Centenary Stage Company News

This December, Centenary Stage Company will fill the stage with family favorite musicals and special guests performing the ever-popular Nutcracker ballet. From the reinvented holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, to a variety of shows presented by the dedicated Young Performers Workshop, CSC has holiday fun for everyone to enjoy.

In this free workshop, October 23rd at 7:00, Teaching Artists of the Centenary Stage Company will lead participants in a class to transform their face with the magic of theatrical makeup. During the 90 minute workshop participants will learn some of the basics of makeup application, with special regard to trauma simulation with applications into the world of vampires and zombies.

This October, the New Jersey Ballet will open their season in Hackettstown with not one, but two unique performances at Centenary Stage Company's Lackland Center. Saturday, October 26th at 8 pm will feature highlights from two legendary choreographers in A Balanchine/Robbins Evening and Sunday, October 27th at 2 pm, families can enjoy a favorite fairy tale brought to life in Cinderella.

Running through October 20th, Centenary Stage Company's professional production of Ira Levin's Deathtrap is fit for the Halloween season. One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, this theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, is a chilling murder-mystery mixed with a healthy dose of humor. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, a theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, Ira Levin's Deathtrap is a chilling murder-mystery running tonight, October 4- 20 at The Centenary Stage Company in The David and Carol Lackland Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

The month of November is starting off with a bang when Centenary Stage Company welcomes The New Trad Octet in a Tribute to Sousa Saturday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. at The Lackland Center. This unique band brings a brand new sound with exciting arrangements of the music of John Phillip Sousa, also known as 'The March King.' The band integrates the music of one of the most popular American musicians of the 20th century with the joyful rhythms of modern Haitian 'Kompa' and other Caribbean styles. This century-wide connection ties modern American Culture, with its many Caribbean influences, to a time when concerts in the town square were the social and cultural life for many Americans.

Spooktacular tickets are $20 for adults and $17.50 for children under 12 when purchased in advance. Post-show workshops are available for $18.50 for interested participants. All ticket orders for concerts and special events increase $5 when purchased on the day of the performance.

November is the month for entertainment at Centenary Stage Company. Audiences can find opportunities for music, theatre and family fun at every turn this fall. With a different show each weekend, there's no need to leave the coziness of the theatre.

This October, the New Jersey Ballet will open their season in Hackettstown with not one, but two unique performances at Centenary Stage Company's Lackland Center. Saturday, October 26th at 8 pm will feature highlights from two legendary choreographers in A Ballanchine/Robbins Evening and Sunday, October 27th at 2 pm, families can enjoy a favorite fairy tale brought to life in Cinderella.

One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, a theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, Ira Levin's Deathtrap is a chilling murder-mystery running October 4- 20 at The Centenary Stage Company in The David and Carol Lackland Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Centenary Stage Company with the NYC premiere of THE ENGLISH BRIDE, written by Lucile Lichtblau and directed by Carl Wallnau. THE ENGLISH BRIDE begins performances on Wednesday, October 23 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 17. Press opening is Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; and Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

One of the most popular successes in Broadway history, a theatrical triumph with gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, Ira Levin's Deathtrap is a chilling murder-mystery running October 4- 20 at The Centenary Stage Company in The David and Carol Lackland Center.

A murder mystery to stun audiences, first class ballet performances to leave them in awe, and affordable events to fit every entertainment need will create an exciting atmosphere at The Centenary Stage Company.

A Broadway legend, international jazz stars, first class ballet performances, and family shows with a magical flair are just a few highlights in Centenary Stage Company's 35th Annual Concert Season. The David and Carol Lackland Center in Hackettstown will be a busy place this season with a selection of entertainment options for everyone to enjoy.

Broadway's legendary leading lady BETTY BUCKLEY will kick off Centenary Stage Company's new season with a memorable performance to highlight a grand theatrical celebration. FromCATS to SUNSET BOULEVARD, she has dominated the stage like no other, and CSC brings the "Voice of Broadway" to the Lackland Center on Saturday, September 21st at 8 PM for the 2013-2014 Season Opening Gala.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the line-up of shows for the Fall 2013 Season. All performances take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Ticket prices and performance schedules vary. For tickets, call Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org.

It's been called one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time, the award-winning West Side Story now comes to the Centenary Stage. This timeless musical launched Stephen Sondheim's Broadway career and with help of other creative geniuses like Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, it has become a classic in the American theatrical repertoire. The New Jersey Youth Theatre will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their award-winning production by bringing a new group of talented young-adult actors that Director Cynthia Meryl calls 'the future of Broadway' to the Lackland Center to showcase the phenomenal training that NJYT provides. Performances will take place August 2nd - 11th at the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.

Along with the discovery of 5,000 historic theater scores, buried in an attic in Washington, D.C., Founder and Artistic Director of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Rick Benjamin was stunned when he came upon George Gershwin's long-lost Broadway score for La La Lucile, which hasn't been performed since 1919. The piece will make its premiere in Hackettstown this month at the Centenary Stage Company's Jammin' in July Summer Concert Series.

It's been called one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time, the award-winning West Side Story now comes to the Centenary Stage. This timeless musical launched Stephen Sondheim's Broadway career and with help of other creative geniuses like Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, it has become a classic in the American theatrical repertoire. The New Jersey Youth Theatre will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their award-winning production by bringing a new group of talented young-adult actors that Director Cynthia Meryl calls "the future of Broadway" to the Lackland Center to showcase the phenomenal training that NJYT provides. Performances will take place August 2nd - 11th at the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.

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