New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

If one enjoys creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving, then performing arts encompass all types of art that are performed and presented to an audience. Located just west of the Passaic River waterfront in Newark, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is one of the largest performing arts centers in the US and home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, bringing world-class entertainment. My partner, our friends, and I managed to obtain four tickets as well as parking via Ticketmaster in the orchestra row for this Saturday event called “Hollywood in New Jersey,” featuring some of the most iconic film music of all time performed by the New Jersey Symphony with guest conductor David Newman and an award-winning German pianist, Sebastian Knauer. Upon arrival as first-timers at the Prudential Hall, we were greeted by the staff. The interior architecture was breathtaking and felt like stepping back in time to the golden age of theater. There were three levels that can be accessed by stairs or an elevator and seat approximately 3,000 spectators. The event kicked off with a special introductory from NJ Governor Phil, and his wife, Tammy, spoke about the Garden State being the new Hollywood of the East and recounted the experience with the German pianist while they were ambassadors in Germany. The venue offered a clear stage view, great acoustics, and comfortable seating. We were very surprised with how clean and polished everything looked. A gigantic ball-shaped chandelier caught our eyes. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Parking in Military Parking Garage was a breeze, with plenty of options nearby. Just keep in mind that exiting the local garages after a show could take a little time, as many patrons were leaving at once. The staff did a great job directing traffic out of the garage. An excellent evening all the way around. We're definitely looking forward to visiting again.

My wife and i went here for the HASC concert. It was magical. The seats are so comfortable, the architecture truly enhances the experience and the acoustics are amazing. I love how the seats are all raised so the people in front of you don't obstruct your view of the stage. Security was tight and in not complaining, it was a little slow getting in, but that's to be expected with large crowds all arriving at the same time, and they did a marvelous job.

Amazing experience here down to the show and the staff. The staff were SO SO KIND and accommodating for me and my partner as we both have mobility issues. The venue is gorgeous and I just need to reiterate the staff is so nice and lovely, we had positive interactions with everyone and it made the experience even better. Love this venue and wish we had this venue closer to where we live in MD. Thank you NJPAC 🩷

Clean and gorgeous facility and relatively simple to get to with multiple parking garages a short walk away. Although I'm an hour away, I'll definitely be coming back for more shows! The attached restaurant and bar looked swanky, can't wait to try it out!

I went for a concert with my mom. Her first concert since 1980. 😍 The service was great they supported us with a wheelchair and the seats in the box were fabulous. If you are going with someone ADA just arrive early. They like to escorts you personally and that takes some time. I look forward to seeing another show in the future.

Great place for concerts. Sound is good even if you're up top teir 2. Parking is in a parking deck across the street. Usually some streets are blocked off, so leaving the event is really time consuming. The lite rail is less than a block away, so that's an option or an Uber from Penn station. They do sell drinks and beverages inside, pricey though. I bought something at Penn station. They have an elevator as well.

Great experience for the show we saw. Drove from near Baltimore & pre-paid for parking across the street. Super easy to access NJPAC. Staff was more than accommodating, very nice, & knowledgeable. A bit of a drive for us but if there's a show I want to see I'll definitely come back.

The venue is absolutely stunning! Great place for a concert, comedy show, and a movie! They have very clean bathrooms and they also have a coffee shop. Such a fun place to go!! A more upscale place would be Niko’s around the left of the venue. Parking is super convenient right across the street. Just beautiful!

Very nice very friendly clean perfect for kids and really anyone. We went to see Bluey and my only regret is I didn't realize that this is basically like an Opera house - book your seats accordingly. The staff is patient, fast and kind. I can not praise the fact that the stadium is so clean and just a complete contrast from places we have in New York. I would gladly return and sit a lot closer or in a side balcony.

