Adam Monley (l-r), Jay Klaitz, Mitchell Jarvis and Manu Narayan act as former high school bandmates who reunite in “Gettin’ The Band Back Together,” which will be performed at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick through Oct. 27. PHOTO COURTESY OF T. CHARLES ERICKSON SAYREVILLE — The George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick will lift its curtains for Sayreville residents with an Oct. 3 showing of the play “Gettin’ The Band Back Together.”
The play is inspired by a tale of a man named Mitch Martino, a laid-off Wall Street employee who returns home to Sayreville and revives his high school band.
“I picked Sayreville as a locale because that’s where [Jon] Bon Jovi is from,” said Ken Davenport, the author of “Gettin’ The Band Back Together.”
“Since this is a musical about a guy putting his high school rock band back together, it seemed like Sayreville birthed great musicians before, and it would serve as a great inspiration for Mitch.”
Davenport said Sayreville residents will recognize references to the borough that range from Exit 124 on the Garden State Parkway to the now-closed adult nightclub Delilah’s Den.
“There are a lot of Jersey references,” Davenport said. “I can’t wait for Sayreville to see it.”
Opening night will be Oct. 4. However, complimentary tickets for the Oct. 3 showing are available for Sayreville first respon- ders and emergency workers, as well as half-price tickets for all Sayreville residents.
During the evening, time will be taken to recognize borough officials and first responders in attendance.
“Sayreville residents really should see the show first, since it’s their hometown,” Davenport said. “For me, it’s really special that they will be able to see a musical that takes place where they’re from.”
The ticket costs are covered by a donation from Brian O’Neill of O’Neill Properties. The showing begins at 8 p.m.
For tickets and information, call 732- 246-7717 or visit www.gsponline.org.
Contact Stella Morrison at [email protected].