Recess! (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Recess! Musical Comedy by Kids on Stage

11 a.m. April 25 and May 2

What do you get when you mix a young substitute teacher with a classroom full of the seemingly dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere? A wise-cracking musical that's sure to put a smile on the principal's face, that's what!

 

Performed by Kids on Stage, The CENTER’s theater workshop program. Directed by Lisa Lynds with musical direction by Elaine Miller.

 

Tickets are $9/$7 in advance; $8/$6 at the door.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

A Tribute To Billy Joel (3:00PM - 3:00PM)
 

A Tribute to Billy Joel
starring

The Chain Gang

3 p.m. Sunday, May 3
at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 

Special guests The Chain Gang of Poughkeepsie, known for timeless classic rock and pop music, will perform all the great Billy Joel hits. For fans of Billy's ballads, rock, pop and romantic songs, this band is a "must-hear." Whether you're older or younger, you are sure to enjoy the band's performances of the classics Big Shot, Just the Way You Are and Moving Out, along with some album tunes like Zanzibar and Rosalinda's Eyes.

Tickets: $18 for adults; $16 for seniors and children

  Visit The Chain Gang's Websites at:

http://www.freewebs.com/chaingang

or

http://www.youtube.com/chaingangband

 

Contact Info : For more information, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

 STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”

The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call the box office at 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

 

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For tickets or information, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (3:00PM - 5:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”

The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

 

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

 

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For tickets or information, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

 STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”

The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call the box office at 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

 

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For tickets or information, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Psycho Beach Party (3:00PM - 5:00PM)

 

Psycho Beach Party

May 8-17
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

STUDENT SPECIAL: $10 ticket at the door with a valid student ID!!

The nostalgic beach epic “Gidget” meets the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” in The CENTER’s riotously funny and irreverent production of Psycho Beach Party, opening May 8.

Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards multiple personalities, the most dangerous of which is a voracious vixen with world domination on her mind. 

Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis.

“Psycho Beach Party is laugh-out-loud funny, the funniest 90 minutes you’ll spend in a theater,” said director Lisa Lynds of the production. “It’s sassy. It’s cheeky. It’s an absolutely wild ride.”

The play includes a soundtrack of the times with favorites including “Hit the Road Jack,” “Mama Said,” “What’s Your Name?,” “Wipeout,” and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”

The non-traditional comedy, written by actor and playwright Charles Busch, enjoyed success Off-Broadway and was released as an award-winning movie in 2001, starring Busch, Amy Adams, Lauren Ambrose and Thomas Gibson.

 

Starring in The CENTER’s production are Pat Kiernan as Chicklet, Tori McCarthy as Berdine, Spencer Lynds as the Great Kanaka, Michael Torbet as Yo-Yo, Wiley Gorn as Provoloney, Rocco Palmieri as Starcat, Liz Wilson as Bettina Barnes and Zulyha Choinsky as Marvel Ann. Rounding out the cast are Risa Petrone, Richard Prouse, Kerri Dotson and Nate Dotson.

 

Due to mature content, Psycho Beach Party is recommended for audiences high school aged and up. 

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children.

Contact Info : For tickets or information, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Mystery And Manipulation: The Art Of Magic And Juggling (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

  

Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling

May 22-24
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday

Special: Children's Tickets just $5!!

Magic and juggling have fascinated audiences for time immemorial.  The mysterious and manipulative skills of magicians and jugglers challenge the audience and force them to utter the question:  “How does he do that?”

On May 22-24, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will elicit that question again as it presents Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling.

Magicians Derrin Berger and Andy Weintraub, and juggler Chris Chiappini will dazzle the audience with feats of prestidigitation and coordination never before seen on The CENTER’s stage.

Who is Derrin Berger?

When people hear the name Derrin Berger, 2 words immediately come to mind: Who's that? When Derrin hears the name Derrin Berger, 185 words come to mind. Here they are:

Derrin is a magician that has been performing for over 13 years, a Pisces that likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and all around a pretty good guy... just ask him.

At the impressionable age of six, the door to the amazing world of magic opened for Derrin Berger. Derrin's interest in magic began when he saw a local magician perform at his sister's school. Since that time his love for magic and performing has grown by leaps and bounds.

Derrin can entertain audiences both young and old, both up-close and on stage, and both with and without the use of good punctuation? His unique blend of comedy and magic leaves audiences gasping in amazement while drying their eyes from tears of laughter, and as if that wasn't enough he also can cook up some of the finest French toast around.

Derrin is a first place winner of Tannen's Magic Close-up and Stage competitions and a recipient of the Creative Dude Award. He also teaches at Tannen's Magic Camp and is a member of the Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magicians.

Who is Chris Chiappini? 