Loved this auditorium! Sounded so good . Went here for a tamil music show and it was fabulous .. it looked like broadway show .. very good location z right next to Newark and train station. We drove there . Traffic was well controlled . The parking was right next to the auditorium.. was a bit expensive though. Paid about 28$for parking .. Lighting / audio / seating was too good . They had multiple tiers and we were in 2nd floor. View was really good . The ground floor seating was good but the sound was too loud for the lower floor . Tickets were about 100$ !! Food and drinks were prettyyyyyy expensive . They had bars inside and the beer was very expensive . Liked it overall. We had a good time ..

The good was the acoustics and the seats. The bad was the view especially from the box seats and the atrocious prices for refreshments Add to that the distance to the parking All in all - they could do better

Great location for any performance. Lot's of walking and space to hang out. Inside looks kind of old, but it's still nice.

Love this theater. Beautifully designed. Well kept and clean. Offers plenty of food options with alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. Large (open) parking lot right next door but plenty of other garages nearby. Located a block off Route 21 ( McCarter Highway) it is easy to get to. I really liked the design of the interior seating plan. Different. All sorts of live entertainment and movies staged here.

This is more of a review for Ali Wong, but NJPAC was absolutely stunning. I couldn't believe how big the stage was as from the outside the place did not seem that big. In addition, everything was incredibly new and I loved the large chandelier in the middle of the stage. Also, the center is easy to get to from NYC as you can just take NJ Transit trains which are a 13-minute walk away. There's a bunch of restaurants next to the theatre as well! Ali Wong was absolutely incredible! I think it's amazing how her content continues to get better after all of these years. She is so funny and the way that she is able to command the room is like nothing else. During parts of the story, she had the audience on their toes so that you can hear a pin-drop in this giant theater. Honestly, makes me so happy and proud to be an Asian American woman under her presence. Her opener, Sheng Wang was also fantastic as well and I am excited to see his performance when he comes to the East Coast. Cannot say enough great things about Ali Wong and NJPAC. Will definitely be back for more shows as the place is so much easier to get to than I thought.

I went to see an icon yesterday, Diana Ross was outstanding! I can't believe she was able to perform at the level that she did at the age of 80! She looks so good, I could only dream of looking that good at 80. There was so much energy and excitement at this concert that the crowd was jumping! People were dancing in the aisles and their seats. The show was fantastic, as it brought me back to my childhood. Growing up in Brooklyn and the Bronx from the 60's through the 80's was a great time, the Motown era was when the best music was produced and she was the without a doubt the queen of that era. And she is still the queen! The venue is fantastic with a great views from wherever you sit. Parking is a few steps away and a great place to watch a show. A fantastic night!

My mom and I visited this theater to see the show, Shen Yun. All the decent seats were sold out in NYC, so I checked the prices at NJPAC, and they were better and more affordable. My mom is a homebody, so whenever she does want to do something, I try and get her the best. We tried to arrive early but with traffic just a few minutes before the show started. I love that they had street attendants outside directing you where to go. The lines to get in were very long but moved quickly. There were staff everywhere to assist with customer service. When we got inside the theater hall it was so regal and beautiful. Even with the crowds, the place was clean and beautiful. When we arrived at our seats, my mom was very impressed at how close and center we were to the stage. The seats were comfortable, and you didn't feel tight. The show was amazing. We used the bathrooms before we headed out for the long drive back to NYC. They were very clean and there were many places you could go to use them. I would definitely return to check out some other shows at this establishment.

I love this place. If I compare it to MadisonSquare Garden it's just dosent match up. Tonight Comedy Bruce Bruce Luenell Bill Bellamy this show is amazing. I must've been late cause it seemed that the show was only for an hour I don't know. My friends work here I love it. It's so clean the hostess are right there to serve you If you look to the right there's someone to help you if you look to the left there's someone to help you. The ladies room is fit for Queen.

Great venue. There's parking adjacent to the building but it's limited. We usually get there early to secure a spot. Otherwise there are other parking lots about one block away. Check in has been relatively quick. It's a beautiful venue with multiple theaters. I love that there are sofas and loveseats nestled along the floors which allow for cozy seating. There is a larger dining area with tables where you could eat your snacks and drinks. Great place to come.

