New Brunswick's State Theatre is proud to present the 2nd annual Hub City Carnivale. A three-week winter festival of the imagination at play, through February 24, the Carnivale is sponsored by PSE&G, with performances, workshops, parties, games, and more, for families and kids ages 1 to 100. PSE&G is joined by additional festival sponsors, MATRIX, Central Jersey Moms.com, and Magic 98.3.

New Brunswick's State Theatre presents the energetic, fast paced theatrical event Bowfire: Total String Experience on Sunday, January 27 at 3pm. Tickets range from $30-55 (student, senior, and group discounts, plus limited $20 tickets apply).

The State Theatre marches into January with a lively and upbeat performance by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 3pm. The Regiments will perform the music of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales. Tickets range from $30-55 (student, senior, and group discounts apply, plus limited $20 tickets).

New Brunswick's State Theatre presents the Central Jersey exclusive of the national tour Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue for 5 performances on Fri, January 25 at 3pm & 6pm; and Sat, January 26 at 11am, 2pm, and 5pm. Go, Diego, Go Live! is sponsored nation-wide by State Farm. Ticket prices range from $20-40 (groups of 12 or more can receive discounts of $3 off most tickets).

The 2007-2008 national touring production of RENT features South African Idol winner Heinz Winckler as Roger Davis and American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson as Tom Collins. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical RENT, written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Michael Greif, is coming to the State Theatre in New Brunswick for 2 performances, Wednesday, January 16 at 8pm and Thursday, January 17 at 8pm. Tickets range from $40-65.

Rufus Wainwright performs a special solo show live at New Brunswick, NJ's State Theatre on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 8pm. Featuring opener and special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche, Rufus' sister. Rufus Wainwright is sponsored by 90.5 The Night. Tickets range from $35-60 (group discounts available).

Ever since 1850, when P. T. Barnum helped to make Swedish soprano Jenny Lind a household name, America has been a vital destination for classical musicians. Some have come to advance their careers, others to escape political strife. All have contributed to the unparalleled richness of American concert life.

NJ Governor Jon S. Corzine Remarks as Delivered December 17, 2007 on Elimination of Death Penalty in The State of New Jersey.

Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in New Jersey and replacing it with life imprisonment without parole. New Jersey is the first state in the nation to enact a law to end use of the death penalty since it was reinstated by the United States Supreme Court in 1976.

The State Theatre has announced the addition of five attractions to its 2008 line-up including Rufus Wainwright (1/12/08), Rent (1/16-1/17/08), Go, Diego, Go Live! (1/25-1/26/08), Dame Edna: Live and Intimate (2/21-2/22/08), LOUIS C.K. (4/25/07), and Craig Ferguson (5/2/08).

Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, ANNIE, is back in 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra announced that its collection of 30 rare and historic stringed instruments, known as the Golden Age Collection, has been sold in a transaction that will give the NJSO an upfront payment, a participation in the upside appreciation of the instruments, as well as the right to continue playing most of the instruments for at least the next five years.