Awesome venue and great set up considering Covid restrictions. The service was outstanding! Really happy with the experience especially it being my first time in a venue since the shut down!

I have loved performing here as a member of The Rock and Roll Hall of fame Group The Drifters Charlie Thomas. I hope too Perform here with My New showThe 2 Hearts with my lovely Partner Ms.Connie Harvey you can find us on YouTube and hopefully find us at the BeautifulCount Basie center. So stay safe wear your mask wash your hands and abide by the distance rule.Terry King Formly ofThe Drifters and nowThe 2 Hearts

Great theater and staff!! Amazing junior performances and great coaches!! My daughter has been doing performances there for four years now! Coach Anthony, Ms Jess and Mr Mark are the BEST!!

I have been going to the Basie since 1973. First show was BRUUCE w Born To Run album. The theater was called the Carlton back then. I used to go there too as a little girl to watch movies too! Bambi, Herbie & The Love Bug etc I have grown up w the Basie and absolutely love it like I always have! Ive been blessed seeing incredible artists such as BB King, Aretha, Little River Band, Southside on New Years eve, Brit Floyd, Remember Jones, Moody Blues & lots more. The artists always rave about the sound here, even the superstars!

My wife and I attended the first night of A Bronx Tale what a fantastic Show the cast was excellent I couldnt have asked for a better show we thoroughly enjoyed it as far as the venue itself this was the first time we were ever there its fantastic we loved it I cant wait to go back again Ill be going back many more times the folks that work there they were all Pleasant smiling happy security was great just a great place for a show. As far as parking parking wasnt bad at all I will tell you my wife and I attended the first night of A Bronx Tale what a fantastic Show the cast was excellent I could have asked for a better show we thoroughly enjoyed it as far as the venue itself this was the first time we were ever there its fantastic we loved it I cant wait to go back again Ill be going back many more times the folks that work there they were all pleasant smiling happy security was great just a great place for a show. as far as parking parking wasnt bad at all I will tell you if youre going and your going to pay to park at a meter youre going to need a credit card the three payment kiosks that myself and several others went to wouldnt accept coins other than that great experience cant wait to go back!

This theater is beautiful and very well maintained. It is surprisingly large for a New Jersey venue. The acoustics are very good where you dont feel like your going to go deaf. The stage is adequately sized for the performers. The bathrooms were recently renovated but the stalls are a bit tight. Street parking can be difficult to find when a popular band is being featured. There are small parking lots in the area that charge $20 during performances. A bargain compared to Manhattan. There are also several nearby restaurants, if youre looking for a bite to eat, before or after the show. For those looking to travel on public transportation, there is a NJ Transit train station a few blocks away.

Count Basie Center AKA Hackensack Meridian Health Theater is an excellent venue. Historic building has been renovated and is well maintained. Good sound system. Weve seen several great shows there, most recently was The Bronx Tale. Meter parking in front, and some free parking on the side streets. If you dont mind walking a few blocks, you can park in the train station.

This theater is wonderful! The employees are so friendly and efficient. The refreshments are diverse and at a good price. We enjoyed seeing the band Live there last night!

Just saw the best band, Dream Theater, at the Count Basie Theater. Was a great venue and great acoustics. There is not a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms seemed to be newly renovated. I highly recommend seeing a show here. Since this show was predominantly male, they even opened up the ladies room for the guys to keep the lines short

Had a great experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. There wasnt a bad seat in the house. I went to one show in the very back and another in the very front. There was a difference in the view obviously, but even in the back I had a great view of the comedian.Staff is very friendly. I had a situation with my tickets and the box office helped with no questions asked. Very helpful, professional and courteous. I will be back to help support this amazing theater!

Always a great place to watch a good show great crowds

The renovation of this old theater is fabulous! The staff is trained and professional. The acoustics are wonderful and the ambiance is delightful. Watch modern performance in an historic atmosphere. Drinks and snacks are typical for this type of venue. Glass of wine is $9. Water is $3. Soda is surprisingly cheaper than water. The seats have been refinished and we enjoyed a large movie screen with the symphony. Definitely a must visit

Not a bad seat in the theater! Sound quality was a little rough, but it could be because I was seated toward the back of the balcony. The waiting area is spacious for its size and the bathrooms are readily accessible. We parked for free (after 6pm) in a lot down the street and the theater is close to a lot in downtown Red Bank.I know theyre going through extensive renovations/additions, so Im looking forward to seeing how they improve.

