Plays in the Park Summer Season 2021
Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park and Music-in-the-Park Return to the Stage Live with
In-Person Audiences
Press Release 6/8/21
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ –Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park is back live on stage this summer, with performances of “America the Beautiful”, “Rock Roll & Soul”, and “Showtune” performed outdoors before in-person audiences. The County’s popular Music-in-the-Park series, which features musical performances by local bands on Wednesdays and Sundays, also returns to the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park stage at the South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front on Wednesdays and the Plays-in-the-Park stage in Roosevelt Park in Edison on Sundays.
“We are thrilled that COVID-19 crowd restrictions for large outdoor gatherings have lifted, allowing us to resume Plays-in-the-Park and Music-in-the-Park for our residents to enjoy after postponing last year’s summer series. The excitement of live performances is finally back and what better way to spend time this summer with family and friends than in our pristine County parks and outdoor spaces,” said Director of the Board of County Commissioners Ronald G. Rios.
“From a wide variety of genre-defining music from established and emerging artists to Broadway-caliber shows, join us this season for a variety of live entertainment that will appeal to the whole family.” said County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, chair of Infrastructure Management Committee. “And as we continue to help those in need that have been impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage everyone attending these events to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation for the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS).”
While Middlesex County’s Plays-In-The-Park had to postpone their 2020 season shows once again to 2022 due to COVID-19, the series returns this summer with three musical revues scheduled in the months of July and August. All summer performances are free and will be held at the Plays-in-the-Park stage, Stephen J. Capestro Theater, located in Roosevelt Park in Edison, New Jersey. The first two shows will also be streamed live via Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PlaysInThePark
This summer’s Music-in-the-Park concert series brings back the delight of live music to our community with a variety of musical styles including oldies, classic rock, jazz, and Motown set against the backdrop of two of the County’s parks.
Plays-in-the-Park 2021 schedule:
Stephen J. Capestro Theater
Roosevelt Park in Edison
All shows start at 8:00 pm
July:
•July 2 at 8:00 pm – America the Beautiful
•July 23 at 8:00 pm – Rock Roll & Soul
August:
•August 13 at 8:00 pm – Showtune
•August 14 at 8:00 pm – Showtune
•August 15 at 8:00 pm – Showtune
The Box Office opens at 5:30 pm and patrons are admitted to the seating area immediately after receiving a free ticket. All you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair. In the case of inclement weather, save your ticket stub as it will allow you to see another performance this season. All shows are free and open to the public. For more information, click here.
Music-in-the-Park Summer 2021 Series:
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park stage
South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front – O’Leary Boulevard, South Amboy, N.J.
Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
July:
•July 7 at 6:30 pm – Danny V’s 52nd Street Band, A tribute to Billy Joel
•July 14 at 6:30 pm – Scarborough Fair, A tribute to Simon & Garfunkel
•July 21 at 6:30 pm – Underwater Airlines, A Classic Rockin’ Band
•July 28 at 6:30 pm – Sounds of the Street, Golden Oldies at its Best!
August:
•August 4 at 6:30 pm – Parkway Soul, A Variety of Motown Classics
•August 11 at 6:30 pm – Zydeco-A-Go-Go, New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
•August 18 at 6:30 pm – Green River, A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
•August 25 at 6:30 pm – The Perry Brothers, Irish Favorites and more
Plays-in-the-Park stage
1 Pine Drive, Edison, NJ 08837
Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm
July:
•July 11 at 6 pm – Kraus Memorial Band, Music from the Theater at the Theater and More!
•July 18 at 6 pm – Into the Woods Woodwind Trio, Bach to the Future (Classical, Broadway, Pop & Jazz)
August:
•August 1 at 6 pm – Mark Heter Band, New to You Old Favorites
•August 8 at 6 pm – Greg Giannascoli & Friends, From American to Argentina
•August 22 at 6 pm – Silk City Jazz Quartet, Smokin’ Hot Jazz
•August 29 at 6 pm – Sandy Sasso’s Swingin Big Band, Hits and Standards from the Big Band Era
In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled and rescheduled based on band availability. Concerts will not be held indoors as done in past years. All concerts are free and open to the public. Both series, in partnership with MCFOODS, will also be collecting nutritious food for residents in need throughout the season. If you would like to help, please bring a non-perishable food item when attending performances.
