Hometown Alum: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Jaime Winston BA ’22, Marketing & Communications

New Brunswick, New JerseySarah Chaplin BS ’96, president and CEO of State Theatre New Jersey, works in and lives only six miles away in East Brunswick. The area has a thriving arts scene, excellent dining options and an outdoor setting that helps Jersey earn its nickname, “Garden State.”

Prior to her current role, Chaplin worked in theaters across the country in positions ranging from technical support to management. She previously served as executive director of The National Theatre in Washington, D.C., and has an MFA in theater management from Yale University.

Sarah Chaplin, photo courtesy of Sarah ChaplinWhy you should visit Chaplin in New Brunswick:

Her Theater

A converted 1920s movie palace saved from demolition, State Theatre New Jersey hosts touring Broadway productions, orchestra and pop concerts, comedians and more. “It’s in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, which makes it a cornerstone of the area’s cultural landscape,” Chaplin said.

More Entertainment

In addition to State Theatre, Chaplin suggests the George Street Playhouse, the Stress Factory Comedy Club and catching live performances at restaurants and festivals. New York City’s nightlife and sports teams are a short train ride away. Even closer, Chaplin watches the Yankees’ farm team, the Somerset Patriots.

The Food

For steak and wine, Chaplin recommends Stage Left Steakhouse. For Italian, Catherine Lombardi’s. For ceviche, Esquina Latina. And for seafood, “hands down,” she picks Salt. Of course, there are also great mussels at Sophie’s Bistro. “We’re incredibly fortunate with our restaurant options both immediately near the theater (Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi’s) and also throughout the area,” she said.

Nearby Nature

Middlesex County, including New Brunswick, has many vibrant green spaces that turn red and orange in fall. The Jersey Shore and its beaches and boardwalks are close by. “Personally, I’ve recently taken up sailing, and there is a thriving community of sailors,” Chaplin said.

New Brunswick Facts

  • The Lenni Lenape people, also known as Lenape and Delaware, are the original inhabitants.
  • The name honors British monarch King George I, the Duke of Brunswick-Lu虉neburg.
  • The city was an important stop for American troops during the Revolutionary War.
  • Actor Michael Douglas and football player Joe Theismann were born there.

 

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