Meet 'The Sopranos' Steve Schirripa At Somerset Patriots Game

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Meet actor Steve Schirripa, best known for his role as Bobby Bacala on HBO's "The Sopranos," at the Somerset Patriots' Sopranos Night on Saturday, June 1.

Schirripa will be participating in a VIP Meet and Greet with fans on the SK Club before the game.

The VIP Meet and Greet event will be $150 and includes pictures and autographs with Schirripa, as well as a Sopranos-themed all-you-can-eat buffet approved by the guest of honor.

The menu includes:

• Chicken Parm
• “Karen’s Last Ziti”
• Premio Sausage and Peppers
• Caesar Salad
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Cannolis/Italian Pastries
• Coffee
• Fountain Drinks
• Cash Bar

After the Meet and Greet, Schirripa will welcome the crowd and throw out the ceremonial first pitch before taking pictures and signing autographs on the main concourse during the game.

In addition, Schirripa’s social media star dog Willie will also be in attendance to meet fans and enjoy the event.

The event will take place during the 6:35 p.m. game against the Bowie Baysox.

Schirripa is also know for, with castmate and friend Michael Imperioli, hosting the Webby award winner for Fan Favorite TV/Film podcast, "Talking Sopranos" a re-watch of the entire series.

The two also co-authored a companion book, Woke Up This Morning (HarperCollins), which is a New York Times Best Seller.

The actor, host and NYT best-selling author, Schirripa, currently stars on the long-running CBS series "Blue Bloods," in the role of detective Anthony Abetemarco.

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