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Today we had our pre-production photoshoot for The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers at First Church in Albany. Thank you First Church for providing us such a beautiful setting! Check out our new photo album for some candids we snapped during the shoot!

Thank you to First Church for providing us such a beautiful setting!The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers pre-production photoshootThank you to First Church for providing us such a beautiful setting!

Thanks for voting!! Capital Repertory Theatre has won the titles of Best Theater Company AND our production of This Wonderful Life was voted Best Local Play in the Past Year, followed by Pride @Prejudice! Thank you so very much to everyone who voted!2013 Readers Poll Results: Arts & Entertainmentwww.timesunion.comArts & Entertainment BEST FREE MUSIC EVENT IN THE PAST YEAR (MARCH 30, 2012 TO APRIL 4, 2013) Lumineers, Upstate Concert Hall, Dec. 17 BEST CLASSICAL MUSIC ORGANIZATION OR SERIES Albany Symphony Orchestra Empire State Youth Orchestra Schenectady Symphony Orchestra BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE, LARGE Sa...

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We had a great 1st Hour event last night with the cast and creative team of The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers! Today it was off to Cotton Hill Studios to record music and vocals for our commercials- keep your eyes and ears open for the finished product!

1st Hour and the recording session at Cotton Hill Studios for our radio and TV commercialsThe Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers1st Hour and the recording session at Cotton Hill Studios for our radio and TV commercials

And the TONY for best musical goes to KINKY BOOTS! Hope to see you all at our premiere musical SPARKLY CLEAN FUNERAL SINGERS!

Patina Miller takes it for her leading role in the magical, amazing PIPPIN! If you get the chance to see this mind blowing circus of a show please DO IT!

Cicely Tyson wins her first TONY, best actress in a play for her beautiful portrayal of Mrs. Carrie Watts in TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL!

Among the winners of tonight's TONYs was Tracy Letts. You will remember Tracy from our own hit SUPERIOR DONUTS.

Don't forget- Free Tony Award viewing parting tonight in the GE Theatre at our sister theatre, Proctors! You've still got time to make it before the show starts!

Ever wonder what happens to new shows after they leave Capital Repertory Theatre? Here's one example: Edges by Pasek & Paul, which had its professional debut right here in 2007, will make its Paris debut later this month. Très bien!Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's Edges Will Make Paris...www.playbill.comTwo contemporary American musicals — Tony winner Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years and 2013 Tony nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's Edges — will make their Paris debuts later this month.

Here's an article we found on Playbill about the film version of Venus In Fur. We'll be presenting the the Tony Award Winning play in October as part of our 2013-2014 season!Sundance Selects to Distribute Venus in Fur Film in U.S. - Playbill.comwww.playbill.comSundance Selects has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Roman Polanski's film of Venus in Fur, the steamy two-hander by Tony Award nominee David Ives, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Have you seen our beautiful new Education brochure?2013-2014 Education Brochure | Capital Repertory Theatrecapitalrep.orgWe are the only resident professional theatre company in New York's Capital District. As members of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), we proudly operate within agreements with the Actors Equity Association.

Got plans for next Sunday to watch the Tony Awards? Join us for a viewing party at our sister theatre, Proctors. Our dear Maggie will be on hand to chat with everyone about the shows and offer fun facts about next season's Tony Award winning GYPSY!

TODAY is the last day to submit works for the Next Act! New Play Summit 2! Deadline is the end of the day, today!Next Act! New Play Summit 2 Call for Entries | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgCapital Repertory, Albany, NY AnnouncesNext Act! New Play Summit 2Call for EntriesSubmissions are now being accepted for Capital Repertory Theatre’s NEXT ACT! NEW PLAY SUMMIT 2!Next Act! is an expansion of Capital Repertory Theatre’s commitment to the development of new work, and is designed to comp...

Only 1 more day to submit your play or musical to the Next Act! New Play Summit 2!Next Act! New Play Summit 2 Call for Entries | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgCapital Repertory, Albany, NY AnnouncesNext Act! New Play Summit 2Call for EntriesSubmissions are now being accepted for Capital Repertory Theatre’s NEXT ACT! NEW PLAY SUMMIT 2!Next Act! is an expansion of Capital Repertory Theatre’s commitment to the development of new work, and is designed to comp...

We're still looking for a local bass player for this summer's World Premiere country musical comedy, The Sparkley Clean Funerals Singers Check our website for more info!Seeking local bass playerwww.capitalrep.orgTue, 05/28/2013 - 12:22pm -- mwarlockCapital Rep seeks a local bass player for the summer world premiere musical, The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers.Very fun country/pop/musical theatre.The composer and musical director, Don Chaffer, is from Nashville and wants someone who can play stand up and elec...

Only a few days left to submit work for the Next Act! New Play Summit 2! Deadline is this ThursdayNext Act! New Play Summit 2 Call for Entries | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgCapital Repertory, Albany, NY AnnouncesNext Act! New Play Summit 2Call for EntriesSubmissions are now being accepted for Capital Repertory Theatre’s NEXT ACT! NEW PLAY SUMMIT 2!Next Act! is an expansion of Capital Repertory Theatre’s commitment to the development of new work, and is designed to comp...

Calling all bass players! We are seeking a local country/pop/musical theatre style bass player for this summer's THE SPARKLEY CLEAN FUNERAL SINGERS. Email resume to Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Producing Artistic Director at mcahill@capitalrep.org

Proctors and Capital Repertory theatre are proud to work with local organizations to bring the joy, exhilaration and inspiration of live theatre and movies to active duty personnel and veterans. Whether through discounted tickets or special programming and events, we will continue to expand our outreach and services.

