The Rock And Roll Playhouse Expands Winter/Spring Programming With Three New Venues, Special Guests And Fresh Musical Themes 

The family-minded live event series The Rock and Roll Playhouse is always searching for new ways to inspire creativity and foster a relationship between children and music. Today, they’re building upon an inspiring series of shows by completing their early Spring programming with new venues, special guests and fresh musical events in Nashville, Brooklyn, Chicago, San Rafael, and more.

This year, The Rock and Roll Playhouse moves to the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee, adds the Cubby Bear as a third venue in Chicago, Illinois and will debut at The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California. Included in the early spring schedule are a number of shows celebrating Grateful Dead musician Phil Lesh’s birthday, Purim Celebrations alongside the organization Because Jewish, a nationwide run of Purple Party shows honoring the music of Prince and a Nashville Mother’s Day celebration in addition to to a star-studded lineup of musical guests performing under The Rock and Roll Playhouse umbrella. Mike Greenfield of Lotus, Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Tom McKee of Let’s Danza and Mark Diomede of Juggling Suns will all be performing at RRPH’s Philadelphia show later this month and Los Colognes will hit the stage to welcome RRPH to their new home at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville in March.

In addition, Brooklyn Bowl New York will host two very special performances this spring. The Rock and Roll Playhouse has partnered with Winter Jazzfest to host the very first Jazz for Kids event on Saturday, January 18 at Brooklyn Bowl New York and will later present their Broadway Rock for Kids show featuring musicians directly from Broadway in March. This year’s early 2020 programming is just the latest expansion of RRPH’s ever-evolving musical palette. Perhaps the greatest element of a RRPH show is the element of surprise and bewilderment a child can experience. Luckily, there are always more special guests and surprises to be announced. Full touring route below. Stay tuned to The Rock and Roll Playhouse official site for more. 

The Rock and Roll Playhouse 2020 Winter/Spring Tour Dates:

Ardmore Music Hall - Philadelphia, PA 

1/26 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids ft. Mike Greenfield of Lotus, Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Tom McKee of Let’s Danza, and Mark Diomede of Juggling Suns 

2/8 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids with Johnny Shortcake

3/29 - The Music of Phish for Kids ft. Bathtub Gin 

Brooklyn Bowl New York - Brooklyn, NY 

1/18 - Jazz for Kids (Winter Jazzfest)

1/26 - Let’s Dance ft. Music of David Bowie and More for Kids 

2/2 - Music of The Beatles for Kids 

2/9 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

2/16 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids

2/23 - Mardi Gras Celebration for Kids ft. Black Tie Brass 

3/1 - The Music of Fleetwood Mac for Kids

3/8 - The Music of Phish for Kids ft. Uncle Ebenezer - Purim Celebration with Because Jewish

3/15 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday

3/22 - Broadway Rock for Kids ft. Musicians and Singers Direct from Broadway  

3/29 - The Music of Dave Matthews Band for Kids ft. Rhyme and Reason 

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville - Nashville, TN

3/29 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids ft. Los Colognes 

4/19 - The Music of Queen for Kids

5/10 - Music of The Beatles for Kids // Mother’s Day Celebration 

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

1/25 - Let’s Dance ft. Music of David Bowie and More for Kids w/ Facepainting  

2/22 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids! 

3/28 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids 

Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO

2/8 - The Music of Phish for Kids ft. Kings of Prussia 

Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY 

1/25 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

2/15 - The Music of Queen for Kids

2/29 - Music of The Beatles for Kids

3/15 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday

3/21 - Jazz for Kids 

Charleston Pour House - Charleston, SC

2/8 - The Music of Phish for Kids w/ Runaway Gin 

3/14 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday

Cubby Bear - Chicago, IL 

1/26 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Robert Hunter Tribute 

Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR 

2/9 - The Music of Talking Heads for Kids

3/15 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday

Fairfield Theatre Company - Fairfield, CT  

2/9 - The Music of Phish for Kids ft. Uncle Ebenezer 

3/1 - One Love ft. Music of Bob Marley for Kids and More! 

Funky Biscuit - Boca Raton, FL

2/9 - Music of The Beatles for Kids

Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC 

2/23 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

Higher Ground - Burlington, VT

2/9 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

3/8 - The Music of Phish for Kids

Industry City - Brooklyn, NY 

1/18 - Queen of Pop ft. Music of Madonna for Kids 

1/25 - Women Who Rock for Kids   

2/1 - Karina’s Funk Revue for Kids w/ Karina Rykman

2/8 - One Love ft. Music of Bob Marley for Kids and More w/ David Langlois and the Brooklyners - Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday Celebration  

2/15 - Music of The Beatles for Kids  

2/22 - Mardi Gras Celebration for Kids ft. Black Tie Brass

2/29 - Broadway Rock for Kids ft. Musicians and Singers Direct From Broadway

3/14 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday 

Jay Peak Resort - Jay, VT 

1/18/20 - Rock and Roll for Kids 

Mohawk- Austin, TX

2/9 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids 

Port City Music Hall - Portland, ME 

1/26 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

2/9 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids 

3/1 - The Music of Phish for Kids 

Rockefeller Center - New York, NY

2/9 - Reggae for Kids ft. David Langlois and the Brooklyners  

Saturn - Birmingham, AL 

2/9 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

The Sinclair - Boston, MA 

1/26 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

2/9 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids 

3/8 - The Music of Phish for Kids

The Stone Pony - Asbury, NJ

2/9 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids 

Sweetwater Music Hall - Mill Valley, CA

1/25 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Robert Hunter Tribute

2/8 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids! 

3/22 - The Music of Talking Heads for Kids 

Terminal West - Atlanta, GA

2/9 - Purple Party ft. Music of Prince and More for Kids! 

3/22 - The Music of Phish for Kids

Terrapin Crossroads - San Rafael, CA

3/14 – The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids // Family-friendly Tribute to Phil Lesh Celebrating his 80th Birthday

Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL 

2/9 - Music of The Beatles for Kids (AM Show // SOLD OUT)

2/9 - Music of The Beatles for Kids (PM Show) 

3/1 - The Music of Phish for Kids 

3/29 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids

UC Theatre - Berkeley, CA 

2/2 - Music of The Beatles for Kids

Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN 

2/22 - The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids 

About The Rock and Roll Playhouse

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.