New Jersey Theatres and Venues

for Performing Arts and Entertainment

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


 Here are the top New Jersey Performing Arts and Entertainment Theatres.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-2002

An internationally acclaimed concert hall hosting top artists national and international artists and symphonies.The complex consists of the 2,750-seat Prudential Hall and the 514-seat Victoria Theater filled with some of the world's most cherished orchestral, dance, theater, and instrumental works, as well as the best performers from New Jersey's outstanding array of artists and performing companies.

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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.

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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.

 

 

 

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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.

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The Wellmont Theatre
5 Seymour Street
Montclair, NJ
(973) 783-9500

Once an elegant movie house, the historic building underwent multimillion-dollar renovations to restore its glory. This bi-level venue has a spacious lobby, orchestra seating on two floors and beautiful bathrooms, plus top-of-the-line sound and lighting equipment and green rooms.

 

 

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AMC Dine-In Theatres
AMC Essex Green 9 opening 11/17/2010
AMC Bridgewater Commons 7 opening 11/22/2010
AMC Menlo Park 12 opening 12/15/2010
http://www.amctheatres.com/dinein/

Watch the latest movies with seat-side service. A new experience that combines the cuisine and cocktail options of a restaurant with the fun and excitement of a movie theatre. AMC® offers two options of Dine-In Theatres. If you're in the mood for casual dining, check out Fork & Screen® or try Cinema Suites® for an upscale experience. Each option has its own exciting atmosphere and selection of tasty, surprisingly affordable menus.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

 

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