Venue Locations and Directions

              Mason Gross Performing Arts Center

              (includes Nicholas Music Center, New Theater, Philip J. Levin

              Theater, Loree Dance Theater, Voorhees Chapel, Bettenbender

               Plaza, Schare Recital Hall, Rehearsal Hall 104, Main Ticket

               Office)

              Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square

              Kirkpatrick Chapel

              Jameson Theater

              Christ Church

 

Mason Gross Performing Arts Center

(includes Nicholas Music Center, New Theater, Philip J. Levin Theater, Loree Dance Theater, Voorhees Chapel, Bettenbender Plaza, Schare Recital Hall, Rehearsal Hall 104, Main Ticket Office)

85 George Street

Douglass College Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Map of the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center including building locations.  (Adobe Reader required)       

Map of parking for this area.  Lot 70 and the Parking Deck are reached via Lipman Drive.

Free parking is available in lots 74A, 79 and 79A for visitors only from 45 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time. Lots 73 (near Marryott Music Building), 79, 79A (both near Hickman) and 74A (located near New Gibbons) are all permit lots. Parking regulations are in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rutgers employees and students must follow all rules and regulations regarding lot assignment authorized by their particular permit. Go to rudots.rutgers.edu for complete and up-to-date rules and regulations.

Parking for patrons with disabilities is available in the marked spaces adjacent to Nicholas Music Center.


Campus transportation directions

Take campus bus EE to the Gibbons stop on the Douglass College campus.  Walk across George Street at the light, and the center is directly in front of you.

 

Public transportation directions

By train:  NJ Transit services the New Brunswick station via the Northeast Corridor line.  Take a campus bus as described above to arrive at the venue.

Driving directions

From Route 18 (North or South)
Northbound – On Route 18 North, pass the entrance for the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 1. After the first traffic light (Paulus Blvd.), bear right following signs for "All Exits." Immediately merge into the far left lane and at the next light, turn left onto Route172 -Cook/Douglass. Just before the first traffic light, make a right into the performing arts center. Parking is on the left and the PAC is directly ahead.


Southbound– On Route 18 South pass downtown New Brunswick. Merge right into the local lanes following signs for the Commercial Avenue exit. Make a right onto Commercial Avenue.  Merge left and at the second traffic light, make a left onto George Street. Pass the main entrance to the Douglass Campus on the left and the Douglass Campus Center on the right.  Proceed through the Ryders Lane/George Street traffic circle. Just before the next traffic light, take the right hand jug handle and cross all the way across George Street.   Parking is on the left and the PAC is directly ahead.

From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South)
Take Exit 9. After the toll booths, bear to the right. Follow signs for "Route 18 North – New Brunswick." Follow directions from Route 18 northbound above.

From Garden State Parkway (North or South)
Northbound - Coming from southern New Jersey. Take I-287 to the NJ Turnpike South. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.


Southbound - Coming from northern New Jersey. Turn off at Exit 129 for the New Jersey Turnpike and head south. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 1 (North or South)
Turn off at exit marked "Route 18 North-New Brunswick". Follow directions from Route 18 northbound, above.

From Route 287 (North or South)
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South exit. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 27 (North or South)
Take Route 18 South and follow directions from Route 18 Southbound above.

Contact information

Call the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at  732-932-7511 for further information.  The office is located in the heart of the center between the walking bridges.

Facility images

Nicholas Music Center

New Theater

Philip J. Levin Theater

Loree Dance Theater

Voorhees Chapel

Bettenbender Plaza

Marryott Music Building/Schare Recital Hall

Rehearsal Hall

Rental information

Many facilities are available for rent.  Click here for more information.

Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square

33 Livingston Avenue

College Avenue Downtown Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Map of the Civic Square Building. (Adobe Reader required)

Parking information.

              

Campus transportation directions

Take campus bus F to the George Street stop near Livingston Avenue.  The building is located next to the State Theatre.                        

