New Jersey Performing Arts Center

This is more of a review for Ali Wong, but NJPAC was absolutely stunning. I couldn't believe how big the stage was as from the outside the place did not seem that big. In addition, everything was incredibly new and I loved the large chandelier in the middle of the stage. Also, the center is easy to get to from NYC as you can just take NJ Transit trains which are a 13-minute walk away. There's a bunch of restaurants next to the theatre as well!

Ali Wong was absolutely incredible! I think it's amazing how her content continues to get better after all of these years. She is so funny and the way that she is able to command the room is like nothing else. During parts of the story, she had the audience on their toes so that you can hear a pin-drop in this giant theater. Honestly, makes me so happy and proud to be an Asian American woman under her presence. Her opener, Sheng Wang was also fantastic as well and I am excited to see his performance when he comes to the East Coast.

Cannot say enough great things about Ali Wong and NJPAC. Will definitely be back for more shows as the place is so much easier to get to than I thought.

Love this theater.
Beautifully designed. Well kept and clean. Offers plenty of food options with alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Large (open) parking lot right next door but plenty of other garages nearby. Located a block off Route 21 ( McCarter Highway) it is easy to get to.
I really liked the design of the interior seating plan. Different.
All sorts of live entertainment and movies staged here.

My mom and I visited this theater to see the show, Shen Yun. All the decent seats were sold out in NYC, so I checked the prices at NJPAC, and they were better and more affordable. My mom is a homebody, so whenever she does want to do something, I try and get her the best. We tried to arrive early but with traffic just a few minutes before the show started. I love that they had street attendants outside directing you where to go. The lines to get in were very long but moved quickly. There were staff everywhere to assist with customer service.

When we got inside the theater hall it was so regal and beautiful. Even with the crowds, the place was clean and beautiful. When we arrived at our seats, my mom was very impressed at how close and center we were to the stage. The seats were comfortable, and you didn't feel tight. The show was amazing.

We used the bathrooms before we headed out for the long drive back to NYC. They were very clean and there were many places you could go to use them. I would definitely return to check out some other shows at this establishment.

I went to see an icon yesterday, Diana Ross was outstanding! I can't believe she was able to perform at the level that she did at the age of 80! She looks so good, I could only dream of looking that good at 80. There was so much energy and excitement at this concert that the crowd was jumping! People were dancing in the aisles and their seats. The show was fantastic, as it brought me back to my childhood. Growing up in Brooklyn and the Bronx from the 60's through the 80's was a great time, the Motown era was when the best music was produced and she was the without a doubt the queen of that era. And she is still the queen! The venue is fantastic with a great views from wherever you sit. Parking is a few steps away and a great place to watch a show. A fantastic night!

I love this place. If I compare it to MadisonSquare Garden it's just dosent match up. Tonight Comedy Bruce Bruce Luenell Bill Bellamy this show is amazing. I must've been late cause it seemed that the show was only for an hour I don't know. My friends work here I love it. It's so clean the hostess are right there to serve you If you look to the right there's someone to help you if you look to the left there's someone to help you. The ladies room is fit for Queen.

On Saturday I visited NJPAC to see Deon Cole! He was amazing and he kept the crowd engaged. He's hilarious! I've been to a comedy show before and I must say that Deon Cole is very talented. I was laughing from start to finish. He made a lot of jokes about Newark lol. I wish him much success and I would definitely attend another one of his comedy shows! I definitely had a good time. Deon Cole the next time you're my area I'll be in attendance. I look forward to your next Netflix comedy special.

Great venue. There's parking adjacent to the building but it's limited. We usually get there early to secure a spot. Otherwise there are other parking lots about one block away. Check in has been relatively quick. It's a beautiful venue with multiple theaters. I love that there are sofas and loveseats nestled along the floors which allow for cozy seating. There is a larger dining area with tables where you could eat your snacks and drinks. Great place to come.

I had the opportunity to experience the Mughal-e-azam musical at the NJPAC. Although the venue was decent, it wasn't the most ideal location for such a magnificent production. Unfortunately, there were a few drawbacks that affected the overall experience.

Firstly, there was a slight sound issue during the play which slightly disrupted the immersion. Moreover, excessive theater lighting next to our seats in the Tier 1L section was distracting and could have been better managed. Additionally, the ushers could have been more vigilant in enforcing the rules, as some individuals were recording the musical and a few phones rang during the performance, which unfortunately detracted from an otherwise outstanding production

It's been a couple of years since I've been able to see a comedy show here. Every time I go I'm in awe on how grand it is.
Treated my husband to a All Star Valentines Day Comedy Show with host Bell Bellamy.

We had a great time. We had plenty of laughs.
Looking forward to seeing more concerts here in the near future.

My 5-star rating of NJPAC in my 2016 review hasn't changed. Many of the points in my review still hold true also. I just wanted to note in an update that the venue is still top notch and programming there is fantastic. There's a variety of acts - music, dance, comedy, etc.

Also, this year marks the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's 100th Season, so I'd recommend checking out one of their performances at NJPAC this 2022-23 season. During the summer, too, NJPAC partners up with Horizon and sponsors a free, outdoor, weekly concert series in front of NJPAC in Chambers Plaza.

Lastly, since my last review, there's been a lot of changes downtown with the addition of more restaurants and eateries, along with the transformation of Halsey Street into "Halsey Village". So you can make more of a night out with an event at NJPAC with a meal/drinks beforehand in Newark. These days, it's not just NICO (the restaurant inside NJPAC). NICO is great and all, but having a variety of options is always a good thing.