New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

==New Brunswick Performing Arts Center== The '''New Brunswick Performing Arts Center''' ('''NBPAC''') is a prominent cultural institution located in the heart of New Brunswick, New Jersey. This center represents a significant urban development initiative and is a cornerstone of the city's Downtown Cultural Arts District. The NBPAC emerged from a transformative project that has elevated the region's performing arts scene, making it one of the most vibrant and influential centers for the arts in the area. ===Facilities=== The center boasts two state-of-the-art theatrical venues: the Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater and the Arthur Laurents Theater. These venues are complemented by dedicated rehearsal studios and collaborative workspaces that serve arts organizations throughout the region. In addition to its performance spaces, the NBPAC includes 207 residential rental apartments and provides public parking, integrating living space with cultural amenities. ===Investment and Partnerships=== The NBPAC is the result of an investment exceeding $170 million, showcasing a successful public-private partnership model. The collaboration involved multiple stakeholders, including the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), the City of New Brunswick, Middlesex County, Pennrose, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the New Brunswick Cultural Center, Rutgers University, and the New Brunswick Parking Authority. This collective effort underscores the importance of the arts center to the community and the state of New Jersey. ===Operations=== The box office of the NBPAC operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Patrons can contact the box office at 732.745.8000 or via email at boxofficenbpac.org. For convenience, the box office will-call opens one hour prior to showtime if the box office is not currently open. The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center continues to play a pivotal role in enriching the cultural landscape of New Jersey and fostering the growth of the performing arts in the region.