Cirque du Soleil

(173 reviews)

0.5 mi

Caught a comedy show. Intimate feel. Easy to get a drink at the bar. Nice accommodations and…read morepleasant ushers. Outside, it's a real attraction with well lit walkways and promenade. Who knew!

Beautiful performance center with a lot of small rooms for local community events, too - though the…read morecosts for running events can be high due to the union labor associated with security, cleanup, etc. Parking right across the street from the facility in Military Park garage underground.

We stared at a chair for two hours at NJPAC. Actually, comedian Gary Gulman was a blast.

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Sounds of the City

(2 reviews)

0.5 mi

I come from a land of plentiful free music festivals and street fairs (San Francisco, CA) and I…read moremoved out here in search of the same joyous activities to fill my evenings and weekends. NYC? Yeah, I know, they've got me covered, and I do partake...but I'm a Jersey Girl now and I want to play in my own city and state. Behold! Sounds of the City! Every Thursday of every summer, NJPAC holds this outdoor concert series. The event goes from 5:00-10:00pm. Just perfect for the after-work crowd. Yay! I get to play in my own city! The lineup is amazing. The event is free, and I've looked, there were no donation boxes or collectors in sight. Yes, I'd donate if they asked. (You can donate online though.) There were a few small grass patches, plenty of brick roads and a checkerboard dance floor set up in front of the stage. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and whatever you wish to eat or drink. There were no rules against BYOB. And if you felt like keeping it light, just come with cash. There were a couple of food vendors set up...just a couple, so the lines can be long. There were also liquor vendors, but their system is a bit odd. You buy drink tickets in the same line you redeem the tickets. You can only buy tickets of $5 and $2 values, combine them as you wish for the price of your drink, then scoot two feet over to redeem. No Port-O-Potties, the restrooms are inside the NJPAC. How nice! A few vendors selling clothing, novelties, and incense and body oils were also there on the first day I went, but that might vary depending on the performer(s). I was there just yesterday to see The Wailers, enjoying the Bob Marley classics we all know and love. I plan to go every week, whether or not the performer(s) are familiar. Big Daddy Kane is coming up, but I'm most looking forward to seeing Rakim (still one of the greatest MCs of all time, just saying).

Good times! Good music! Good energy!…read more Saw Big Daddy Kane today and he rocked it! He's still got it! Brought me back to happier times. This is true hip-hop!

Big Daddy Kane

Third world

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Newark School of the Arts

3.0

(1 review)

0.7 mi

The best thing about this performance school is convenience. The offices are on Lincoln Park, but…read morethe classes are located in the NJPAC buildings, which are a few blocks from my apt. I take 4 classes (ballet+jazz Monday, tap+hip-hop Wednesday). Though there are some adults (me), classes are dominated by middle and high school students, who can be, well, unprofessional. There are no open classes--you sign up for an entire academic semester. With discounts, I pay about $10/class=$40/week. The teachers vary in rigor and experience, but none of them is terrible. They can't compare to BDC and Steps in New York, but they can give you much more personal attention in this smaller setting. Bottom line: If you're in Newark near the NJPAC and want to stay in good dance shape (and you can't get motivated to trek into NYC every night), suck it up and take class here.

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Part of the annual dance performance

Violin lessons

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Chorus at Newark School of the Arts

Newark Symphony Hall

1.6

(10 reviews)

0.5 mi

And the legacy continues. historical and an amazing venue for a new upcoming artist the legacy is…read morewhat made this venue, the strongest with his history but also the new young budding talent will keep it sustainable.

