
North Jersey is Home to 18 Fantastic Theaters, Theatrical Artists and, Theater Companies
Here are 18 of the best theaters located in the northern region of NJ. Come explore North Jersey while supporting the theatrical arts, local actors, and theater companies.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre welcomes patrons from all over the tri-state area. Our season is filled with energetic performances ranging from Broadway shows and comedies, to vibrant musicals, original immersive dinner theatre, world premieres, nationally renowned music events and concerts, and more! Freshly prepared, table-served cuisine and our famous dessert buffet are also included in the ticket price.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
908-730-8007 | Hunterdon CountyHunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre welcomes patrons from all over the tri-state area. Our season is filled with energetic performances ranging from Broadway shows and comedies, to vibrant musicals, original immersive dinner theatre, world premieres, nationally renowned music events and concerts, and more! Freshly prepared, table-served cuisine and our ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsWelcome to The Theater Project
Connecting audiences with new work, rising artists, and thought-provoking conversations about the issues of our times.
The Theater Project
908-809-8865 | Essex CountyThere is always something awesome going on at The Theater Project! The Theater Project many different events and programs throughout the year. We work to nurture rising artists and help them to showcase their work. One of our main missions is to get the local community to have a renewed interested in the live theate... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRecipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award
Paper Mill Playhouse
973-376-4343 | Essex CountyPaper Mill Playhouse is one the nation's premier musical theaters. They also encourage an educational and creative environment via classes, camps, and more for theater lovers of all age... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsSaddle River Youth Theatre
201-825-8805 | Bergen CountyMission + Vision, Twenty-Seven years ago when I first founded the Saddle River Youth Theatre, we had 15 students. Today, we offer a safe place for our students to learn and grow, with over 200 cast families involved throughout the year and serving an audience of over 6000, we offered 300 classes and 60 performances in 2019. Come see why the Bergen County Div... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsinterACT Theater Productions
973-544-8489 | Essex CountyABOUT interACT - interACT's mission is to be an inclusive, accessible, true theatre of the Community, creating opportunities for those who wish to be involved, novice or veteran, and explore works that create conversation, challenge the status quo, and embrace diversity, while maintaining high-quality productions at affordable price... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
973-642-8989 | Essex CountyNew Jersey Performing Arts Center is known for its two beautiful halls that host performances by some of the world's most renowned artists. Whether your interest is in theater, dance, orchestra, NJPAC is sure to have everything you are looking for. Take a night out for some live entertainment in Northern Jerse... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsArt House Productions
201-915-9911 | Hudson CountyArt House Productions provides an opportunity for members of the community to come together to share their work. They put on performances and aide interaction between artists and the local community. They hold various events and educational programs for kids and adults incorporate everyone into the art... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRhino Theatre
973-248-9491 | Passaic CountyA trip to Rhino Theatre ensures a fun night out for the whole family. Opt for the Dinner and a Show package, or simply enjoy one of their many plays and musicals. Lessons, parties, and summer camps are also offered for children and adults with an interest in acting and theatre... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsCommunity at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
973-539-0345 | Morris CountyCommunity at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit center for performing arts. They provide the public with a variety of options for entertainment such as Jazz, ballet, comedians, and theater. If your little one is interested in theater and acting classes, the Mayo Center provides those, too! There is something for everyone at this organization ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre
(908) 514-9654 | Union CountyDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit organization focused on smaller performances. The nature and size of their shows establishes an intimacy between audience and artists. Come by today for improv comedy, plays, and more... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBergen Performing Arts Center
201-227-1030 | Bergen CountyBergen Performing Arts Center presents orchestra concerts, shows, family events, and more. With a variety of events and performances, you are sure to find what you are looking for! They also host a number of educational programs for those interested in the arts. BPAC is also a non-profit organizatio... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsOpen for almost a century Union County Performing Arts Center provides the best in live entertainment and the arts. Ranging from theatre productions to live music there's something for everyone.