I had the opportunity to experience the Mughal-e-azam musical at the NJPAC. Although the venue was decent, it wasn't the most ideal location for such a magnificent production. Unfortunately, there were a few drawbacks that affected the overall experience. Firstly, there was a slight sound issue during the play which slightly disrupted the immersion. Moreover, excessive theater lighting next to our seats in the Tier 1L section was distracting and could have been better managed. Additionally, the ushers could have been more vigilant in enforcing the rules, as some individuals were recording the musical and a few phones rang during the performance, which unfortunately detracted from an otherwise outstanding production

On Saturday I visited NJPAC to see Deon Cole! He was amazing and he kept the crowd engaged. He's hilarious! I've been to a comedy show before and I must say that Deon Cole is very talented. I was laughing from start to finish. He made a lot of jokes about Newark lol. I wish him much success and I would definitely attend another one of his comedy shows! I definitely had a good time. Deon Cole the next time you're my area I'll be in attendance. I look forward to your next Netflix comedy special.

It's been a couple of years since I've been able to see a comedy show here. Every time I go I'm in awe on how grand it is. Treated my husband to a All Star Valentines Day Comedy Show with host Bell Bellamy. We had a great time. We had plenty of laughs. Looking forward to seeing more concerts here in the near future.

My 5-star rating of NJPAC in my 2016 review hasn't changed. Many of the points in my review still hold true also. I just wanted to note in an update that the venue is still top notch and programming there is fantastic. There's a variety of acts - music, dance, comedy, etc. Also, this year marks the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's 100th Season, so I'd recommend checking out one of their performances at NJPAC this 2022-23 season. During the summer, too, NJPAC partners up with Horizon and sponsors a free, outdoor, weekly concert series in front of NJPAC in Chambers Plaza. Lastly, since my last review, there's been a lot of changes downtown with the addition of more restaurants and eateries, along with the transformation of Halsey Street into "Halsey Village". So you can make more of a night out with an event at NJPAC with a meal/drinks beforehand in Newark. These days, it's not just NICO (the restaurant inside NJPAC). NICO is great and all, but having a variety of options is always a good thing.

Oh it's been a while since I've been here and must say the experience was just as good as the last! Purchased tickets at their box office a few weeks prior to attending a concert. Attendee was very helpful with locating the best seats available. She even had an oversized auditorium seating picture for a visual. As per the day of the event, lines moved rather quickly. Ushers greeted and guided all to their seats. Once inside, late comers, an usher guided them with mini flashlights to their seats promptly. There is a bar on site to get drinks before and during a show. The lines were long. I recommend checking out Nico's Restaurant for drinks and food as it's located within the Arts Center. Sat in Tier 4 row 4 as that was the only available seats left when purchasing Boyz II Men tickets. To my surprise the view was not bad at all. We did not feel as though seats were steep or super far. The audio was good too. All in all, the experience was good and worth it. Looking forward to return for more performances.

This venue is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Newark. It's walking distance from the light rail, PATH, and NJ transit trains. I came for Ancient Aliens Live. I'd never seen the history channel TV show that this event was based on but overall, it was a bit hoaxy and quirky for me. It featured a panel of the show's cast musing about the world's great unexplained mysteries. A bit thought provoking perhaps, but not very educational or engaging. Someone started heckling the stage towards the end of the show and a physical fight broke out afterwards so that made me a bit wary of the whole experience. The theater itself was nice. It was clean with roomy, comfortable seats. It had a lot of balcony seating and seemed to have good views throughout. The staff were friendly and efficient. The center is connected to Nico, a modern American restaurant which is convenient for grabbing a bite before an event. It's also walking distance from several other restaurants including a Kenyan eatery across the street, which I look forward to trying.

