First time visit…read more Limited street parking Clean and quiet Bar is available Seeing a theater Murder Mystery

It is a very nice and modern theater inside the art center. No bad seats in this small space. The…read morestage and sound is excellent. Lobby has a bar and the play I went to see was very well done.

This theatre is one of those historic 100+ year old venues, like UCAC in Rahway or the Basie in…read moreRed Bank. Capacity is around 1800, but only about 1000 seats are really good. For example, in the orchestra you don't want seats from row Q to the rear or on the extreme sides because the sight and sound is not good. And in the balcony you don't want seats from row H on up. Otherwise acoustics and sight lines are good. Bathrooms maintained well. Ushers helpful. Security at entrance professional. They have all kinds of shows here. I wish they scheduled more blues, like Kenny Wayne Shepherd 10/2/26 and rock, like Joe Jackson 7/8/26. Parking in New Brunswick downtown is in parking garages. There are several eateries within walking distance of the theatre for an early dinner before a 730 or 8pm show.

Let me start by saying that the show that we saw was amazing! BUT I was APPALLED at the fact that…read morethe alcoholic drink (half the size of a red solo cup filled with ice) cost $18 and had a fee of $2 for a lid. We were not asked if we wanted one. $20 for a cup of ice with a little juice was not worth it. I also disappointed with the lack of organization. We were told the doors opened at 6:30 pm and the show started at 7:30pm. We got there at 6:45pm and not allowed in the theater until after 7:00pm. We were not told about where to line up for the different numbered doors. So we waited on line for the wrong door. We would've came at 7:00 if we knew that we would be waiting in the lobby.

I attended Center Stage as a student many years ago and not only were the staff professional and…read moreamazing, but I learned so much more than just dance. Now that my daughter is old enough she is in the "My First Steps" class and she loves going each Sunday! I can't wait to watch her grow and learn from the same teachers I was lucky enough to have!

Did the Centerstage musical and LOVED it! He worked hard and made friends. He learned a lot.read more

I went back in Feb to see Smokey Joe's Café. Great show and great theater. It's a nice intimate…read moresize.

On Oct 3, I attended the play "POTUS: Or, Behind every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep…read moreHim Alive" by Playhouse 22 community theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. THIS WAS THE MOST DISGUSTING, VULGAR, PROFANE, OBSCENE PLAY I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE. This play repeatedly used the 7 profane words banned by the FCC for use on television, and more. I lost count of the number of times I heard the profane words. Online reviews for this play note the script's reliance on vulgarity and stereotypes and state the play is a foulmouthed, raunchy romp. But I had no idea just how bad it could be. Without the vulgarity, the script would only be half as long. THE CITY OF EAST BRUNSWICK SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR ALLOWING SUCH A VULGAR AND DISGUSTING PLAY TO BE PERFORMED ON CITY PREMISES.

Had the incredible privilege of seeing Sweeny Todd here today and can't come up with enough…read moreaccolades. Villagers Theater is a small venue, seating at the most 250 people. If today's performance was any indication of the quality of what goes on there, I am going back a lot. Community theater is alive and well in Somerset. The acting, vocals, music, sets and costuming was beyond. I have seen many, many Broadway performances and, quite honestly at $20 per ticket and avoiding the schlep into Manhattan, this offers as much if not more entertainment value. It certainly equalled or exceeded anything I have seen at Bergen PAC or Papermill. If anyone reading this review is even remotely considering attending a performance at this gem, I recommend purchasing tickets now. What a terrific way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 5 enthusiastic stars. Amazing. Really amazing.

The seats could definitely be more comfortable. There was nowhere near enough knee room, and we…read morehad an aisle seat. However, there isn't a bad seat in the house for a good view. And the quality of the Avenue Q production was well over the top!!!!! The concession stand is inexpensive, but they were out of many things on the menu. The lobby was very small, so people had to wait outdoors to get in. The weather wasn't too bad when we were there, but if it were cold, hot or inclement, it would have been a problem.

Yes! I took a trial lesson here. The instructor was helpful and knowledgeable as well as kind and…read morepatient. I felt very comfortable. It's very, very $$$$$$ or I'd sign up in a heartbeat

My daughter has been a student at SOR for the past 2 years give or take. She has been able to try…read moreout different instruments, finally finding the keyboards. The instructors are so good with kids and can teach using their own interests. Once of the first things my daughter learned to play was the theme from the Super Mario Brothers game. She's now learning the Blues. Teddy is awesome - and patient; and my daughter is very comfortable with him. I recommend SOR to anyone who asks. On another note, the house band came to play at a fundraiser we are very involved in. The talent of these kids was a shock to so many who watched them walk in and didn't know what to expect. The band played for an hour and we must have had 15 people comment to us on how much they sounded like Jimmy Page, Nancy Wilson and so many of the others they covered. They were amazing. 2 of them are national SOR all stars too, so we actually had celebrities on stage! The drummer did a solo that was reminiscent of Mickey Hart or Bill Kreutzmann, only not 45 minutes long and the bass and electric guitars were just as amazing. These kids can rock.

