2025-01-31T09:58:32-06:00 2024-06-30 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1411 BROADWAY 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 990 2023-07-01 221550515 PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE % MICHAEL STOTTS PAPE 9733793636 22 BROOKSIDE DRIVE MILLBURN NJ 07041 MICHAEL STOTTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9733793636 2025-01-30 true true CATHERINE BENDALL CPA P00521196 2127519100 2025-01-30 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHAEL STOTTS 22 BROOKSIDE DRIVE MILLBURN NJ 07041 41492094 false X WWW.PAPERMILL.ORG X 1938 NJ Paper Mill Playhouse brings its audiences the best in musical theatre, from celebrated revivals to groundbreaking new works. See attachment 1. 27 26 987 80 46513 0 8173840 5163432 24473107 22010146 -207375 1233596 96646 147631 32536218 28554805 13000 12000 0 0 15948469 16735028 633837 107603 1815746 15128997 13032800 31724303 29887431 811915 -1332626 53443307 54148559 17797655 18979491 35645652 35169068 X MISSION PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ENTERTAINS, INSPIRES, AND ENRICHES LIVES. AS THE NATION'S PREMIER MUSICAL THEATER, WE FOSTER A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO ADVANCE THE ART FORM, EDUCATE STUDENTS, DEVELOP FUTURE THEATER LOVERS, NURTURE INCLUSION, AND PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL. VISION THE VISION OF PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE IS TO BE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING MUSICAL THEATER WHERE NEW AND REIMAGINED MUSICALS AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CULTIVATED. PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE IS THE PLACE WHERE ARTISTS, THEATER LOVERS, AND STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO REALIZE THEIR CREATIVITY AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE THEATER'S UNMATCHED PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. false false 23028600 21351469 Paper Mill Playhouse has been a cherished New Jersey arts institution for 85 years, with a national reputation that continues to grow. As a producing theater, Paper Mill's collaboration with other regional theaters and leading independent producers brings audiences the best in musical theater, from celebrated revivals to groundbreaking new works. Education and outreach programs nurture young people's creativity and empathy. Paper Mill brings decades of leadership in cultural access and is at the forefront of autism-friendly theater. Paper Mill Playhouse received the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award in recognition of its contribution to the national field. During the FY24 season, Paper Mill produced the world premiere of the musical, "The Great Gatsby", which played to sold out audiences. It quickly transferred to Broadway, where it is still running. The season also included acclaimed productions of "Beautiful, the Carole King Musical the dance extravaganza, "After Midnight and a moving production of "Fiddler on the Roof" featuring Jerome Robbins' original choreography. Paper Mill produced the new musical "Gun and Powder", which was a critical and artistic success, also aiming for a Broadway transfer. Several new marketing and program initiatives introduced new, younger and more diverse audiences to Paper Mill throughout the season. Paper Mill is still recovering from the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic. The company has experienced a significant increase in expenses, and a decline in the subscriber audience base and associated revenues, since re-opening in 2021. 1921303 12000 806308 Paper Mill's Education, Outreach and Access programs engage young people in the joy of live theater through the Adopt-A-School Project, Paper Mill Theater School, Rising Star Awards, Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and its New Voices concerts, and Theater for Young Audiences. Paper Mill has decades of leadership in breaking barriers to the arts, including accessibility for individuals with disabilities and cultural partnerships with New Jersey's schools and community-based organizations. 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Paper Mill brings its audiences the best in musical theatre, from celebrated revivals to groundbreaking new works. Our mission is to entertain, inspire and enrich the lives of our audiences and students through this most quintessential American artform. PAPER MILL IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF ITS FACILITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTS THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CERTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL FORM 990 DISCLOSURE, WHICH REQUESTS DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION IS GENERALLY BASED ON INDUSTRY STANDARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. FULL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE POSTED ON THE NEW YORK STATE CHARITIES BUREAU WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE BOARD HAS APPROVED THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT.