Arts & Entertainment
State Theatre Ranks Among Top Venues in the World
Pollstar has named State Theatre as number 21 on a list of the world's top 100 theaters, based on worldwide ticket sales.
New Brunswick's own State Theatre has again been recognized as one of the top theaters in the world.
The theater came in at number 21 on the list of Pollstar's 2013 list of "Top 100 Worldwide Theatres" based on tickets sold worldwide, according to a press release from State Theatre.
“This is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated Board, staff, and volunteers. We owe this honor to our many contributors and customers who continue to support our diverse presentations," said Warren R. Zimmerman, State Theatre board chairman.
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State Theatre made Pollstar's 2012 list of top theaters, ranking number 24. In 2011, the theater was on the list at number 71, according to the release.
Four other New Jersey venues made the top 100 list - Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark ranked number 26, Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank ranked number 47, Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown ranked number 49 and Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood ranked number 59.
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State Theatre was also recognized last year by "Venues Today" as being the top 2,000-seat venue in the world.
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