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 31–34
FeaturedNext to Normal
Next to Normal is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, won the Pulitzer Prize and three Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Vanguard's production stars Broadway...
For the Love of Charlie Brown!
A Vanguard Theater Production! All your favorite Peanuts characters with skits and songs from "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown," Snoopy," and Peanuts television specials, especially created for a Valentine's Day celebration! There will be special art and craft activities...
The Wiz of Oz
Welcome to our mash-up of the classic and contemporary movie musicals! We created this show to exemplify Vanguard's mission of D.R.E.A.M. Children of all different complexions and backgrounds have come together to create this unique compilation, which tells the beloved story of...
FeaturedMemphis: the Musical
Vanguard Theater Company - Brings Broadway to the Burbs with Memphis the Musical. Guest Broadway artist Dwayne Clark amongst others star in this musical about the integration of radio. From the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee...
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Dvořák's "New World" Symphony Mayo Performing Arts Center (4/29-4/29) |
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Once Upon a One More Time The Actors Studio of New Jersey (12/04-12/13) |
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Oliver Algonquin Arts Theatre (10/25-10/25) |
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We Declare: Words That Shaped A Nation The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (9/14-9/14) |
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Neruda Songs and Poulenc's Gloria New Jersey Performing Arts Center (4/17-4/17) |
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Xian Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky Richardson Auditorium (5/14-5/14) |
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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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Effa Loves Baseball Premiere Stages at Kean University (9/03-9/20) |
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High School Musical Jr. Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (8/28-8/29) |
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Matilda Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (6/25-6/27) |