Over the past few months, USA Network filmed a weekly, live competition show inside of Newark…read moreSymphony Hall every Thursday. This is a review with notes on how it was filming in the space from an audience member's perspective. This was my first time inside Newark Symphony Hall. I've passed by the marquee countless times over the years, but never found myself with the opportunity to go inside for a concert or private event. My partner would talk about it because he went there as a kid for a school trip and had good memories. Back in its heyday, there were big names who performed there - Richard Prior, Patti La Belle, Queen Latifah, Gladys Knight, and the O'Jays. Filming during the pandemic, there are a bunch of protocols in place. Before entering inside the venue, there was a roped off queue line where - while waiting - you gave your name and signed in, filled out a health questionnaire, showed proof of vaccination, and got your temperature taken. Once cleared, there were different lines for audience members depending on whether you were general or VIP. Leading up to the lobby doors, there are large, black-and-white framed pictures of performers and persons of interest (like Sarah Vaughan and the City of Newark's former mayors), which were really interesting to look at while in line. Once inside the lobby area, you'll notice right away the older architectural finishes of the space and you realize the age of the building. NSH is almost a hundred years old and was a former temple before it became an entertainment venue in the 1920s. The stage in the hall is large; you could fit an orchestra. Production had audience members seated close to the stage and not on the tiered level seating area. The hall was large enough to fit a camera crane and huge teleprompters, and the house could handle professional lighting for film. I was really impressed by the whole filming operation inside the theater, and what could be done in the space. The show aired at 9pm, so Production had us inside and seated by 8 for pre-records and other prep stuff. We were out by 10pm. There was a parking lot just right around the corner where you could keep your car if you drove. I imagine that the venue would be great for other filming projects involving extras. My partner says that the venue could be amazing if properly renovated (that would be a pretty expensive venture though). I hope that NSH can secure funding to further preserve/renovate this historical landmark building. After finally getting the chance to be inside, you see there's so much potential for the space (I think of Loew's Theatre in Journal Square, JC). With so much new development downtown, I get nervous that historical gems like this won't survive.

Lyfe Jennings performing at Symphony Hall Sickle Cell Benefit concert with Angie Stone, Sunshine Avery & Bilal. 4/25/15

Wow really.. 100?

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South Orange Performing Arts Center

3.9

(33 reviews)

4.8 mi

We were recently back at SOPAC for an intimate concert of two different solo artists. We were…read moreseated in essentially the same seats as last time, but two rows closer to the stage. The seating was perfect; the theater was clean; and the sound was fantastic. It was certainly different having those types of movie-theater like seats for a concert, but, due to the calming nature of the two musicians, it still worked. However, there were definitely patrons that were treating it like a loud, standing room venue that were animatedly talking throughout most of the show. Despite their distractions, it was another excellent experience!

9/26/25: Beautifully structured building located in South Orange Village. The center contains 425…read morecomfortable seats. It was my very first visit. Excellent acoustics and visibility. We came to see Masters of The Telecaster ft. Truly excellent guitarists who played with some of the greats! The center has a small concession with alcohol and snacks. The venue has clean bathrooms. The facility has excellent parking. There's also street and municipal parking. Lots of police presence in the area. Lots of great restaurants within steps of this venue. In fact, we had stopped for a great dinner at Gaslight Brewery.

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Luna Stage

(9 reviews)

4.7 mi

In addition the plays scheduled during their performance season, Luna Stage also has opportunities…read moreto check out read-throughs with playwrights. I checked out the New Moon Reading Series at Luna Stage this month. According to the website, "New Moon Readings provide playwrights an opportunity to hear their work read aloud by professional actors, and to receive supportive yet constructive feedback." For viewers, it's an opportunity to see a creative work in progress and hear directly from the playwright, which I thought was really cool. I randomly came across the read-through of TRAD on their website, and booked tickets online (free - but you can also donate what you wish). It was a neat experience and would recommend it!

I have usually rated shows at Luna Stage as 4-5 stars and I spread the word about how good they…read morestaging and production is. I am a big fan of Luna and I financially support them but &SONS is a miserable show and an insult to the audience. It is amateurish, booring and both loud at times and too low to hear the characters dialogue at others. This show could have been better presented as a very short 5-10 play and nothing would have been lost. Luna has a pay what you want policy which is great but this time I wish it was a pay after you view the show.

New Moon Series - program flyer for screenplay read through and talk back with playwright

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Luna Theater West Orange

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

4.4 mi

Great classes, teacher, performances! I had a good time taking improv classes here and performing…read morein class shows!

This place is great and offers a variety of resources for adults, teens, tweens, and kids. Between…read morethe corporate workshops, improv classes, and musical theater the school is sure to meet your needs whatever they may be. Angelique is great.