Chris Chiappini is a true juggling prodigy. Still early in his career and performing since the age of 10, he has already been recognized with high honors by the Society of American Magicians and has been awarded the International Jugglers Association's Junior Champion.

He's been featured on Nickelodeon and ESPN for his participation in the World Juggling Championships, as well as in many major resorts throughout the country. He combines skill and comedy in his fast-paced show and is sure to be a crowd-favorite, show-stealing, one-of-a-kind hit that you won't want to miss.

Who is Andy Weintraub?

Andy Weintraub is the president of The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck and its resident magician, performing on The CENTER’s stage at least once a year and teaching magic skills to children in The CENTER’s education program.  

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $5 for children. For more information, call the box office at (845) 876-3080.

Contact Info : For more information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Mystery And Manipulation: The Art Of Magic And Juggling (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

  

Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling

May 22-24
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday

Special: Children's Tickets just $5!!

Magic and juggling have fascinated audiences for time immemorial.  The mysterious and manipulative skills of magicians and jugglers challenge the audience and force them to utter the question:  “How does he do that?”

On May 22-24, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will elicit that question again as it presents Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling.

Magicians Derrin Berger and Andy Weintraub, and juggler Chris Chiappini will dazzle the audience with feats of prestidigitation and coordination never before seen on The CENTER’s stage.

Who is Derrin Berger?

When people hear the name Derrin Berger, 2 words immediately come to mind: Who's that? When Derrin hears the name Derrin Berger, 185 words come to mind. Here they are:

Derrin is a magician that has been performing for over 13 years, a Pisces that likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and all around a pretty good guy... just ask him.

At the impressionable age of six, the door to the amazing world of magic opened for Derrin Berger. Derrin's interest in magic began when he saw a local magician perform at his sister's school. Since that time his love for magic and performing has grown by leaps and bounds.

Derrin can entertain audiences both young and old, both up-close and on stage, and both with and without the use of good punctuation? His unique blend of comedy and magic leaves audiences gasping in amazement while drying their eyes from tears of laughter, and as if that wasn't enough he also can cook up some of the finest French toast around.

Derrin is a first place winner of Tannen's Magic Close-up and Stage competitions and a recipient of the Creative Dude Award. He also teaches at Tannen's Magic Camp and is a member of the Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magicians.

Who is Chris Chiappini? 

Chris Chiappini is a true juggling prodigy. Still early in his career and performing since the age of 10, he has already been recognized with high honors by the Society of American Magicians and has been awarded the International Jugglers Association's Junior Champion.

He's been featured on Nickelodeon and ESPN for his participation in the World Juggling Championships, as well as in many major resorts throughout the country. He combines skill and comedy in his fast-paced show and is sure to be a crowd-favorite, show-stealing, one-of-a-kind hit that you won't want to miss.

Who is Andy Weintraub?

Andy Weintraub is the president of The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck and its resident magician, performing on The CENTER’s stage at least once a year and teaching magic skills to children in The CENTER’s education program.  

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $5 for children. For more information, call the box office at (845) 876-3080.

Contact Info : For more information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

Mystery And Manipulation: The Art Of Magic And Juggling (3:00PM - 5:00PM)

  

Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling

May 22-24
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday

Special: Children's tickets just $5!!

Magic and juggling have fascinated audiences for time immemorial.  The mysterious and manipulative skills of magicians and jugglers challenge the audience and force them to utter the question:  “How does he do that?”

On May 22-24, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will elicit that question again as it presents Mystery and Manipulation: The Art of Magic and Juggling.

Magicians Derrin Berger and Andy Weintraub, and juggler Chris Chiappini will dazzle the audience with feats of prestidigitation and coordination never before seen on The CENTER’s stage.

Who is Derrin Berger?

When people hear the name Derrin Berger, 2 words immediately come to mind: Who's that? When Derrin hears the name Derrin Berger, 185 words come to mind. Here they are:

Derrin is a magician that has been performing for over 13 years, a Pisces that likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and all around a pretty good guy... just ask him.

At the impressionable age of six, the door to the amazing world of magic opened for Derrin Berger. Derrin's interest in magic began when he saw a local magician perform at his sister's school. Since that time his love for magic and performing has grown by leaps and bounds.

Derrin can entertain audiences both young and old, both up-close and on stage, and both with and without the use of good punctuation? His unique blend of comedy and magic leaves audiences gasping in amazement while drying their eyes from tears of laughter, and as if that wasn't enough he also can cook up some of the finest French toast around.

Derrin is a first place winner of Tannen's Magic Close-up and Stage competitions and a recipient of the Creative Dude Award. He also teaches at Tannen's Magic Camp and is a member of the Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magicians.

Who is Chris Chiappini? 

