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About Ritz Theatre - NJ
The Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center in Elizabeth, NJ, is a storied live performance venue housed in a historic Art Deco building. Known locally as Castro's Ritz, this landmark venue hosts a wide range of concerts, Broadway-style productions, and community events. With a capacity around 2,772–2,800 seats (configurations vary), the Ritz offers an intimate yet grand setting that’s beloved by performers and audiences alike. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a great night out in the Newark metropolitan area.
Located at 1148 East Jersey Street, the Ritz is easily accessible by car, transit, and nearby accommodations. Whether you’re in town for a big show or a local performance, this page provides seating information, parking options, transit access, and recommended hotels and dining to complement your visit.
Pro tip: check the official seating layout to choose your preferred area, whether you want the immediacy of the orchestra or the vantage of the balcony. For parking, the city-operated multi-level deck behind the theatre (adjacent to 1148 E Jersey St) handles a large volume of vehicles, with additional street parking nearby. Transit options include proximity to the Elizabeth Transit Center and NJ Transit bus lines such as 112, 24, 52, 57, and 58, with Elizabeth station serving NJ Rail. Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for performers and guests alike, including Courtyard by Marriott Elizabeth, Crowne Plaza Elizabeth, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Renaissance Newark Liberty, and Hilton Newark Airport, among others. Whether you’re planning a short visit or a longer trip, the Ritz combines historic charm with modern accessibility for a memorable experience.
Browse current shows and secure your seats with trusted partners. We’ll guide you through the best options for seating, parking, and nearby places to eat or stay, making sure you have a smooth, enjoyable night out at this iconic New Jersey venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Elizabeth location: Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 1148 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201; historic Art Deco theater renovated and operating as a live performing-arts venue.
- Capacity: commonly cited around 2,772–2,800 seats (varies by configuration; sources cite 2,772, 2,791 and 2,800).
- Venue type: historic performing-arts center/theatre (often called Castro's Ritz); listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- Seating chart: official seating layouts accessible via third-party sites (SeatGeek, Ticketmaster) showing orchestra and balcony sections.
- Parking: city-operated multi-level parking deck behind the theatre (adjacent to 1148 E Jersey St) plus nearby street parking; deck capacity cited as ~2,000 vehicles in some guides.
- Transit: near Elizabeth Transit Center; NJ Transit bus lines stop nearby (e.g., 112, 24, 52, 57, 58 per Moovit); nearest NJ Rail service at Elizabeth station.
- Nearby hotels: several hotels in Elizabeth within a short drive, including Courtyard by Marriott Elizabeth, Crowne Plaza Elizabeth, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Renaissance Newark Liberty, Hilton Newark Airport, etc.
- Notable events hosted: long history of major acts and productions (e.g., performances by the Marx Brothers, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Maya Angelou, Chaka Khan; the venue is frequently described as a premier historic concert hall in NJ).
- Renamed/demolished status: originally Fabian's Ritz; later renamed Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center after restoration in the 1990s; commonly known as Castro's Ritz.