Cool place to host a show or concert. The place is not too large like stadium concerts size but it will do for some great smaller concerts or comedy shows. The artwork on the ceiling is very pretty. The seatings are as comfortable as it can be considering the leg room and all. Restrooms are clean. They have cleaning crew and ushers constantly working during the show, checking tickets, moving people along, enforcing no video taping, etc. Parking is available on site for a fee. However like most events, it's a nightmare trying to exit the parking lot. Street closures and cops directing traffic on tops of the mad crowed forgetting how to press on the gas pedal and drive. I highly recommend finding other parking lots within a block or two from NJPac. I guarantee you'll pay about 40% less than the NJPAC lot and you'll beat the traffic at the end of the night.

I visited the PAC last Sunday night to see Gladys Knight. Wow what a great show. I've attended several concerts there all great performances.

Great performance arts center. Beautiful architecture. Good staff. Plenty of parking lots surrounding. Some traffic when leaving.

Probably the best pure performance space in New Jersey featuring excellent acoustics and modern amenities (eg seating) that won't leave you seeking out an orthopedist by the end of the night. Sure there's the Prudential Center but let's be real, any venue built to accommodate the needs of the NHL, AC/DC and the odd renegade circus probably does a disservice to all parties. NJPAC is a space rich in contemporary elegance that serves any date night or special occasion well. And while we're being real, don't hyperventilate because it's in Newark. There's easy access by car and Newark Penn Station is just a light jog away. Five stars for a five star venue.

It's always a lovely time at NJPAC. I've visited the center to see several performances and the staff are all fantastic with getting you through the door and to your seat. It doesn't hurt that any seat is a good seat, as the way they are situated provides an ease of view no matter where you are. The location is clean, organized, and welcoming with an intimate setting. I cannot recommend this venue enough, you won't be disappointed.

-First Impression- Way bigger than I anticipated! -Service- The staff members I encountered were great, offering to take my picture before the event and just having pleasant conversation. -Price- I assume prices will vary based on event -Did Not Like- Seating could use some updating (layout it great, but the seats themselves are pretty old) -Noteworthy- Front row is REALLY front row lol -Recommended?- Yes

Nice intimate setting! There's no bad seat in the entire venue. I saw Marlon Waynes, Great show. I would go back to see someone else !

Head of maintenance wonderful clean place to bring the family for great Events. I'm

5 out of 5 very nice orchestral performance ! Park at One Newark Plaza parking center (42 Mulberry St) for $13 on weekends

Pretty cool venue, went for the Old Gods Of Appalachia live show. Staff were helpful and friendly without being overbearing. I like the NJPAC had lots of nicely lit nearby parking lots and there were a bunch of cute little restaurants nearby. The ramen place across the street was excellent

Beautiful venue and easy to find. Pre pay for your parking online to avoid long lines before or after a show. Seating is comfortable too!

Beautiful performance space with extremely comfortable seating. I would never hesitate to see a show here again. Only downside is the fact that there is no food other than snack food available to eat. There is literally a bar/restaurant attached to the building, but once you enter the theater doors, you aren't allowed into the resturant. So don't make that mistake. If you are hungry - make a reservation first and eat first! Otherwise - as I said - the theater is amazing and is one of the most comfortable spaces I have ever watched a performance from.

I parked in the parking lot across the street and security advised me to pay for my parking prior to leaving the lot because later on the line gets crowded. Very true! When you enter NJPAC you need to show proof vaccination. An Usher takes your temperature and then you can buy drink. There is a full bar and several ushers to assist you to your seats. The show started on time and he was not funny to me. I assumed Eddie would be funny and I didn't laugh except to the one joke I recorded. I will be back for future shows. Hopefully they get Chappelle to come so I can have a reason to come back.

this place was really nice, such a beautiful theater. parking was easy, $28. everyone working were very friendly and helpful. drinks a little expensive. we saw Theo Von and he was hilarious. the venue was awesome i'll definitely be coming back

Alvin Alley has always provided a top notch performance! This was no exception! Concluding with Revelations this program provided a great experience from beginning to end! The staff at NJPAC events are wonderful people from the garage attendants to lobby staff to ushers! They helped to make it a treasure!

