State Theatre - New Jersey

Nice sized theater for a show. We sat in orchestra area, all seats seemed good. We saw the Vampire Circus & had a good view of everything. They were very interactive with the audience. It was easy to get in & out without a wait, restrooms were large so there wasn't a long line. Parking is in garages or on the street, but mind the meters bc we saw 2 tickets on cars plus 1 ticket bc they weren't even in a parking spot. Many restaurants around.

A very cool theater with unique architecture. It seats 915. The floor is slanted to help everyone have a nice view. We sat by Door 2, Row G, Seats 6 and 8. Two seats off the aisle and 7 rows from the stage. Our seats were great. We had an amazing view of the stage. It is a big stage so many musicians can fit on it and easily move around the stage together. We saw Howard Jones and Haircut One Hundred. The sound was very good and anywhere you sat you should be able to hear the performers. We very much enjoyed our show and will definitely look for other shows to enjoy here in the future. The theater is very cool and has nice charm about it. There is a balcony too. Snacks and beverages and adult beverages can be purchased and enjoyed during the shows. Convenient and clean bathrooms are in the lobby. The theater does not have parking BUT there is street parking and many parking garages. We parked at the Hyatt Regency Hotel parking garage. It was a short walk to the theater. We paid $20 for parking for 4 to 6 hours. There are many neat restaurants around the theater to try. We also enjoyed looking for all the many art pieces of Seward Johnson from Grounds for Scuplture placed around the sidewalks. We didn’t have much time to look before the show but we found 3. Someone at the show said he found 12. Very cool!!!! Many neat buildings surround the theater as well as artwork. This is definitely a must visit venue for enjoying a musical band up close and personal rather than from far away and lost in the crowds.

Had a great time. Seated are tight if you are plus sized. That's the only thing that's bad. Very clean nice staff

Attending the David Foster and Katharine McPhee concert at the State Theatre New Jersey was like stepping into a masterclass in musical brilliance and showmanship. The legendary producer and the Broadway/pop vocalist brought charisma, humor, and undeniable talent to the stage, delivering a performance that felt both grand and intimate. David Foster, with decades of hits under his belt, was more than just the pianist and bandleader—he was the host of the evening. His storytelling between songs offered a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of some of the biggest songs of the past 40 years. Whether recounting anecdotes about working with Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, or Josh Groban, Foster’s presence was warm, witty, and engaging. Katharine McPhee brought vocal versatility and charm, shifting effortlessly from heartfelt ballads to jazzy renditions and Broadway power notes. Her chemistry with Foster—who also happens to be her husband—was evident and endearing, with playful banter that added a personal touch to the performance.

Recently my two friends and I went to this theatre. We’ve been many times in the past and always had an enjoyable experience until this last trip. We had balcony seats. We got there maybe a tad bit late and we used the bathroom upstairs that said all gender rest room as far as I know we were the only women in the room of about 12-15 stalls. After the show one of my friends needed to use the restroom the ladies room to be specific so she opened up the door and lo and behold here are both men and women waiting to use the restroom surprisingly no urinals, and I have to say I am shocked, disappointed, and outraged that you would allow men and women to share a bathroom. We’re not talking about a family bathroom that you see in airports we’re not talking about a single bathroom that you see but this is just outrageous. So the three of us will not be back again because of this. We left and we went to a restaurant and we used their facilities which they had both the men’s and women’s restroom so this is really more of a WARNING that if you have balcony seating and this offends you as it does, I either use the facilities downstairs, don’t go or find a restaurant close by. There are plenty of other venues in NJ that would appreciate your support