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Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center
1148 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, United States
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Ma
Review №1

I have been here for a couple of shows and concerts and I love it since it is local!! Sound quality and lighting is great and I always have a great view from wherever I sit. I know I booked for a concert for this summer but due to covid it got cancelled. Staff was very friendly and helpful with refunding me for the tickets.

An
Review №2

Nice classic look. Well vintage look .only issue you cant have punjabi shows

Am
Review №3

Very nice auditorium and event theatre. I went a few times. The stage is very big and sound quality is awesome. the parking is not so good due to location, but paid parking is available. There is enough rooms to get ready and dress up for the performance. Overall great place for school performance as well.

Al
Review №4

Ritz Theatre is a nice Place to Hang out just onceI have been there multiple times to watch a few concerts. I believe the seats are located perfectly fine for a clear view. However, it could get a little bit more maintenance especially in terms of ilummination and speciall effects.None of the concerts they schedule start at the time the say. Last night the concert started one hour later. On our last concert it began 2 hours late and the performer only sang for an hour.The strategy is to have people buy drinks and some empanadas while waiting. A year ago we got tickets to see some bands and it was cancelled last minute without letting customers know. So for the most part, it is an Ok place but not to be frequently visited.

He
Review №5

A bit dated and in need of restoration, still able to host significant shows.

Sa
Review №6

Tonights performance were great. These artists tolerated the hot stage as there was NO air conditioning. It was unbearable and super uncomfortable, would have left the show if I wasnt there with other invited company.They were also serving hard liquors and beer ONLY,,,, NO wine.Will not be going back to future shows because of this experience.

An
Review №7

Excellent! Nice staff, clean place.

a
Review №8

I had a Great time at the Master of Mics show lighting was bright ,but other than that great experience

An
Review №9

The time and money I spent there was was perfect. I finally enjoyed myself without feeling robbed at an event.

Ga
Review №10

Place was great but not organized for the event I went to. The line was super long. Good drinks and good seats almost everywhere you sit.

Hi
Review №11

Had an awesome time at the EPMD, Kane and Rakim concert... very dope

NA
Review №12

The master of mics show was awesome but the bass was to loud youd could not really hear artist. The people where ghetto and stink and empanadas WERE TERRIBL

Mu
Review №13

Went there to attend a concert everything was perfect the staff food cleanliness and other things too, Recommended:).

Na
Review №14

Old, old theater! Very small and a bit uncomfortable seats, dirty, dirty carpets.... Parking was fine, large lot behind the theater. Huge lines to get in, but thats not the theaters fault...

Ne
Review №15

Nice place but needs a redo

Va
Review №16

Not really bad auditorium . But the neighborhood bad AF. Just be careful around. Make sure to arrive on time because u will see a nightmare finding parking LOL.

Tu
Review №17

The seating is too crammed. Not comfortable for long shows

Ja
Review №18

There is no parking for the venue. Need to park alongside the road that is difficult to find.The legroom for the seats in hall is tight.

Al
Review №19

Working here is always a pleasure...

Jo
Review №20

Awesome place.. the acoustics are amazing. Great production team :)

Gr
Review №21

The event I went to here was great. It was packed and got hot pretty quick. I liked the venue of this old style opera house.

Ta
Review №22

It needs to be updated because the installations are a little old, but they have a great space for any type of presentation or show. It has 2 levels!! plus theres a bar if u want to get drinks.

Cl
Review №23

Off the Chain , Ole School Hip Hop RULES

Br
Review №24

The Establishment is well known his products are excellent

An
Review №25

Staff was very helpful. You are not allowed to carry cigarettes so please keep it in mind. Parking is at the back of the venue and its paid.

Je
Review №26

Nice but to hot no A.C.

Sn
Review №27

Very amazing shows. Seats were good too. But the seats were very hard to pull down.

Ka
Review №28

Amazing sound system.

Ti
Review №29

Not too professional but had a great time.

Jo
Review №30

Very nice staff. Great service

sr
Review №31

Nice theater. Good for musical concerts and live performances.

