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  • Hamlet BroadwayWorld Article

    Shakespeare's iconic tragedy Hamlet opens at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck on Friday, March 8th, for a limited three-week engagement. Adapted and directed by Lou Trapani, this "Hamlet" is set in 2024 and, as Shakespeare would say, "holds the mirror up to nature."

    By: Stephi Wild

    Feb. 26, 2024

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  • "The Legacy of Maya Angelou" Millbrook Independent Review

    The presentation offers poetic readings, music, solo songs, skits, archival film footage, some dancing, and choral song by Caged Bird Legacy, LLC featuring lively musical impressions by Manar Hashmi.

    By: Kevin T McEneany

    Feb. 17, 2024

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  • Alice by Heart BroadwayWorld Article

    Teen Production Of ALICE BY HEART to Take The Stage In Rhinebeck This February

    Performances will take place from February 2-11.

    By: Chloe Rabinowitz

    Jan. 09, 2024

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  • "Cabaret Musical Stuns..." The Millbrook Independent Review

    This local production at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, under the detailed and accomplished Direction of Peter Risafi (with Wendy-Urban Mead as assistant director), makes historical parallels to the rise of the Nazi party with a current frisson that is positively electric.

    By: Kevin T McEneaney

    Jan. 06, 2024

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  • “What Good is Sitting Alone in Your Room?” Daily Catch Cabaret Article

    “At times, I’ve felt overwhelmed by all the changes on the creative team. But in the end, we have put together a production that digs deeply in telling the stories of a group of layered, complex characters,” says Risafi.

    By: Emily Sachar

    Jan. 04, 2024

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  • "Like the show, ‘life must go on’ for retiring Lou Trapani" Northern Dutchess News Article

    Lou Trapani, the man who may have done more than anyone to shape and foster the regional theater landscape of the Hudson Valley, is retiring from his role as Artistic and Managing Director of The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

    By: Jim Donick

    Jan. 03, 2024

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  • "Stretching More Than Her Legs" Daily Catch feature on Choreographer Jordan Stroly

    Jordan Stroly had almost done it all. Danced. Taught. Competed. But one major challenge lay before her. She had never choreographed a musical.

    By: Emily Sachar

    Jan. 04, 2024

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  • Cabaret Daily Freeman Article

    The celebrated musical “Cabaret” takes the stage at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck in January.

    Dec. 15, 2023

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  • Cabaret BroadwayWorld Article

    CENTERstage Productions to Present CABARET This Winter

    Experience the captivating world of "Cabaret" in vibrant 1932 Berlin with CENTERstage Productions.

    By: Chloe Rabinowitz

    Dec. 08, 2023

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  • Little Women Feature from Daily Freeman

    Snapshot: ‘Little Women’ opens Dec. 8 at CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck

    Dec. 03, 2023

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  • Peter and the Starcatcher Review by Hudson Theatre Ghost

    A visit with old friends does a world of good for the heart – and a thrilling adventure does wonders for the spirit.

    By: The Hudson Theatre Ghost

    Nov. 05, 2023

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