Editor's Notebook: Last Chance to Catch 'The Music Man'

After a first week run from July 15 - 17, Trilogy Repertory's "The Music Man" is back for a final three-night stretch in Basking Ridge, starting Thursday night, July 22 at 8 p.m.

"The Music Man" is a local production with cast members from north and central New Jersey, including ten local families, making the production a true community event. Basking Ridge Patch theater critic Jen Olsen raved about the performance in her review, calling it, "delightful, fabulous, energetic, funny, universally excellent and beautifully done."

Part of a tradition in its 23rd year, the show is free (donations accepted) and held outdoors in Pleasant Valley Park as a part of Bernards "Plays in the Park" summer series of concerts. Audience members can bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic goods and snacks and enjoy the performance on the spacious lawn stretching out from the park's amphitheater.

For a taste of the show, see our previous coverage, including an expansive photo gallery with 191 shots of the perfomance courtesy of Basking Ridge Patch photographer Terry Boudreau.

With three performances left, there's no excuse not to grab friends or family and head down to the park for some old-fashioned fun. Get there early to set up your seats in the best positions.