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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: I Love the 80s to Death

Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm



Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008

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Brought to you by The Murder Mystery Company! As seen on Shark Tank!

It’s the 80’s again, and all of the big names are here for a big concert. Tensions run rampant as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with like, totally tragic results! This isn’t an episode of Miami Vice! This is like…murder. It’s up to you to bust it like a ghost, for sure! Peg your jeans, slouch your socks, flash some neon, put on way too much eyeliner and get that hair up! You are going to solve this crime in style. No time to be Too Shy! You are a Smooth Operator, and you know to listen to those Careless Whispers. It’s time to put on your Sunglasses at Night and Relax. Time after time…You will solve the case.

 

Admission includes all you can eat buffet dinner

Buffet Menu:

Headliner Entrees

· Bon Jovi-licious Bourbon BBQ Chicken

· Guns N’ Rosemary Roasted Pork Carving Station

· Meatballs of Glory

· Pour Some Salsa on Me Southwest Stuffed Peppers (Vegan)

 

Backstage Sides

· Livin’ On a Spud Garlic Mashed Potatoes

· Veggie Like a Hurricane Seasonal Vegetables

· Ziti and the Jets Baked Ziti

· Take It Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

 

Encore Desserts

· Another One Bites the Crust Brownie Squares

· Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Cheesecake) Mini Cheesecakes

· Girls Just Wanna Have Cookies (Assorted Cookies)




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