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Local theatre and community to be celebrated with free events ALBANY—It’s not Broadway or the West End; it’s the Capital Region — up the river from the famous city, and across the pond from the district — where performing arts thrive and flourish. The Capital Region Festival of Theatre (CRFT)... Read more » ... Read More
World premiere started in Capital Repertory Theatre’s Next Act! New Play Summit ALBANY— Igna Ballard and the eponymous Rosie have been connected for some time. Having first brought the character of Rosie to life in a reading during Capital Repertory Theatre’s 2023 Next Act New Play Summit First 15 event,... Read more » ... Read More
Cantor Emily Short worked with cast of “The Lehman Trilogy” to pay homage to Jewish culture ALBANY— On the surface, “The Lehman Trilogy” is a story about siblings whose humble beginnings led to unimaginable success, but underneath it’s a story of Jewish heritage across generations. To honor the culture, Capital... Read more » ... Read More
Join the ground floor as artists read new plays, and get their chance to turn their script into a world premiere ALBANY—Capital Repertory Theatre is dedicated to championing both emerging and established authors and scriptwriters by casting a light on new plays and bringing these fresh stories to the stage.... Read more » ... Read More
Weisfeld will retain same position with Adirondack Theatre Festival as part of the collaboration with Proctors Collaborative (ALBANY, NY) Capital Repertory Theatre has announced that starting Sept. 1, 2025, Miriam Weisfeld will be its new Producing Artistic Director. Weisfeld will succeed Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill who served in the role since 1995.... Read more » ... Read More
Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill leaves lasting impact in Albany ALBANY—After 30 years as the Producing Artistic Director of Capital Repertory Theatre, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of 2025. During her three decades at the helm, Maggie has brought to theREP incredible artistic achievement,... Read more » ... Read More
Capital Repertory Theatre lineup is full of variety–And drama ALBANY— The 24-25 season at Capital Repertory Theatre brings something for everyone––the foodies, the lovers of classics and dramas, the business people, the romantics and everyone in between. Each of the five stories this season examines what it means to be... Read more » ... Read More
Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY collaborates with Capital Repertory Theatre ALBANY— For three weeks, 12 students with the Summer Stage Young Acting Company have been exploring the fundamentals of theatre in an impactful partnership between the Collaborative School of the Arts and Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY (BTTUNY).... Read more » ... Read More
Adriana Vicinanzo and Elizabeth Nestlerode perform during a dress rehearsal of, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” on the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Photo by Kevin Montano for Proctors Collaborative Collaborative School of the Arts teaches professionalism, teamwork Adriana Vicinanzo and Ethan Crowley... Read more » ... Read More
Elizabeth Nestlerode and Nikita Burshteyn perform during a dress rehearsal of, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” on the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Photo by Kevin Montano for Proctors Collaborative Capital Repertory Theatre shares intimate story of Carole King’s life ALBANY—Before rehearsals even... Read more » ... Read More