Pros: Very nice building and the comedy show was good Cons: Staff: I went to the bathroom in the middle the show and the ushers told me I couldn't go back to my seat because "it would disrupt the taping". I explained to them that my seat is behind the cameras and also it was never mentioned anywhere to the audience, not on the ticket and not on an announcement. They didn't seem to care. They told me I had to leave my stuff (drinks and jacket) at my original seat and go to the balcony to continue watching. So I did. A few minutes later they got me and apologized, but the whole thing was incredibly disorganized and unreasonable considering this was the 3rd show in 2 nights of this comedian. Do better next time

Attended a concert in the smaller hall and was very uncomfortable concerning COVID. At the entrance of NJPAC I was asked for my vaccination card and I didn't even take it out fully and I was granted access. It could have been a blank paper or a card belonging to someone else since ID wasn't checked with it. Inside I was asked if I was experiencing any symptoms and was not given a temp check. The seating in the venue was very tight causing some attendees to leave and many attendees were not wearing mask. As good as the concerts are I won't be returning anytime soon until better safety measures are taken.

I visited NJPAC for the first time to see a Hasan Minhaj comedy show, and it was a smooth experience from start to finish. This place is massive and can have multiple shows going on at the same time. It's right next to the light rail (I believe, one of the local NJ transit systems) and walkable from the PATH as well. You can also easily get picked up or dropped off from via ride share. It's easy to check-in, go through security, and they have drinks and a snacks available for purchase before the show as well. No issues all around with my experience coming through here for a show, and looking forward to visiting again in the future for other performances. Keep supporting the arts, visit NJPAC!

The temperature is very good in here considering it was nearly sold out. I do not think there is a bad seat in this place regardless of the price tickets you purchase. Very seeable from every where. Great place for a concert like this.

Saw a wonderful performance w Curtis Blow and the hip hop Nutcracker! Never really saw the original Nutcracker but familiar with the music, great choreography great dancers, big drawback for me was NO ORCHESTRA, that's the best part of going to plays imo... can't stand "canned" music! Curtis Blow STILL knows how to rock the crowd tho- OLD SCHOOL STYLE!

What a great venue. Up from south jersey for a midweek concert. Mom surprised me with a ticket to see the renowned & reverable Diana Ross. She still has a lovely voice, is statuesque and stylish flare. Commanding the stage with iconic tunes from her Motown days as well as her pop era. With a diverse audience of adults who were children & teens in the 80s and their offsprings who find Mrs. Ross' music as enjoyable now as it was 25+ years ago. The multiple wardrobe changes took you back to an era where style and no other pomp and circumstance was needed. Live instrumentation, background vocals were harmonious and in sync with Mrs. Ross' melodic soprano with a hint of alto vocal range. What an enjoyable gift that took me back to my childhood where Mrs. Ross was one of several vocal greats that made me smile in my heart, my head & lips. Great show.. She performs for about an 1 1/2 and makes you yearn for more. And what a nice plug at the end for her children Tracie & Evan who are starring in a popular television show & movies as well as an ode to her grandchildren. NJPAC was a surprising modern venue to house great concerts and has a home-like feel versus an impersonal stadium... The artist is so close to the first few rows that they can be engaging and people show their admiration by handing/presenting flowers and reaching out and touching (no pun). Look forward seeing her again.

Great place great service the nicest people very comfortable seating and I purchased my parking ticket online and it was great scanned my phone got a ticket use the ticket when I left and it was so nice

A beautiful facility with ideal acoustics. Highly recommended in comparison to any Lincoln Center venue in this regard. NJPAC is a step outside Manhattan, yet a refreshing delight -- a treat at a lower cost (except the $20 beverages, ignore these by all means and enjoy the performance!) Treat yourself to dinner instead. The facility is gorgeous, the staff super friendly, the views and acoustics are amazing. Again a superior experience to other concert halls in the NYC region.