Happy 100th Birthday to Actors' Equity Association! We love our Equity members and couldn't do our good work without them.

Martha Banta will be hitting town soon. We love, Martha. She founded the Adirondack Theatre Festival and was with Mamma Mia! when it came through Proctors. She's working with Lori Fischer again for Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers at the REP!

Only ONE week left to submit works to our Next Act! New Play Summit 2Next Act! New Play Summit 2 Call for Entries | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgCapital Repertory, Albany, NY AnnouncesNext Act! New Play Summit 2Call for EntriesSubmissions are now being accepted for Capital Repertory Theatre’s NEXT ACT! NEW PLAY SUMMIT 2!Next Act! is an expansion of Capital Repertory Theatre’s commitment to the development of new work, and is designed to comp...

A new hearing loop system was recently installed here at Capital Repertory Theatre. Check out this article to learn more!Theatre unveils new technology for hearing impaired.wnyt.comALBANY - Capital Rep is premiering new technology that promises to enhance the theatrical experience for the hearing impaired.

The original production of "Gypsy" opened on this day in 1959. As most of you have heard, GYPSY is our Broadway Smash Musical for the 13-14 season and we've started compiling fun tidbits about it.

Just over a week left to submit your play or musical to the Next Act New Play Summit!Next Act! New Play Summit 2 Call for Entries | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgCapital Repertory, Albany, NY AnnouncesNext Act! New Play Summit 2Call for EntriesSubmissions are now being accepted for Capital Repertory Theatre’s NEXT ACT! NEW PLAY SUMMIT 2!Next Act! is an expansion of Capital Repertory Theatre’s commitment to the development of new work, and is designed to comp...

Congratulations to the cast and crew of RED for an outstanding run!

While you're here for the final performance of RED this afternoon, don't forget to make a bid on this painting in the lobby by Tony Iadicicco. Proceeds benefit the American Heart AssocitationAUCTION! | Capital Repertory Theatrewww.capitalrep.orgMAKE A BIDThe painting is on display at Capital Rep.Tony Iadicicco created a "red" painting live at the MoHu opening event, MoHu Takes Flight. The painting will be on display alternately at Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors. It is being auctioned with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Asso...

“”Red” is not just a play; It’s an experience.” –Rich- didyouweekend Only ONE chance left to experience RED- TODAY at 2:00pm.

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FREE PERFORMANCE!! ONE TIME ONLY!!

FREE PERFORMANCE!! ONE TIME ONLY!!A performance of Friend of a Friend is open to the public through the generosity of the Erie Canal Heritage Corridor on May 18 at 11am at Capital Repertory TheatreNo reservations necessary.Doors open at 10:30am.

This Play Won 6 - Yes 6, Tony Awards. Here’s Why

“Red” Now Playing.This Play Won 6 - Yes 6, Tony Awards. Here’s Whydidyouweekend Rich April 24, 2013”Red” is not just a play; It’s an experience.”“It takes you into the mind of an artist, like no production I have ever seen—ever.”“every word,...

‘RED’ @ Capital Repertory Theatre

‘RED’ @ Capital Repertory TheatreNippertownGreg HaymesApril 24, 2013“But the truth of the matter is that you don’t have to be an art major or even a regular gallery-goer to appreciate the powerful work being done in the spotlight at Cap Rep.”“It’s brave....

RED at Capital Rep isn’t what you think it is

RED at Capital Rep isn’t what you think it isThe SaratogianBob GoepfertApril 17, 2013ALBANY — When most people hear the play “Red” will be performed at Capital Repertory Theatre, they ask, “How did they turn the Warren Beatty film into a play?”The answer...

‘Red’ @ Capital Rep

‘Red’ @ Capital Rep, 4/23/13Timesunion.comSteve BarnesTuesday, April 23, 2013“Red” will be a joyous jolt, like grabbing the terminals of a powerful battery. It leaves the brain tingling, the soul inspired. You might be tempted to punch, or at least shout...

Review: 'Red' at Capital Rep is rich, raw

Review: 'Red' at Capital Rep is rich, rawThe RecordBob GoepfertWednesday, April 24th, 2013“McGuire is brilliant”“This is what art is about. It is what good theater is about. And “Red” is really good theater.”READ MORE

A Communication About the World

A Communication About the WorldThe Art of Mark RothkoBy Timothy CahillMark Rothko was the last great artist of passion any of us may see in our lifetimes. The brooding Abstract Expressionist stands in the lineage of Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, Turner,...

TONY®-WINNING DRAMA RED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mitchell Burke 518•382•3884 x 179mburke@proctors.orgALBANY, NY. Capital Repertory Theatre proudly announces the opening of RED, John Logan’s Tony Award® winning biographical drama about Abstract Expressionist painter Mark...

Underground Railroad play graduates from school to Proctors

Underground Railroad play graduates from school to ProctorsBy Bill BuellGazette ReporterThere are thousands of compelling accounts relating to the Underground Railroad in the two to three decades before the Civil War, but few of them can match the drama...

The Single Girl’s Got It! - Albanycvb.blogspot, Will

“The nine person cast brings this fun-filled show to life and Cap Rep is the perfect place to premier it”“Farah Alvin as Harriet the Hygenist (who becomes the Single Girl), is amazing. If you don’t fall in love with her character with the heavy Rhode...

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We are the only resident professional theatre company in New York's Capital District. As members of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), we proudly operate within agreements with the Actors Equity Association.

Seeking local bass player

Capital Rep seeks a local bass player for the summer world premiere musical, The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers.

June 2013