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    Pat M.

    When you live in NJ, and you want to see a show but not travel into Manhattan, Paper Mill is a great alternative. My wife and I have been here quite a few times and last weekend we saw Mystic Pizza there. The show was a lot of fun! Similar to Mamma Mia, they incorporated a lot of good music into the plot. These were mostly all songs from the 80's and 90's which the audience remembered. Many of the cast members have Broadway experience. Parking ($12) is easy. The seating is comfortable and all seats give a good view of the stage. It's a great spot to see a show!

    Dianna N.

    This place is just incredible. I am not a fan of New York City in today's world. I used to really love going to see Broadway shows, but I haven't been in a very long time. And I have to say I think I would much rather come to this playhouse everything about it was amazing It was very easy to get to. I went with a group of friends. The parking was $12 instead of being $100 in New York City. The entire area was clean. The theater itself is amazing. You can honestly see from any seat that you are in there because it is smaller. We were lucky enough to be up in the front in the orchestra section and we saw Mystic Pizza and it was just incredible. The actors were great . The entire venue was very well maintained. You can also grab a glass of wine or a bottle of water and bring it to your seat. The wine was actually very good and only $12 a glass and it was a nice pour. The only thing that could use a little updating is their bathrooms, but they were clean. I highly recommend going to see a play here and the ticket prices are not outrageous. I was already looking at going to see the little mermaid, but unfortunately, the only date that I can go it's already sold out. But if you're in the New Jersey area check them out. They also have a great restaurant on premises. We did not eat there, but we did grab some drinks. The Nutella martini was amazing. And we also had the appetizer of the themed. Mystic Pizza wasn't a big fan, but I'm very picky about pizza.

    Purpose T.

    This is a great location to see stage plays. It is a wonderful alternative if you're not up to heading across the bridge/tunnel to NYC for off/broadway shows. And much more reasonable pricing, too. They could stand to update/modernize the theater, but I must say they're making great strides since my last visit years ago. The last show I saw here was After Midnight. A repeat for me, as I saw this show nearly ten years ago on Broadway in nyc, when it premiered featuring Babyface, Fantasia, Toni Braxton, and Dule Hill. It was excellent then and I thoroughly enjoyed it here as well. I was excited to see Angela Birchett in the main cast. The seats are more comfortable now than they were; that's progress! I was entertained from the moment curtains went up until the closing act of the show. I highly recommend this venue! Be warned, parking can be hectic. However, I greatly appreciate the shuttle option if you have to park a distance from the venue (especially during cold seasons).

    Suzette S.

    First visit to the Paper Mill Playhouse Loved the play Jersey Boys! Awesome performances! The music and singing was fantastic!! Drinks and snacks available to purchase. Order tickets on line! Parking on site. Restaurant too! Parking lot downtown and there is a shuttle from this parking lot to the Play House. Highly recommend! No photos or videos allowed during the play

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    D C.

    The atmosphere in this theater is fantastic. Clean helpful staff and if you need a snack or a drink, it's there for you. Looking forward to getting back to the theater for our next show. The little mermaid was great!

    Thomas L.

    It's been a couple of years since I visited the theatre. Today, I got a ticket to a show called "Jersey Boy," which I had wanted to see for a while (a few years). I even got a great seat in front of the mezz in the middle. They started the show, and 1st 5 minutes stopped, stating that they had a problem with the lighting; they started again. The 1st half of the show was great. I just love the show and the music. Intermission started, which was supposed to be 15 minutes, but after half an hour, they said they had a sound system issue. After 50 minutes passed, they canceled the rest of the show. They said we needed to contact the Box office to reschedule or get a refund. I'm very disappointed that we did not see the show's end. Let's see what they do to make up for the show. I looked at the rest of the scheduled shows, and hardly any seats were left. I hope they can move it to another weekend and give us the same seats. But it makes me wonder if this theatre is falling apart and they cannot keep their system working. Will see. So far, I cannot recommend this theatre until they find a reasonable alternative. I did not buy food or drinks since we had difficulty finding parking. We got to the theatre area about 30 minutes before the show, and all the parking nearby was full. So we had to park at the main Milburn parking and walk there; it is a good thing that the parking lot is not too far away; it took about 10 minutes, and it was a good thing they did not start the show in time. I'm not complaining; I'm just disappointed that this theatre has started falling apart. We used to go there as season ticket holders. Let's see how they will handle canceling the show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Update: After I emailed them, they responded very quickly and gave me an alternative for next Saturday night with even better seats. Hopefully, the system will have fewer issues than we had today, but I appreciate top-notch customer service.

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    April L.

    This was my first time visiting PMPH. My boyfriend and took me to see Mystic Pizza and it was fantastic! The venue is very quaint and really not a bad seat anywhere. The play was full of singing, dancing and the talent was superb. Loved it. If you love 80's music this play will make you smile.

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    Michael M.

    Very nice venue for concerts snd events. Only negative is $10 for parking. Good staff and nice seating. Restaurant on premises. Beverages and snacks available on premises.

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    You should not have this posted outside of your restrooms if you are going to question people about their gender identity before entering. Of all places, theaters should be a safe space for every person. Very disappointed in the staff at Papermill.

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    Jill G.

    An incredible theatre. It was not known to me and my friend's took me there. I'd seen Fiddler on the Roof, which was incredible. Many plays and musicals go onto broadway from there. The tickets were very affordable and I would love to see more productions there--phenomenal.

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    Chris D.

    Had a nice time here! It is a fairly small theatre, which means you don't really have bad seats and the show feels fairly intimate. We traveled there from the city and it was an easy ride from Penn station, plus a short walk (they also seem to have shuttle services available). They seem to have a bar and a shop where you can buy merch. There is also a nice outside area to get out during intermission.

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    Horrible website. Cannot locate box office info anywhere it just goes in circles Hours or schedules are impossible to find

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    Wonderful shows- always amazed the talent of the singers ,dancers and actors! Also the scenery is amazing.

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    Beautiful theater, comfortable seats and great shows. We really enjoy the show and will subscribe next year.

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