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The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 08/17/2026

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a 9-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core.

The band prides themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring raspy vocals, and the groundwork Bob has laid over the past 30 years. Hollywood Nights shares the belief that only Bob and his fans have come to know, learn, and love: Represent the voice of every fan, his or her values, working-class background, and the love of rock 'n' roll.

If you are a true fan of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, you won't want to miss Hollywood Nights!

The band includes Lead Vocals - Rick Murphy; Organ/Guitar - Roger Mancini; Piano - Alec Hay & David Beck; Bass - Frank Pagano; Lead Guitar - Chris Uyvari; Drums - Matt Decarlo; Sax - Josh Beck; Backing Vox - Robin Murphy; and Backing Vox - Treese Logan.

Tickets start at $58 and are available for purchase online. The Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Streetin  Newton, New Jersey.





 

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