Union County Performing Arts Center
732-499-8226 | Union CountyOriginally named the Rahway Theatre which was opened on October 16th, 1928, and now fully restored and renamed Union County Performing Arts Center they have been putting on impressive productions for almost a century. The Main stage at Union County Performing Arts Center is listed in both state and national registers of historic sites. Now a multipurpos... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDover Little Theatre
973-328-9202 | Morris CountyDover Little Theatre is an intimate venue for performances in Northern Jersey. They focus on bringing the community together through the shows they put on. The theatre is run entirely by volunteers. Join in on the local artistic community by seeing a show or participatin... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
973-408-3278 | Morris CountyPerfect for Shakespeare fanatics, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey hosts plays and performances dedicated to the famous playwright's work. They focus on representing the brilliance of the classics throughout their Main Stage season, from May to December. In the summer, they also have Outdoor Stage so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy a play in the bea... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRosen Performing Arts Center offers dance, camps, theater, and music education for children and adults of all ages.
Rosen Performing Arts Center
973-595-0100 | Passaic CountyThe Wayne YMCA is home to the Rosen Performing Arts Center. They regularly have awesome theater, dance, and other and arts-related events and classes for children, teens, and adults. The Rosen Arts Center is also available to rent for companies, upcoming concerts, filming, and conferences.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsBrook Arts Center is best known for its local cultural theater and plays that they put on throughout the year in Central NJ.
Brook Arts Center
732-469-7700 | Somerset CountyThe Brook Arts Center, located in Bound Brook NJ was opened in 1927. Today, the Theater is the only existing vaudeville theater in Somerset County. The Theater offers fundraising and educational events, silent movies, concerts, plays, and other local arts-related events.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsCentenary Stage Center is a top venue in Warren County which offers many diverse events and live performances throughout the year.
Centenary Stage Company
908-979-0900 | Warren CountyThe Centenary Stage Company is dedicated to presenting high-quality professional theater, live dance, and music events. Centenary Stage for over twenty years has served as an amazing local cultural resource. One of their goals is to make the arts accessible for all walks in and around the regional community. They offer many special programs including liv... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsWhite Eagle Hall has been recently completely restored and renovated.
White Eagle Hall
201-885-5166 | Hudson CountyWhite Eagle Hall is the place to visit if you are interested in dance, family shows, comedy, live music, and theater in the Jersey City area. They have an intimate event space that can be used for fundraisers, corporate meetings, weddings, private parties, and pretty much any type of event.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsThe long-standing Wellmont Theatre hosts a variety of popular (big-name) musical acts, comedians and special events.
The Wellmont Theater
973-783-9500 | Essex CountyThe Wellmont Theatre is a New Jersey institution that has been a favorite concert venue for local NJ residents for many years. The small theatre boasts great shows, amazing lighting, intimate seating, and very friendly staff. The small downtown area of Montclair has a couple of really nice bars and restaurants to check out either before or after the sh... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Newton Theatre has an Arts Academy that serves children over the age of 5 with fun educational classes!
Newton Theatre
973-940-6398 | Sussex CountyThe Newton Theatre is a lovely (recently restored) intimate venue with a seating capacity of 605. Their Arts Academy (which opened in January of 2018) serves children from the age of 5 years and up with workshops and classes. Newton Theatre gives back to the community by holding benefits, fundraisers, and awareness. They are also, fully dedicated to in... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRVCCArts is a community based non-profit performing arts center that offers everything from major artists and touring theatre companies to school-time performances.