Beautiful historic building! Great shows!!!Lower balcony has outstanding views of stage.

Had a girls night out and we all enjoyed ourselves. Bar staff was excellent, bathroom attendant was amusing. Parking can be annoying. Would attend another function at this venue.

I went here to see Rent and it was awesome. It’s a nice theatre with great selection of drinks and snacks. Yes long lines for bathroom and food drinks. My only issue was the balcony seats. As other have said very close and knees go up against seat in front of you. Also there is no handrail on the aisle which blows my mind. I have an on off issue with my knee and it seemed to set it off since there was no support going up the stairs. It was uncomfortable and I felt a bit off balance a few times making it a bit dangerous. If I were to see another show here I wouldn’t sit in balcony again. Other then that it was a good experience.

This is such a unique place and a gem in Monmouth County. They have a lot of variety in talent that comes in, and the theater is a classic from way back when. We saw the last remaining members of the Monkees. What a great show. Weve also seen Train there. Free parking after 5, in the municipal lot nearby. Lots of restaurants in Red Bank.

Beautiful old venue, great decor, amazing sound quality and visuals anywhere you sit. The seats SEVERELY need updating! Most of my group had to sit slightly sideways to fit our legs.

I love this place. Came down for a opportunity to film great performance. Black nativity on December 29. I will be back down on the 1st of March to film another performance.My Work is on Instagram: @gabe_alcWebsite is still in the works

Ive been here several times. I still have the same opinion after sitting in different areas, from orchestra, to lodge, to upper balcony when I got last minute tickets. The sound quality is perfect. The sound system is perfect for acoustics and vocals, and the sound and shape of the room is well damned do you hear the sound perfectly anywhere. The sound is well done.My issues with the venue, why Id likely give it 3.49 stars (its better than 3, but not a 4).- The seats are terribly tight and uncomfortable. They are very close to the next person with no space, and you cant watch a show comfortably. My back hurt, but my buddy was in a lot more pain from the discomfort of the seats. For what you pay for seats, you think theyd update the venue a little at some point.- The other thing is ticket prices. Ive never seen a fairly priced event here. If I want to see an artist, I pay regardless, but Ive held out to see artists at a nearby local venue and ticket prices are significantly cheaper. Aside from the sound, if they put any money into the venue to make improvements, maybe it would be fairly priced.All in all, its a venue I go see artists at only when they are here in the area, but Id rather go elsewhere. The sound is good though.Just my honest review.

Count Basie is awesome. Small venue. Every seat is a good seat. Red Bank has great spots for before and after. I highly recommend for any type of performance!

The Count Basie is a beautiful venue. Parking can be a chore, but taking advantage of the valet parking offered by the near by restaurants may save you up to $23. After a brief wait in the security screening line, we immediately entered the lobby and concession area. The facility has both upper and lower concession stands and bathrooms on each level. The theatre is visually stunning with impressive acoustics.The only down side to this venue is personal space. The dividers in the mens bathroom literally forced all three men to bump shoulders when moving in or out of the stalls. The seats are also a bit narrow in the balcony and luge area. Two of the seven people in our group also suffered knee pains from the cramped quarters.

Excellent place to see a show. They do a lot of nice events such as the Frank Sinatra birthday bash. We have seen many plays here and also a few musicians. They also have gift certificates, which make for a great gift for family or friends.

What a fantastic venue!! acoustics are great, staff is awesome, concessions are reasonably priced. all-around good time :)

Nice place, good sound, decent parking. Wish more bands played here

Sweet place, close to home, and gets some good acts! Theo Von funny AF

Great place to see live performances! Venue really does not have a bad seat in the house. Sound system is extraordinary and lighting is very good. A wide variety of shows are held here!

I treated my wife to a surprise show/musical.She loved everything.The seats are comfortable, the view is perfect, the sound is clear. Very well kept and a very friendly staff. We drove almost 100 miles to get there and it was worth the trip..!

Not sure how this venue will survive in the age of covid and beyond. For all the millions plunged into the expansion and the exorbitant ticket prices and fees, the seats are so tight and close you can smell others breath when they laugh or talk...which people do a lot of in the audience. People stroll in late necessitating the entire row to get up to let them squeeze in. No matter the weather, the bouncers hustle you out of the theater in the rain or cold if you are waiting for a pick up. You really have to put up with a lot of discomfort to see an act.

