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free summer movie: Minions: Rise of Gru

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 @ 10:30am



State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The untold origin story of one 12-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain! When Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) crosses paths with the Minions, he learns even bad guys need a little help from their friends. This unexpected family—voiced by a star-studded cast (Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews)—joins forces to face off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

State Theatre New Jersey's FREE Summer Movies Series features morning and evening weekday screenings.Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46’ screen, with our state-of-the-art sound system, in our historic renovated theater!

Rated PG

All movies will include Spanish subtitles.

STNJ is partnering with the Central Jersey Diaper Bank for a diaper drive during the Summer Movie Series. We encourage everyone attending the movies to consider bringing a package of diapers or wipes to donate. Your donation will help us provide essential items to families who may be struggling to make ends meet. Together, we can make a difference.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Roxey Ballet invites audiences to rewind the clock and crank up the volume with Journey Back to the 80's, an electrifying dance experience that blends high-energy performance, live music, and immersive pre-show festivities. Running weekends from February 13 through March 31, this retro celebration is the perfect outing for Valentine's Day weekend and beyond.



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Curtain, Jersey City's premier classical theatre, will present an all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III this March at Nimbus Arts Center weekends from March 5-29, 2026. Directed and adapted by Sean Hagerty, this morbidly comic, blood-soaked classic charts the ruthless rise of Shakespeare's most notorious king.












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