He arrived in a black SUV with the song “Woke Up This Morning” which has become so synonymous with the HBO drama The Sopranos blaring over the sound system. Steve Schirripa, popped out of the van to a loud applause. His dog Willie Boy with him, as well as family and friends. Yes, indeed Sopranos Night just hit differently in Somerset, New Jersey on a cool June evening.

How big was the night? Well, 7,619 people came out to the see the Sopranos and Blue Bloods star, and the Somerset Patriots pound the Bowie Baysox 6-2.

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  Steve Schirripa with his dog Willie Boy at Sopranos Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset NJ, June 1, 2024. (Photo Michael Cohen)>

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  Steve Schirripa of the Sopranos and Blue Bloods with his dog WIllie Boy at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset. (Michael Cohen)

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  Actor Steve Schirripa (R) with former Yankees pitcher and Patriots Manager Emeretus Sparky Lyle. (photo Michael Cohen).
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  Steve Schirripa with Sparky Lyle at Sopranos Night at TD Bank Ballpark. Photo - Michael Cohen.

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  Actor Steve Schirripa of the Sopranos and Blue Bloods meets Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez. (Photo Michael Cohen).

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  Steve Schirripa with Jasson Dominguez. Photo Michael Cohen.
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  Actor Steve Schirripa hangs out with the Somerset Patriots on Sopranos Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset. Photo Michael Cohen.

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  Steve Schirripa hangs out with the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset. Photo Michael Cohen.

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  Actor Steve Schirripa (center) signs autographs for fans at Meet & Greet at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset. June 1, 2024. (Photo Michael Cohen).
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  Steve Schirripa signs autographs for kids as he heads into the clubhouse. Photo Michael Cohen.

Actor Steve Schirripa with his dog Willie Boy at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset, NJ. Photo – Michael Cohen

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