The Rock And Roll Playhouse Partners With American Dream On The Family Jam For Families On Wednesday, August 13, New Concert Series At Edge At Hudson Yards, And National Festivals This Summer

Wednesday, June 11 - Today, The Rock and Roll Playhouse - a national family concert series where kids and parents rock out to the classics, announces a new Music Festival concept fo families with American Dream: a 3-million square foot entertainment/retail center in East Rutherford New Jersey with extensive retail and dining options and over 30 attractions, including an indoor theme park, water park and ski hill. The property also hosts over 800 events annually, including celebrity activations with the Jonas Brothers, Tom Brady, Kendrick Lamar/SZA and MrBeast. Coined The Family Jam at American Dream, this half day music festival will offer little ones exposure to a multitude of artists and genres. Join at 10:00am or 12:00pm for a classic rock feel with David Bowie for Kids or The Beatles for Kids. Hear the biggest pop tunes of today at 11:00am or 1:00pm during a Chappel Roanfor Kids or a Taylor Swift for Kids. You can purchase tickets HERE. This new festival concept follows The Playhouse’s summer collaboration with Edge in New York City all summer long. Since its inception in 2014, The Rock and Roll Playhouse continues to expand their reach to iconic New York City sites and beyond.

 At Edge, New York families and visitors can dance on the sky deck 1,100 feet above the city, all while exposed to a tactile educational musical experience. The first show on Sunday, June 22 will play the music of Taylor Swift, with more events to come all summer long. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. 

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The Rock and Roll Playhouse will offer special Father’s Day shows in New York, Colorado, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and California. Paying homage to the company’s classic rock roots, families across the country can celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead & more. Parents have the opportunity to enjoy the music they love while little fans are encouraged to explore their creativity and have fun.  

The Playhouse will also participate in festivals and fairs across the country this summer. Families can spend Saturday June 14, during Father’s Day Weekend, with The Playhouse at The Hudson River Music Festival in Croton Point Park, NY. With two sets, Pete Seeger for Kids (1pm - 2pm) and Bob Dylan for Kids (3pm - 4pm), the Playhouse joins a host of other family friendly activities including a puppet show, sing-a-long performance, art workshop, and more. Rooted in the enduring legacy of folk music as a vehicle for activism, these performances—highlighted by the inaugural Pete Seeger set—echo the festival’s mission to inspire political consciousness, celebrate community, and promote environmental awareness. Children 12 and under are free!

The following month, on Saturday July 12, The Playhouse will join the Pleasantville Music Festival lineup with a Music of Taylor Swift for Kids set. The festival features artists like Dawes, Jesica Lynn, and Nikki Hill as well as local acts from Westchester, NY. Featuring food and drink, beer & wine for adults, fun performances and activities, the festival continues its commitment to be environmentally conscious through their zero-waste program as well. 

Outside of New York, The Playhouse will make its way to the Vermont Reggae Fest (Music of Bob Marley for Kids) on Saturday, August 23, the Minnesota State Fair (Music of Taylor Swift for Kids) on Monday, September 1, and the North Carolina Folk Fest (Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids) on Saturday, September 13.

ABOUT THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the largest national concert series for families where kids can “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (New York Times). The Rock and Roll Playhouse was founded in 2014 at its flagship venue, Brooklyn Bowl, by industry pioneer Peter Shapiro, 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 has since performed to hundreds of thousands of kids and their families in over 42 venues across 30 cities, playing music from the most iconic musicians in history to inspire the next generation of children. Its core audience of kids under 10 explore their creativity dancing to live music from curated local bands, listening to stories and playing interactive activities. The program has raised funds for the Can’d Aid Foundation’s Tunes Programs, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, The Rex Foundation, UNICEF, and Keep the Music Alive, as well as thousands of ticket donations to local school fundraisers and charity auctions around the country. 

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