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Paper Mill Playhouse

Address:
22 Brookside Drive

Milburn, NJ 07041

BUILT: 1938

SEATING CAPACITY: 1200
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Paper Mill Playhouse History

Paper Mill Playhouse entertains, inspires, and enriches lives. As the nation’s premier musical theater, we foster a creative environment to advance the art form, educate students, develop future theater lovers, nurture inclusion, and provide access for all. The vision of Paper Mill Playhouse is to be internationally recognized as the leading musical theater where new and reimagined musicals and innovative education programs are cultivated. Paper Mill Playhouse is the place where artists, theater lovers, and students come together to realize their creativity and to be inspired by the theater’s unmatched passion and commitment to excellence.

Shows at the Paper Mill Playhouse

DATES PRODUCTION
5/28/2020 - 6/28/2020 The Wanderer (2022)
11/20/2019 - 12/29/2019 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (2019)
9/26/2019 - 10/27/2019 Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz (2019)
1/31/2019 - 3/3/2019 My Very Own British Invasion (2019)
5/31/2018 - 7/1/2018 Half Time (2018)
3/29/2018 - 4/29/2018 The Sting (2018)
1/24/2018 - 2/18/2018 The Outsider (2018)
11/22/2017 - 12/31/2017 Annie (2017)
9/28/2017 - 10/29/2017 The Honeymooners (2017)
11/25/2016 - 1/1/2017 The Bodyguard (2016)
2/4/2016 - 3/6/2016 A Bronx Tale (2016)
9/15/2011 - 10/16/2011 Newsies (2011)
11/19/2010 - 12/30/2010 Les Miserables (2010)
6/13/2007 - 7/8/2007 Pirates! (2007)
4/15/2007 - 5/13/2007 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (2007)
11/12/2006 - 12/17/2006 A Wonderful Life (2006)
9/20/2006 - 10/22/2006 Godspell (2006)
6/10/2006 - 7/23/2006 Hello, Dolly! (2006)
3/12/2006 - 4/9/2006 Carnival! (2006)
10/23/2005 - 12/4/2005 Cinderella (2005)
6/12/2005 - 7/17/2005 Ragtime (2005)
4/17/2005 - 5/15/2005 The Baker's Wife (2005)
1/5/2005 - 2/6/2005 Harold and Maude (2005)
10/27/2004 - 12/5/2004 She Loves Me (2004)
9/8/2004 - 10/17/2004 Of Thee I Sing (2004)
6/5/2004 - 7/18/2004 Guys and Dolls (2004)
3/31/2004 - 5/9/2004 Baby (2004)
10/31/2003 - 12/14/2003 The Sound of Music (2003)
9/12/2003 - 10/19/2003 Ain't Misbehavin' (2003)
6/6/2003 - 7/23/2003 Grease (2003)
4/4/2003 - 5/18/2003 Camelot (2003)
2/21/2003 - 3/23/2003 Romeo and Bernadette (2003)
1/10/2003 - 2/9/2002 Blue (2003)
11/1/2002 - 12/8/2002 Annie (2002)
9/6/2002 - 10/20/2002 Miss Saigon (2002)
6/7/2002 - 7/21/2002 My Fair Lady (2002)
4/5/2002 - 5/19/2002 The King and I (2002)
10/26/2001 - 12/2/2001 Red, Hot and Blue! (2001)
9/7/2001 - 10/14/2001 A Chorus Line (2001)
6/1/2001 - 7/15/2001 Carousel (2001)
4/6/2001 - 5/20/2001 Funny Girl (2001)
11/3/2000 - 12/10/2000 Victor/Victoria (2000)
9/8/2000 - 10/15/2000 Anything Goes (2000)
6/16/2000 - 7/23/2000 Pippin (2000)
4/12/2000 - 5/27/2000 The Student Prince (2000)
11/5/1999 - 12/12/1999 Rags (1999)
9/10/1999 - 10/24/1999 Mame (1999)
6/9/1999 - 7/25/1999 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999)
4/14/1999 - 5/30/1999 Crazy for You (1999)
1/6/1999 - 2/14/1999 Up, Up, and Away " The Songs of Jimmy Webb (1999)
11/4/1998 - 12/13/1998 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1998)
9/20/1998 - 10/25/1998 Gypsy (1998)
6/10/1998 - 7/26/1998 The Will Rogers Follies (1998)
4/15/1998 - 5/31/1998 Follies (1998)
11/5/1997 - 12/14/1997 Children of Eden (1997)
9/10/1997 - 10/26/1997 Big River (1997)
6/4/1997 - 7/20/1997 Man of La Mancha (1997)
