The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater
At the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
DirectionsThis beautiful tale of friendship, baseball, and the enduring bonds between fathers and sons will speak to all generations. Based on the bestselling novel by Steve Kluger, with music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, the heart-warming story is set in 1940’s Brooklyn and pulses with jazz musicand big band sounds of the era.
Sponsored by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
Some memories from childhood are better left in the past, but for the grown-up Joey Margolis, his childhood memories of his fantastic friendship with New York Giants baseball star Charlie Banks and Charlie’s long suffering girlfriend Hazel MacKay are wonderful to recall and are the substance of “Last Days of Summer...." Learn More
Young Joey and his best friend, Craig, are writing fan letters to their hero, Charlie Banks. Banks, the star third baseman of the New York Giants, and Joey forge an unlikely friendship that might be the very best thing they both need Learn More
"Last Days of Summer," George Street Playhouse's inaugural show in its new home at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, can be seen through Nov. 10. Learn More
George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint wanted to launch the company’s new season in its new home with a big show that would “appeal to the head and to the heart.” Learn More
It only seems fitting that the first production to grace George Street Playhouse's new stage centers around baseball. Learn More