The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays: Music of Prince + More for Kids
About This Event
The Rock and Roll Playhouse performs the music of Prince and other pop/rock artists in a family-oriented set at Brooklyn Bowl. The program pairs Prince's genre-blending songbook—rooted in funk, rock and pop—with the Playhouse's focus on clear musicianship and narrative-driven arrangements for younger listeners.
About Music of Prince(song)
“Music of Prince” at Brooklyn Bowl frames Prince’s rock and pop catalog as live material, played in a room better known for loud bands than reverent retrospectives. The set moves between guitar-forward anthems and radio-era hooks, with an ear toward younger listeners as well as longtime fans. In New York, Prince’s legacy sits inside a broader story of downtown clubs, arena tours, and Black pop innovation that reshaped the city’s music economy. One clear takeaway: his songwriting holds up under simple stage arrangements, without studio gloss.
About the Artists
The Rock and Roll Playhouse
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is a group project built around live rock and pop concerts designed for younger listeners and their families. In New York City, their shows have a regular home at venues such as White Eagle Hall, where they reframe familiar catalogs in a format that keeps the band onstage and the audience involved.
Prince
Step into the vibrant world of Prince, a musical visionary who forever transformed the landscape of pop and rock with his eclectic style and boundary-pushing creativity. Known for his dynamic performances and genre-blending sounds, Prince remains a towering influence in the music industry.