The Arts This Weekend: Huey Lewis and the News, Liza Minnelli

If you like big name acts, you couldn't be in a better place than New Brunswick this weekend. Both Huey Lewis and Liza Minnelli will be at the State Theatre back to back, on Friday and Saturday. The Crossroads Theatre also premieres two one-act plays as its season finale, along with a special BOGO.

Friday, May 10
Huey Lewis and the News
State Theatre
8 pm 
Tickets: $35 - $85
732-246-7469

Huey Lewis and the News celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hit album Sports! One of the most influential and celebrated albums in pop/rock history, Sports put Huey Lewis and The News on the map with hits like "The Heart of Rock & Roll," “Heart and Soul,” “I Want a New Drug,” and “If This Is It.”  Fans will hear these hits plus many other hits and surprises.

Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19
White Lilies and The Talk
Crossroads Theatre
Tickets: $40 - $65
732-545-8100

The world premiere of two one-act plays, written by by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley and France-Luce Benson and directed by Marshall Jones, III, highlight the season finale of the Crossroads Theatre. Both plays run through May 19.

This weekend only as a Mother's Day special, buy one ticket, and get a second for free, May 9-12 only.  On Sunday, May 12, there will be a special Mother's Day reception after the 3 pm performance. Use the promo code: MOM when ordering online at www.CrossroadsTheatreCompany.org, or call at 732-545-8100.

Saturday, May 11
Liza Minnelli in Concert
State Theatre
6 pm Saturday
Tickets: $37 - $127 (Gala Ticket, $650)
732-246-7469

See Liza Minnelli in Concert for the State Theatre’s 25th Annual Benefit Gala! Liza, a Tony®, Oscar®, Grammy®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® Award-winning entertainer performs live with a 7-piece band. Program will include signature hits like "New York, New York" and "Cabaret" as well as songs from Liza's critically acclaimed album, Confessions. 

Sunday, May 12
Rutgers Children's Choir
Nicholas Music Center
2 pm
Free admission
732-932-7511

Rhonda Hackworth directs.