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State Theatre presents ABBA The Concert on October 22nd

originally published: 10/12/2021


(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents ABBA The Concert on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8:00pm. This tribute to ABBA concert will feature ABBA’s most iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “Dancing Queen.” Tickets range from $29-$69.  

The Visitors, an ABBA tribute band from Stockholm, Sweden, have performed all over the world, bringing one of the most popular pop phenomena’s back to the mainstage. Formed in 1996, the Swedish pop group have garnered a following over the years with their tribute to ABBA’s chart-topping hits. They have performed in over 25 countries including Russia, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, and the U.S., performing ABBA’s iconic tracks with the same sound as the original group did in 1972.  

For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469) or visit us online at STNJ.org. State Theatre Guest Services, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open by phone and email only, Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. For in-person purchases, Guest Services is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. Additional ticket and transaction fees may apply. 

In fall 2021, State Theatre New Jersey will celebrate its reopening and 100th Anniversary in a fully renovated theater including newly renovated lobbies, all new restrooms, upgraded HVAC systems, a new elevator for access to all levels, and brand-new theater seats. Originally as a silent film and vaudeville palace. Recognizing the historic significance of the theater, PBS honored State Theatre New Jersey by featuring it in its documentary series, Treasures of New Jersey, in the fall of 2018. “Treasures of New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey” can be streamed online.

Today, State Theatre is the largest performing arts center in Central New Jersey and has welcomed more than six million people through its doors since reopening as a non-profit performing arts center in 1988. State Theatre New Jersey is a cornerstone of the cultural vitality of Middlesex County and averages a total economic impact on New Brunswick and the surrounding area of more than $18 million a year. The mainstage programs have featured high-caliber artists such as Diana Ross, Tony Bennett, Kevin Hart, Ringo Starr, Melissa Etheridge, John Leguizamo, Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Program offerings include Broadway, orchestra, family, dance, comedy, rock/pop, jazz, Performances for Schools, and Sensory-Friendly Performances.   




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State Theatre New Jersey’s programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. 




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