PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE - The Bandstand Review

The play we saw here was great, but the customer service was terrible. We didn't have cash for the parking lot so they asked us to pay inside. We stood with the cashier inside for 25 min and they couldn't figure out how to have us pay the $10 for parking. We gave up and tried again with another cashier during intermission and the same thing happened. I have no idea what was going on. It's a shame because the place is awesome. If you come here, just make sure you have cash for parking and already have your ticket in hand.

We went to see Benny and Joon! It was a spectacular show and the venue is always hospitable. Can't wait to go back for another enjoyable night!

Beautiful theater with great performances, many transfer to Broadway.

Great place to see Broadway quality show without leaving NJ.

The place was very nice and so where the people. I just wish that the food didn't cost so much and they had a private bathroom.

What a great little theatre, no wonder it was awarded the best regional theatre in the US! The play we watched was top-notch and the restaurant no less.

Terrible experience. Someone in my party took their phone out for a few seconds 5 minutes into Ever After and we all got kicked out, didn't even get a refund. Never seeing a show here again.

We saw a musical version of "The Sting" with Harry Connick Jr., which apparently hasn't yet made it to Broadway. We enjoyed the show but not the paucity of women's restrooms for such a huge theater. It was ridiculous. For those ticket prices, the traffic jams, poor parking choices and so on, we won't be returning. Broadway is easier and not much more expensive!

Nice little theater with knowledgeable workers who have been there for a while. Great place to see hight quality shows before they hit Broadway.

A wonderful regional theater that features Broadway quality shows. What a treat to have such a top notch option outside of New York.

Broadway quality shows without having to deal with the city headaches.

Saw a nice musical, Cinderella great place to see a show

Nice ambience and excellent singers in the musical The Colored Purple, drink prices quite high.

Greatest professional shows around without having to go into Manhattan. Ticket prices are reasonable and you can see the stage from anywhere in the theater.

We went to see Annie and it was fantastic! Broadway quality show!

The Paper Mill Playhouse is the next best thing to actually visiting a Broadway production. Time and again, I've been awed by the wonderful theatrical productions showcased in this humble but powerful space. My review is not or any single production, but for the management and core staff that help to deliver hit after hit, in big city style. Kudos to them all. I look forward to my next visit.

It's not Broadway but I've seen from a Christmas Story to Beauty and the Beast. From the actors to the costumes, they do a hell a good job! Bravo!

Just saw Benny and Joon what a lovely show. Nice musical beautiful sets. You will love it.

Another wonderful job done. I'm always looking forward to these plays.very professional!

Stopped by this cute New Jersey regional theater to see The Outsider. A fun and witty political play that kept the audience entertained the entire show. The price of a alcoholic beverage is well priced for a theater and just boozy enough to justify the purchase. Had a great time, will certainly visit again.

Paper Mill is an integral part of American Theatre.

Great setting, easy to get to by car or train, and each play has two of the performances interpreted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Their assistive listening system, headphones, and transmitters were working. Yippee!

Real Broadway quality! Tough to use the bathroom. Parking sucks so bad that it's discouraging.

The performance was above expectation. I would recommend The Million Dollar Quartet to anyone. Go see this show!

We go to the Autism Friendly shows every year with the school at work at and they are amazing! So well organized and helpful!

Great Broadwayesq shows. Standing ovation on quality and entertainment.

Always top-notch productions. Great acting and singing.

Friendly staff great seats I took my girlfriend to see Cinderella and the costumes and the whole play was Broadway style

Venue for Off-Broadway to Broadway quality productions.

In terms of accessibility:
-companion (gender neutral or family) restroom available on upper lobby level, a short elevator ride up.
-ASL interpreted shows and Audio-Described shows available (usually only a few shows for each production, so check the schedule. We just saw an ASL production. My family is not fluent in ASL but three family members are conversational, and thought the interpreters were very good. If you are short it may be hard to see the signing from some seats since the theater is not very steeply inclined.
-autism friendly shows are offered I think (I know they used to, so check the website)
-parking for wheelchair vans was confusing but ultimately they were very considerate and let us park very close. If this is relevant to you (if you wheel a wheelchair out of your car, rather than transferring in and out) talk to the cop in front of the theater and ask where to go.

