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NBCU Recognizes Vanguard Theater For Flipping The Script On Race


by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, recognizes Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion....

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards


by BWW Awards - January 16, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in New Jersey! Winners include Surflight Theatre, George Street Playhouse, and more....

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, MEDEA, NENAproductions Theater Project & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; THE PROM, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Surflight Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards December 5th Standings; THE PROM Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Interview: Director Janeece Freeman Clark of SPRING AWAKENING at Vanguard Theater Company in Montclair


by Marina Kennedy - July 07, 2023

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Janeece Freeman Clark about her career and the Spring Awakening at Vanguard Theater Company....

Vanguard Theater Awarded 2023 Community Grant Through Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2023

To mark the 60th birthday of NBA legend Michael Jordan, NJ nonprofit Vanguard Theater was awarded a community grant by Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand....

Photos: Stew And Heidi Rodewald Visit Vanguard Theater's Production Of PASSING STRANGE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2023

See the photos of the collaborating creators at Passing Strange at Vanguard Theater!...

Vanguard Theater Company Presents The Tony Award Winning Musical PASSING STRANGE This Month


by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2023

This month, Vanguard Theater Company presents the second show of their second MainStage season with the production of the comedy-drama rock musical, Passing Strange. ...

Past Shows

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill


The setting is 1959, and the intimate Vanguard Theater transforms into the Philadelphia bar where legendary jazz songstress  Billie Holiday  takes the stage to deliver ...

Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
6/22 - 7/16/2023


Spring Awakening, June 22 – July 16, Vanguard Theater, Montclair, NJ Playing in Montclair, NJ, at Vanguard Theater for 20 performances, this rock musical follows ...

2023 Gala
2023 Gala
5/6


On May 6th, Norm Lewis headlines Vanguard Theater's first "post-pandemic" Gala. Montclair's hottest new theater company is excited to get back to fundraising through party/auction/and ...

Passing Strange
Passing Strange
2/15 - 3/5/2023


Passing Strange is a 2008 Tony Award-winning comedy-drama, autobiographical rock musical about a young African American's artistic journey of self-discovery, with strong elements of philosophical ...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
1/7 - 1/15/2023


Educational Performance Program DREAM VTC 2023 Present A Chorus Line Peek in on a day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a ...

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
11/3 - 11/20/2022


The Spitfire Grill is a beautiful musical about second chances, as a young woman just released from prison decides to start her life anew in ...

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
11/4 - 11/20/2022


Channeling musicals like Once and Come From Away, The Spitfire Grill serves up comfort and respite from a complicated world, with a beautiful score that ...

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