Amazing venue to see concerts and plays. Small enough where there is no bad seats. Sound is great. Plenty of free street parking or feel free to pay for thier designated lots

This place has great acoustics for concerts and the staff is cordial and helpful in helping persons with seating. Refreshments are on high side but selection is reasonable. Parking is a nuisance but place is easy to get to

We took are son there to watch the Disney Jr Holiday tour. Great theater to watch a show. I dont think theres a bad seat in the house. Staff was very nice and it was well organized. Concession prices were very reasonable. The only down side was the wait for the bathrooms. Other than that I will definitely go back to check out a show.

I went there last week for the first time. Despite living in this area for many years I had never been in the theater. It’s absolutely beautiful and staff were very professional. It sits around 1500 people which is perfect for the shows

Classic venue. Gorgeous makeover in the last decade. Here watching Jason Mraz tonight. I have seen so many performances here from Springsteen to theater and classical. The venue makes everything special and memorable.

My wife and I went to Count Basie for the SW: RoTJ viewing with the NJ Symphony Orchestra. We had an amazing time and the performance by the orchestra was great.My wife and I love the vibe that we get when we attend any shows at The Basie. Always a great time. The staff is always kind and very helpful and the shows are always very well done.

I took my mother to see Rent this week, having attended a few performances at the Count Basie Theater in the past, comparatively we were both disappointed with the over all experience. They have installed a security system, the line to get in was long, though there were 3 scanners to enter through, regardless of which way you approach the theater there is little access to the middle entrance until you are just about to the left or right entrance, no one really guiding patrons to the center and no entrance for patrons without bags, which is usually the fast line. As the process to enter was slow, the show started late and with the lights on for the first 5-10 minutes as a good number of patrons continued to enter, very distracting to guests and I can imagine the performers as well. Once the lights went down people continued to stagger in, some groups as large as 6 trying to locate their seats, they were escorted by theater staff, still intrusive and disruptive as they stood in the aisles for what seemed like forever waiting for seated guests to stand so they could pass. I suggest if a guest is more than 10 minutes late, they wait until the 2nd act to enter the theater.I have never attended a show where the patrons were constantly exiting /re-entering the theater. Perhaps we were there on a bad night with a particularly rude group of patrons, or maybe since entering late was acceptable, leaving also became acceptable.The show was great, the cast did an amazing job. I would say I was able enjoy the second act much more as the foot traffic and distractions were less. The performance was powerful and emotional and I felt all the love and angst of the story to my soul.We are hoping this was a bad night and will attend another performance, as our previous experiences had been fantastic.

Ive been going to Count Basie since I was a child when it was then known as the Carlton Theater. It is a wonderful place that supports all types of artistic expression and I look forward to all the new plans for expansion! I also have to give e a shout out to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra! They are awesome!!

Super fun holiday show with Brian Setzer Orchestra. In addition to holiday music Brian played a broad range of music from Glen Miller, Johnny Cash and of course Stray Cats. Large orchestra presence took up both sides of the stage, theater decorated for holidays and a sprinkle of snow at the end!

The family and I went to see Disney Dcappella. It was beyond amazing. The show floored us all! The center for the arts has been a pillar in the local community and surrounding communities for such a long time. I recall coming to the Count Basie theater when I was in middle school and high school. Happy it is still around to take my kids. I strongly recommend folks support the local community and go! For any show!Best part: all seats are GREAT!Worst part: parking sucks. Get there early.

This is a lovely venue....not too big and not a bad seat in the house. There is no elevator to the 2nd floor so if stairs are an issue you need to get seats on the 1st floor. There are snack bars, drink bars and restrooms on each floor. They have a very nice lineup of entertainment. If you havent seen the Monmouth Civic Chorus Christmas show, that is a must see!

Hadnt been back here since the mid 90s, and it is way better than I remember. Had balcony seats for the show and the view was awesome. Bottled water for $3 aint too shabby either, considering that a lot places charge way more. Bathrooms are tiny and the lines were long for it. Staff was very nice and cool too....love small venues like this.

Awesome production!! Music, dancing, actors top notch. Singers were otherworldly!

