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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


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by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026

Eva Noblezada made her return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Wednesday night. The musical's original 'Daisy Buchanan' joined the production once again, alongside fellow original Broadway cast member Jeremy Jordan as 'Gatsby.' Watch videos!
The Pekoe Group Welcomes Cody Andrus as Director of Integrated Marketing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

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by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2026

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Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 3, 2026

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this February 2026 edition catch headlines about the renaming of the Kennedy Center Honors, layoffs affecting theater coverage at The Washington Post, and artists gathering in Washington, DC for the First Amendment Troop’s ResistDance performance.
Anne Fraser Thomas Joins MOMS’ NIGHT OUT: THE CONCERT SERIES At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

MOMS’ NIGHT OUT: THE CONCERT SERIES will take place April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Green Room 42 in New York City, featuring Broadway performers sharing stories and songs in a cabaret setting.
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Music Hall Kansas City from March 17–22, 2026, as the sixth engagement in the 25–26 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Video: Rehearsal For AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2026

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Interview: Producer Mark Michelson on CHILDREN OF EDEN, Broadway Economics, & More
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2026

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Jared Goldsmith Will Bring Comedy Solo Show to Chelseas Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Jared Goldsmith will bring his solo show, 'It's a Nerd, It's a Bird, It's JARED!', to Chelsea Table + Stage next month. The performance will be held on Friday, March 20 from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2026- Broadway Blizzard Updates and More
by - Feb 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
THE WIZARD & I: The Music of Stephen Schwartz Comes to Feinstein's
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

This March 13, Feinstein’s, inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, will present THE WIZARD & I: The Music of Stephen Schwartz. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Video: Watch Matt Doyle Sing Carole King, Sara Barreilles, Joni Mitchell at 54 Below
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026

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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' The Fats Waller Musical Show' to Return to the Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Get ready for a jubilant celebration of Fats Waller as Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical Show in the Stackner Cabaret.
Rialto Chatter: Regé-Jean Page Will Make Stage Debut in New THE GREAT GATSBY Adaptation in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

A new stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby may be heading to the West End, led by Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse-Kindness Takes Center Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 10, 2026

The re-imagined production of 'Come From Away' is now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse through Sunday, March 1. The production, ingeniously directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds, features actors playing musical instruments live onstage
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

You can now check out photos from the opening of Come From Away at Paper Mill Playhouse. This reimagined production of Come From Away, which features the actors playing instruments live onstage, is directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 9, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Sets Final Broadway Bow and More
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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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