ALBANY (June 30) – “Once,” the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Olivier award-winning musical, comes to the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre from July 11 through Aug. 10. Book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, “Once” is described as a heart‑stirring ode to the…
Albany, NY (Nov. 21) – Capital Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “A Sherlock Carol” by Mark Shanahan, a captivating blend of mystery and holiday cheer, set to take the stage Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. This inventive play intertwines the beloved characters of Sir Arthur…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss When we think of the legendary Carole King, we most often picture her on the cover of her second studio album, Tapestry, sitting on a windowsill with her cat. The year was 1971. Many of us know all the lyrics, and fondly remember singing along. Most are…
ALBANY (July 9) – Capital Repertory Theatre is excited to bring the Tony Award-winning show “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” to the MainStage at theREP. The book, by Douglas McGrath, will enchant audiences with the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to rock and roll…
by Roseann Cane The jubilation of the audience at the Capital Repertory Theatre’s Million Dollar Quartet opening night was unmistakable. From the beginning of the show, the hoots, hollers, and foot stomping rose steadily, and by the show’s end, the crowd, roaring with such delight that they overwhelmed the music,…
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…
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…
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…