Went to see Tracy Morgan and Sinbad!!! HILARIOUS!!!! the seats were great and reasonably priced you will not be disappointed at The Basie theatre, Cant wait to go back

Just love this venue.Been many many times and always come out smiling. Acoustics are great. Beautiful surroundings and wonderful shows.

I love seeing shows at The Count Basie! The only downside is the lack of parking. But the venue itself is great... Not a bad seat in the joint!

The theater was very accommodating to me with wheelchair service. Took me in and then to seat. After show took me to our car. Security was very helpful. Thank You. Would go again to theater.

Show was phenomenal. Seating in balcony designed for people no taller then 57. I am 64 and had to sit sideways with my legs in the aisle. 6gentleman 2 seats over had to put his legs over the seat in front of him( fortunately that seat was empty). Paid over $70 for my seat and I should have been able to sit in it in comfort. It is like the airlines, cram in more seats even if it means discomfort for the patrons.

Oh my, renovations really look great. Theatre is just awesome. Here for the Rockit Academy music show with the family and kids who are young musicians themselves. Hope those renovations hold up good because these kids can really Rock the house.

I went there with my mom to see PJ Masks Live! Save The Day in November 2019, and the theater was really cool. There was no bad seat in the theater and I overall had a good experience. Would definitely recommend going here.

Cool venue. The service line at the bar is a bit long though. Has to be a better system to get drinks out. Otherwise a great place to see a show.

This is a great concert venue. The sound is very good and the staff are quite pleasant. The only drawback is; the mens room size seems inadequate, resulting in a very long line.

Beautiful theatre! Parking is scarce but not a bad walk.

The theater is beautiful inside. There is so many good places to eat around the area as well. Especially the Azteca Grill right across the street. They serve quickly so you will be on time to watch the incredible shows!!!

It was a beautiful show, I took my grandpa to see and we both enjoyed the experience!

We went to see Sinbad 2-8-20 for the 1st time well he didnt disappoint us he put on a great show, everyone at the theater is friendly & helpful, also the theater is clean,I highly recommend this place

We love this theater. Great shows. Seating layout makes for good seats wherever you sit.

Decent venue. Would be a 5 star experience if air conditioning worked.

Love this venue. Just the right size. Musicians sound amazing. Not a bad seat in the house.

Great sound system and lighting,staff was very nice. Clean mens room.Not a bad seat in the place. Im going to try the balcony next time.

Have tons of good comedians. Only 25 minutes away. Tickets are inexpensive and the alcohol is cheap too. #1 spot for stand up shows

Saw George Thorogood as I have been for close to 30 years!!!...2nd Row center stage!! Love going to the Basie for Concerts!!! GEORGE IS AMAAAAZING!!

The theater itself is very nice. I have seen multiple venues here. Including Christmas shows. The one big major drawback for me is that parking stinks. I am a disabled Patron, and there is not enough handicapped or any parking near the theater. I wish there was something that they could do about that. Because it would mean a lot to me. And Im sure other patrons feel the same way as well. Overall the theater is very good. But this one drawback causes me to give it an average rating

Stately, local, and convenient yet always offering the best of national and international entertainment as well as forward-thinking educational programing. The Count is a King in Monmouth County NJ and beyond!

We love the Count Basie! This lovely space has a beautiful interior that makes it a pleasure to attend any event. Im always impressed that the staff supervise the client traffic well, and the ushers are businesslike but helpful. The seats are comfortable, so longer events are still easy to sit through. They have some great events, too, and weve attended everything from school shows to pop bands to plays to lectures. And now that the Basie is being expanded, we look forward to seeing whats ahead for them.

Clean, very organized. Stage was visible from all seats. Seats were comfortable. Acoustic were good.

Very nice...historic...theatre. Only negatives are that the seats are a little on the smaller side and parking anywhere near the theatre is at a premium ... plan on walking at least 8-10 minutes...but overall a really nice experience

The only reason this venue gets 4 starts instead of 5 is because the parking situation is horrendous!!! Do yourself a favor, just take the train. The train is a quick 5 minute walk, and any parking spot youre going to find is going to be at least that far!

Pat Dinizio Memorial Concert #smithrreens#patdinizio

WOMYNS WORTH NIGHT OUT! The Two Black Violins PHENOMENAL!!! We even got to witness a marriage proposal!!!