Accessibility offerings really helped a lot. Most staff members didn't seem to know what to do with us (didn't know where our seats were, for ex, or where our bathroom was) but once they asked another staffer, they got the right info, and the theater had everything that we needed! They seemed to want to help. It was snowing when we were loading into our van, for ex, and the staffers salting the driveway actually salted especially hard around us to help us be safe on our ramp. Very kind!

Also, there are teacher discounts for select weekends and select seats.

Finally, there are many good offerings on the area for food and drinks, many of which are handicap accessible.

Enjoyable and convenient conversation.

Great shows, Broadway quality and much more convenient

I saw Benny and Jude, funny, charming, a real good time.

The Papermill Playhouse is so beautiful we are coming to see the Sting tonight! Can t wait ! Donna

Excellent regional theater with Broadway like performances.

Saw Chasing Rainbows...The Road to Oz. Great play with awesome singers/dancers though too long. Cut some of dances & it'll be Broadway
bound in no time!

Always great shows performed there and managing the parking spots.

The actors here are so professional, and the sets are beautiful! Last year me and my friends went to see Mary Poppins and it was amazing. If you didn't know any better you would have thought that it was a Broadway play. In fact, I would say that it was better than Broadway's Newsies and Matilda! 10/10 recommend!!!!!!!!! Also the tickets are reasonably priced!

Plays are fantastic here. They have incredible sets, actors, and props. Their seasons normally have a good mix of original and well known shows. The best thing they have is their student rush. It discounts tickets for students to make theater more accessible.

High school level.very disappointed and the parking a nightmare..don't waste your money..go see a play in the city.

went to the honeymooners show last night it was great the parking was terible after parking my car i was told by the attendant to leave my keys which i did. he said in case it had to be moved .well they had to move the car and after the show with the dim lighting in the lot i finally loccated my car on the orher sude of the lot I think for the price of the tickets there should be better parking and to be charged $9.00

Excellent musical. Wonderfully talented actors and actresses. The singing was amazing. I would definitely see it again. The whole evening was joyous delight.

Great place to go to a great show the honeymooners last night touched on all the high points of the original show and the staff is the best

Great performance. Enjoyed Cinderella musical a lot.

They put on "The Sting" and it was a very enjoyable play, with good acting

Great place to bring your kids here. Interesting shows, good actors.
Parking cost is $5.

Parking is a bit sketchy, if approaching from train station, park in lot on the left. Theater was recently renovated and serves light snacks. There is a cafe to the right on theater entrance.

Went to see Cinderella! It was fabulous, the costumes we're beautiful, was very well done the acting was wonderful too... Great for all ages

A terrific, comfortable venue for theatre. We are in our 3rd year as season ticket holders.

Great theater to see plays. Recently saw the Honeymooners excellent actors, songs and well written scripts. Highly recommend seeing this play.

Broadway level performance without having to go to the city. No more needs to be said! Great theater to catch a show.

Convenient, better than traveling to NYC and safer. Good shows and performances.

Broadway-level shows (many of them go directly from PMP to Broadway), but allow extra time getting there: parking can be a nightmare.

It was amazing!!!! Every one was sooooooo.... nice. Great place great price and great people

My wife & I really enjoy the shows at Papermill, we get season tickets.

Awful parking. You have to be an hour early to get anything close, then you have to wait like cattle in the lobby. VERY small mens room. Mayo in Morristown is much better.

Paper Mill Playhouse is awesome. The shows are excellent. They also sell souvenirs and concessions.

A bit dated,, but it is what it is. Decent venue, great programs

Dinner and the theater with great friends. Nothing better

Broadway level productions without the hassle of NYC. Never a disappointment, and many of their productions have moved to Broadway. Excellent

Fantastic venue with Broadway quality performances. Close proximity to downtown as well as transportation options (train, bus)