Theatre opening date: December 26, 1921 (100 years ago) ........................................................... patrons attend annually ........................................................... family restrooms added ........................................................... brand-new theater seats ........................................................... Tripled mobility options for patrons with: wheelchair spaces 15 transfers Elevator ........................................................... Increased line sets capacity on theatrical rigging system: Line sets Line set capacity: 1200 lbs. as opposed to 450 lbs ........................................................... Added an outdoor blade sign: feet tall lbs total bulbs linear feet of LED Neon lighting ........................................................... $12 million investment from the Middlesex County Arts and Cultural Trust Fund 31 2,500 1,116 420 1,811 3 200,000 35 12 1
RAISE THE CURTAIN State Theatre New Jersey is back & looking better than ever!
Since opening in December 1921 as Reade’s Theatre, State Theatre New Jersey has been an integral part of the arts scene of Middlesex County and the State of New Jersey. Originally serving as a grand movie palace for silent films and vaudeville, the theatre today hosts a menagerie of entertainment options for the entire community including international orchestras, Broadway, comedy, dance, pop, rock, family events, and more. Recognizing the need for renovations to dramatically improve accessibility, safety, and operation of the nearly 100-year-old facility, owned by Middlesex County and operated by State Theatre New Jersey under a long-term agreement, State Theatre New Jersey initiated a capital fundraising effort, the Next Stage Campaign. In August of 2020, as part of the campaign, the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners announced a $12 million investment from the Middlesex County Arts and Cultural Trust Fund toward the Next Stage Campaign. The overall campaign represents a $26.5 million investment in State Theatre New Jersey, its audiences and community statewide. In October, State Theatre New Jersey held a ribbon cutting ceremony with local and state officials, including Middlesex County Commissioners.
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