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New Jersey Performing Arts Center

1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102
973-642-8989
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Newark
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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BERGEN COUNTY,N.J.
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is a gem.A shame that more people do not come to Newark to take in a concert or play here,they do not know what they are missing.Access is easy,parking ample,directly across the street and the comfort level inside the PAC is 5 star.

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Mansfield Center, Connecticut
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My wife and I attended our sons MBA graduation from Rutgers University in mid-May. Our daughter-in-law, her parents, and our grandson (17 months old) also attended the graduation ceromony with us. The NJPAC is an impressive facility both inside and outside. There appears to be ample parking available in the area surrounding the Center. The traffic flow pattern on the... More

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Piscataway, New Jersey
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

NJ PAC is unbeatable as a venue to experience concerts; & other entertainment. Security is good; Food venues provide both upscale & more casual options.

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USA
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
133 helpful votes 133 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Nice hall for folks who listen to music. Easy parking. Plenty of spots to dine before a show.

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NJ, USA
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Gorgeous building. Have been for parties and evens. If this is teh esort of thing you like, you should go.

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Edgewater
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Caught some great performances and had a blast with a date and the entire surrounding area has been remodeled and looks great with plenty of parking.

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Budd Lake, New Jersey
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

conveniently located,safe and clean. cast was highly professional and kept the audience glued to their seats.

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NYC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great assortment of performances. We have traveled from Brooklyn a few times. Got there early and parked walking distance from site. Also few minutes away, there are good restaurants to chose from

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Saw Sade, parking was cheep and close. Theatre was clean and seats were comfortable.

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New Jersey
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

I L-O-V-E attending performances at NJPAC so much so I subscribed to become a member. The PAC (as its affectionately called in Newark) is at its absolute best during the summer months when its hosts FREE outdoor music ("Sounds of the City").

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