Count Basie Center for the Arts 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

"We always enjoy going to Count Basie theatre for various shows and will continue to do so. The staff is friendly and helpful. This time we went for the Elvis birthday show but sadly, both versions of Elvis were miserable in their singing and performing. The musicians were great."

"Called box office to order handicapped seating. Customer service was great- fast and friendly. Mailed me the tickets in plenty of time. Handicapped parking is not great but Seating is very good and the staff at the venue is super friendly and accommodating. The theater has very good acoustics and the sound is usually spot on. Overall, great place to see a show."

"If there's an act that you love, this a great venue for an intimate feel. Easy parking, good food and shops nearbyI recommend against the first row as the seats would obscure some view for all but the tallest adults. Nothing feels crowded and it's easy to exit. We'll look for more here."

"Amazing venue in the heart of Red Bank New Jersey. Plenty of places to go eat before the show. We went to see Get the Led Out. They played all the classic Led Zeppelin songs. The crowd was very friendly a mix of young and old. I would definitely recommend seeing them next time they come around."

"This was my first time here. I came to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd. It was their 25th Anniversary Concert. There's limited parking on the street. Across from the theater and next to the police station is a paid parking lot. They charge $30 to park. Come early this lot gets full fast! If you live in the area there's some nice restaurants within walking distance. You'd have to definitely arrive early. These restaurants get packed! I didn't have enough time to have a full sit down dinner. Instead, I walked several blocks down to Mr. Slice Pizzeria. If you go in the opposite direction there's a strip mall directly across the street from Count Basie Theater through the paid parking lot attached to the police station. It a quicker walk. There's Chipotle, and a couple of other restaurants. Upon entering The Count Basie Theater you will have to go through a complete security check. All handbags are checked thoroughly, and you have to pass through an X-ray machine. Once inside there's a bar. You can purchase alcohol and snacks only. Be aware, they add on a 3.5 fee on to all credit cards. On the other side of the bar, is where you can purchase, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Souvenirs. My friend bought a special 25th commemorated, limited, addition signed Kenny Wayne Shepherd album for $125. This place does have a lot of friendly staff. Each person is walked to their seats. The best seats obviously are up by the stage, or in the middle.There really isn't a bad seat for viewing a concert. I was on the main floor. The seats here are not wide, so if your a large person you will be squished. There's not a lot of legroom if your tall. Everyone pretty much stays seated which is good. Some people will stand at the side aisles so they can dance. The bad news is because it's a theater, there is a middle aisle, and two ends. People constantly keep getting up during the concert and walking back and forth. At times your views can get blocked, unless like I mentioned you sit all the way in the front. This can make It hard to see at times. The other problem is people arrive late and then they have to be seated, and views can get blocked until people are seated. The sound is very good here though. On the first floor are some bathrooms. Your better off going to the main bathroom. The ones off of the lobby have extremely small stalls for women.I mean you will feel boxed in. All in all, I would come back here for a concert or show, just be prepared ahead of time."