Grand Opening for New Capital Repertory Theatre

ALBANY — Capital Repertory Theatre held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 24 to celebrate the grand opening of their new theatre at 251 North Pearl St.  The event featured a performance by Ethel Waters. 

Celebrating its 40th year overall, theREP, a professional resident theatre, announced its purchase of a former commercial bakery in 2017 and its intention to relocate from a formerly rented facility at 111 N. Pearl St. A $14 million renovation project followed. 

The project included a 309-seat MainStage, a 70-seat black box theatre, an open lobby with concessions, and expanded support space including dressing rooms, prop and costume shops, administrative offices and a VIP lounge.   

 “Our new building is the culmination of many years of hard work and determination to create a new home for our productions and educational programs, Chair of the theREP board Chair Harold Iselin said of the ribbon cutting. “Our diverse programming will enliven downtown Albany and benefit the Capital Region as a whole.” 

For information about future shows, go to: www.capitalrep.org.