Vanguard Theater
180 Bloomfield Ave Montclair NJMontclair, NJ 07042
Upcoming Shows
Review: A CHANGE OF POSITION at NJ Rep-A New Play with Memorable Characters
Head to the Jersey shore and make the show part of your summer entertainment schedule. It is being presented on the Long Branch stage now through August 23rd.…
Review: GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S H.M.S. PINAFORE at Jay And Linda Grunin Center
What did our critic think of GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S H.M.S. PINAFORE at Jay And Linda Grunin Center?…
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Moorestown Theater Company
As temperatures reach the stratosphere this summer, it’s a good idea to cool off “under the sea” with the award-winning Moorestown Theater Company’s swimmingly good production of The Little Mermaid, their 261st show, directed by Mark Morgan and produced by Mark Morgan and Carol Ann Murray. …
Review: Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at STNJ Intrigues
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is now presenting a spirited production of 'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' skillfully directed by the Theatre’s Artistic Director, Brian B. Crowe,…
Review: MALA ARIA at Premiere Stages-An Excellent and Affecting New Play
Premiere Stages opens their 2026 season with an exceptional production of Gloria Majule’s new play, Mala Aria that was the winner of the theater’s 2025 Premiere Play Festival.…
Review: VIENNA LESSONS at NJ Rep-A Smart and Compelling World Premiere Play
Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is currently presenting the riveting world premiere of Jack Canfora’s The Vienna Lessons, skillfully directed by the theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Evan Bergman, and featuring an exquisite three-person cast. …
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production
The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.…
Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining
The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)…
Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight
STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead.…
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More
Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre.…
Past Shows
34 total · showing 1–10
FeaturedDisney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies is the closing production of Vanguard Theater's 2025/2026 season, marking the finale of the company's 10th Anniversary season.
Airborne: The Bessie Coleman Musical
Airborne: The Bessie Coleman Musical, with book by Beau Dixon and lyrics by Jewelle Blackman, is one of eight original works featured in Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival in Montclair, NJ. The festival runs over two weekends, May 2–3 and May 8–9...
BREATHE
BREATHE, written by Cynthia Grace Robinson, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, a celebration of new work and emerging playwrights. The festival runs over two weekends, May 2-3 and May 8-9, featuring eight original works in development. Like the...
Illuminating New Voices Festival
Illuminating New Voices Festival celebrates new work and the artists shaping the future of storytelling. Rooted in a commitment to amplifying diverse voices and expanding access to the arts, it creates space for emerging playwrights and multidisciplinary artists to develop and...
In Emily's Words
In Emily's Words, written by Jessy Tomsko, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, a celebration of new work and emerging playwrights held over two weekends in May. The festival features eight original works in development, united by themes of...
RED: A New Musical
RED: A New Musical, written by Lawrence Dandridge, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, running May 2-3 and May 8-9 in Montclair, NJ. The festival presents eight original works in development across four nights, created by emerging playwrights and...
THE CAPTIVES
THE CAPTIVES, written by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, a celebration of new work by emerging playwrights and multidisciplinary artists. The festival features eight original works in development across two...
The Habit
The Habit, written by Cynthia Cleto, is one of eight original works featured in Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, running May 2-3 and May 8-9 in Montclair, NJ. The festival showcases new works in development from emerging playwrights and multidisciplinary...
The Milk of Human Kindness
The Milk of Human Kindness by J. Thalia Cunningham is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, running May 2-3 and May 8-9 in Montclair, NJ. The festival features eight original works in development, exploring themes of autonomy, identity, and...
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We Are One-Xperience: A Salute to Maze and Frankie Beverly Stockton University Performing Arts Center (11/06-11/06) |
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Handel's Messiah Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (12/20-12/20) |
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Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (12/19-12/19) |
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Jazz Ambassadors from the United States Army Field Band Stockton University Performing Arts Center (10/25-10/25) |
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Once Upon a One More Time The Actors Studio of New Jersey (12/04-12/13) |
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Discover Tchaikovsky New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/15-5/15) |
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Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey Mayo Performing Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition Robert Shackleton Playhouse (11/18-12/27) |
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Mozart & Ravel Richardson Auditorium (1/08-1/08) |
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Matilda Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (6/25-6/27) |