Paper Mill Playhouse

Residents of the Millburn-Short Hills area are fortunate to live in close proximity of the legendary Paper Mill Playhouse. Since the Paper Mill Playhouse is located a mere 25 miles away from Manhattan, they have no trouble attracting reputable and acclaimed actors from the New York Area. Officially designated as "The State Theatre of New Jersey", the Paper Mill has nurtured many famous actors such as Anne Hathaway, Patrick Swayze, Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters and Betty Buckley. The town of Millburn-Short Hills demonstrated its appreciation and respect for the arts when the Paper Mill Playhouse was having financial difficulties last year and the town banded together to raise enough money to save the famous playhouse. It makes sense that residents of the Millburn-Short Hills Area would want to preserve this historic theater since it reflects many of the values that the town itself holds, like community and education. The playhouse makes a substantial effort to educate the Millburn-Short Hills community through its programs. Many people are attracted to the Millburn-Short Hills area because of the artistic training it affords children. The Paper Mill offers a special Rising Stars program for young child actors within the community and surrounding schools. Last year, over $67,000 in scholarship money was awarded to participants of this program. The Theatre School's All-Star Touring Company has also sponsored free shows for approximately 2,500 senior citizens, students, and children with disabilities. This Millburn theater also offers remarkable audience enrichment programs. 1,900 people so far have benefited from the following Paper Mill sponsored programs: Conversation Series, Cast Talkbacks, Director's Notes, Book Club, back-stage tours and special events. The Paper Mill Playhouse is a classic, respected and community driven establishment. The Millburn-Short Hills area is the perfect location for such an establishment. People looking to buy a home in the Millburn-Short Hills area will certainly be able to benefit from this historic and renowned institution.

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