You got a guy™ for venue tickets

Paper Mill Playhouse Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at Paper Mill Playhouse

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse is a premier regional theatre producing company located at 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041. With a total seating capacity of 1,162 (Orchestra 810; Mezzanine 352), it’s a trusted stage for productions that sometimes move to Broadway, including notable shows like Newsies and the 25th Anniversary of Les Misérables. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby accommodations and dining.

As a longtime cultural anchor in New Jersey, Paper Mill Playhouse is celebrated for its high-quality productions and community engagement. The theatre’s grounds and programming reflect the region’s rich performing arts scene and commitment to accessibility, education, and collaboration.

Parking is convenient with adjacent paid lots (Lot A, Lot B, Lot C) at the best available price per lot. Lot D is used by the DOE. A complimentary shuttle runs from Millburn Station Lot 7 after 6:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends, making travel from nearby towns smoother. The theatre is a short 5–10 minute walk from the Millburn NJ Transit station (Morris & Essex line), with shuttle service available to the venue. Nearby hotels and dining options provide comfortable stays and convenient meals before or after shows.

Nearby hotels include The DeBary Inn in Millburn, Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, and Archer Hotel Florham Park in Florham Park. For a full experience, consider partner recommendations to secure reliable accommodations and dining reservations. Paper Mill Playhouse remains a dynamic hub for live theatre and a staple of New Jersey’s official theatre landscape.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041
  • Venue type: Regional theatre / producing company
  • Capacity: 1,162 total (Orchestra 810; Mezzanine 352)
  • Seating chart: Official seating map available for the current season (2025–2026) on the theatre's site
  • Parking: Adjacent paid lots ( Lot A, B, C ); Lot D used by DOE; $12 per lot; complimentary shuttle from Millburn Station Lot 7 after 6:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends
  • Transit: 5–10 minute walk from Millburn NJ Transit station (Morris & Essex line); shuttle service to the theatre
  • Nearby hotels: The DeBary Inn (Millburn); Hilton Short Hills (Short Hills); Archer Hotel Florham Park (Florham Park)
  • Notable events hosted: Recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award; productions that moved to Broadway (e.g., Newsies; Les Misérables 25th Anniversary).
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; continues to operate as Paper Mill Playhouse; designated by some sources as the Official State Theater of New Jersey