The Bickford Theatre is an intimate performance space accommodating just over 300 audience members. This is a professional theatre offering year-round entertainment, including plays, musicals theatre, lectures, concerts and a jazz series. Children's theatre, science shows and humanities programs are scheduled throughout the year. A performing arts school called The Brightest Star is headquartered here.

The Bickford Theatre is located inside the Morris Museum. It is a fully accessible space and ample free parking is available on the property. The Theatre is a Senior Member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.