Also in April, commemorate one of the greatest rock bands of all time with One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen and The Works (4/12); visit the other side of the music spectrum with the Grammy Award-winning polka king, Jimmy Sturr (4/13); and dance along with music from Southern India as the Ragamala Music and Dance Theater performs "From Temple to Theater," featuring soloist Aparna Ramaswamy (4/17). Closing the month of April is comedian Louis C.K. (4/25), and Doo-wop show Richard Nader's Magic Moments to Remember Concert (4/26).

The excitement continues in May with comedian, Craig Ferguson (5/2) from The Late Late Show and outstanding performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (5/6-7); Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Sarah Chang (5/8); Tri-Cities Opera in The Barber of Seville (5/10); Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Peter & the Wolf: The Nature of Music (5/18); and the Dark Star Orchestra—Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience (5/30).

Johnny Mathis

Thu, April 3, 2008 at 8pm

A two-time Grammy Award-winner for mega-hits "Chances Are" and "Misty," this living legend has moved audiences with his impressive repertoire and romantic voice for over five decades. Tickets: $45-115.

EVITA

Fri, April 4, 2008 at 8pm
Sat, April 5, 2008 at 3pm & 8pm

Winner of seven Tony Awards, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Peron. This exuberant production is one of the most popular collaborations between Webber and Tim Rice, featuring the memorable song "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina." Tickets: $40-65.

U.S.Premiere Tour

One Night of Queen featuring Gary Mullen and The Works

Sat, April 12, 2008 at 8pm

The music of Freddy Mercury is alive and well, living inside Gary Mullen and The Works. One Night of Queen gives audiences a note-for-note experience. Relive your youth as you rock out to mega-hits such as "We Will Rock You," "Another One Bites The Dust," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and more. Tickets: $25-55.

Jimmy Sturr—The Polka King

Sun, April 13, 2008 at 3pm

With his 17 Grammy's and 23 nominations, Sturr has surpassed the likes of Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen—and he's done it with Polka. Tickets: $15-40.

Ragamala Music and Dance Theater presents "From Temple to Theater"

Featuring Soloist Aparna Ramaswamy

Thu, April 17, 2008 at 8pm

Rooted in Bharatanatyam, a classic dance form from Southern India, Ragamala blends dance, music, and poetry. Old forms are used in new ways to retain the past, enhance the present, and inspire the future. Tickets: $25-55.

Louis C.K.

Fri, April 25, 2008 at 8pm

Stand-up comedian, television writer, producer, and filmmaker, Louis C.K. is the star and creator of HBO's series, Lucky Louie. Lucky Louie was HBO's first traditional sitcom as part of HBO's Sunday night lineup following Entourage. Tickets: $25-55.

Richard Nader's Magic Moments to Remember Concert

Sat, April 26 at 8pm

Gene Chandler—"Duke Of Earl"
Kenny Vance and The Planotones—"Looking For An Echo"
Johnny and Joe—"Over The Mountain"
Charlie Thomas' Drifters—"Save The Last Dance For Me" Tickets: $25-55.

Craig Ferguson

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 8pm

Host of The Late Late Show since 2005, Ferguson has had a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television, and the stage. Some past credits include: BBC television show The Ferguson Theory, ABC comedy The Drew Carey Show, and films The Big Tease and Saving Grace. Tickets: $35-60.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tue, May 6, 2008 at 8pm
Wed, May 7, 2008 at 8pm

Love Stories (Judith Jamison, Robert Battle, Rennie Harris); Episodes (Ulysses Dove); and Revelations (Alvin Ailey). Tickets: $35-60.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Sarah Chang

Thu, May 8, 2008 at 8pm

On its coast-to-coast U.S. tour, it stops in New Brunswick with violinist Sarah Chang. Now 21-years-old, Chang is recognized the world over as one of classical music's most captivating and gifted artists, appearing with nearly every major orchestra in the U.S., as well as in the major capitals of Europe and Asia. Tickets: $45-75.

The Barber of Seville - Tri-Cities Opera

Sat, May 10, 2008 at 8pm

Tri-Cities Opera offers up a winning cast of fresh young talent with outrageous disguises and bold schemes. From the memorable overture to Figaro's bravura "Largo al factotum," to the triumphant finale, the music sparkles with wit and imagination. Tickets: $35-70.

Peter & the Wolf: The Nature of Music - Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3pm

This charming program introduces young children to the symphony orchestra through music inspired by the natural world. In Prokofiev's perennial favorite, Peter & the Wolf (with a special guest narrator), individual instruments get to shine as they imitate Bird, Duck, Cat, Wolf, and the other characters in the story. The concert includes a demonstration of the instruments and their families, plus shorter works by Beethoven, Debussy, Vivaldi, and Johann Strauss that evoke birds, animals, the seasons, and the weather. Tickets: $15-35.

Dark Star Orchestra—Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience

Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8pm

Giving homage in a continually evolving artistic outlet, the Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) recreates historic Grateful Dead concerts with compelling accuracy. Whether you're a Deadhead who has seen countless Grateful Dead concerts or you never had an opportunity to see the original Dead lineup live, DSO can and will fulfill your need to see a Grateful Dead show. Tickets: $20-40. -- www.statetheatrenj.org