George Street Playhouse
George Street Playhouse
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TeamMan
Princeton, NJ1,700 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
There are two beautiful new theaters in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. We have attended several plays in the Arthur Laurents Theatre and thoroughly enjoyed the experience every time.
The seats are comfortable and there is plenty of leg room. The lobby area is very nice, with a bar open prior to the performance and during the intermission.
Around the corner on Bayard Street, there is a big parking garage. Just down the street from the garage is a walk-through to Livingston Avenue. From there, it's just a few steps up the street to the entrance of the NBPAC.
The seats are comfortable and there is plenty of leg room. The lobby area is very nice, with a bar open prior to the performance and during the intermission.
Around the corner on Bayard Street, there is a big parking garage. Just down the street from the garage is a walk-through to Livingston Avenue. From there, it's just a few steps up the street to the entrance of the NBPAC.
Written 16 December 2023
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audreylebowitz
Boynton Beach, FL2,599 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Went with 4 other friends to the newly renovated Play house and was pleasantly surprised. It's easy to walk into now with our any steps. Very refreshed with open lobby and bar. The theatre seems intimate with new seats. We sat on left front and it was comfortable and easy to see. We saw Renee Taylor in her one person performance of her Life on a Diet. She's 82 years old and going strong. She had quite an interesting life whuch she revealed. She likes to be busy and as long as there is life and food, she's doing it. I will definitely go back to this theatre again. Parking lots are all around. You can pre-pay.
Written 27 November 2019
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TeamMan
Princeton, NJ1,700 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We have been fans of George Street for years. Artistic Director, David Saint has been bringing high quality productions to the central New Jersey area for some 20 years now. He has a knack for obtaining good plays and then getting fine stage actors to work with him. Saint often directs the play too, as his does with the wonderful current production of "Mama's Boy" starring the gifted Betsy Aidem.
The George is small ---about 300 seats--- but the tiered rows means there is not a bad seat in the house (see photos). I am also always impressed with what the set designers do with the limited space available to them.
The ticket prices are quite reasonable making George Street a great value, too. Yes, it's an old building but they make it work. There's even a comfortable lounge with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Parking is a challenge in New Brunswick. So, allow extra time to find a spot and walk to the theater
The George is small ---about 300 seats--- but the tiered rows means there is not a bad seat in the house (see photos). I am also always impressed with what the set designers do with the limited space available to them.
The ticket prices are quite reasonable making George Street a great value, too. Yes, it's an old building but they make it work. There's even a comfortable lounge with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Parking is a challenge in New Brunswick. So, allow extra time to find a spot and walk to the theater
Written 26 October 2016
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Prudence7
Monmouth Beach87 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
This season the plays were awful . Theatre is difficult to navigate if you have mobility issues.just saw "bad Jews"written by anti Semitic Jew.awful story dreadful acting. Had a headache from screaming actors-w/their terrible script
Written 30 March 2017
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We're sorry to hear you did not enjoy the production. We do an access ramp on the side of the theater and can make seating arrangements for our patrons with mobility issues. We are also excited to let you know that following this season, a new performing arts center will be built opening 2019. In addition, our interim space which we will announce soon will also be more accessible.
Written 25 April 2017
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beggermann
Milltown, NJ7 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
We have been subscribers for over 20 seasons and seen the theater mature and each season become more satisfying and exciting for theater lovers. Last season will be hard to top with offerings like "The 2nd Mrs. Wilson" and "My Name is Asher Lev".
Written 2 August 2016
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ScottH190
Tuscaloosa, AL32 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
During the four years that our daughter has been a student at Rutgers, we have seen three excellent productions at the George Street Playhouse: "Clever Little Lies," "The Second Mrs. Wilson," and "My Name is Asher Lev." I would not hesitate to return to GSP to see whatever might be playing when we next visit New Brunswick.
Written 3 May 2016
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Jack G
East Brunswick, New Jersey10 contributions
Dec 2015
A great gem in Middlesex County. Very intimate theatre, with great productions overall. Have been a subscriber for over 15 years and not disappointed. Please check individual performances as some might not be suitable for the young ones. Thought provoking and fun.
Written 15 February 2016
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cfern1463
piscataway nj75 contributions
Oct 2015
what a waste of time there is no parking except for expensive parking garages there is oonly 4 handicapped spots shared by the three theatres that are next door to each other the show was ok but driving around for 40 minutes almost made me give up my tickets and go home what a waste of time
Written 19 October 2015
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Nemak
New Jersey, USA147 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
We did not like it. Ok, the performance by the 2 male actors was laudable, but, I sensed, the whole play was more about their abilities than anything else, - so they sang and pranced. It became tiring. The play itself is a blob of nothing, -who cares who shot the victim, none of the characters go beyond the shadow of a cliche. I understand, it is a farce, kind of. Enough already. And no intermission to depart in silence.
Written 15 October 2015
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Kim V
North Plainfield, NJ30 contributions
Apr 2015
This is a great local theater where you can see high quality musical, comedy, and dramatic productions. It is small and intimate but their work is always awesome. It is amazing what the set designers create with the small stage. We have been subscribers for over 10 years where we attend 6 shows per year (October through April), and have never been disappointed. Plus it is only 20 minutes from our home. It's a good date night activity. There are a variety of good restaurants in walking distance. We're looking forward to this season's shows.
Written 8 September 2015
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