Eric Qiu

(38 reviews)

12.1 mi

Certified professionals

Kid friendly

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

Amazing Q was a hit at my recent Friendsmas gathering. A small group of 10 people, the show was…read moreadored by all and Q made sure to include everyone in his show. 10/10 recommend.

Eric's magic drama play 05

Eric's trade show 02

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Eric's theater shows 02

The Wellmont Theater

At the top of the month, I went to see Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour at the Wellmont Theater. This…read morewas the second comedy show that I've attended here. I mostly go to the Wellmont for concerts, but it's a good venue for stand-up also. My husband and I were seated in upper balcony. The audio is usually always good there, so no matter where you sit you catch everything. Photography and videotaping were prohibited for this specific show. There were signs posted on every door to the theater, so it was clear. Ban on these aren't always the case, but - if you are familiar with Bobby Lee, then you probably can imagine why. If you were at this Bobby Lee show - then you for sure know why! Haha As always and as I wrote in my past review of the Wellmont Theater: Everybody working the house - from security to ushers to concessions - are always friendly and great to people. That makes a difference for everyone. That's one aspect of Wellmont that makes seeing an act there special. It's a Live Nation venue, but it still feels like a local spot (in my opinion).

Theater is dated, staff is incredibly rude and inhospitable. I dont know why they bother booking…read moreevents/entertainment if they're just going to self-sabotage the fans that paid good $ to be here. 0/10, wouldnt come back

Great view from lower balcony

Inside before show

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2/10/26

Battleview Orchards

Best place to pick up apples, peaches, nectarines, corn, and pumpkins, I love the fact that the…read morefarm is family owned and has been properly maintained, I also love the country store and they have everything you ever need... Update, don't forget to go to the country store, where they have Apple Cider Donuts, fresh fruits, baked goods, etc, they are open all year around and closed on Tuesdays...

It's strawberry season!! Don't miss this short window of strawberry picking at Battleview Orchards!…read moreIf you aren't interested in going on the actual farm, you can enjoy their amazing country store and bakery and purchase the freshest, most beautiful and delicious strawberries. I also grabbed a few strawberry treats as well while I was there. All year round, Battleview has different picking seasons, so check their website for more info to see what's running. They consistently have amazingly fresh produce and if you love corn, you can't beat it. Also for sale in the country store are plenty of other fresh fruits and veggies, sauces and dressings, dips, and lots of candy too! Apple picking time is also very popular! Their pricing is also very fair for what you're getting. It's always nice to support local farms. They had a tough year already with the devastating crop damage from the freeze this past April.

Exterior of country store

End of season strawberries with homemade angel food cake and vanilla whipped cream.

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Can't beat these super fresh strawberries.

Westfield Festifall

4.0

(3 reviews)

10.7 mi

It was good the year they had it. Then we went the next and it wasn't there. There was no notice…read morethat the fair was cancelled.

Great Street Fair... spread out all over downtown Westfield. So many vendors selling so many…read morethings. Lots of food to choose from and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. Great place to spend a leisurely Sunday walking around...

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I've been meaning to check out this theater company for the last two years. Past productions…read moreincluded: It's a Wonderful Life, Arsenic and Old Lace, War of the Worlds, Godspell, A Christmas Carol, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Back to the 80's, Disney's Cinderella, and many more. None of those seemed to get me through the door until I saw "A Cat in the Hat" was playing and I finally decided to take my little niece and nephew out to see a local play. It's a small space down in the basement of St. Stephen's school. Tickets for adults are $8 and kids $5. Folding metal chairs are arranged for seating. There's a small concession stand selling individual cookies and water at breakeven prices. For the kids they had paper Dr. Seuss hats at $1 each. It felt like I was going to a school play and I loved that feeling. The kids sat still the entire 45 minutes and were completely enchanted. I have to admit, so was I. After the show the Cat and Thing 1 and 2 and the entire cast came out to meet the kids and take photographs with them. Next up in April, "Steel Magnolias", something I would definitely take my Mom to see. After that it's "The Fantasticks" in June followed by "The Addams Family". Best part: you can star in any of these productions! They regularly hold open auditions. Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person a half hour before showtime. Check their website for all the info.