 

Public transportation directions

The New Brunswick train station, which has Amtrak and NJ Transit connections, is about an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. Civic Square is approximately five minutes walking distance from the station. Cross Albany St. (Route 27) and turn left. Walk a block and a half to George St. Turn right onto George St. and walk four blocks to Livingston Ave. Turn right onto Livingston Ave. Civic Square is at the corner of Livingston and New Street.

Driving directions

From Route 18 (North or South)

Northbound – On Route 18 North, pass the entrance for the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 1. After the first traffic light (Paulus Blvd.), bear right following signs for "All Exits."  Take the first right-hand exit for New Street. At the light, go straight and proceed through the next light at George Street.  At the next light, you will see the Civic Square building on the right, next to the State Theatre.


Southbound– On Route 18 South pass downtown New Brunswick. Merge right into the local lanes following signs for the New Street exit. Make a right onto New Street.  At the light, go straight and proceed through the next light at George Street.  At the next light, you will see the Civic Square building on the right, next to the State Theatre.

From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South)
Take Exit 9. After the toll booths, bear to the right. Follow signs for "Route 18 North – New Brunswick." Follow directions from Route 18 northbound above.

From Garden State Parkway (North or South)
Northbound - Coming from southern New Jersey. Take I-287 to the NJ Turnpike South. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.


Southbound - Coming from northern New Jersey. Turn off at Exit 129 for the New Jersey Turnpike and head south. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 1 (North or South)
Turn off at exit marked "Route 18 North-New Brunswick". Follow directions from Route 18 northbound, above.

From Route 287 (North or South)
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South exit. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 27 (North or South)
Take Route 18 South and follow directions from Route 18 Southbound above.

 

Contact information

Call the gallery curator at 732-932-2222 x798 for further information.

Facility Images

Civic Square Building/Mason Gross Galleries

             

Kirkpatrick Chapel

Corner of George and Somerset Streets

College Avenue Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Map of Kirkpatrick Chapel including building location and parking. (Adobe Reader required)

Campus transportation directions

Take campus bus EE, F, or L to the Somerset Street stop by the train station.  The chapel is across the street from the station.  Campus buses A, F, H, l, and LX stop on George Street near Hamilton Street, and the chapel is across from the Zimmerli Art Museum.

Public transportation directions

The New Brunswick train station, which has Amtrak and NJ Transit connections, is about an hour from New York City and Philadelphia.  The chapel is located on the southbound side of the railroad tracks on the other side of the street.

 

Driving directions

From the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1 and/or Route 18:

New Jersey Turnpike: Take Exit 9 from the New Jersey Turnpike, follow signs for Route 18 North - New Brunswick.  Approximately 1.5 miles up Route 18 North, take exit for Commercial Ave., New Street, Albany Street/RT 27 South. Continue on Route 18 North to Albany Street/RT 27 South exit. Follow exit to Albany Street/RT 27 South to the third traffic light (George Street). Turn right on George Street, pass under railroad bridge to corner of Somerset and George streets. The chapel's driveway is through the black wrought iron gates directly in-between George and Somerset streets.

Route 1: Take Route 18 North to New Brunswick. Continue past one light on Route 18, take exit for Commercial Ave., New Street, Albany Street/RT 27 South. Continue on Route 18 North to Albany Street/RT 27 South exit. Follow exit to Albany Street/RT 27 South. Continue on Albany Street/RT 27 South to the third traffic light (George Street). Turn right on George Street, pass under railroad bridge to corner of Somerset and George streets. The chapel's driveway is through the black wrought iron gates directly in-between George and Somerset streets.

From the Garden State Parkway (North or South):

Southbound:  Take Exit 129 for the New Jersey Turnpike and head south.  Take Exit 9.  follow signs for Route 18 North - New Brunswick.  Take exit for Commercial Ave., New Street, Albany Street/RT 27 South. Continue on Route 18 North to Albany Street/RT 27 South exit. Follow exit to Albany Street/RT 27 South to the third traffic light (George Street).Turn right on George Street, pass under railroad bridge to corner of Somerset and George streets. The chapel's driveway is through the black wrought iron gates directly in-between George and Somerset streets.