RVCCArts
908-725-3420 | Somerset CountyThe Theater at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCCArts) is a community based non-profit performing arts center. Offering a wide variety of cultural programming by pro-touring companies as well as educational programming to the community. RVCCArts works hard to be a centerpiece of culture providing a prime location for a meeting place of diverse ideas ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsHunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre welcomes patrons from all over the tri-state area. Our season is filled with energetic performances ranging from Broadway shows and comedies, to vibrant musicals, original immersive dinner theatre, world premieres, nationally renowned music events and concerts, and more! Freshly prepared, table-served cuisine and our famous dessert buffet are also included in the ticket price.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
908-730-8007 | Hunterdon CountyHunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre welcomes patrons from all over the tri-state area. Our season is filled with energetic performances ranging from Broadway shows and comedies, to vibrant musicals, original immersive dinner theatre, world premieres, nationally renowned music events and concerts, and more! Freshly prepared, table-served cuisine and our ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsWelcome to The Theater Project
Connecting audiences with new work, rising artists, and thought-provoking conversations about the issues of our times.
The Theater Project
908-809-8865 | Essex CountyThere is always something awesome going on at The Theater Project! The Theater Project many different events and programs throughout the year. We work to nurture rising artists and help them to showcase their work. One of our main missions is to get the local community to have a renewed interested in the live theate... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRecipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award
Paper Mill Playhouse
973-376-4343 | Essex CountyPaper Mill Playhouse is one the nation's premier musical theaters. They also encourage an educational and creative environment via classes, camps, and more for theater lovers of all age... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsSaddle River Youth Theatre
201-825-8805 | Bergen CountyMission + Vision, Twenty-Seven years ago when I first founded the Saddle River Youth Theatre, we had 15 students. Today, we offer a safe place for our students to learn and grow, with over 200 cast families involved throughout the year and serving an audience of over 6000, we offered 300 classes and 60 performances in 2019. Come see why the Bergen County Div... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsinterACT Theater Productions
973-544-8489 | Essex CountyABOUT interACT - interACT's mission is to be an inclusive, accessible, true theatre of the Community, creating opportunities for those who wish to be involved, novice or veteran, and explore works that create conversation, challenge the status quo, and embrace diversity, while maintaining high-quality productions at affordable price... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
973-642-8989 | Essex CountyNew Jersey Performing Arts Center is known for its two beautiful halls that host performances by some of the world's most renowned artists. Whether your interest is in theater, dance, orchestra, NJPAC is sure to have everything you are looking for. Take a night out for some live entertainment in Northern Jerse... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsArt House Productions
201-915-9911 | Hudson CountyArt House Productions provides an opportunity for members of the community to come together to share their work. They put on performances and aide interaction between artists and the local community. They hold various events and educational programs for kids and adults incorporate everyone into the art... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRhino Theatre
973-248-9491 | Passaic CountyA trip to Rhino Theatre ensures a fun night out for the whole family. Opt for the Dinner and a Show package, or simply enjoy one of their many plays and musicals. Lessons, parties, and summer camps are also offered for children and adults with an interest in acting and theatre... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsCommunity at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
973-539-0345 | Morris CountyCommunity at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit center for performing arts. They provide the public with a variety of options for entertainment such as Jazz, ballet, comedians, and theater. If your little one is interested in theater and acting classes, the Mayo Center provides those, too! There is something for everyone at this organization ... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre
(908) 514-9654 | Union CountyDreamcatcher Repertory Theatre is a nonprofit organization focused on smaller performances. The nature and size of their shows establishes an intimacy between audience and artists. Come by today for improv comedy, plays, and more... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBergen Performing Arts Center
201-227-1030 | Bergen CountyBergen Performing Arts Center presents orchestra concerts, shows, family events, and more. With a variety of events and performances, you are sure to find what you are looking for! They also host a number of educational programs for those interested in the arts. BPAC is also a non-profit organizatio... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsOpen for almost a century Union County Performing Arts Center provides the best in live entertainment and the arts. Ranging from theatre productions to live music there's something for everyone.
