Vanguard Theater
180 Bloomfield Ave Second Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
Vanguard Theater is a theatre in Montclair, NJ.
Upcoming Shows
Pipeline
Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they’ll never have. When a controversial incident at his upstate private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and her...
Articles
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.…
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. …
Past Shows
33 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...
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...
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...
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A Beat of Our Own McCarter Theatre Center (10/07-10/25) |
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The Lost Virginity Tour Barn Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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The Old Ladies Bar Players Guild of Leonia (9/18-9/27) |
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New Jersey Ballet: Nutcracker Bergen Performing Arts Center (12/05-12/06) |
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Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven New Jersey Performing Arts Center (3/13-3/13) |
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Midnight at the New Dawn Kelsey Theatre (10/16-10/18) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mayo Performing Arts Center (10/10-10/10) VIDEOS |
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The Stylistics An Unforgettable Night of Soul Enlow Recital Hall (10/04-10/04) |
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Pipeline Vanguard Theater (10/08-10/25) |
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New Jersey Ballet: Ballet Insider - Discover the World of Ballet Morris Museum (10/04-10/04) |