Chris Chiappini is a true juggling prodigy. Still early in his career and performing since the age of 10, he has already been recognized with high honors by the Society of American Magicians and has been awarded the International Jugglers Association's Junior Champion.

He's been featured on Nickelodeon and ESPN for his participation in the World Juggling Championships, as well as in many major resorts throughout the country. He combines skill and comedy in his fast-paced show and is sure to be a crowd-favorite, show-stealing, one-of-a-kind hit that you won't want to miss.

Who is Andy Weintraub?

Andy Weintraub is the president of The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck and its resident magician, performing on The CENTER’s stage at least once a year and teaching magic skills to children in The CENTER’s education program.  

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $5 for children. For more information, call the box office at (845) 876-3080.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

The Fantasticks (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

The Fantasticks
May 29-June 14
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sunday

The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical in the world, tells the moving story of two young people who fall in love, though their parents build a wall to keep them apart. Book and lyrics by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt. A CENTERstage Production directed by Lou Trapani.

The Fantasticks stars Wendell Scherer and Michaela Sweeney as the boy and girl and Andrea Buergers and Deirdre Sepp as their parents. The rest of the talented cast includes Bobby Greffrath, George Conrad, Catleen Kelly, and Josh Patriarco as El Gallo.

The original production opened on May 3, 1960 at the 150-seat Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York's Greenwich Village - where it played for 42 years and 17,162 performances! It has played more than 11,103 U.S. productions in every state and internationally, more than 700 productions have been staged in 67 nations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Because audiences wanted "Much More" of the timeless tale, The Fantasticks was revived on August 23, 2006 at the Jerry Orbach Theatre at the Snapple Theater Center - where it continues today!

But there’s no need to travel to New York City to enjoy this stage classic. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will host The Fantasticks from May 29th to June 14th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances begin at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and children and if you phone The CENTER in advance, you may get one child’s ticket free for each adult ticket that you buy. The CENTER’s box office number is (845) 876-3080; hours are 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.centerforperformingarts.org.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

The Fantasticks (8:00PM - 10:00PM)

 

The Fantasticks
May 29-June 14
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sunday

The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical in the world, tells the moving story of two young people who fall in love, though their parents build a wall to keep them apart. Book and lyrics by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt. A CENTERstage Production directed by Lou Trapani.

The Fantasticks stars Wendell Scherer and Michaela Sweeney as the boy and girl and Andrea Buergers and Deirdre Sepp as their parents. The rest of the talented cast includes Bobby Greffrath, George Conrad, Catleen Kelly, and Josh Patriarco as El Gallo.

The original production opened on May 3, 1960 at the 150-seat Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York's Greenwich Village - where it played for 42 years and 17,162 performances! It has played more than 11,103 U.S. productions in every state and internationally, more than 700 productions have been staged in 67 nations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Because audiences wanted "Much More" of the timeless tale, The Fantasticks was revived on August 23, 2006 at the Jerry Orbach Theatre at the Snapple Theater Center - where it continues today!

But there’s no need to travel to New York City to enjoy this stage classic. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will host The Fantasticks from May 29th to June 14th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances begin at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and children and if you phone The CENTER in advance, you may get one child’s ticket free for each adult ticket that you buy. The CENTER’s box office number is (845) 876-3080; hours are 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.centerforperformingarts.org.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org

The Fantasticks (3:00PM - 5:00PM)

 

The Fantasticks
May 29-June 14
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sunday

The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical in the world, tells the moving story of two young people who fall in love, though their parents build a wall to keep them apart. Book and lyrics by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt. A CENTERstage Production directed by Lou Trapani.

The Fantasticks stars Wendell Scherer and Michaela Sweeney as the boy and girl and Andrea Buergers and Deirdre Sepp as their parents. The rest of the talented cast includes Bobby Greffrath, George Conrad, Catleen Kelly, and Josh Patriarco as El Gallo.

The original production opened on May 3, 1960 at the 150-seat Sullivan Street Playhouse in New York's Greenwich Village - where it played for 42 years and 17,162 performances! It has played more than 11,103 U.S. productions in every state and internationally, more than 700 productions have been staged in 67 nations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Because audiences wanted "Much More" of the timeless tale, The Fantasticks was revived on August 23, 2006 at the Jerry Orbach Theatre at the Snapple Theater Center - where it continues today!

But there’s no need to travel to New York City to enjoy this stage classic. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck will host The Fantasticks from May 29th to June 14th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances begin at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and children and if you phone The CENTER in advance, you may get one child’s ticket free for each adult ticket that you buy. The CENTER’s box office number is (845) 876-3080; hours are 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.centerforperformingarts.org.

Contact Info : For information or tickets, call 845-876-3080. Email : erikah@centerforperformingarts.org