. You and your children will laugh out loud, tap your toes, sing and dance along as you follow Curious George on his quest to win the Golden Meatball Contest. It's a story about friends helping friends because of one very special “secret ingredient!” Co-presented by State Theatre and Vee Corporation.
Tickets: $15-75

ABBA MANIA
Thu, December 2, 2010 at 8pm
ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and ABBA MANIA gives you exactly that – 2 hours of uplifting, dance inducing, and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting, and effects. Enjoy all of your favorites including: “Mamma Mia,” “Voulez Vous,” “Dancing Queen,” “Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” and many more.
Tickets: $22-57

A Chorus Line
Thu, March 10, 2011 at 8pm
Winner of nine Tony^® Awards, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever.
Tickets: $32-67

GREASE
Sun, March 20, 2011 at 3pm
GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” is rockin’ across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. Now starring Laverne & Shirley’s Eddie Mekka (Carmine “the big ragu” Ragusa) as DJ Vince Fontaine.
Tickets: $32-67

For 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, 10am  to 6pm; Wednesday, 11am to 7pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; closed Saturday and Sunday; and at least one hour prior to curtain on performance dates. For information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 517.

The State Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people’s lives, contribute to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State Theatre’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Continental Airlines is the official airline of the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the State Theatre.

Curious George Live!
Sat, October 23 at 11am & 3pm
Sun, October 24 at 1:30pm
Mon, October 25 at 10:30am & 3pm
$75, $40, $35, $30, $25, $15

 GREASE
Sun, March 20 at 3pm
$67, $57, $52, $42, $32

STATE THEATRE
15 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Ticket Office - 732-246-SHOW (7469)
Online - www.StateTheatreNJ.org

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Please contact Kelly Blithe at
732-247-7200, ext. 542 or by email at kblithe@StateTheatreNJ.org.

Information in this release is current as of July 6, 2010.
For up-to-the-minute information on events and State Theatre news,
visit the State Theatre online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org.
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