Performing Arts & Music

A Perpetual Variety of New Performances

New Brunswick greatly values its arts and culture and has endless options for enjoying the performing arts: the State Theatre New Jersey, a premier regional venue; Crossroads Theatre Company, winner of the prestigious Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theater; and the George Street Playhouse, a nationally-recognized theatre performing Broadway-caliber shows. Rutgers University's renowned Mason Gross School of the Arts and the American Repertory Ballet, also contribute to the vibrant arts scene.

Nowhere else but New Brunswick can you find such a concentration of amazing talent and award-winning shows.

Explore New Brunswick Art, Culture & Heritage with over 60,000 works of art. More information here.

Enjoy our year-round calendar of events here.

Upcoming Events

Apr 23 to May 19

George Street Playhouse - Tick, Tick ...BOOM!

BOOK, MUSIC, & LYRICS - Jonathan Larson Tick, Tick...Boom, is the captivating musical masterpiece by the late, great Jonathan Larson (RENT). Set in the bustling streets of New York City,...

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Thu May 16

Rutgers Preparatory School presents 2024 RPS Dance Concert

Rutgers Preparatory School presents their annual Dance Concert under the direction of Johsian Martinez, with choreography by Johsian Martinez and guest choreographer Zoë Rose. This show features all original pieces...

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Apr 25 to Dec 19

George Street Co-op - The Organic Open Mic

Music, poetry, spoken word open mic at the George Street Co-op Café every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the hosts in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s...

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