The Bed-Stuy born and raised Stephanie Mills racked up accolades in the 80s and 90s, scoring multiple gold and platinum albums, No. 1 R&B hits, and Grammy awards. But she’s perhaps best known as the first Dorothy in the original Broadway run of the Afro-centric Wizard of Oz remake The Wiz—the play’s showstopping number “Home” has long been her signature song. She’s joined at SummerStage by Keni Burke, originally of the Five Stairsteps, and producer of everyone from Bill Withers to The O’Jays, The Whispers to Keith Sweat, but it’s his 1982 hit “Risin’ to the Top” that has been sampled by a plethora of rappers in hip-hop, including Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J. Spanish Harlem’s own Remix King Ted Smooth DJs to kick off the night in Coney Island.

Rules at the Coney Island Amphitheater:

The following is a representative list of items NOT permitted inside the campus. The venue reserves the right to prohibit additional items as necessary.

• Outside food or beverages (including alcohol)
• Bottles, cans, or coolers
• Weapons
• Pets (with the exception of registered service animals)
• Audio/Video recording devices

Personal cameras are allowed in the venue. Flash photography, video and removable lens cameras are not permitted without venue approval.

Clear Bag Policy

New Clear bag policy in effect at Coney Island Amphitheater. To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, Live Nation has implemented a clear bag policy. The venue will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ and/or small clutch bags (4.5″x 6.5″). Clear bags will be available for purchase on the boardwalk and the box office, if needed.

If you must bring a bag larger than what is outlined below, such as a knapsack, be prepared for a thorough search by a member of our security team. Then we will ask you to check your bag with Guest Services, located in the park adjacent to West 23rd Street.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, coolers, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Venue management reserves the right to add, delete and interpret the above policy for the safety of guests, artists, and staff.