Entertainment

2023 Orange County Fair

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3 years ago

July 12, 2023

Middletown, NY— A man juggling tires, high-flying acrobats, dazzling
fireworks, delicious food, live music, and thrilling rides…the Orange County Fair is back
with something for everyone in your family. Each night, fairgoers will see incredible acts such as the Anastasini Circus, national tribute bands, the strong man show, a comedy hypnotist, grandstand entertainment, fan-favorite fair foods, arts and crafts, and a full carnival midway.

New this year, catch the world famous Anastasini Circus daily in the arena and
witness superhuman feats of strength during the strong man show. Back by popular
demand, Benjamin Jackson: comedy hypnotist, will put fairgoers in a trance, having them
perform hilarious tasks on stage nightly. These shows are free with just the price of fair admission. “We’ve searched the country for the best acts sure to entertain your whole family at the 2023 fair. We’re bringing back some crowd favorites and some exciting new ones,” says Ron Weber, Fair Manager.

July 21st-23rd, monster trucks will jump, rev, and speed around the Orange
County Fair Speedway Grandstand with daily shows starting at 7:00pm. “Back by popular
demand we have three big monster trucks show opening weekend,” says Weber. Gates to
the Grandstand open at 5:30pm each evening. Monster Trucks shows are ticketed
separately and tickets purchased before the fair opens will include fair admission.

On the Barn Amphitheater Stage, the fair staff has scheduled a lineup of national
touring tribute acts. New this year, the fair will host two days of Spanish music featuring
Mariachi Paulino and La Banda Tumbadira de Newburgh. “We’ve programmed our Barn
Amphitheater area to have something for everyone. Concerts are free with admission or
get a VIP ticket for just $20.00,” says Weber. Crowd favorites like Battery: a Metallica
tribute band and Live Wire: an AC/DC tribute band will return alongside newcomers such
as the Fooz Fighters: a Foo Fighters tribute.

The Dreamland Amusements midway boasts rides for thrill-seekers and gentle
riders alike. A ride list can be found on the fair’s website. Discount nights on July 20th,
24th, and 25th include deals like free admission, free rides, $10.00 unlimited ride
wristbands, and carload night. “We have great discounts available on opening night and Monday and Tuesday of the fair. We offer admission and ride combo tickets and family four packs at a steep discount online as well,” says Weber.

And don’t forget about the fair food! Sausage and peppers, zeppoles, funnel
cakes, gyros, cheesesteaks and much more will be available as part of the fair’s extensive
vendor lineup. For more information and savings visit www.orangecountyfair.com.

Entertainment

Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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12 hours ago

August 13, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

Entertainment

‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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3 weeks ago

July 20, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.