The Garden Theater is a notable movie theater and town landmark, beloved by both students and residents of Princeton. The theater has two recently renovated and comfortably appointed theaters, which are both handicapped accessible. Garden Theater also has a concession stand, with candy, drinks and fresh popcorn available for purchase.
The East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center is home to Playhouse 22 and the East Brunswick Community Players, a community theater and performing arts group that presents new and classic shows. After a four-year absence, Playhouse 22 moved into its new home on Cranbury Road. It is a non-profit organization run by volunteers.
Located in the heart of the theater and business district and Rutgers University campus is the George Street Playhouse. It offers theater classes, touring productions, workshops and residences, and student matinees. It also provides a full calender of main stage shows, special events, group sales and subscriptions, theatre packages, theatre rental and sponsorships, volunteer and internship programs.
This historic, meticulously-maintained building was originally founded in 1923 and has operated as a hub for culture and arts in Spring Lake ever since. The building houses the Spring Lake Public Library, the Spring Lake Women's Club, the Spring Lake Dance School and the Spring Lake Community House Theatre, home of the Spring Lake Theatre Company. The theatre hosts a number of professional quality productions each year.
McCarter is celebrated as the region's best theater and performing arts facility. The theater produces and is host to more than 200 performances each year. In addition, McCarter takes pride in its support of theater arts education, emerging playwrights and its diverse special events.
The Ballroom & Theater at Collingswood is a multi-facility, multi-use event space. The space’s Scottish Rite Theater is a 1,000-seat performance venue. The Grand Ballroom is available for special occasions, weddings and corporate events. It accommodates anywhere from 150 to 700 guests. Clients can choose from a number of design and personalization options. Prospective renters can schedule a tour.
Located in Collingswood and designed in a 1930s fashion, Scottish Rite Auditorium houses 1,000 seats and hosts community theatre productions, headlining acts and concerts. Scottish Rite Auditorium is additionally available for meetings, seminars, awards ceremonies, fundraisers and more. For ticket information and upcoming events, call the telephone number or visit the web address provided.
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a world-class performing arts space in the middle of South Orange, featuring music, theater, dance and comedy. In addition to entertainment events, the Center hosts a variety of performing arts education programs including, Performances for Schools, ArtWorks, New Jersey Youth Theatre, TADA! Youth Theater and Lydia Johnson Dance. The facility's loft and theater are available to rent for private functions. There is also a Clearview Cinemas on the ground floor. SOPAC opened in November 2006 and is located next to the South Orange train station and has its own lot, which is used for commuter permit parking during the day.
The all-volunteer Colonial Manor Fire Company covers the Colonial Manor section and southeastern portion of West Deptford, and works with the township's other three fire companies to provide total coverage throughout the township. The fire chief is Doug Ries, the assistant chief is Kevin Nordaby and the deputy chief is Rick Harris.
The Nutley Little Theatre has been producing plays in Nutley for more than 75 years. This small community theatre, located in a little red barn in a residential neighborhood, invites all local actors and creative types to get involved. All of its plays are cast through open auditions; several Little Theatre actors have gone on to success on the big and small screen.