Great venue for all kinds of shows. Plenty of great seats with a clear view of the stage. The place is gorgeous and has an orchestra feel to it. The balcony seating is amazing. I've sat both on the floor and balcony for different events. Neither disappoint. This time around, I'm there with the family to watch paw patrol live. Having small children the balcony seats, are the way to go. Better open view of the whole stage. My daughter was able see everything happening at the same time. The sound in NJPAC is phenomenal! The music just carries and you can hear every character, like you would closer. Comfortable seating and very polite staff always make events better. Our isle door lady rocked, dancing along with most songs, getting kids pumped. A lot of stands with stuff for the kids. Even some beverage stands for the adults. A lot of different parking set ups around the area. We usually park across the street, like that day, for $20. Tons of police and security around controlling traffic. Pedestrians are priority, when events are going on.

Very nice venue. Came to watch Shen Yun. The seats have a good pitch and are staggered for optimal viewing and comfort. The building itself is beautiful. Be sure to look up during intermission. Be sure to look at prices before ordering. I was charged $14 for M&Ms, a pretzel, and a drink. Prices were as steep as to be expected here, but I think I was overcharged.

First time in NJ PAC and I was quite surprised how beautiful and magnificent the hall was. Also very clean! But sadly, the building is next to the Y and the area is very ghetto. I would advise paid parking garage directly across the PAC for $16 ON LINE and $20 ON SITE. You can print the code at home and scan it as you enter the lot. There were cops directing traffic so that was a plus. Somebody wrote not to sit in 3rd and 4th tier due to terribly loud acoustics. Not sure about that but the sound does carry all over the hall. It's insane how you can hear everything that's happening from far far away. People coughing all over the place was heard all throughout our performance. Drink & snack line at the convenience store was terribly long. Don't go there, go to the open bar inside the mail lobby. The hall felt magnificent yet had a living room feel to it. And the sound was amazing when it got loud. I would definitely recommend going to see any performance here. The chairs were big and lots of leg room. Not like Carnegie or the MET!!

This place is great. Super friendly staff at the NJPAC. Newark PD is your friendly street crossing guard. Concession stands offer plenty. I'd rather be here than trolling the friendly skies at FL360.

Nico, the bar/restaurant on the first floor of NJPAC, has been a go-to happy hour spot for me and my coworkers for at least the last 5 years. But not up until seeing Styx in concert there last week had I ever seen an actual performance in the NJPAC building, other than watching Quis, the former bartender/manager at Nico, make me a sidecar. Damn those were delicious, but Quis eventually abandoned us and went on to bigger and better things. My Groupon tickets ended up landing us in the absolute last occupied row in the upper balcony, but we could still hear and see everything quite clearly. After intermission, we ended up in two of several vacant floor seats without getting heckled by the staff. The alcohol prices are pretty outrageous ($5 12 oz. cans of Coors Light was the special), but they gotta make money somehow. I've never had to worry about paying for parking here, so I can't speak to that, but I'm sure they'll bang you up there too.

The performing arts center is very beautiful and spacious center. The seats that we got had a good view of the show

NJPAC is a short walk from Newark Penn Station which makes bus or train transportation convenient. There is light rail service to NJPAC or you can choose to drive-in to the venue. There is ample parking close by and directly adjacent to NJPAC. The Military Park Garage (42-50) Park Place will charge you $20. It's safe and convenient. Liberty Garage which is right across the street has discount parking if you book on-line. If possible I recommend coming in on bus or train. The venue itself is fabulous. It's modern, kept immaculate, architecturally gorgeous and well organized. I went for the All State Choir/Orchestra performance. The performance features the top high school singers and musicians in the state of New Jersey. All seats are not the same so chose wisely. The upper deck is kind of steep making you feel as though you are going to fall down into the stage. The crystal clear acoustics and great sight lines are a plus. The seats are elevated so the person in front of you can't block your view. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained and they have alcohol (beer, wine and mixed drinks) with coffee and snacks sold. The beverages are served in plastic containers with a lid and straw. The pricing is steep with a small bag of chips or bottle of water costing you $4. There are no cup holders on the seats but the seats are comfortable for sitting. There is a restaurant called Nico's which I have never tried. Just down the road in the Iron Bound Section they have fabulous Spanish and Portuguese Restaurants.

