(New Brunswick, NJ) -- This summer the State Theatre is proud to present a Free Summer Movies Series, sponsored by Boraie Development. Movies featured in the series include Penguins of Madagascar on July 14, Big Hero 6 on July 21, How to Train Your Dragon 2 on July 28, and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb on August 4. For each movie there will be a 10am and 7pm showing. Tickets are FREE. Groups of 20 or more must call the Ticket Office at 732-246-SHOW to make a reservation. No reservations are required for groups under 20.
All four movies will be offered free-of-charge to the community, offering families, summer camps, and other young people the opportunity to enjoy entertainment in a beautiful historic theater.
“We are proud to be the sponsor of this wonderful series giving local families and youth the chance to see movies for free at this remarkable venue,” commented Hiam Boraie, Vice President of Boraie Development.
“The State Theatre is delighted to partner with Boraie Development on the Summer Movies Series,” added Anna Marie Gewirtz, State Theatre Vice President of Development & Strategic Partnerships. “It is important for us to present affordable family-friendly programming year-round and we are thrilled to offer these movies free-of-charge this summer.”
To add to this screening experience, movie goers will enjoy the State Theatre’s state-of-the-art HD digital cinema projection system including a 46’ Stewart film screen, a Barco projector, and digital surround sound.
Penguins of Madagascar
July 14, 2015 at 10am & 7pm
The penguins from Madagascar get their own film in this DreamWorks Animation production. When a villainous octopus named Dave (voice of John Malkovich) hatches a plan to eliminate the penguins, Skipper (voice of Tom McGrath), Kowalski (voice of Chris Miller), Rico (voice of John DiMaggio), and Private (voice of Christopher Knights) must team with a clandestine animal organization known as North Wind to thwart the diabolical plan.
Big Hero 6
July 21, 2015 at 10am & 7pm
Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends—adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred—who transform into a band of unlikely heroes.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
July 28, 2015 at 10am & 7pm
Dragons and Vikings have finally made peace, but when the villainous Drago plots a massive invasion, it's up to Hiccup (voice of Jay Baruchel) and Toothless to save the day in this sequel from DreamWorks Animation. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
August 4, 2015 at 10am & 7pm
Get ready for the most wild and adventure-filled Night At the Museumever, as Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
When the exhibits at New York's Natural History Museum start behaving strangely, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller)—now the director of nighttime operations—must find out the cause. He learns that the Tablet, which magically brings Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), Jedediah (Owen Wilson), and the other exhibits to life at night, has started to decay. Larry, along with his son and museum friends, must travel to London's British Museum to learn how to prevent the Tablet's magic from disappearing.
For more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10am to 6pm; Wednesday 11am to 7pm; Friday 10am to 5pm; and at least three hours prior to curtain on performance dates unless otherwise specified. Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
State Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people’s lives, contribute to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State Theatre’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Heldrich is the official hotel of the State Theatre. Magic 98.3 is the official radio station of the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the State Theatre. United is the official airline of the State Theatre.
