State Theatre has announced the addition of two attractions to its 2008 line-up including one performance of Dark Star Orchestra (5/30/08) and four performances of The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights (6/23/08 and 6/24/08). Tickets for both events go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10am.

State Theatre presents MOMIX in a "best of MOMIX" program on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 8pm. MOMIX is sponsored by Sherard and Naomi Murphy. Tickets range from $25-55.

New Brunswick's State Theatre presents a diverse and exciting lineup of performers this April and May. Kicking off the month of April is two-time Grammy Award-winner, Johnny Mathis (4/3) and the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, EVITA (4/4-5).

The State Theatre announces the "The Ultimate Gift" song auction. Oscar and Tony Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will create and/or dedicate an original score and lyrics for the highest bidder or one person of their choice in support of the 2008 Benefit Gala.

BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event," and the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography," returns to New Brunswick's State Theatre for one night only on Tuesday, March 11 at 8pm.

New Brunswick's State Theatre presents the San Francisco Symphony with Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 8pm. The program includes Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9, Op. 70 in E Minor and Beethoven's "Eroica," Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 in E-flat Major. A free pre-performance insight is available. The orchestra series is sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.

The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN–The Beatles Experience, returns to the State Theatre for one night only on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8pm. With over 200 songs in their music library, Rain chooses different songs each night to make every performance unique. RAIN is sponsored by Don Tretola.

New Brunswick's State Theatre presents Russia's St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre in Carmen on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 8pm. A free pre-performance insight is available. Carmen is sponsored by Bill and Cathy Powell.

State Theatre presents Los Angeles dance troupe, Diavolo on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 8pm and Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 8pm for two nights of inspiring movement and dance. Diavolo's team of dancers, gymnasts, and actors twirl and fly across surrealistic set pieces to present crowd-pleasing and high-risk performances exploring the human condition.

State Theatre presents Family Day featuring performances of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites performed by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11am and 1:30pm. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is part of the State Theatre's winter festival, Hub City Carnivale, three weeks of performances, activities, and attractions for children 1-100, sponsored by PSE&G.

State Theatre has announced the 12 finalists of the talent auditions for Showtime at the Apollo on Tour, coming to the State Theatre, Saturday, February 9 at 8pm. The winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize and the possibility of appearing on stage at Harlem's famous Apollo Theater.

State Theatre presents the Emmy Award-winning troupe, the Trinity Irish Dance Company on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 8pm. Trinity Irish Dance Company is part of the State Theatre's winter festival, Hub City Carnivale: three weeks of performances, activities, and attractions for children 1-100, sponsored by PSE&G.