First time visit…read more Limited street parking Clean and quiet Bar is available Seeing a theater Murder Mystery

It is a very nice and modern theater inside the art center. No bad seats in this small space. The…read morestage and sound is excellent. Lobby has a bar and the play I went to see was very well done.

Theater was clean and well kept. The theater space itself isn't huge but sound for our kids' show…read morewas just fine, and seats didn't feel crowded nor did the kids seem to have visibility issues in adult chairs even when adults were seated in front of them. Staff were organized and friendly. I had my purse searched upon entry; all bags were looked at. My ticket was purchased through Vivid Seats, and apparently they didn't provide me a legit theater-issued QR so I had to visit the box office. They were friendly and promptly issued me printed tickets. Lobby was a con because it's just small and cramped. This old building probably didn't have to house as much food and merch purchasing back in its day but the multiple concession lines were blocking people from just getting to the theater and accessing their seats. They have tons of low quality junk food for sale. The huge group sitting next to us had chicken fingers, fries, a ketchup smell that wouldn't go away... it was honestly ridiculous the food they allow in people's laps just to turn profits. I was surprised these people were buying full huge meals (that had to cost $40+ each for junk) at 3:30pm to hold it in their laps for a 1.75h kids' show. Whatever. Point is, if you haven't eaten and want to pay $40 for crap that will linger in your body, you will not go hungry here. Clean bathrooms were the right size to allow a packed house to process themselves in the 20min intermission timeframe. This includes the ladies room, which always takes longer, and it was for a kids' show, which adds even more time. I recommend pairing your visit with the Rutgers Zimmerli Art Museum if you have time. They are open until 6pm most nights.

Great night at THE State Theatre! I won tickets for a Ladies Night concert with Raheem DeVaughn and…read moreEric Benét, orchestra level, row P, seats 109/110. Perfect view of the stage, but I don't think it really matters much where you are seated due to the design of the auditorium. The opener was a rising singer/songwriter named Aniyyah, born and raised in New Jersey. Aniyyah's DJ had some technical issues loading her music at the start of her set, but wow, she has a voice on her. She, along with Raheem DeVaughn and Eric made for a fantastic show. They are all extremely talented vocalists, but Raheem DeVaughn without a doubt stole the show with his stage presence. Eric Benét however truly surprised me. His voice is absolutely incredible live. The State Theatre did a major renovation back in 2020 and the interior was previously renovated in 2004. It's as if we have a piece of Broadway right in the middle of New Brunswick, New Jersey. I felt like I stepped right into the 1920s with their vintage design and architecture. The acoustics inside the theatre are phenomenal. I'm not sure if it was my seating, but the sound was so crisp and well balanced. I can understand why any artist would choose this theatre as their preferred venue to perform in. One important note is their designated passageway to the closest parking deck which would otherwise be a long walk in the freezing cold. We were able to use the enclosed heated hallway as a shortcut which leads directly from the garage to the State Theatre located on Livingston Ave. We almost walked right past the entrance to the passageway, so I wanted to make sure I shared it with anyone who has read this far into my review : ) It's been many years since I've come to see a show here, and I had an enjoyable experience. I look forward to checking out any of their other events in the near future.

Saw a play called Chicken & Biscuits tonight. This was my first time back since the major…read morerenovation and merger with New Brunswick Performing Arts Center a couple years back. The stage play area itself is now called the Arthur Laurents Theatre. The room is very cozy and intimate. It feels a tad smaller than the old Crossroads theatre but not by much. It was a great show. Lighting and sound quality are top notch and seating is very comfortable. I recommend supporting this company because the production quality has always been high and because it is so important to support the smaller, local theatre scene.

Amazing one man show masterfully performed by the son of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee! Highly…read morerecommend!

Had the incredible privilege of seeing Sweeny Todd here today and can't come up with enough…read moreaccolades. Villagers Theater is a small venue, seating at the most 250 people. If today's performance was any indication of the quality of what goes on there, I am going back a lot. Community theater is alive and well in Somerset. The acting, vocals, music, sets and costuming was beyond. I have seen many, many Broadway performances and, quite honestly at $20 per ticket and avoiding the schlep into Manhattan, this offers as much if not more entertainment value. It certainly equalled or exceeded anything I have seen at Bergen PAC or Papermill. If anyone reading this review is even remotely considering attending a performance at this gem, I recommend purchasing tickets now. What a terrific way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 5 enthusiastic stars. Amazing. Really amazing.

