Once again, I gotta thank Yelp for providing experiences that I've always wanted to try. I won two tickets to see The Nutcracker at Two River Theater through a Yelp giveaway. I have always wanted to go check out a show here, so I'm grateful for the chance. Also, this was my first time seeing a ballet. The American Reportory Ballet is the group that put on the performance. The thing I loved about this theater is that it doesn't appear to be a bad seat in the house. I had a great view. Also, I loved that for this particular performance, they had characters from the show in the lobby that you could take pictures of or with. They also sold different souvenirs including actual nutcrackers, ornaments, and books. Another thing I noticed is that the staff are accommodating to people who have disabilities. I saw them remove a seat to make space for someone who uses a walker/wheelchair. I would definitely return to see another show! read more

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Attended Nutcracker at this cute gem of a theater. So cozy - every seat provides a great view of the stage. They serve drinks and snacks - which are allowed into the theater (so nice!). The show was wonderful! read more

Went here for the first time with my child to see the nutcracker. It's such a cute theater- love the little cafe like area in the front to grab a snack and drink before or during intermission. The theater is great we loved the seats we had- so close to the show. The show was wonderful, such a talented group of dancers. What a fun way to start the Christmas season. read more

I want to give a huge thank you to Yelp, Katalina, the Red Bank Theater staff, and the amazing ballerina who performed in The Nutcracker. I had such a great time. The theater was clean and roomy, and I really appreciated that there was both a parking lot and street parking available. The staff were all so kind, especially the woman at the ticket booth who was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our seats were fantastic and so close to the stage, which made the whole experience feel even more special. This was my very first theater performance, and I was honestly blown away. The dancers were perfectly in sync, the story was beautiful, and you could tell how much hard work went into making the show magical. I also loved that there were snack stands because they kept us refreshed and hydrated throughout the show. I'm so grateful for such an unforgettable experience and I'll definitely be supporting this theater again in the future. Thank you to everyone who helped make this show so wonderful, my guest and I had an amazing time! read more

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This is a state of the art theater. It is modern yet has a warm, intimate feel. There isn't a bad seat in the house. read more

Two River Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Cute Regional Theater in New Jersey, intimate seating. Good view from most seats. Stadium style curved seating A+ read more

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Beautiful theater in the heart of Red Bank, near to easy parking and great restaurants. The lobby of the theater has an open floor plan which is nicely designed and has an elevator. The theater has elevated seating so all can see the stage. The mezzanine has only one row k which has a good view to the stage if you are center and off to the sides but not the far right or left. I would also not suggest to sit there with older children as my niece had a bit trouble seeing. The production we saw was excellent , Something funny happened on the way to the Forum. Would definitely take advantage of seeing more performances at this great place. Tickets costs are less during the week, weekends are almost double in some cases and if you are under 30 take advantage of discounted tickets. read more