4/9/1997 - 5/27/1997 No, No, Nanette (1997)
11/3/1996 - 12/15/1996 Gigi (1996)
9/11/1996 - 10/19/1996 Applause (1996)
6/5/1996 - 7/21/1996 Evita (1996)
3/1/1996 - 3/1/1996 Call Me Madam (1996)
2/1/1996 - 2/1/1996 Comfortable Shoes (1996)
1/3/1996 - 2/4/1996 You Never Know (1996)
10/25/1995 - 12/10/1995 Dreamgirls (1995)
9/1/1995 - 9/1/1995 Nine (1995)
6/7/1995 - 7/23/1995 The Secret Garden (1995)
2/1/1995 - 2/1/1995 Brigadoon (1995)
11/2/1994 - 12/11/1994 Oliver! (1994)
11/1/1994 - 11/1/1994 Forever Plaid (1994)
6/8/1994 - 7/24/1994 Peter Pan (1994)
6/1/1994 - 6/1/1994 Singin' in the Rain (1994)
4/1/1994 - 4/1/1994 South Pacific (1994)
11/3/1993 - 12/12/1993 Animal Crackers (1993)
9/8/1993 - 10/24/1993 Paper Moon (1993)
6/1/1993 - 6/1/1993 Phantom (1993)
4/1/1993 - 4/1/1993 My Fair Lady (1993)
9/1/1992 - 9/1/1992 Sweeney Todd (1992)
7/1/1992 - 7/1/1992 The Wizard of Oz (1992)
5/20/1992 - 6/28/1992 Chess (1992)
4/1/1992 - 4/1/1992 Oklahoma! (1992)
9/1/1991 - 9/1/1991 Camelot (1991)
7/1/1991 - 7/1/1991 West Side Story (1991)
5/1/1991 - 5/1/1991 A Chorus Line (1991)
4/1/1991 - 4/1/1991 The Merry Widow (1991)
11/1/1990 - 11/1/1990 The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd (1990)
6/1/1990 - 6/1/1990 Me and My Girl (1990)
1/1/1990 - 1/1/1990 Fanny (1990)
11/1/1989 - 12/10/1989 Rhythm Ranch (1989)
5/20/1987 - 6/28/1987 Annie Get Your Gun (1987)
6/9/1986 - 6/9/1986 Mother Eddy (1986)
5/21/1986 - 6/29/1986 Candide (1986)
4/7/1986 - 4/7/1986 Going Hollywood (1986)
11/6/1985 - 12/15/1985 Carousel (1985)
9/18/1985 - 10/27/1985 Windy City (1985)
5/2/1984 - 6/10/1984 The Desert Song (1984)
5/20/1979 - 7/1/1979 The Student Prince (1979)
4/25/1979 - 5/27/1979 The Sound of Music (1979)
3/21/1979 - 4/22/1979 Shenandoah (1979)
6/1/1977 - 6/26/1977 Good News (1977)
4/20/1977 - 5/15/1977 My Fair Lady (1977)
3/16/1977 - 4/17/1977 Jesus Christ Superstar (1977)
11/17/1976 - 12/19/1976 Oliver! (1976)
10/13/1976 - 11/14/1976 Gypsy (1976)
1/24/1973 - 2/18/1973 Dames at Sea (1973)
5/27/1969 - 6/29/1969 George M! (1969)
3/25/1969 - 4/27/1969 The King and I (1969)
1/1/1962 - 1/1/1962 Maggie (1962)
11/3/1959 - 11/3/1959 Annie Get Your Gun (1959)
10/16/1959 - 10/16/1959 Pal Joey (1959)
4/27/1953 - 4/27/1953 Blossom Time (1953)
3/23/1953 - 3/23/1953 On Your Toes (1953)
2/23/1953 - 2/23/1953 Die Fledermaus (1953)
2/16/1953 - 2/16/1953 I Married an Angel (1953)
5/7/1951 - 5/7/1951 Music in the Air (1951)
4/30/1951 - 4/30/1951 Annie Get Your Gun (1951)
9/29/1947 - 9/29/1947 Sunny (1947)
10/14/1946 - 10/14/1946 Roberta (1946)
- The 1940's Radio Hour (1986)
- Damn Yankees (1986)
- Show Boat (1989)
- Show Boat (1985)
- The Desert Song (1949)
- The Chocolate Soldier (1945)
- H.M.S. Pinafore (1941)
- Trial by Jury (1941)
- The Mikado (1941)
- The Chocolate Soldier (1941)
- The Merry Widow (1941)
- The Firefly (1941)
- The Bohemian Girl (1941)
- Blossom Time (1941)
- Naughty Marietta (1942)
- Mlle. Modiste (1942)
- Sweethearts (1942)
- The Red Mill (1942)
- The Pirates of Penzance (1942)
- The Chocolate Soldier (1942)
- The Merry Widow (1942)
- The Desert Song (1942)
- The New Moon (1942)
- The Vagabond King (1942)
- Robin Hood (1942)
- Babes in Toyland (1942)
- Rose-Marie (1943)
- Blossom Time (1943)
- The Desert Song (1943)
- Rio Rita (1943)
- Bloomer Girl (1949)
- Brigadoon (1950)
- Can-Can (1957)
- Carousel (1952)
- Fanny (1959)
- The Great Waltz (1960)
- High Button Shoes (1952)
- The New Moon (1950)
- Can-Can (2014)
- Grease (2014)
- The Bandstand (2015)
- Unmasked (2018)