Vi
Review №32

Nice Spanish mass there last Sunday

Jo
Review №33

Great location. Will use a little more clean up

Ar
Review №34

Nices places

Re
Review №35

I will never visit again,worst seating ever, very uncomfortable the chairs there are horrible,hard as hell.If your over 6 tall forget about it

Dh
Review №36

Seats are very cramped. Uncomfortable. Needs total renovation.

Ja
Review №37

Nice place for concerts

St
Review №38

Great place

Fr
Review №39

The sound system was poor, really bad, but the staff was great, they did a great job

An
Review №40

Good place for performances. we went for finals of Dance USA Dance, an Indian Bollywood style event.

Ra
Review №41

Very old theater and non working a/c makes balcony Super hot ...

Ab
Review №42

I saw a great play yesterday, but had terrible first experience at the theater.To begin, there was no separate Will Call line, so one was suppose to wait in line for 30 minutes to pick up tickets and then go back again in long line to enter the theater, according to the security guard. It couldnt be more illogical.Additionally, There was barely any AC running, temperature inside must have been like 80 degrees. Despite persistent complaining by audience, no one from Ritz management bothered to fix it or even offer any explanation. On top of that, they shut down the remaining cooling, 20 minutes even before the play ended, to probably save more money.Also, the dialogues were barely audible in the balcony area, so it was hard to make out what the actors said.

Vn
Review №43

Went for DSP’s concertPoorly organized and not customer support at allThey made everyone stand outside with parents and children for about an hour when it was little cold

Je
Review №44

Miriam Cruz gave a everlasting performance

De
Review №45

This place is good for its performance.

Pa
Review №46

Horrible experience purchased tickets for Mothers Day concert for my parents it was cancelled without notifying me. I received a text message 2 days later saying my money will be refunded and I still havent received the credit to my account. I have called 3 times and they keep saying I should be getting it soon. I will never trust or purchase any tickets from Ritz theater again!

Am
Review №47

It was nice, clean, and comfortable

Sy
Review №48

Worst venue to do music concerts.

Ha
Review №49

I paid for my entry... with the lack of management... no re-entry. This theater is not a place I would return for a discount ticket,a cheaper ticket... a free ticket.... this place will not get a dime from me again.

an
Review №50

Good Quality performance, The place has a glamorous balcony and great decor.

Pa
Review №51

The Ritz is recovering its place as an iconic site in New Jersey.

Me
Review №52

I read the others reviews, it sounds horrible. You guys should go to the one in NY, heard its better over there. I have a project to do, and it literally has no history at all, you only find that it was a opera house. Get it together smh

Fe
Review №53

Great place

Br
Review №54

I had a good time

Ro
Review №55

Great place

Ve
Review №56

Old place. Seats are not at all comfortable.

Ha
Review №57

H20 wireless is wounderful

Ad
Review №58

Great location.

Mi
Review №59

The theater seems to be outdated. Good for smaller shows or events.

Sa
Review №60

Awsome place

Vi
Review №61

Good place

Jo
Review №62

Need to modernise their AC and sound system!

Ig
Review №63

Air conditioner didnt work

ju
Review №64

Nice place, always taking care of the visitors. NJ

El
Review №65

Loved the show

Jo
Review №66

It was cool

pa
Review №67

Very good music system and arrangements.

Ja
Review №68

Nice place

Be
Review №69

Very very very good

sh
Review №70

Fantastic place

Va
Review №71

Great place to go with friends

Po
Review №72

This theater is a dump. I went to a show here. The theater sound doesnt work or when it did started to work - the sound was awful. Not worth the value at all.

Ku
Review №73

Theatre is in ok condition

Da
Review №74

Its smazing

ra
Review №75

Nice Theatre

Ya
Review №76

Needs a renovation asap.

He
Review №77

Great

OM
Review №78

Excellent performances

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  • Address:1148 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, United States
  • Site:https://www.ritztheatrenj.com/
  • Phone:+1 908-351-7575
Categories
  • Concert hall
  • Performing arts theater
  • Opera house
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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