Two River Theater - the exterior of the two river theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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I am taking the time to write this review because I truly want to protect young children from the lewd content of the version of Romeo and Juliet at Two River Theatre. My little girl's private school planned a trip to the matinee after being approached by Two River Theatre's group sales for schools. Two River Theatre solicited local schools to attend what I consider the absolutely horrible production of Romeo and Juliet by claiming that the production was appropriate for children in 7th grade through 12th grade. I also attended the play. While I wish that my little girl and I, as well as the other 140 children from the school, never saw the horrible graphic content at Two River Theatre's version of Romeo and Juliet, I know that it is good that I know the graphic lewd actions that my child was exposed to. I phoned the theatre to speak to a staff member involved with group sales to schools and I spoke with Jennifer. I asked how could such a graphic show be promoted to young children and I noted that it is a crime for adults to expose minor children to pornography. Jennifer pushed back by saying that she does not consider the show as pornographic because there is no full nudity and all acts are simulated. She also noted that there is a disclaimer. It is true that the website noted, "This production contains strong language, adult content, violence, and depictions of suicide.", but that does not begin to touch on the lewd content in the production and how certain portions of the show have nothing to do with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. That disclaimer seems suitable for a typical production of Romeo and Juliet. The production at Two River Theatre is not typical and, again, has portions unrelated to Romeo and Juliet. A whole section of the show addresses an imagined graphic adult relationship that a well known singer had with clouds that resulted in a certain color rain while one of 'the actors' used gestures indicative of profanity and actually used profanity. The character of Romeo even wore a shirt that had profanity on it. That staff member that I spoke to that defended the lewd acts by stating that they were simulated seems to want to ignore what was actually simulated. When a parent sends their young 13 year old child on a school trip to see Romeo and Juliet, I truly do not believe that any parent would expect the actions of the actors when there was a line relating to delivering a blow to another man's sword in what would usually be a scene showing a sword fight. I was appalled when one male actor began to undo and take down his pants as the other male actor moved closer to him and dropped to his knees. The lewd implication was shocking. It is sad to say that was not the only lewd act that was simulated. I am disappointed in Two River Theatre for exposing young children to what I consider lewd and pornographic acts. Citing legal sources, "Pornography means the possession, sharing, or production of any known obscene material in the school environment.", and Two River Theatre staff members did solicit schools to attend the production. For those that might say that there must be an intention to arouse or stimulate to claim that the content is pornographic, then I will say that the show fits that description because a simple kiss caused a male character to simulate what he seemed to imply was an uncontrollable reaction. That reaction was simulated multiple times during the show by multiple characters. I will also note that there were many adults in attendance that were not with the school. Many of those adults did not return to the show after the intermission. There were so many vacant seats after intermission. My guess is that many in attendance left because they were disgusted by what I consider a vulgar distasteful performance. I would have applauded the faculty members of my child's school if they stood up and announced that they were taking the children out of the theatre. I will further note that I have contacted many local schools and school boards to alert them to the content and to suggest that they cancel any possible trips to see the show. I have also contacted officials at Red Bank Borough Hall to ask that they help prevent the theatre from selling tickets to children under the age of 18. I do believe that the police should get involved to protect children from being exposed to the lewd acts that Two River Theatre staff, in collaboration with the National Asian American Theatre Company, is exposing young children to. I notice that the theatre has updated the disclaimer to include "use of profanity", which was not included earlier. I will also note that the administration of my little girl's school feels mislead by the theatre staff. What innocent children were exposed to is an absolute disgrace. read more

Two River Theater is a great venue to watch the many rotation of shows they offer. I've seen about 5 shows now at the theater, the latest one being "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and I had such a blast. The theater is beautiful, the seats are set up as some serious stadium seating, and there is not a bad spot in the house. Though, I do hear if you are at the top top, far on the left, or far on the right, you may have an obstructed view. Sometimes I prefer the $20 seats, you still get a really nice view. The stage designs are always beautiful, the music always sounds on point, and the acting is just fun to watch. They have a small-ish parking lot, so if you get there early you should be able to find a spot. Otherwise you'll have to park on the street. The theater is also close to the Red Bank train station, so you could easily hop a train and walk over to see a show. I highly recommend checking out a show at the Two River Theater. You won't be disappointed! read more

Small regional theater that is turning into a springboard for professional productions heading to Broadway and off-Broadway. With its location in Red Bank and proximity to the city, its casts are more than local amateurs. Today we saw "Pamela's First Musical" and the production's cast and creative team have a total of more than 23 Tony nominations among them. With its intimate theater, there isn't a bad seat. Support local theater! read more

This is an absolute gem of a regional theatre - just an hour outside of NYC! The building is spectacular and there's not a bad seat in the house. Don't hesitate to see a show here - virtually guaranteed to be Broadway quality at Red Bank prices. Easy parking, great nearby places to eat...this is what going to the theatre should be like! read more

