
Who We Are

For Audiences of Every background.
We are here for you.
The State Opera of New Jersey has brought world-class Opera, Broadway, Musical Theater, and Performing Arts to the regional stage for over three decades. The TSONJ mission is to make opera diverse and accessible to all audiences. The organization regularly premieres emerging artists of all backgrounds on the Main Stage and performance series. While state based, The State Opera of New Jersey showcases artists from around the globe including Grammy nominated and award-winning performers along with a highly sought after full orchestra.
They proudly headquarter in Trenton, New Jersey and Mercer County, presenting at iconic venues such as the Trenton War Memorial, The College of New Jersey, and Princeton University. The State Opera of New Jersey is a non-profit 501c(3) and past recipients of New Jersey State Council on the Arts awards. The State Opera of New Jersey holds an annual fundraising gala each year, honoring various political and regional figures who are well known contributors to the arts and non-profit excellence. Co-Founders Joseph + Sandra Pucciatti, currently manage the organization inclusive of production and orchestra arrangement, in addition to its Main Board managed by President Jerry Kalstein and chair Michael Donahue III. The State Opera of New Jersey is represented by DANNI Marketing Studio for Marketing and Public Relations.
Board of Directors
Michael G. Donahue, Esq., Chair
Jerrold C. Kalstein, President
Sid Morginstin, Recording Secretary
Michael Camp, Director
Farrah Chu, Esq., Director
Stuart B. Dember, Esq., Director
Elisabeta Dinca, Director
Norman Goldschmidt, Director
Fredrick Redd, Director
2026 Advisory Board
To Be Announced...
