PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE - The Bandstand Reviews

Consistently wonderful productions! Broadway quality without Broadway prices! Good parking. Wonderful restaurant on premises. I already arranged for my 5 play subscription for next season!

Just saw a wonderful production of Beauty and the Beast. Goingto the Paper Mill is so conventient. Parking the car, picking up the tickets, and being greeted by the friendly staff made for a pleasant day....easier than going to a show in NYC!

Terrific regional theater with improved artistic direction.

We had so much fun. Plenty of space for my service dog to sit at my feet. The actors were really good and they were spot on for the characters.

The Papermill Playhouse is a gem, the actors are the same names you see on Broadway and all the productions are top notch. We became season ticket holders and have not regretted it. The seats could use an update as they are old and some are starting to sag a bit.

Broadway quality close to home. Easy (affordable) parking. Great town with nice restaurant choices before or after a show.

I work at valet company that the papermill playhouse has and honestly we been there for many years and our low flat rate for the service always been the same and the attendants are great people. You can depend on us to care for your car and enjoy the show

They have all of their plays well planned and it was just amazing!

This is an amazing theatre. Their productions are fantastic.

Great venue for plays. Better than Broadway in that shows are just as terrific, many include big Stars, tickets prices are less. Ez and inexpensive parking and best of all.. centrally located in NJ! Harry Connick Jr in The Sting was awesome. Downsides... theater needs Reno. Bathrooms are too scarce, seats uncomfortable and people that show up late are accommodated so they can mar your experience by being seated very late.

Due to Covid-19, the Paper Mill Playhouse cancelled all upcoming performances....I was notified via email of my cancelled performance and had the choice to get a refund for the purchase price or donate my tickets back to Paper Mill Playhouse. I chose a refund......Not only did it take 1 month to finally get in touch with someone to execute the refund, but I was told that I will NOT get back the service fee of $8 per ticket unless I want a gift card...only then I would get back the service fee.....The explanation as to why I wasn't going to get back the service fee from Derek (Paper Mill rep) was 'we don't get the service fee back, so therefore you don't get it back'.....But, I purchased the tickets directly from the Paper Mill Box office....What do you mean you don't get the service fee back......you have the service fee!!! I didn't cancel the performance.....YOU DID!!! For this reason alone, I will NEVER patronize the Paper Mill Playhouse as there are so many other theaters that would not be so desperate to take your money!! Spread the word and maybe condo's will be taking the place of this property in the coming years!!!

Broadway in NJ, no train hassles, no parking hassles. A very nice day out.

We saw "Annie" with our son and 5 year granddaughter for her birthday. We had 6 people in total and everyone loved it. The show was great. My granddaughter had a blast. Definitely would return to see other shows perhaps during the warmer season.

Great theatre, Good prices, Sign Language accessible and Autism friendly performances. Great bar and grilled hot dogs in The late Spring and Summer. Sweet staff...

Older theatre and truly lovely. I ve seen some great performances here. Draws a regular crowd from the area as well as non members.

All seats views are good...many are great. Paper Mill offers head phones for hearing impaired. I rely on them at each performance. ..very easy to obtain. Go to special services window at box office (far right window). Leave your ID with them and receive back when returned at end of show.

Broadway in New Jersey. Professional Broadway quality shows at discounted price.

British Invasion...interesting but for the last show disappointing crowd...

Paper Mill Playhouse puts out some high quality productions. Theatre is always comfortable and clean. Cocktails are delicious and well priced.
**I would definitely add this caveat however, and this is the reason for one star off:

The lighting during some productions can be very strobe heavy and can point directly into the audience at a very painful level of intensity. I could see this being problematic to anyone who is light sensitive.

Such a pleasure seeing the Holiday show. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back!

Royal pain for trucks to get to & out of. Residential area, driveway is steep, small parking lot, no dock.

Broadway quality without the hassle of going into the city.

"The Outsiders" was excellent. First in a long time not a musical and so funny. Laughed the entire performance.

Love this place! Staff is friendly and attentive - shows can't be beat!

Great, cheap plays just like on Broadway but way cheaper. Great for kids 1sts!

