(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey has announced the return of the Free Summer Movies Series. Movies featured in this year’s series include 1776 on July 3, Coco on July 10, Despicable Me 3 on July 17, The Lion King on July 24, The Great Muppet Caper on July 31, and Wonder on August 7. Showings for Coco, Despicable Me 3, The Lion King, The Great Muppet Caper, and Wonder will be at 10:30am and 7:00pm. The movie 1776 will have a single showing at 7:00pm. Tickets are free.
The entire series is free of charge to the community, offering young people the chance to enjoy these films, whether with their families, summer camps, or other groups. The movies will be shown at the historic State Theatre New Jersey, a 1921 movie palace that has become one of New Jersey’s premier venues for live performance. Moviegoers will enjoy an unparalleled experience. The State Theatre’s state-of-the-art HD digital cinema projection system includes a 46’ Stewart film screen, a Barco projector, and digital surround sound. In the 1,850-seat restored theater, audiences can sit downstairs or enjoy the view from up in the balcony, just as in the glory days of Hollywood.
The Free Summer Movie Series reflects the State Theatre’s mission to enrich the lives of people from diverse backgrounds through the very best in arts and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on serving families in our New Brunswick community. Other programs include: a family music and storytelling series called “Milk and Cookies,” Autism-Friendly Relaxed Performances specially designed for audiences on the autism spectrum, and an annual community poetry residency. These programs are offered free of charge or at very low cost to make them accessible to all.
Groups of 20 or more, those planning a bus trip, or patrons requiring accessible seating, please call 732-246-7469 or reserve online at www.STNJ.org - No reservations are required for groups under 20.
The Free Summer Movies Series is part of State Theatre New Jersey’s Community Access Initiative, sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation.
STATE THEATRE NEW JERSEY is located at 15 Livingston Ave in New Brunswick, New Jersey.