Union County Performing Arts Center
732-499-8226 | Union CountyOriginally named the Rahway Theatre which was opened on October 16th, 1928, and now fully restored and renamed Union County Performing Arts Center they have been putting on impressive productions for almost a century. The Main stage at Union County Performing Arts Center is listed in both state and national registers of historic sites. Now a multipurpos... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDover Little Theatre
973-328-9202 | Morris CountyDover Little Theatre is an intimate venue for performances in Northern Jersey. They focus on bringing the community together through the shows they put on. The theatre is run entirely by volunteers. Join in on the local artistic community by seeing a show or participatin... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
973-408-3278 | Morris CountyPerfect for Shakespeare fanatics, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey hosts plays and performances dedicated to the famous playwright's work. They focus on representing the brilliance of the classics throughout their Main Stage season, from May to December. In the summer, they also have Outdoor Stage so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy a play in the bea... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRosen Performing Arts Center offers dance, camps, theater, and music education for children and adults of all ages.
Rosen Performing Arts Center
973-595-0100 | Passaic CountyThe Wayne YMCA is home to the Rosen Performing Arts Center. They regularly have awesome theater, dance, and other and arts-related events and classes for children, teens, and adults. The Rosen Arts Center is also available to rent for companies, upcoming concerts, filming, and conferences.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsBrook Arts Center is best known for its local cultural theater and plays that they put on throughout the year in Central NJ.
Brook Arts Center
732-469-7700 | Somerset CountyThe Brook Arts Center, located in Bound Brook NJ was opened in 1927. Today, the Theater is the only existing vaudeville theater in Somerset County. The Theater offers fundraising and educational events, silent movies, concerts, plays, and other local arts-related events.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsCentenary Stage Center is a top venue in Warren County which offers many diverse events and live performances throughout the year.
Centenary Stage Company
908-979-0900 | Warren CountyThe Centenary Stage Company is dedicated to presenting high-quality professional theater, live dance, and music events. Centenary Stage for over twenty years has served as an amazing local cultural resource. One of their goals is to make the arts accessible for all walks in and around the regional community. They offer many special programs including liv... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsWhite Eagle Hall has been recently completely restored and renovated.
White Eagle Hall
201-885-5166 | Hudson CountyWhite Eagle Hall is the place to visit if you are interested in dance, family shows, comedy, live music, and theater in the Jersey City area. They have an intimate event space that can be used for fundraisers, corporate meetings, weddings, private parties, and pretty much any type of event.
... Read More Visit Website View DetailsThe long-standing Wellmont Theatre hosts a variety of popular (big-name) musical acts, comedians and special events.
The Wellmont Theater
973-783-9500 | Essex CountyThe Wellmont Theatre is a New Jersey institution that has been a favorite concert venue for local NJ residents for many years. The small theatre boasts great shows, amazing lighting, intimate seating, and very friendly staff. The small downtown area of Montclair has a couple of really nice bars and restaurants to check out either before or after the sh... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Newton Theatre has an Arts Academy that serves children over the age of 5 with fun educational classes!
Newton Theatre
973-940-6398 | Sussex CountyThe Newton Theatre is a lovely (recently restored) intimate venue with a seating capacity of 605. Their Arts Academy (which opened in January of 2018) serves children from the age of 5 years and up with workshops and classes. Newton Theatre gives back to the community by holding benefits, fundraisers, and awareness. They are also, fully dedicated to in... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRVCCArts is a community based non-profit performing arts center that offers everything from major artists and touring theatre companies to school-time performances.
RVCCArts
908-725-3420 | Somerset CountyThe Theater at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCCArts) is a community based non-profit performing arts center. Offering a wide variety of cultural programming by pro-touring companies as well as educational programming to the community. RVCCArts works hard to be a centerpiece of culture providing a prime location for a meeting place of diverse ideas ... Read More
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Venture Deeper Into The Arts
Explore the performing arts by attending something outside your comfort zone. You may get used to watching plays, improvs, and musicals. New Jersey extends far beyond actors and musical singers. Visit a local live opera show to learn about traditional opera and see it in action. It's an educational and entertaining experience for those with interests and passion in the arts.