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McCarter Theatre Center

91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Princeton
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We went to this theater for the first time last evening. I know there is more than one theater within the building but can only speak about one (Matthews). We got seats in the first row of the mezzanine. The seats were non-permanent ones (although behind us were the permanent seats). NOT folding chairs by any means. They were comfortable... More

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Trenton, New Jersey, United States
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Good shows but horrible seating. Couldn't actually sit properly without having knees actually stuck on front seatbacks. Very uncomfortable. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

If you find the time to catch a show at McCarter, do so. There are beautiful productions and the building itself is a masterpiece. More

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Timbuktu, Mali
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

this is a lovely theater with good acoustics and it's close to home. plays some good some so-so but still a good evening out. the one big negative in my book is the women's room. during intermissions, the wait is very very long. tickets can be pricey. still we go back time and again because it's an enjoyable experience. More

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Ewing, New Jersey, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

I have seen plays and attended concerts. All have been top notch! More

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Bath, UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

What a joy this performance is and I so urge you to go and see it! So professional and a true delight. More

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Hillsborough, New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great theatre in Princeton with Broadway quality shows. Saw Christmas Carol here at Christmas time and thoroughly enjoyed it. More

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United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

McCarter does plays right. The physical building is beautiful, the sound is great. The plays are great. I last saw A Christmas Carol at McCarter-wow! to was awesome. A great variety of shows adds to its specialness. More

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Belle Mead, New Jersey
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

This is a gem of a theatre. We attended the play Travesties, which was fantastic. The theatre itself is beautiful and has comfortable with two wonderful areas to eat and drink before and/or after performances. The only negatives I found was that the lines for both the men and woman's bathrooms were very long at intermission. More

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Princeton NJ
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I subscribe to the play series--5 per season. At least 3 of the 5 are memorable for their quality and innovative approach. The seating is comfortable, and assistive listening devices are free. I will continue to subscribe. More

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