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 11–20
THERESA
THERESA, written by Naomi Lorrain, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, a celebration of new work featuring eight original pieces in development across two weekends. The festival, curated by producers Lenyx Rose and Imani Nyame, explores themes of...
FeaturedWhat The Constitution Means to Me
Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play reexamines the Constitution through her teenage debate years, tracing four generations of women in a hilarious, hopeful, deeply human story powerful.
HairStory: The Musical
ABOUT HAIRSTORY Hairstory: The Musical follows 10-year-old Jada, who wishes her natural hair could just be “normal” — less time-consuming, easier to manage, easier to ignore. When she is visited by the voices of her ancestors, she is guided by Braidelyn on a journey of discovery...
Into the Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his...
Topdog Underdog
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2023 Tony award for Best Revival of a Play, Suzan-Lori Parks’ searing and darkly funny play is a must-see theatrical event opening Vanguard Theater’s 10th anniversary season. This powerful work follows two brothers, struggling to...
HAiR
A celebration of the 1960s counterculture, HAIR bursts onto the stage in all its barefoot, beaded, and bell-bottomed glory. With an electrifying rock score featuring iconic songs like "Aquarius," "Good Morning, Starshine," "Hair," "I Got Life," and "Let the Sunshine In," this...
Fade
Vanguard Theater Company presents Fade, a poignant play by Tanya Saracho that examines race, class, and identity within the competitive landscape of Hollywood. Set against the backdrop of a television studio, it follows Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist portrayed by Courtney...
Fade - Play by Tanya Sarracho
In the vibrant tapestry of Fade, the intricate threads of class and race entwine. Follow Lucia, a trailblazing Mexican-born novelist, on her groundbreaking journey into the world of television writing. Amid the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, Lucia forms an unexpected bond with...
Tuck Everlasting
Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Cordially Indisposed - Play by Doriane Swain
Don't miss the WORLD PREMIERE of Cordially Indisposed by Doriane Swain!
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mayo Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) VIDEOS |
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Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away Count Basie Center for the Arts (10/10-10/10) |
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Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri Stockton University Performing Arts Center (11/13-11/13) |
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Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition Robert Shackleton Playhouse (11/18-12/27) |
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An Evening with HUG (Devendra Banhart, Gyan Riley, and Noah Georgeson) ArtYard (10/10-10/10) |
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Mozart & Ravel Mayo Performing Arts Center (1/10-1/10) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (11/06-11/06) |
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Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away New Jersey Performing Arts Center (10/11-10/11) |
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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini State Theatre New Jersey (1/24-1/24) |
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Bill W. & Dr. Bob Stockton University Performing Arts Center (10/03-10/03) |