It is such a hidden gem! I recently moved to the Kearny area, and I was ecstatic to find this…read morehidden gem. They have amazing productions, with very professional & talented casts. Their previous productions include; Cinderella, Bleach Bums, It's Wonderful Life, Sleeping Beauty, A Christmas Carol, and Grease. It is a very small theater, with limited seating. They sell light refreshments, such as candy & water. I just recently saw, Beauty and the Beast and it was fantastic! They numbers were amazingly executed and the acting was top notch. I can't wait to come and see their next production Elf!

Cirque Italia

fun experience! limited on pictures as no phones are aloud once the show starts…read more I bet they could make a killing not only selling the masks once you get in but other fun items they use during the show ;-) .. went with a bunch of friends and definitely had a great time. reminded me a lot of the Cirque in las vegas, but a toned down version. everyone is extremely talented and we loved the show!

This review is based on their tour in Woodbridge, NJ. After finding the previews to this paranormal…read morecirque I knew I had to purchase tickets. Still wasn't sure what to expect but was super excited to attend. Surprisingly there was sufficient parking. Therefore, we walked only a few steps to the main entrance. My ticket was quickly scanned and away we went to enter. Keep in mind this is not your typical Ringley Brothers Circus or Cirque Du Soleil. It's truly a unique "Paranormal Cirque". Each actor brought such perfection to the show. Loved how they involved the audience in some scenes. I can see why it is recommended for an adult audience or children 13-17 years of age to be accompanied with an adult. They have Johnny bathrooms that are rather clean. They actually had someone near them maintaining them and offered hand sanitizer when done. Before entering the arena they had stands to buy snacks and spooking items such as masks. The decor inside and out was great! Totally spooky and Halloweenish. The story line was also awesome! Won't spoil it but it was truly unexpected. Great job Paranormal Cirque!! Hope to see you next year!!

New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

4.1

(30 reviews)

First timer and man was this an amazing show, It's a…read moredefinite if you go to NY during the holidays. We had phenomenal seats and the Rockettes didn't disappoint. Would go again for sure!

Another amazing performance!! Loved it as always! Definitely worth seeing the Rocketts. Fun for any…read moreage.

Nutley Little Theatre

We caught a great local performance of the play "Split" here on a Friday night. I'd no idea this…read moreplace existed if it weren't for one of my classmates who was acting in it; an old barn near the park in Nutley, nestled down a small dead end street amidst the tall foliage. It's been modified with about 40 seats on stadium style risers, lighting, balcony for the sound and lighting crew, and a small hardwood stage down front. It was a great show, and the theatre had a sort of ambiance that made it so. Donations are welcomed to maintain this volunteer theatre organization. Thumbs up!

tucked away in Nutley is an extraordinary little theatre preforming year round theatre that is…read moresometimes challenging and sometimes a favorite oldie. A must check out. Great prices, no bad seats. a word though: no kids and the space requires you going up a flight of stairs.

Liberty Science Center

3.7

(467 reviews)

My first visit to Liberty Science Center was a few weeks ago on Memorial Day. It was what I…read moreexpected - fun to explore, learned about current and new exhibits, and I felt like a kid again. We came here to see " Sue" the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The last day she was going to be in the exhibit was on Memorial Day. It was sweet to see families and all different kids go through this exhibit with awe and amazement. Our lil guy is in his dinosaur phase and was in love all around. Liberty Science Center was a good space to explore. We didn't have enough time to spend here, however we will return. The space was clean, employees were respectful and kind, and there are plenty of opportunities for anyone to check out different floors of interests. The only con is paying some parts to check out rather than an overall included ticket. Plenty of space to park; Will return soon!

It was our first time visiting the Liberty Science Center. We didn't really know what to expect but…read morecame for the Dino exhibit that ended up being a bit lackluster. We came at 3:30 (5pm close) on a Saturday and expected it to be less busy. It was PACKED. A sea of strollers and kids and parents. Going up and down in the elevators was a nightmare. Besides the number of people, the exhibits themselves were pretty cool. Mostly for kids aged 4+ but they did have a toddler area named the Wobbly Room which was pretty fun. $64 for two adults, kids under 2 free. A season pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids was $250 and seems worthwhile if you come at least a few times a year. We definitely need to come back (not on a Saturday?) and do more exploring. We totally missed the planetarium!

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4.6

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