New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a national family concert series that encourages kids to "move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon" (NY Times), today announces its fall 2019 season. The beloved organization will bring the music of The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Queen, Madonna,
Aretha Franklin and more to 27 venues across 25 US cities during their biggest, most exciting season yet. Full season line-up below.
Included in the fall lineup is the Rock and Roll Playhouse's annual Halloween Spooktacular series featuring The
Music of Phish. At this year's Halloween Spooktacular events, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an Instagram Halloween costume contest, where show attendees who tag @TheRockAndRollPlayhouse or use #TheRockAndRollPlayhouse hashtag are entered to win a D'angelico Guitar, tickets to future shows and more. Full details on the contest below.
Their fall 2019 season will see its debut at brand new venues like the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon and marks the beginning of an exciting creative partnership between the Rock and Roll Playhouse and Can'd Aid, a national nonprofit organization based in Colorado. The Rock and Roll Playhouse will donate a portion of tickets sold to Can'd Aid's Tunes program, which helps grow the next generation of musicians by donating new instruments to public school music programs across the country.
"Connecting with young kids as they begin their exploration with music and having the opportunity to bring awareness to their parents about our Tunes program is invaluable," says Can'd Aid's Executive
Director Diana Ralston of the creative partnership. "The fact that every RRPH ticket sold will now help get instruments into kid's hands is really exciting and will be deeply impactful."
Speaking about the collaboration, The Rock and Roll Playhouse's Executive
Director Amy Striem says, "The Rock and Roll Playhouse strives to introduce, inspire, and teach children about rock 'n' roll music by creating a fun and safe live music experiences for families all over the country. One of our goals is to see our audience members bring that energy and curiosity about music from the RRPH experience into their homes, schools, and communities. Our partnership with Can'd Aid helps to ensure that opportunities exist for all children to find that musical inspiration in school by helping to get instruments into kid's hands through the Can'd Aid Tunes Program. We are proud to be partnering with Can'd Aid by donating a portion of our ticket sales to help pass along the music to the next generation."
This past Saturday, the Rock and Roll Playhouse partnered with Bustle's Romper to host a special afternoon of food, music and family fun in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The inaugural Camp Romper event featured a number of arts and crafts activities like yoga, t-shirt customization and live music from
Music of NOLA with
Black Tie Brass, Rock n Roll for Kids and Women Who Rock.
Watch a highlight reel of the Rock and Roll Playhouse's most fun performances here: https://youtu.be/1m06_KTcYSE
Halloween Instagram Costume Contest Details:
Participants who wish to enter should:
Take a photo at one of the Halloween Spooktacular shows from October 26-27 and post to Instagram by October 28 at 11:59 PM ET.
Tag @TheRockAndRollPlayhouse
Use #TheRockAndRollPlayhouse
The winners will be chosen on October 29 and posted on October 3.
The Grand prize winner will receive (1) D'angellico Guitar, (1) RRPH Merch Package, (4) tickets to any upcoming RRPH show.
The Runner up will receive (1) RRPH Merch Package and (4) tickets to any upcoming RRPH show.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse 2019 Fall/Winter Dates:
9/28 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
9/28 - Port Chester, NY - Garcia's -
Music of The
Grateful Dead for Kids
9/29 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl -
Music of The
Grateful Dead for Kids
10/5 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City -
Queen of Pop ft. The
Music of Madonna
10/6 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - Hip Hop for Kids ft. Soul Inscribed
10/12 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - Moondance ft
Music of
Van Morrison for Kids
10/13 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - The
Music of
Queen for Kids
10/13 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West - One Love for Kids Ft. The
Music of
Bob Marley and more
10/19 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl Las
Vegas - Free Fallin' ft. The
Music of
Tom Petty for Kids & more
10/19 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/19 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - The
Music of ABBA for Kids
10/20 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/20 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
10/20 - Chicago, IL -
Thalia Hall - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/20 - Philadelphia, PA - Ardmore
Music Hall -
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular ft. Uncle Ebenezer
10/26 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - The King of Rock and Roll ft
Music of Elvis for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/26 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre - The
Music of
Phish for kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/26 - Port Chester, NY - Garcia's - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular ft. Uncle Ebenezer
10/27 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular ft. Bathtub Gin
10/27 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Berkeley, CA - UC Theatre - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Nashville, TN - City Winery Nashville - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Austin, TX - Mohawk Austin - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Portland, ME - Port City
Music Hall - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
10/27 - Asbury, NJ - The Stone Pony - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular ft. Uncle Ebenezer
10/27 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn - The
