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McCarter Theatre Center

91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Princeton
Type: Theaters
Most recent review
- May 9, 2013
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Roebling, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We have been a long time subscribers to McCarter Theater's Plays. This season was one of the best! Just saw "Into The Woods" last night and it was great! The first play this season (last fall) was "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" which has now moved to Broadway and is up for 6 Tony's! We are always surprised... More

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Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I have been a subscriber on and off for over 30 years at this venue. First of all let me say that whatever McCarter does at either the large Mathews Theatre or the smaller well appointed Berlind, it is always done with extreme precision and professionalism. While I only enjoyed two of the five plays in the series this years... More

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New England
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We saw a wonderful play while we were here presented by the students: Sunday in the Park with George by Stephen Sondheim. There was live music and the acting was very good. We had great seats. I love plays by Sondheim. It was an interesting way to look at art and what message it has. Learned about Seurat and one... More

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Hamilton Square, NJ
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I've seen many lovely shows at the McCarter Theatre that are darn close to Broadway level entertainment. All without the need to travel to NYC. 20 minutes from home...sweet.

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roebling
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67 reviews 67 reviews
13 attraction reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Last year, we were fortunate to see the MCC concert at McCarter Theater. She is returning to this site on May 15th and tickets are now available. She puts on a good show, and her co-host this year will be Shawn Colvin.

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Pennington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Another Princeton gem. McCarter has won a Tony Award for small theater. Go online to get a schedule because the varied events, talks and plays sell out fast. Well know actors and directors often are members of the production and casts. The lecture series are fun with recent talks by Terry Gross from NPR. The music can be great as... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Most plays are really old fashioned and NOT of interest. I ended up walking home while my husband stuck it out.

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Princeton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Productions cover the gamut of drama, comedy, dance, music and the deliciously undefinable. Two production areas allow the season to be extensively varied. Parking is tight for popular events as the theatre is located cheek by jowl to the Princeton Univeristy campus. Many productions leave McCarter for Broadway so see them here first!

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Pennsylvania, US
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121 reviews 121 reviews
37 attraction reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Great building on Princeton's campus. Check the website for performances which include locally produced plays, single performances by traveling artists, seasonal favorites and more. Enjoy dinner in Princeton before the show for a great evening.

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Princeton
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

World class music, dance, jazz, classical, special events, plays. Quality performers like you would get in NYC or Phila right here in Princeton

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