The Paper Mill playhouse was nice. The sound excellent. Needs more bathroom and knee space. My knees are killing me. Overall, beautiful place and atmosphere great. 10.00 to park

It was a perfect day at the Playhouse it's a very Beautiful place and the show's are Always Amazing

Amazing theatre. The show CINDERELLA was exceptional.

Play was awesome! Actors were wonderful! And NEW chairs! Great night!

Wonderful alternative to Broadway, if there is show you would like to see. Comfortable seats and setting. Outside area is nice, too.

The Papermill Playhouse was my first time there the theater looks fantastic the ushers was very knowledgeable and the show was out of this world

Have been a subscriber for many, many years and I continue to love the productions. They do an excellent job at the Paper Mill!

Saw the New Voices program tonight. It was awesome!! The performers did a terrific job. And the Paper Mill staff were friendly and accommodating!!

Great place, any where you sit you can see the stage perfect. I went to see The bodyguard it was Ana amazing musical. I will definitely go again to watch another play.

Great performances, never disappointed with a play. Most are great for the entire family.

Just as good as a New York play. Beauty and the Beast was fantastic. Very organized and staff was very professional. Will go again and recommend it to friends and family.

They do an excellent job with special needs children

Well respected regional theater. Above average seating comfort. Very good productions

Each time that I have purchased tickets by phone or in person I had a very pleasant experience. The theater is very nice and the seats are comfy.

Newly renovated. Comfortable seats. Great performance of The British Invasion.

The singing was excellent. The whole play was excellent.

Entertainment at affordable prices. Easy to get to; easy parking.

Went for the first time to see the Bodyguard, play was phenomenal, atmosphere was great!

Holiday Inn was fabulous! Loved every minute of it.

I first visited as an Elementary School student to see the Nutcracker and never forgot how awesome the Theatre was.

Not enough leg room in the seating areas. Not enough stalls or urinals in the bathrooms

Been here a few times and enjoy it be it s a play or some event, really good place.

The Paper Mill is a New Jersey gem. It was deserving of the Tony Award it won for best regional theater. The plays are every bit as good as Broadway (and I attend about 100 plays each year) from the acting to the sets to the costumes. Indeed, several plays have wound up on Broadway in recent years. The theater is best-suited for musicals because of its size and configuration. There is parking for a fee. The restaurant is very, very good. I have celebrated several important occasions there.

Best place to see Broadway quality shows without the Broadway price!

High quality productions with local and national talent. Many shows debut here and move on to Broadway like Newsies and A Bronx Tale.

Went to see Benny and Joon. Really good performance.

Saw a show... Very nice time... Very happy with one exception... At auditorium door very pleasant woman said right through this door & an usher will seat you.. I entered & walked over to Idle usher he did not approach me.. handed him our tickets.. he looked at them looked up into the seats and said yeah up there about five rows in the middle's the numbers are on the seats and pointed... I did mention I've been to the theater before usually the usher brings you to the seat or at least to the row... That I didn't care for... Other than that I must say everything else was as good or better than I expected

Very comfortable seating..every seat in the house was good. Small cozy venue. We saw the Honeymooners & thoroughly enjoyed it!

A wonderful place to see great shows, without the woes of going into the city. We have done both, Paper Mill Playhouse is our place to go. Lots to do and see before and after the shows. All within walking distance.

Papermill is a great night out. I have had a subscription with my parents since I was 10. Some plays have been lack luster, but more often than not, they're very well done with great casts and sets.

Always enjoy the shows here. Has production value similar to Broadway, but easier to get to.

This is a great place to see Broadway quality shows without the schlep into the City. Parking is easy. Lots of restaurants nearby.

The customer service is very poor. I saw The Bodyguard on Christmas Eve. The show was subpar; Deborah Cox was the headliner and she didn't show. Her understudy did not do justice to the late Whitney Houston. I called the box office which was no help me and left Doug, the manager, a message and my call was not returned and it's been two weeks. Deborah Cox had what 20-25 shows and missed Christmas Eve, I'm certain that wouldn't have happened if it was Broadway. We're extremely disappointed with the performance and customer service.

Great venue for plays. My second visit. I previously saw a production of The Bodyguard. My latest visit was for Annie. It was very good. I really enjoyed the talents of the young actors.

I really love the Theater!