The venue and sound are great. The seats are a little compressed for.an average size adult. Im slightly above average.

Top notch entertainment and theater is top notch as well. Great shows coming up for November and December. Check their website for upcoming shows. Get your tickets early. They go fast

I have got here for multiple different events and Ive have been very happy with the staff and how clean it is

As a performance place this place deserves top rating. Lower rating is the result of this place continuing to use Telecharge and they absolutely ridiculously high service fees. Two recent examples which fail to even make sense: (1) $39 ticket had +$14 fee!, And (2) $49 ticket had +$17 fee!!!Consumers revolt!!! Boycott Telecharge.

A great performance space that also happens to be a cineasts delight, particularly around Oscar-handout time: the kind if big-screen experience you thought had died early in the Multiplex era.

Devon Allman and Duane Betts and band Were amazing last night. I am a regular at Count Basie, Love that place.

Easy to get to and although no parking on site...had no problem with parking off site and plenty of restaurants to choose from before events...very enjoyable night.

Love this place have seen a lot of good concerts there the last one was Billy Idol love up close and personal

Kinda far for me from Long Island New York..Nice theater but IDk if Id be back???Only because of the distance from home..

Great place to see a concert. I saw Frankie Valli! It was a good show and tickets were priced fairly.

Great venue! No matter where you sit you have a great seat and view to the stage. Would 10/10 recommend and will definitely be going back for another show!!

My daughter and I went to see our friend Steve D who sang Van Morrison songs in tribute to him. The place was pretty packed. As we entered the building there was a tight security inspection so I felt safe. Thanks.

Amazing sound for shows AND concerts! No seat is more than 125 from the stage!

Beautifull hall with great view of the stage from anywhere in the house.

Wonderful venue, so close to home ... seen many great performances, especially of the Monmouth Civic Chorus

Venue is perfect it is located in Red Bank which is a wonderful Town located very close to us and they have renovated this

We watched the nutcracker show last night. It was awesome. The only complaint is that it was hard to find a place to park the car.

Dream Theater sounded absolutely amazing!!

Love their performer acts!Love the set up of the theater

Credit to count basie for making sure to get a charge for a seat for my 9 week old son. Bought three tickets for my wife, daughter and myself to see blippi on Sunday the 16th of February. Upon entrance was told I needed 4 seats. When asking the manager Corey where it states such terms are located he did not know. My son in the carrier (Worn on my chest) obviously cant keep his head up yet let alone take up a seat. Im all for following protocol but if your going to keep to such absurd restrictions please let the public know where to find this information. When I asked for a bosses card I was threatened with nancy the ticket holder directing the cops to remove me while holding my 2 month old. Solid customer service. Not wanting to ruin my 3 yr old daughters experience I bought the extra ticket but lets get society to return to common sense. Just because I question your actions does not mean I should be threaten with removal by force. Again by all means if the rules are legit and in place so be it but just because I question it doesnt mean we cant keep steady heads.

Great venue. Bronx tale was great cant wait to go back

Great show. The theater is older and lovely from a lost era.

Went to see John Mulaney and Pete Davidson. Seats are tight. Not much leg room. Older historic Venue.

While the acoustics and atmosphere were good I cant say the same about the seating. Im ony 6 1 and was uncomfortable. The rows are too narrow. My knees were on each side of the people in front of us. I dont know about you but that can be a deal breaker for me. Next time isle seat or 1st row of a section will be a must.

Love the place three starsWheres the food I mean they offer popcorn and chipsNo hotdogsPretzels hot.Where?Food could be better

This the second time I saw Darlene Love, she was still rocking off like she dead years ago.

No bad seats. Plenty of good places to eat around the theater

Amazing place treat to yourself just pay for parking way ahead of time so much easier

What a wonderful place! Not only the engaging vibe of the theater...its got an amazing team working on impactful arts integration and creative teaching programs for kids and educators alike. The community impact goes way beyond the wonderful talent they showcase...they are truly an organization that makes a difference in the community through arts and through creating meaningful connections. So if you go for a show, know youre also supporting wonderful community development via the arts.

Great shows. Very good talent. Lots of places to go for dinner around it.

I always loved going to plays and musicals in NY but unfortunately I dont have the time to go. This is the next best thing! Love it here.