County Unveils 2024 Summer Lineup Of Plays-In-The-Park In Edison

EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park will return once again this summer in Edison.

The season begins June 19 with the musical “Beauty and the Beast.” The County will also stage “In the Heights,” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”

The plays will be staged at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre, Roosevelt Park in Edison.

“The cultural vibrancy of Middlesex County reaches new heights with the exceptional summer productions of Plays-in-the-Park,” said Director of the Board of County Commissioners Ronald G. Rios.

"With three phenomenal shows lined up this year, we invite all County residents to immerse themselves in a season of captivating live performances. On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, we encourage everyone to experience the joy that these shows bring to audiences of all ages.”

Plays-in-the-Park has captivated County audiences for many years with its dazzling lineup of productions every summer.

“This is one of mine and Middlesex County residents’ favorite theatrical and artistic performances,” said County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, chair of the Infrastructure Management Committee. “My heartfelt appreciation goes to the exceptionally talented casts, crews, and production team for putting on such wonderful performances year after year.”

Here’s The 2024 Schedule:

Beauty and the Beast (June 19-29) – Experience the magic as this “tale as old as time” takes the stage. This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical featured bellowed, show-stopping songs, including “Be Our Guest”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Human Again”, and many more.

In the Heights (July 10-20) – This story is based on the residents of Washington Heights – a New York City neighborhood, who are facing major changes, including rising rent and the closures of neighborhood businesses. This musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop to tell the story of a place where community is everything, and dreams are meant to be chased. The concept, music, and lyrics are by Lin-Mauel Miranda.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (July 31-August 10) – This outrageously funny musical will have you laughing from beginning to end! Stephen Sondheim combines situations from the 2000-year-old comedies of Plautus with classic vaudeville to create this irreverent and witty masterpiece, which made its Broadway debut in 1962.

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