Northbound: Take Exit 105 to Route 18 North.  Travel Route 18 North take exit for Commercial Ave., New Street, Albany Street/RT 27 South. Continue on Route 18 North to Albany Street/RT 27 South exit. Follow exit to Albany Street/RT 27 South to the third traffic light (George Street). Turn right on George Street, pass under railroad bridge to corner of Somerset and George streets. The chapel's driveway is through the black wrought iron gates directly in-between George and Somerset streets.

From Interstate 287 (North or South):

Take Exit 9 (River Road-Bound Brook-Highland Park).  Proceed east on River Road approximately 3 miles (you will pass Rutgers Stadium on left).  At the 2nd traffic light after the RU Stadium/Landing Lane make right onto Route 18 South and cross over the Raritan via the John Lynch Memorial Bridge.  Take the first exit (George Street-Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Route 27).  Keep to the left as you travel to the top of the ramp, and at the traffic light proceed straight on George Street.  Turn right one block after the third traffic light (immediately after sign for 'Van Nest Welcome Center' -CAUTION-sharp turn through the black iron gates - just before Somerset Street) and proceed up the driveway bearing right into the parking lot.

 

Contact information

Call the Operations Manager at 732-932-7808 for further information.

Rental Information

Facility Images

Kirkpatrick Chapel

Jameson Theater

Jones Avenue

Douglass College Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Campus transportation directions

Take campus bus EE, F, or G to the College Hall stop between Jones Avenue and Nichol Avenue.  Walk one block along Jones Avenue to the Jameson Dormitory D building.

 

Public transportation directions

By train:  NJ Transit services the New Brunswick station via the Northeast Corridor line.  Take a campus bus as described above to arrive at the venue.

Driving directions

Follow directions for the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center but proceed through the Old Gibbons light.  George Street takes a sharp curve to the right.  Pass under the walking bridge.  Pass through the first light (Nichol Avenue).  Turn left at the next corner onto Jones Avenue.  Park on the street.  The theater is in the lower level of the Jameson Dormitories on the corner of Jones and Suydam Avenues.

Contact information

Call the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at 732-932-7511 or further information.  For programming information, call 732-932-9891 x67 for a recorded message.

 

Facility Images

Jameson Theater

Christ Church

5 Paterson Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Map of Christ Church including building location and parking. (Adobe Reader required)

Campus transportation directions

Take campus bus F to the George Street stop near Church Street and walk down Church Street to the church.  The church is on the Bayard side of Neilson.

                           

Public transportation directions

By train:  Amtrak and NJ Transit service the New Brunswick station via the Northeast Corridor line.  Take a campus bus as described above to arrive at the venue.

Driving directions

From Route 18 (North or South)

Northbound – On Route 18 North, pass the entrance for the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 1. After the first traffic light (Paulus Blvd.), bear right following signs for "All Exits."  Take the first right-hand exit for New Street. At the light, go straight and proceed to the next light at George Street and turn right.  Proceed to the third light and turn right onto Paterson Street. 


Southbound– On Route 18 South pass downtown New Brunswick. Merge right into the local lanes following signs for the New Street exit. Make a right onto New Street.  At the light, go straight and proceed to the next light at George Street and turn right.  Proceed to the third light and turn right onto Paterson Street. 

From New Jersey Turnpike (North or South)
Take Exit 9. After the toll booths, bear to the right. Follow signs for "Route 18 North – New Brunswick." Follow directions from Route 18 northbound above.

From Garden State Parkway (North or South)
Northbound - Coming from southern New Jersey. Take I-287 to the NJ Turnpike South. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.


Southbound - Coming from northern New Jersey. Turn off at Exit 129 for the New Jersey Turnpike and head south. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 1 (North or South)
Turn off at exit marked "Route 18 North-New Brunswick". Follow directions from Route 18 northbound, above.

From Route 287 (North or South)
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South exit. Follow directions from New Jersey Turnpike southbound, above.

From Route 27 (North or South)
Take Route 18 South and follow directions from Route 18 Southbound above.

Contact information

Call the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at 732-932-7511 for further information.