Count Basie Theatre
Count Basie Theatre
4.5
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tk B
Pittston, PA132 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
What a beautiful venue! Being here was my first time in NJ. My fiance and I traveled here to see Ace Enders play a super small and more intimate show. Had to only be about 50+ tickets sold. The show was done by tables so we had to purchase a table of 4 for the 2 of us but it was SO worth it. The show was on their side patio. They had drinks and snacks available by table service. The sound was great, the show was so amazing and I am so grateful to have gotten to see someone I had admired since I was in high school so close in front of me and singing my favorite songs. The venue itself was so clean and nice. Staff was helpful and friendly. Parking was nice - a lot right down the street has cheap parking you can pay by card. If there is something I was to see here again, I will definitely go. We need more small patio shows like this!
Written June 21, 2021
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Ellen M
109 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a beautiful theater that hosts many different types of shows and events. We've been here many times, most recently to see a touring productions of Rent.

We have also seen shows produced by Phoenix producation, a local nonprofit theater group, including Newsie and Peter Pan.

Parking sucks (as is does in all of Red Bank). I recommend you get to Red Bank early, park your car and have dinner so you are not driving around looking for a spot before the show begins.
Written February 26, 2020
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Fletch1946
Fair Haven, NJ1,019 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We are regulars at the Count Basie. Last week we were for the New Jersey Symphony. It was always a beautiful place to see a performance with very good acoustics. The renovation over the last few years has made it a much more comfortable place to see a performance (a dramatic increase in restrooms, without touching the historic theater.
Written June 28, 2022
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john g
1 contribution
Sep 2021
I purchased tickets at Count Basie for the Christopher Cross show 2 years ago. It took me about 3 minutes to pay for them, cash. When I decided to return them the last week of August 2021, I drove to the theater and was told I would receive a refund in 2 weeks by mail. I asked for a receipt to acknowledge that I had returned them. I was told it would arrive by mail. 2 weeks later I called to check and spoke to Donna Peger who informed me that the return had not yet been processed. The tixx were sitting on the desk. I was assured by Donna that the problem would be resolved. 2 weeks after that I went again directly to the box office which was closed but ran into an employee who suggested that I get in touch with Yolande Ruggiero, Box Office Mgr. I left her a detailed message on her ext 113 and asked for a call back. I never got one. This is now a month after returning the tixx. I then wrote a letter to Adam Phillipson, President & Chief Executive and cc'ed Yolande Ruggiero. Again, I never got a reply. I returned to the theater on the day of the chow, Sept 28th. Box office was again closed even though it was stated that it would be open, after noon, on the day of a show. Once again I called and this time spoke to Carly Brach. I asked to speak to Yolande Ruggiero but did not get on the phone. I was then told that the tixx had been approved on Sept 23, a month after I returned them. Remember it took be 3 minutes to pay for them at the time of purchase. I was also told that Yolande stated to Carly that she had spoken to me several times. The fact is I never knew who Yolande Ruggiero, the woman who did not return my call or reply to my letter, was. Nor did I ever speak to her. I finally did get my refund a few days later.

I think your customer service is appalling. The theater is a fine venue and you put on great shows for the public but, unfortunately, you could care less about the public. I will definitely return to the Count Basie in the future but will never pay cash for tickets again.
Written October 13, 2021
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Felix H
1 contribution
Feb 2023
Pros:
Super nice staff. Good view, even from several rows back in the balcony.

Cons:

Horrific sound system. Watched a movie there and it was difficult to understand a lot of the dialogue because it was so muffled. The speaker in my section (balcony, stage right) had a constant crackle. Oof.

The most uncomfortable seating I've ever experienced in a theater. The seats are old, which wouldn't be too bad – but there is very little leg room and the arm rests are short so they don't really serve as arm rests. I'm a normal sized person and felt shoe-horned into my seat. I'm 5'6" and my knees were jammed up against the hard seat back in front of me the entire show. Heinous. Seats did not slightly recline, so you're sitting stiff the entire time.

Imagine coach on a domestic flight. Now imagine it being a lot tighter. That's what this theater seating is like.
Written February 11, 2023
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Tim W
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
The seats are so small and cramped that I spent the entire time more focused on the stress and discomfort of my positioning than the performance.

I’m 6’3”, I’m sure it’s not as bad for everyone but I have marks on my shins from how hard they were pressing into the top of the hard wood seat in front of me an hour later.

The place is beautiful but if you’re 6’0 or taller consider only buying seats that don’t have another row of seats in front of them.
Written October 3, 2021
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Sandy_Kitty
Myrtle Beach, SC19 contributions
Feb 2020
We’ve been to Count Basie so many times over the past several years. We’ve seen concerts, plays, dance productions and psychic mediums there. Every experience has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful, and though the seats are just a bit tight, they are quite comfortable. The acoustics are great too. The best past is, because it’s such a small venue, you feel close to the performers, and it’s usually very easy to interact with them.
Written February 2, 2020
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mmilochik
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The theater is nice but the balcony seats are like medieval torture devices. I understand this is an old theater but the seats need to be updated. It is impossible to move in the balcony rows. The seat in front of you is literally up against your legs.
Written April 24, 2023
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Barbara A
Jackson, NJ8 contributions
Apr 2022
Beautiful theater, but if you are taller than 4' do not sit in the balcony. I've never been so uncomfortable in my life. I had to shift side to side because you can't fit your legs the seats are so close to the row in front of you. Everyone around us was saying the same thing. Ruined the entire show for me. What a waste.
Written June 16, 2022
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Anderda
Red Bank, NJ4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I have been here about six times - always for a musical show. It’s so nice compared to the craziness of going to NYC for a concert. Park A few blocks away for free, plenty of nice restaurants. Pick an artist and enjoy!
Written February 12, 2020
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