All Access With State Theatre New Jersey

All Access chats with Dennis Tufano, a Golden Oldies Spectacular performer, about his early introduction to playing music as a child, how the R&B of Chicago influenced The Buckingham's style, and more! For more information about the Golden Oldies Spectacular on May 31 at 7pm, visit the event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/golden_oldies_spectacular

All Access had the opportunity to speak with Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director for Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dwight Rhoden! Dwight chats about the program of Bach to Bowie featuring Bach 25 and StarDust. Rhoden also tells us about what he looks for in dancers that join his company, his dance tribute to David Bowie and the diverse music catalog featured, and more! To learn about Complexions Contemporary Ballet, visit the event page here: https://www.stnj.org/event/complexions-contemporary-ballet

We had the pleasure of speaking with Brock Bivens, who is an understudy in The Play That Goes Wrong! Bivens tells us about his improv training, the organized chaos that happens on stage, and what it's like to be on a national tour as an understudy! For more information about The Play That Goes Wrong, here at STNJ from April 2-4, visit our event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/play-that-goes-wrong

All Access talks with Golden Oldies Spectacular co-headliner, BJ Thomas! BJ chats with us about his acclaimed career, starting out as a teenager in the music industry, and some background on his biggest hits like "Hooked on a Feeling." For more information about the Golden Oldies Spectacular on May 31 at 7pm, visit our event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/golden_oldies_spectacular

On this episode of All Access, we sat down with Frank Jeckell of 1910 Fruitgum Company who are performing in the Golden Oldies Spectacular! Jeckell talks about working with Dennis Tufano, his Fruitgum family, and more! For more information about the Golden Oldies Spectacular on May 31 at 7pm, visit the event page here: https://www.stnj.org/event/golden_oldies_spectacular

We had the great pleasure of speaking with three members of the Dinosaur World Live cast, Romina, Ashleigh, and Darcy! They shared what one might expect from this roar-some and interactive show, how they bring history to life, and what it's like to expose young audiences to something new and exciting! Dinosaur World Live is here for two shows on March 15 at 11am and 3pm. For more information, check our event page here: https://www.stnj.org/event/dinosaur-world-live

On this episode of All Access, we have a conversation with Chloë Agnew of Celtic Woman! Chloë tells us about what you should expect for the Celebration Tour, with songs spanning their 15-year history, how she has been performing in front of large audiences since the age of six, and more! To learn more about the show on March 23, 2021, visit our event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/celtic-woman

All Access chats with Sandy Deanne of Jay & The Americans, one of the headlining groups of our Golden Oldies Spectacular on May 31. Sandy talks about when he knew music was the business for him, wise advice from Tony Bennett, and opening for the Beatles on their first American tour! For more information about the Golden Oldies Spectacular on May 31, visit the event page here: https://www.stnj.org/event/golden_oldies_spectacular

Marc Uys, who is the Executive Director of Princeton Symphony Orchestra's BRAVO Ensembles, chats with All Access about their upcoming BRAVO Percussion Ensemble performance at our Milk & Cookies Series, sharing the magic of percussion to young audiences, and so much more. To learn more about PSO BRAVO Percussion Ensemble's performance in our Milk & Cookies Series on March 7 at 10am and 12pm, take a look at our event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/mc-pso-bravo-percussion

All Access had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Smith, a New Jersey native, who is on tour with MasterChef Junior Live as a contestant from Season 7! Matthew talks about how he found his love for cooking at the young age of four, his biggest challenge on the TV competition show MasterChef Junior, and how he's found a new family within the MasterChef community! To learn more about MasterChef junior Live on March 8, visit our event page here :https://www.stnj.org/event/masterchef-junior-live

In this episode, All Access speaks with beat-boxer Blake Lewis who is performing in A Cappella Live on March 7. Blake Lewis talks about working with Deke Sharon, the life-changing experience of being on American Idol, and more! For more information on A Cappella Live, visit our event page: https://www.stnj.org/event/a-cappella-live

All Access had a chance to speak with Lou Christie, who is featured in the Golden Oldies Spectacular on March 21! Lou chats with Kelly about his current touring schedule, producing his own podcast "It Should Have Been A Hit," and more! Visit the event page to see the full line-up of artists at the Golden Oldies Spectacular here: https://www.stnj.org/event/golden_oldies_spectacular

Hailing from New Jersey, illusionist Michael Turco of Masters of Illusion, talks with All Access about how he perfected his act, the magicians who inspired him while growing up, and what it's like to be have his own show in Vegas! For more information on Masters of Illusion, visit the event page here: https://www.stnj.org/event/masters-of-illusion

All Access had the opportunity to speak with one of the talented singers, Niko Del Rey, of the a cappella group The Filharmonic. Niko explains the group's successful history, their experience on the show The Sing-Off, and working with Deke Sharon, and more. Learn more about The Filharmonic and other groups performing at A Cappella Live! here: https://www.stnj.org/event/a-cappella-live