Music of
Widespread Panic for Kids Halloween Spooktacular
11/2 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - The
Music of
Led Zeppelin for Kids
11/3 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom -
Music of The
Grateful Dead for Kids
11/9 - New York, NY -
Rockefeller Center - Rock and Roll for Kids Holiday Celebration
11/9 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City -
Music of the
Beatles for Kids
11/9 - Port Chester, NY - Garcia's -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
11/10 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - The
Music of
Weezer for Kids ft. Jounce
11/10 - Chicago, IL -
Thalia Hall - Purple Party for Kids ft The
Music of
Prince and More
11/10 - Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex -
Music of The
Talking Heads for Kids
11/10 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West -
Music of The
Allman Brothers Band for Kids
11/16 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - One Love ft. the
Music of
Bob Marley for Kids and More
11/16 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre - One Love ft. The
Music of
Bob Marley for Kids and More
11/16 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl Las
Vegas -
Music of
Queen for Kids
11/16 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
11/16 - Mill Valley, CA - Sweetwater
Music Hall - The
Music of
Queen for Kids
11/16 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Pour House - One Love ft. The
Music of
Bob Marley for Kids
11/17 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - Piano Kids ft. The
Music of
Billy Joel and More
11/17 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater - The
Music of
Widespread Panic for Kids
11/17 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
11/17 - Nashville, TN - City Winery Nashville -
Music of The
Allman Brothers Band for Kids
11/17 - Austin, TX - Mohawk Austin -
Music of The Kinks for Kids
11/17 - Portland, ME - Port City
Music Hall - One Love ft. The
Music of
Bob Marley for Kids and More
11/17 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn -
Music of The Allman Brothers for Kids
11/23 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - The
Music of
Rihanna for Kids
11/24 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl -
Music of the
Grateful Dead for Kids
11/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Ardmore
Music Hall - Rock and Roll for Kids
11/30 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - Salsa
Sounds for Kids ft. Boneita
12/1 - Chicago, IL -
Thalia Hall -
Music of The
Grateful Dead for Kids
12/1 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids
12/1 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - Free Fallin' ft. The
Music of
Tom Petty for Kids & more
12/7 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City -
Music of the
Grateful Dead for Kids
12/07 - Port Chester, NY - Garcia's -
Music of the
Talking Heads for Kids ft. Ramblin Dan
12/08 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl -
Music of the
Strokes for Kids
12/08 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair - Reggae for Kids ft
Music of
Bob Marley and More
12/08 - Portland, ME - Port City
Music Hall -
Music of
Queen for Kids ft. Masterstroke
Queen Experience
12/14 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City -
Music of The
White Stripes for Kids
12/14 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Pour House -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids ft. The Hungry Monks
12/14 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom - The
Music of
Phish for Kids
12/15 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - The
Music of
Beatles for Kids
12/15 - Austin, TX - Mohawk Austin -
Music of The
White Stripes for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/15 - Nashville, TN - City Winery Nashville - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/21 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl Las
Vegas -
Music for
Beatles for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/21 - Brooklyn, NY -
Industry City - Rock and Roll for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/21 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/21 - Port Chester, NY - Garcia's - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/21 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Chicago, IL -
Thalia Hall - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Philadelphia, PA - Ardmore
Music Hall - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Portland, ME - Port City
Music Hall - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Mill Valley, CA - Sweetwater
Music Hall - Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West -
Music of The
Beatles for Kids Holiday Celebration
12/22 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn - The
Music of
Phish for Kids Holiday Celebration
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is a national concert series for families where kids can "move, play and sing while listening to works form the classic-rock canon" (NY Times). The Playhouse was founded in 2013 at its flagship venue, Brooklyn Bowl, by
Peter Shapiro, entrepreneur and co-owner of the Bowl and owner of The Capitol Theatre, and Amy Striem, a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher, who were looking to create opportunities for families to experience live music together in historic music venues. The Rock and Roll Playhouse shows use music from the most iconic musicians in musical history to inspire the next generation of children. It's core audience of kids under 10 explore their creativity dancing to live music from curated local bands, listening to stories, and playing interactive activities. With over 50,000 concert attendees in 2018 and 1,000 shows to date, The Rock and Roll Playhouse hosts concerts in 27 venues across 25 cities and explores the music of 5 generations and diverse genres, while giving back to local communities. The program has donated to the Can'd Aid Foundation's Tunes Programs, VH1 Save the
Music Foundation, and Keep the
Music Alive, as well as ticket donations to local school fundraisers and auctions.