This theater is an incredible gem! It's beautiful and located in the quaint town of Red Bank, where there are lots of great shops and restaurants nearby. I stayed with a friend in the city, and we took the train to come here, and the walk is conveniently two blocks away from the train station. We came to see their production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for a Saturday matinee. Let me just brag about how impressed I am with this venue. First, they called me on Thursday to remind me about my show. I've rarely had any theater call me to do this- it was an automated call, but mentioned the duration of the play, in addition to an explanation about where to park. Coming from out of state, I truly appreciated that they did this (even though I didn't need to park). Second, it was snowing a couple inches of snow on the day we arrived, and when we walked from the train station, they were clearing the snow off the sidewalk as we were walking up to prevent the likelihood of someone slipping/falling. Inside the theater is nice and cozy. There is a concessions area selling snacks and drinks, and tables/chairs in the lobby. It really is an intimate theater and you can't go wrong with any seat. Though I did not use it, the theater offered a Play Date service for my matinee showing, which essentially is an on-site structured childcare (complete with crafts and activities) for patrons who want to drop off younger children so they can enjoy watching a 2 1/2 hour Shakespeare play that their child won't sit through. I thought that was such a brilliant concept. It was an incredible performance with a talented cast. The music, set, and costume design for the play was incredible. Glad I could see one of my favorite performers in this play who met with patrons and signed programs after the show. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this play, and would highly recommend people coming to this beautiful theater! read more

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You won't find better quality plays than those at The Two River Theater without trekking into Manhattan. State of the art facilities and brilliant casts! Bravo! read more

Two River Theater - This is the lobby of The Two River Theater... - Performing Arts Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Poor customer service! We have been season ticket holders for more than 10 years. We paid in full for the entire 2018-2019 season on March 16, 2018. The new season starts September of 2018. Called the box office on April 19, 2018 to request a seat change because my husband has a cancer that limits his mobility and he can no longer climb over other patrons toward the center seats, we need seats at the isle and we must give up our premium seats! The box office said to call back in June because they have to wait for new customers first to select their seats before they would change ours. Called again in June and told to call back at the end of June. Each time the box office puts us off and requests we call at a later time. Warning, they do not exhibit loyalty to their loyal patrons. read more

The current show, Songbird, is a very good musical. Eat afterwards at Bistro Francais!

This place as a theater, was lovely. My daughter was in a show, the crew, super nice. My issue was the box office there- they actually made me and my brother pay for our babies!! My 13 month old that sat in my lap and his 9 month old that sat in his lap! $18 each! Unreal!! last show I went to was the Paramount in Asbury Park and they don't charge for babies! Unreal! Change your policy These babies didn't sit in seats! Two River = Lame! read more

They were not kidding with partial viewing seats. This is our first time in this theater. We were a party of five and could see maybe a quarter of the stage. The seats were not even facing the stage which was weird. The price for those seats should have been cut in half or not sold at all. Education is expensive and we learned our lesson. read more

Broadway quality production in red bank, n.j. Seating is pitched so u can easily see above people in front. The have 20 dollar seats that really are obstructed views. I would pass on these and pay a little bit more to see everything. If u subscribe for season the have a quiet lounge upstairs that is called the library and has free coffee and tea for members. Show that I saw was 7 guitars. Three hours of great theater. Actors were terrific. read more

Two River Theater - View from lounge area in lobby of theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

If there is a better venue to watch a play or listen to a concert, I haven't been there. This small and intimate theater is as beautiful as it is functional. The seats are comfortable and the acoustics are fabulous. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The theater suffers from not having enough restroom facilities, and it could also improve it's refreshment and concession stand. The plays which run there can be a bit uneven, but the cast is always superb. And if you ever get a chance to take in a concert there, don't miss it. read more

I was disappointed in Trouble in Mind. It was a cartoon,; a cliche. The characters were cardboard. That might have worked for Uncle Tom's Cabin, but not now. There was the patronizing white guy; the "many of my friends are..." blow hard white guy; the old Uncle tom; the old woman of color who, instead of looking stooped on stage, looked like she was having a BM. The direction looked like it was phoned in. No one had any real character. No one was, even in the slightest, real. The actors performances were excellent. However, if you stage another play by this playwright, I shall arrive dressed as an empty seat. read more