The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory Tour

Take a tour of one of the most unique, behind-the-scenes workspaces in the American theatre. The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory houses all the shops, costumes, props, and scenery needed to produce plays...plus much, much more! Located in Florham Park, NJ, our 50,000 sq. ft. site is an interactive museum; work of art; teaching tool; and actual workspace for scores of theatre artists. See how a play goes from page to stage, from beginning to end and experience the tour and building that never fail to amaze visitors. Tours can be booked by appointment and each tour is led by one of STNJ’s staff members. These tours are appropriate for both young people and adults and can also be accompanied by a post-tour lecture for an additional fee.

 

Tours can be designed for adults or young people. Adult groups cost $20 per person (minimum 8 participants); children under 16 can tour for $12 per person. The main Tour Coordinator tours for free. The minimum price for a Factory Tour is $200. A 20-30 minute informational lecture of question and answer session can be added for $100. The group size limit is 25. If a group exceeds 25, the group will need to be split into two smaller groups. Splitting a tour incurs an additional $50 fee.

Backstage Tour

Welcome to where the magic truly begins — behind-the-scenes at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. This season, we're thrilled to offer exclusive Backstage Tours for three of our productions: Romeo and Juliet, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.

Step beyond the curtain and discover the creativity, technical mastery, and collaboration that bring these stories to life. Get an up-close and personal look at the creative process and experience theatre in a whole new way.

Backstage Tours typically run an hour long. Adult tickets are $22 (including processing fee). Youth tickets are $14 (including processing fee).

More Info for Backstage Tour: Romeo and Juliet
September 20, 2025
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre

Backstage Tour: Romeo and Juliet

F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Event Starts 11:30 AM
More Info for Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory Tour
June 21, October 11 & November 22, 2025
The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory

Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory Tour

The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory
More Info for Backstage Tour: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
November 15, 2025
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre

Backstage Tour: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Event Starts 11:30 AM
More Info for Backstage Tour: It's a Wonderful Life
December 20, 2025
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre

Backstage Tour: It's a Wonderful Life

F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Event Starts 11:30 AM