The seats could definitely be more comfortable. There was nowhere near enough knee room, and we…read morehad an aisle seat. However, there isn't a bad seat in the house for a good view. And the quality of the Avenue Q production was well over the top!!!!! The concession stand is inexpensive, but they were out of many things on the menu. The lobby was very small, so people had to wait outdoors to get in. The weather wasn't too bad when we were there, but if it were cold, hot or inclement, it would have been a problem.

First time coming here to see the American Repertory Ballet version of Cinderella it was also my…read morefirst time actually seeing a live ballet and it was a nice experience. The place is very clean and modern well you wait theres a little concession stand that sees alcohol and regular snacks and drinks the staff is very nice and helpful.The bathrooms are also very clean. The theater itself is small and very intimate and the acoustics are perfect. I loved it plus parking is literally nextdoor. I will be back here for another show eventually

We were here for the Vipul Goyla show (Indian Standup comedian) in June 2024. It is right in the…read moredowntown of New Brunswick and easy to reach, it reminds me of the district of any big city. There are a couple of more theaters nearby. It was not a big auditorium, we were in an auditorium (James M. Cahill Stage), with a capacity of app 500 folks. The show started on time, with no interruptions, Show went well and, after that, we got a chance to take a photo with Vipul Goyal- that was unexpected. The sound was perfectly balanced and good, with no issues in lighting- that's up to the Showrunners. Even seat arrangments, and view of the stage- it was good. A small bar and snack counter are there and enough restrooms- so it's all there . After the show, there were many restaurants nearby so no hassling in finding good restaurants as well.. we tried chai chenak, and it was good. Parking: either street side or cheap parking is available in parking garages. (attaching photo of parking rates of 'Morris Street Parking garage') It houses two state-of-the-art theater venues and three dedicated rehearsal spaces.

Wonderful experience working with BTB productions. Michelle is wonderful and such a joy to be…read morearound. The way the show comes together in only 4 days is always amazing. Highly recommend BTB for your schools theater week.

Michele Bloom does magical things with children in a week. She comes in and transforms the space…read moreto far away places with songs and silliness. The children are captivated by her enthusiasm and enthralled with her story telling. Songs, lines and dances are learned by listening and doing. Every child is included and every child has a wonderful time. The stories all have a message of kindness, caring and fairness. What more could you ask for? There is no words to describe the pride and positive self esteem she instills in the children she teaches. The children are excited to come and sad when the week is over. The songs stay a lot longer, running through your head! You will never forget a week with Better Than Broadway Productions and neither will the children!

What an amazing way to start off the holiday season!! Thank…read moreyou to @yelpnewjersey and @arballet for the 2 giveaway orchestra seats to experience The Nutcracker on December 9 at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ. So excited to win!! Beautiful performances!! The Sugar Plum Fairy was my favorite with the snow falling!! It brought back so many wonderful memories of watching my daughter Simonne dance!! With @centerfordanceeducation Lots of free parking available across the street from the theater.

Wonderful company with great performances! I grew up watching them & still go back once in a while…read moreto see their shows even though I live in NY now. Their Nutcracker is a holiday classic!

Did the Centerstage musical and LOVED it! He worked hard and made friends. He learned a lot.read more

September 2024 update. We still love Center Stage and spend most of our week there these days…read more My daughter who I mentioned in an earlier review loved dancing there so much she is now one of their company dancer. My son who had just started tried a few classes on and off and he found his thing as a hip hop dancer. Both kids love center stage and their teachers too! We will probably be part of the center stage family for years to come. I still also highly recommend center stage for all dancers!

Stunning historic venue! Always something exciting happening at Brook, either a musical, an…read moreorchestra performance, or a traditional concert, there are events here for everyone of all ages! It is a very well kept, clean, and comfortable theater. They always have a great variety of snacks and drinks during performances which is great. The staff always has the theater decorated for the holidays, special occasions, and just in general. Definitely worth stopping by for an upcoming event!

What a great venue for live entertainment. Was there to see the Van Halen Tribute Band on May 9th …read more The band was amazing and the venue is huge and the band was amazing . My only issue is that even tho it is a historic venue I think it could be a little more well preserved. And there is no parking so that was a bummer .