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A mother fights for her son's future after one incident puts everything at stake. Dominique Morisseau's urgent drama about race, class, and American education.
Vanguard Theater
180 Bloomfield Ave Second Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
Vanguard Theater is a theatre in Montclair, NJ.
Upcoming Shows
ANNIE
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to- nothing start in 1930s New York City. And now, alongside her signature pal dog, Sandy, she's set her sights on making us grin from ear to ear as she inspires a whole new...
Articles
Review: The Bard's HAMLET at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Enthralls
A stunning production of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey through November 15.…
Review: Kathryn Grody’s THE UNEXPECTED 3RD Shines Bright at GSP
Kathryn Grody graces the stage with style and verve in her one-woman show, The Unexpected Third.…
Review: Premiere Stages-EFFA LOVES BASEBALL Covers All the Bases
Premiere Stages at Kean University is presenting the outstanding Actors Equity premiere production of Effa Loves Baseball smartly written by Pia Wilson.…
Review: ATG’s DESTROYING DAVID by Jason Odell Williams-A Unique Gem
American Theater Group (ATG) opens their 2026/2027 Season with the East Coast Premiere of Jason Odell William’s highly acclaimed, entertaining play, Destroying David.…
Review: NACHO ATE SPIDERMAN at NJ Rep-An Ingenious Comedy
New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is closing their successful 2026 season with the world premiere of 'Nacho Ate Spiderman.'…
Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Burlington County Footlighters
Burlington County Footlighters' Hunchback of Notre Dame is a superlative production, a thought-provoking musical of epic scale, filled with intimate moments.…
Review: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON at Two River Theater-Outstanding
The play continues Two River Theater's commitment to staging all ten plays in August Wilson’s “Century Cycle.”…
Review: John J. Wooten's FLAWLESS at Premiere Stages-An Excellent Topical Production
Premiere Stages’ production of John J. Wooten’s play 'Flawless' is now on stage, and you don’t want to miss it.…
Review: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOOLF at STNJ-A Compelling American Masterpiece
The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.…
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.…
Past Shows
23 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.
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.
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!
Alice By Heart
Six Special Encore Performances!
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A Beat of Our Own McCarter Theatre Center (10/07-10/25) |
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Pipeline Vanguard Theater (10/08-10/25) |
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The Hello Girls Old Library Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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Almost, Maine The Lord Stirling Theater Company (10/16-10/25) |
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Carrie Plainfield Performing Arts CEnter (11/12-11/15) |
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Nacho Ate Spiderman New Jersey Repertory Company (10/01-10/25) |
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Season Finale: Ravel's Boléro with Xian Zhang New Jersey Performing Arts Center (6/13-6/13) |
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A Christmas Carol McCarter Theatre Center (12/08-12/27) |
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The American Soldier Cape May Stage (10/23-10/25) |
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Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker and the Grinch Suites - Water Gap Jazz Orchestra Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum (12/19-12/19) |
