As an active member of the North NJ theatre community for about 10 years now, I am proud to call…read moreStudio Players my "theatre home." They strive to produce interesting shows with quality production values at a very affordable price. They offer a wide variety of shows ranging from relatively new works (they were the first non-professional theatre to be granted the rights to "Birthday Candles"-- just a year after it premiered in NYC with Debra Messing) to beloved favorites. The environment is welcoming, and they have made significant progress since the pandemic in attracting and featuring an inclusive and diverse slate of theatre artists. At $25 a ticket you can rest assured that you are supporting a quality organization who is determined to provide you with a good show!

I have seen some absolutely amazing shows over the years at Studio Players! Last January's "Other…read morePeople's Money" was even ranked as the best community theater performance of 2015 by the Montclair Times. This charmingly intimate theater offers 4 shows a year for 'grown-ups" and also has shows for children and families. This theater is a great value for some very good quality theater at truly affordable prices. Many other community theaters charge more and their quality is substantially lower.

Saw "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". Hysterical!…read more It was my first time there, and I would have to say that the talent would rival Broadway. The lead characters were a hoot with their facial expressions and comedic talent. The music was memorable. When I got home I had to massage my face to get the smile off. We had good seats, but the theater is small and could be a bit claustrophobic if you're not on an aisle or near an exit.

"A Comedy of Tenors," written by award winning Ken Ludwig , is the latest play at the little…read morefirehouse theater in Oradell, NJ. This laugh out loud farce is a sequel to Ludwig's tony award winning "Lend me a Tenor". Creating a farce is often compared to the art of "Wok cooking". It is all about the preparation ! Assembling the right ingredients can result in an uproarious, madcap, experience! The play opens in the year 1936, in a luxurious Paris hotel suite! Henry Saunders, an overwrought impresario from Cleveland, is nervously awaiting the arrival of three world famous tenors, the stars of the biggest concert in Paris history. There are only hours left before the concert is to begin. At this point Saunders and his assistant Max see their dreams unravel! Their Swedish tenor abruptly quits , and now they must find a star quality replacement. The evening continues to disintegrate as we meet Tito an older world famous tenor who is afraid he is losing his charisma and fans to Carlo a young acclaimed tenor . Carlo is secretly romantically involved with Tito's wild & crazy daughter Mimi. Tito's hot tempered and passionate wife Maria constantly bickers with him and drives him crazy! Also in this wild and wacky farce are Beppo, an operatic bellhop, and Rakon, a hot to trot Russian soprano and former one night Stan of Tito. Doors slam, false accusations abound, and tempers and jealousy flare as the concert approaches without a missing tenor. The action and overreactions are hysterically funny and non stop. In the end the concert goes on and love conquers all! Another superb laugh a minute evening combined with audience participation and some charming operatic arias from the tenors... Beautifully staged, wonderful acting and a highly enjoyable evening! Kudos to BCP ,Howard, and the cast and crew!

It was a fantastic experience for the students. Both students and teachers were excited about it…read moreall day and continued talking about it afterward. It was not only an opportunity for the students to learn about respect, perspective, and teamwork, but also a mini concert--an experience that many may not have had before.

If you haven't had a Prismatic Magic assembly yet for your school, book them NOW! The kids and…read morestaff were so engaged and happy!

Took my son here today to see a production of Lion King Jr. This is a great neighborhood…read moreplayhouse, and we will definitely check out more shows. I had always seen signs for the different productions that they put on here, but never decided to go until now - but we're glad we did! If you're in the same boat and reading this review, just go! The venue was really intimate and every seat in the house is a good one. My son really enjoyed being able to sit up so close to the action. All the actors were from local schools, and they were all excellent. The Simbas, both the young and the older version, were real standouts. Really friendly staff as well. If you have some time to kill before or after the show, there's a great little playground right next door.

I just saw the 2022 performance of Mary Poppins and it was great! The whole show are so…read moreentertaining and the talent was amazing. So happy there are theaters like this to promote the arts.

The Alexander Kasser Theatre has very unique programs. Sunday, I went to see The…read moreForgotten/L'oublie(s). This program is one of several in the Peak Performance series. The programs are $20 per ticket plus $3.00 handling fee totaling $23.00. Initially entering the theater, the greeter didn't even say, Hello or Welcome. The young girl just scanned my ticket and blurted out, "Once you leave the theater you can't reenter". Management needs to address this issue Anyway, I proceeded over to the prepaid parking. The two young girls at this desk were very friendly. The theater is immaculately clean. You are also in a gallery. A small concession stand is off to side. Entering, the actual auditorium, the ushers are friendly and escort you to your seat. On with the show, "The Forgotten/L'oublie(s).". The program's theme was nonverbal, mysterious, sad and sexually suggestive. A portion of the program was executed in a Cirque du Soleil style. The show was even more great for $20.00. The show's duration was approximately 60 minutes. Rating wise, all the positives outweigh the negatives. 4 Stars. (If I didn't have that initial cold greeting, my rating would've been higher!) The theater is located on the grounds of Montclair University. Lots of signs directing you to outside handicapped parking and garage parking. The garage parking is $6.00.

Well somehow I wound up checking into the train station instead of the theater. Anyway , they…read morecontinue to produce dynamic rather experimental theater here. The tickets are very reasonably priced. Playing now is The Plough and the Stars. It's a good production from the Abbey Theater. It's also a loud production. Bring ear plugs !

Fast food which was mediocre. We were lucky either service but people who sat down 15 minutes…read moreafter us, waited close to an hour to give their order. It was during a comedy show. The room is ur typical hotel entertainment room.

The ambiance was a little tight - as it was a booked sold out show. A suggestion as there as to be…read morea better system to enter because we were on line for a good 1/2 hour and the entertainment was suppose to start at 930 and didn't start till about almost 10pm. It should be at least 2 people if that is the case to let people in. The waitress did their thing that was what was more organized. Parking lot needs also either need an update or more space as we did turns and turns and finally look like the other show ended as to we found parking some people parked across the street at another hotel. Tequila sunrise the drink of choice and made to perfection so props to the bartender.

I love, love, LOVE this spot! Alicia and her team are absolutely amazing. Because of them, I'm…read morepretty much a regular! I've been to about 10 classes here - during the week, during mimosa Saturdays, on weekend nights. The same level of attention and detail is given to EVERY class, regardless of how big the class is. It's not uncommon for Alicia herself to sit across from or next to you and paint with you! :) All of the instructors are super nice and fun to be around - I've taken classes with Barbara, Leni and Rachel. Alicia's prices are crazy fair for the area - and if you sign up for your next class while you're there, you get 20% off your next class! I've been to Paint Nite and Pinot's Palette and I definitely prefer Aspire Studio!! Not only is it a fun, relaxing time with super nice people, but I SWEAR my painting techniques have gotten BETTER! Even my own mother can't believe I painted my canvases when she sees them LOL So, if you're looking for a kids party, girls' night out, date night (I've brought my husband with me twice!) or even a way to de-stress alone after a long work day, Aspire Paint Studio is where it's at :)

I had an amazing time ! They welcome you right in and the studio is filled with beautiful…read morepaintings. For my first sip and paint, this way more than I expected. I can't wait for my second painting !

Very disappointing experience. Poor communication, lack of professionalism, and an overall…read moredisrespectful attitude toward parents and participants. When concerns were raised, they were ignored rather than addressed. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this company based on our experience.

Our daughter changed her mind about going. They kept our money without any real justification. The…read moreshow went on the part was filled so they made twice the money. They are thieves, be careful!