Theatre Rock to play in Jefferson

OAK RIDGE — Theatre Rock will appear in the 2016 free summer concert series on Friday evening, Aug. 26, at the Jefferson Gazebo.
The show will be held in the beautiful Victorian gazebo located in the Jefferson Township Municipal Complex, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, beginning at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Jefferson Arts Committee.
Founded in 2011 by professional singers and musicians, Theatre Rock performs a rousing concert tribute to the “Rock Musical” genre. Chronicling the history of rock musicals starting with Hair in 1969, TR honors Pippin, Rocky Horror, The Who’s Tommy, Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Godspell, Aida, Wicked, Next to Normal, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages and many many more.
Theatre Rock’s evolving cast of dynamic talent boasts Broadway/Off Broadway national/international tours and recording credit. They have performed regularly at BB King’s mainstage in Times Square, NYC as well as Toshi’s Living Room in NYC, the N.J. State Fair and various venues and music festivals throughout New York and New Jersey.
Joe Andolino on keyboard lost his wife Alissa (Cucci) Andolino on June 7. who lost her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 39. She leaves behind her husband, Joe Andolino and 2 children, Giancarlo age 5 and Arabella age 3. Alissa was a daughter, sister, friend, wife, and mother. She was also an OB/GYN devoted to her patients. Even through difficult chemo treatments and experimental medicines, she persevered and stayed positive, focusing on the time she was spending NOW rather than what she might be missing later, with her family and creating beautiful memories with her two small children.
Alissa was Joe’s number one fan of his band Theatre Rock. This concert will be dedicated to the memory of Alissa Cucci Andolino.
Attendees are asked to bring a blanket or chair for their comfort; and non-alcoholic beverages, picnic dinners, and snacks are permitted on the grounds unless the concert is moved indoors due to weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Jefferson Township High School auditorium, 1010 Weldon Road OR to St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church’s parish hall at 5635 Berkshire Valley Road (corner of Milton Road), Milton/Oak Ridge, NJ. For information and updates, call before you go: 973-697-2032 or 697-3828, log on to www.jeffersonarts.org or www.jeffersontownship.net.