I was there for an industry event for the food industry. It's located just outside the Dayton…read moreindustrial area inside a business strip mall area close to the Wawa. Not the easiest to find or to park. The team at Grape Escape prepared some very nice appetizers and buffet dinner complimented by their various wines. I enjoyed their Cabernet Savnignon which took a bit to get used to. Ed Ventura is the owner and wine master. He knows what he's doing and was able to answer questions from a very inquisitive group. Basically they don't sell bottles of wine. What they do is provide training and classes for wine making as well as the opportunity to make your OWN wine using their facility and grapes. The grapes are mostly imported from different regions including South America. The grapes are crushed there and fermented into different types of barrels including American Oak. You can purchase an entire barrel or as little as an 1/8 of a barrel. I don't know the cost, but apparently they have a loyal repeat customer base. You can then bottle off your own brand of wine for social events or private use. I found the entire event to be educational and inspiring.

We were invited by friends to take part in a red wine making, from crushing to bottling...i cant…read moreexplain the middle step too well because we were there only for the crush and the last step, bottling. At the start, i was reserved about committing to a large batch of wine, having received diy wines in the past as gifts that were fit for cooking, at best... So we shared a quarter barrel. I knew when we got to the bottling and tasted some of the rich old vine zin that we had barrel stored for the past 7-8 months, that we didn't order enough. The wine, only in its youthful state, was outstanding, comparable to zins you'd pay $75+ per bottle for in a wine store. And it will only get better with some age and stable storing. We'll begin to enjoy more around the Fall/Winter holidays. We were were going to give this wine as a holiday gift, but decided its better that we serve it and drink it ourselves! We are signing up again for this fall's red crushing and will try some other varietal next, i tasted their cab at the bottling and it was also delicious!

Will Downing was phenomenal. Loved the fact that they had a shuttle to pick us up and drop us off…read moreat our car.

Came to see Spyro Gyra, celebrating 50 yrs tonight with some friends. And this place is new to the…read morearea and a very intimate venue holding shy of 200 people. The seating is perfect for even me. Good room for my knees not too feel cramped. The sound system is excellent and clear. It made perfect to hear each instrument. Excellent parking lot. Can come in the back and front to get in the venue. They sell snacks and beverages prior to the show in the lobby. Great date night, girls night, if looking for a comedy show, music concert, or play type event. Check the calendar and buy tickets on line or at the box office prior to the event. Definition I'll be back here.

QR Code for playbill…read more https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVnMAuS6Y/zMHt-7Uy0hyHPUgajP1QAQ/view?utm_content=DAGVnMAuS6Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor#4 Support local theatre! The show was wildly interactive and funny! Cast stayed in character throughout the intermission. I felt like I was part of the show.

First time visiting the Avenel Performing Arts Center and found it easy to locate off Rt.1 with…read moreplenty of free parking. The building itself is on the site of the old General Dynatics factory and pays tribute to it's history with a very industrial appearance and feel. Seating approximately 200 patrons, the acoustics were fine for Sunday's John Jorgenson/ Herb Pederson bluegrass event. Comfortable seats and a friendly staff of volunteers made for a pleasant afternoon. Start time at 3pm was nice. Highly recommended and hope to return. 1

Bobby has been spinning turntables since dinos roamed the earth! Aside from being a great DJ, he's…read morea funny MC! I was asked last minute to host a party and I wasn't prepared. Bobby must've sensed how stressed I was and immediately (and willingly!) took over. He saved my butt and reassured me that things will be fine - thank U! Lol. He excels at an impromptu party and his speech/performance make it seem like he was rehearsing for days lol I would recommend him to anyone who wants a triple threat - someone who can rotate the current eargasms, host, and keep the party alive! He's your man!

We attended a sweet 18 party he had done last year. My brothers threw me a baby shower two weeks…read morebefore my due date earlier this month. During crunch time; I had to go to the hospital almost everyday two weeks before the shower for check up cause my OB thought he had to deliver the baby early. Everyone in my family was anxious and baby shower planning including discussing what kind of atmosphere I wanted to create, the guest lists, games, and music took a back seat. We got good news a day before the shower and went ahead with the shower! The day of the party was hectic and stressful for everyone! While setting up the place he had asked me what I wanted to do. I confessed I didn't have time to plan out the day completely.I told him we were expecting 150 people, the music I played for the baby, and the games my family wanted to play. He suggested different ways of executing each plan and we discussed each step. Once the party started I kept losing track of time And couldn't keep up. He'd find me and remind me of what was coming up from the mock planning we did and asked for a go ahead and gave me a time frame so everything would be set up by the time he'd announce the next thing on the agenda. Everyone had such a great time and everything went so smoothly they thought we had all the time in the world to plan! My stress level was next to nothing and even I had time to dance with the guest and actually ENJOY it. By the next day, the hospital where I worked heard about the party and the guests wouldn't stop talking about it. He went above and beyond his professional responsibility and I'm completely grateful!