‘Plays-in-the-Park’ gears up for fall, holiday shows

The Middlesex County Department of Parks and Recreation announces ticket sales for performances of its children’s theater event, “The Reluctant Dragon.”

Performances are as follows:

• Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

• Oct. 24, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Plays-in-the-Park production office, located at the back of the Stephen J. Capestro Theater, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children. Cash or checks accepted with checks made payable to the Treasurer, Middlesex County. Tickets are also available through the mail. Visit the Plays-in-the-Park Web site at www.playsinthepark.com. Seating is limited to 150 people. For details, call parks and recreation at (732) 548-2884.

Starting Nov. 15, tickets will also be available through the State Theatre box office for the 10th anniversary performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” to be held at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Performances are Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. All seats are $6. Seating is reserved. For tickets, call (732) 246-7469.