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New Jersey theater season is now in full swing. Over the coming weeks we will highlight some of the shows that are being staged along with local restaurants. Pair a great eatery with a wonderful production and you have a memorable excursion in the Garden State. Check out some of our ideas.

*Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn) The Producers opens Paper Mill Playhouse's exciting 2016-2017 season followed by The Body Guard. Visit: http://www.papermill.org/ Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill in Millburn is just a few blocks from The Playhouse. Visit: http://charliebrowns.com/

*Premiere Stages at Kean University (Union) The professional Equity theater company is in residence at Kean University and serves the community with shows, education and their annual playwrighting festival. Visit: http://www.kean.edu/premierestages/ Enoteca Ursino on the campus of Kean University offers a fine dining experience for lunch, Happy Hour and dinner. Visit: http://enotecaursino.com/

*Crossroads Theatre Company (New Brunswick) The renowned theatre opens their season with Single Black Female on October 6th and will be offering a season of enthralling shows. Visit: http://www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org/ Delta's Restaurant offers down-home Southern-style dishes plus live music on weekends. Visit: http://www.deltasrestaurant.com/

*New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch) continues their successful season with Mad Love from October 20th to November 20th. Visit: http://www.njrep.org/ Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers delicious seafood and so much more with a fantastic waterfront view. Visit: http://www.rooneysocean.com/

*McCarter Theatre (Princeton) Bathing in the Moonlight is now onstage through October 9th and Disgraced opens on October 11th. Visit: http://www.mccarter.org/ The Dinky Bar is newly opened and located directly across the street from McCarter Theatre Center. Visit: http://dinkybarandkitchen.com/

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