News


Interview: Theatre Life with Rachel Portman
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 10, 2025

Today’s subject Academy and Emmy Award winning composer Rachel Portman has a career that includes scoring for over100 films, television and a stage musical of Little House on the Prairie. This week her foray into opera can be seen and heard in the Terrace Theater At Kennedy Center as Washington National Opera (WNO) presents The Little Prince as their annual family opera offering. The show runs for only five performances between December 12th and 14th. WNO first performed it 2014. It premiered at Houston Grand Opera in 2003.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More
by - Dec 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cast and Creatives Set For Reimagined COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced complete casting and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the show here!
Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns and More to Star in COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Public Sale Begins This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that single tickets to the smash hit Broadway musical and global sensation THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Plays-in-the-Park Edison NJ Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Karen Mason Will Return To Green Room 42 With CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Karen Mason will return to Green Room 42 for a three-night engagement of her holiday program CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!. The show will feature her interpretations of seasonal standards alongside newer material.
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 2, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan.  Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More
by - Dec 2, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Disney's FROZEN Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

You can now check out photos from the opening night of Disney’s Frozen at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa, and more.
Student Blog: I have been Changed For Good - Visualizing my future Post-Broadway Internship
by Student Blogger: Grace Ward - Nov 28, 2025

This blog shares deep reflection sparked by a transformative internship at Boneau/Bryan-Brown, a major theatrical press agency. I share how I moved from early imposter syndrome to confidence through hands-on PR work, from attending press junkets to working The 78th Tony Awards. I describe how mentorship, initiative and meaningful experiences shaped the entirety of my 2025, and encourage aspiring theatre professionals to take the leap toward internships that align their passions with new opportunities.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 27, 2025- Revisit Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances and More!
by - Nov 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey, Samantha Williams and More in FROZEN Rehearsals at Paper Mill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

You can now get a first look inside the rehearsal room for Paper Mill Playhouse’s upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey as Elsa.
Video: Todd Buonopane is Balancing Two Theatrical Moments at Once
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2025

The hilarious and big-hearted Todd Buonopane joins The Roundtable to dive into his run in the new Off-Broadway revival of Tartuffe, a sharp, high-energy take on Molière led by the legendary André De Shields.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Playhouse Square in Cleveland from June 9 to 28, 2026, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets went on sale November 19.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes To Austin In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical THE GREAT GATSBY will arrive in Austin for a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall from March 10–15, 2026. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrates Opening Night at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 17, 2025

A Christmas Carol officially opened recently at the John W. Engeman Theater, featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Check out photos from opening night here!
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes to Toronto in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is coming to Toronto in Summer 2026.

Paper Mill Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Paper Mill Playhouse?
Paper Mill Playhouse's current show is The Wanderer which began performances on 5/28/2020.

What when was Paper Mill Playhouse built?
Paper Mill Playhouse was built in 1938.

How many seats does Paper Mill Playhouse have?
Paper Mill Playhouse has 1200 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Paper Mill Playhouse?
Paper Moon which ran from 9/8/1993 to 10/24/1993,


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