REVIEW: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Capital Rep

by Jess Hoffman I must start my review by admitting that A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is my single favorite play of all time. And because of that I have seen many productions. I have seen professional productions, volunteer productions, and even one high school production. I have…

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Comes to Capital Rep

ALBANY (April 5) – William Shakespeare’s popular comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins previews at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany April 14, opens on Tuesday, April 18 and runs through Sunday, May 7. The show is directed by theREP’s Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill. In a world where dreams and…

REVIEW: “The Wizard of Oz” at Capital Repertory Theatre

by Roseann Cane Prepare to be dazzled…if, like me, you’re fortunate enough to see theRep’s current production of The Wizard of Oz. I always expect to enjoy a first-rate evening of theater when I attend a show at theRep, but I’m so familiar with the film and various stage adaptations…

Capital Repertory Theatre Presents The Wizard of Oz

With special family friendly curtain times for the holidays ALBANY (Nov. 15) – The Wizard of Oz, the beloved story of Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow will begin previews at Capital Repertory Theatre on Friday, November 18, opening on Tuesday, November 22 and running through Saturday, December 24. The musical, based…

Capital Rep Seeking Two Non-union, Dancing Actors as Understudies for “The Wizard of Oz”

CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE IS SEEKING ACTOR/DANCERS! We are still seeking 2 non-union, dancing actors to serve as understudies for our Wizard of Oz Ensemble. Choreography by Freddy Ramirez. Seeking 2 people, any gender presentation, 5’6” and under, who are comfortable with character dancing, jazz, and stylized. Rehearsals now through Nov. 17.…

Capital Repertory Theatre Announces Auditions for Singers & Dancers for “The Wizard of Oz”

LORT – ECC  Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany, NY  22-23 Season – THE WIZARD OF OZ  Taped Submissions – SINGERS AND DANCERS  Theatre:  Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207  Production:  THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC version) based on the book by L. Frank Baum, Music and Lyrics by Harold…

Capital Repertory Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”

Update on Future Jersey Boys Performances ALBANY (Aug 9) – Due to the unfortunate circumstance of multiple cast and crew testing positive for COVID and needing to recover, theREP is cancelling the following performances of Jersey Boys: • Tuesday, Aug 9, • Wednesday, Aug 10 (all performances), • Thursday, Aug…

Capital Rep Holds Local Auditions for “Jersey Boys”

CAPITAL REP ANNOUNCES JERSEY BOYS  LOCAL AUDITIONS  Saturday, May 14, 2022  JERSEY BOYS, Book by Rick Elice & Marshall Brickman; Music by Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by Bob Crewe   Director, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill; Choreographer, Freddy Ramirez; Musical Director/Arranger: Josh D. Smith   NYC Casting Director: Stephanie Klapper Casting, csa  Equity Contract: LORT D  Non-Union:  weekly…