Back in 2013, I was here for the Rutgers-Newark Graduation Ceremony. This was a very happy moment for us graduates at that time (you all know who you are), and the venue was perfect! Also during that year, we had to take a class about visual performance. After the moment that all of us stormed into the lobby and snapped photos of this place for our projects like crazy, the stunned security guard acted like "Oh my god, what is this?!" and headed to the front door looking for our professor since he was still outside while other classmates were pouring in and snapping away. After a few moments, our professor came in with the guard and said "Okay, you may all take notes, but don't take any more photos!" Classic fun moments set aside, it's time to move on from the past to the present with this revamp. Recently, we came here for the "NJSO and the Cirque De La Symphonie". After finding a parking spot in the Underground Military Park Garage, we proceeded to the venue. There, we were greeted by someone at the Box Office, and then received our "will call" tickets. Because the doors weren't open yet, we rested in the seats right by a cafe area. Those seats were actually comfortable. Once the doors opened, we were greeted and checked by the attentive staff members. They guided us to our assigned row. We were seated in the row of the "Orchestra" area. The views were great, the acoustics were terrific, and the seats were comfortable. If possible, try to reserve a seat in the "Orchestra" area. Even though it may be a pricier section, it's better than sitting in the "nose-bleed" area. During the intermission, the cafe was available for those who wanted something to drink or eat. A long line accumulated from there. There was no initial wait at the clean restrooms, but when I came out, a long line accumulated at the entrance. Staff members were available for those who couldn't remember where to go for their seats. The underground parking garage is located in Military Park. The entrance is right across from the venue, and patrons can easily cross the street right into the garage. But if that entrance was closed, then they could enter from the Robert Treat Hotel (as indicated by posted sign). The parking garage itself was heated, which was perfect during the Freeze Warning that night. The architecture was beautiful and historical. In the lobby, there were engraved writings of those who made contributions to this venue. Some of the engraved writings were even on the floors with blinking lights. This was perfect. This venue is used for certain concerts (mostly non-mainstream), ballet performances, lectures, comedy shows and more. The location is perfect for those coming in from NJ-21 and Broad Street (both via US-22 (which I utilized from C.J.), US-1/9, I-78, I-95). We will definitely come back here again when we find another show that matches our interest. Enjoy your show!

Newark is a black hole to me. My wife worked in the city for 40 years and I think I went there about once a year. Maybe! So when a friend offered us tickets to NJPAC, I pictured roving gangs, crime on every street corner and danger, danger, danger! My wife laughed at me and so, tonight we went to NJPAC to hear a lecture by Ken Burns. The area was clean, well lit and crawling with security. Parking is across the street - affordable and safe. There was a crossing guard to assist getting the 30 yards from the parking lot to the theatre entrance. And once inside, the theater was beautiful, clean and inviting. More important, every single person I spoke to who was employed by NJPAC was personable, friendly and very helpful. Newark, not the scary place I imagined! I'll be back...

The very first concert that I went to was when Tamia had performed. So for my 2nd concert, I was here at NJPAC. We saw Mint Condition and Floetry. This center is huge and there were a lot of people. We had stayed on the 2nd floor, which we will do again due to the great views. Our section had reminded me of the old guys section on the Muppets tv show. We of course paid to get backstage tickets to take pictures with Floetry. I did this more for my wife. I didn't expect the place to be so big..it was impressive. The seats were comfortable.Once Mint Condition came out to perform..the 50 - 60 year old women jumped off their seats and I saw three of them grinding on each other...WHAT A SIGHT!! There was entertainment on the stage and on the ground floor! I would go back for another event..maybe a Chris Tucker comedy show.