New Jersey Theatres and venues for the Performing Arts

New Jersey theatres are numerous and offer residents and visitors quality venues for the performing arts, Broadway musicals and plays, and can be accessible within a short drive of their home or hotel stay.

The variety of theatre venues in New Jersey is very diverse, from the Historic State Theatre in New Brunswick to the Two River Theater in Red Bank that will soon move to a new and modern location.

Several New Jersey theatres have received prominent recognition; The Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick, was a recipient of the 1999 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in the United States, and the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn that has been cited as a State Center of Artistic Excellence and as a Major Impact and Distinguished Arts Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Listing of Major New Jersey Performing Arts Theatres.

Northern New Jersey Theatres
Bergen Performing Arts Center 30 North Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 201-227-1030	The Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is a theater of and for the community that it serves throughout northern New Jersey, by being a creative focus, educational resource, and engine of economic vitality. A not-for-profit organization, bergenPAC’s mission is to make the live performing arts accessible to the entire population.
Centenary Stage Company 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ 908-979-0900	A not-for-profit theatre dedicated to bringing the performing arts to the Warren, Sussex, Morris and Hunterdon County areas. Their actors are associated with the Actors Equity Association, and the theatre is an associate member of The New Jersey Theatre Alliance.
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Street Morristown, NJ 973-539-8008	Formerly known as the Community Theatre, in June 2007 it became The Mayo Center of Performing Arts and offers a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. Many of the performers have international recognition.
Paper Mill Playhouse Brookside Drive Millburn, NJ 07041 (973) 379-3636	The theatre is committed to rediscovering classic musicals and plays.The Paper Mill Playhouse is a leader in producing a wide range of plays, including World and American Premieres. The Paper Mill Playhouse was one of the first to begin the regional theatre movement in the United States. In 1972, Governor William Cahill proclaimed Paper Mill the Official State Theatre of New Jersey. The theatre has also been cited as a State Center of Artistic Excellence and as a Major Impact and Distinguished Arts Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 36 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 973-408-5600	It is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's classic masterworks and one of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation.
Union County Performing Arts Center 1601 Irving Street Rahway 732-499-8226	The Union County Performing Arts Center provides exciting live performances that are educational, affordable and responsive to the diverse interests of our communities. Enjoying a prime location in Union County, UCPAC is dedicated to making this landmark theatre the logical choice for the performing arts – for education, experimentation and entertainment. With 1,300 seats, the UCPAC is one of the largest theatres in Union County.
Central/Southern New Jersey Theatres
Algonquin Arts Theatre 173 Main St. Manasquan 732-528-9266	Algonquin Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, was founded in 1991 to provide cultural enrichment for residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This mission is accomplished by presenting a wide range of arts programming, including dramatic and musical theatre, dance, musical concerts and film representing a diversity of style and cultural influence, film and mixed media presentations.
Crossroads Theatre Company 7 Livingston Avenue (Off George St.) New Brunswick, NJ 732 545-8100	Crossroads Theatre Company is the recipient of the 1999 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in the United States and is the nation's premiere African American theater. They are the first African American theater to receive this honor in the 33-year history of this special award category.
George Street Playhouse 9 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ (732) 846-2895	The Playhouse produces five main stage plays each season from October through April and a next stage festival of new works in May. The theatre’s seating capacity is 375. Each show runs for a minimum of 4 weeks or 32 performances.
McCarter Theatre 91 University Place Princeton, NJ (609) 258-6500	McCarter Theatre Center is one of the most active cultural centers in the nation offering over 200 performances of theater, dance, music and special events each year. The 1100 seat theatre was recently renovated and is adorned with new handcrafted imported lighting fixtures, rich velvet covered seats and new carpeting.
State Theatre 15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 732-246-7469	The historic State Theatre is a renovated 1921 vaudeville and silent film palace that is today a premier center for the performing arts. The State Theatre offers a variety of performances including; international orchestras, soulful jazz, Broadway musicals, world-class dance, stand-up comedy, nostalgic big bands, glorious opera, children's events, and educational programs.
Two River Theater 21 Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ (732) 345-1400	Great plays. Provocative programming. Community conversations. Outstanding education programs for students and life-long learners. Their new, modern venue is easily accessible by car or train.