Kerby Thompson News

The winners for the twelfth annual Cortland Repertory Theatre 'Pavilion Awards' were announced on Monday, June 9, at the national historic Little York Pavilion, home to CRT. The awards, sponsored by First Niagara Bank, recognize outstanding achievement in local high school theatre during the 2013-14 school year. Scroll down for photos of the winners!

Buddy is back! For two nights only, Cortland Repertory Theatre will presents a concert by 'The Rave-Ons', America's Traveling Buddy Holly Tribute Band led by Todd Meredith, who starred in CRT's hit 2013 musical 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story'. The concert will be held toight, May 2 and Saturday May 3 at 7:30 PM at 19 Church Street in Cortland, the former United Community Church. Seating is General Admission, and tickets are $30 per person. The concert is sponsored by The Overhead Door Company of Cortland and hosted by the CRT Board of Directors.

Buddy is back! For two nights only, Cortland Repertory Theatre will presents a concert by 'The Rave-Ons', America's Traveling Buddy Holly Tribute Band led by Todd Meredith, who starred in CRT's hit 2013 musical 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story'. The concert will be held on Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3 at 7:30 PM at 19 Church Street in Cortland, the former United Community Church. Seating is General Admission, and tickets are $30 per person. The concert is sponsored by The Overhead Door Company of Cortland and hosted by the CRT Board of Directors.

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Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, is announcing their 43rd annual season for the summer of 2014. Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson says that variety is the key element that he and the CRT Board of Directors Play Review Committee look for in putting an exciting season together. "The committee and I read a lot of different plays, and look for how best to piece an exciting season together." Other items such as the number of actors in the casts, expense of costumes and sets, and the estimated popularity of the shows also play a part. "Additionally, because we hire actors and technicians from around the country, we need to provide housing for them, so that also becomes a major factor in deciding if and when to do a show." Thompson says.

State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) announced that a recently adopted senate resolution includes, at his insistence, $250,000 to provide assistance with the 'Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown' project. Scroll down for photos of the Senator and Cortland Repertory Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson during the announcement before the preview performance of 'Shipwrecked! An Entertainment', last night, August 14!

Cortland Repertory Theatre's 'CRT KIDS' program will present four performances of 'The Heroic Adventures of Puss N Boots', in its world premiere. Written by local playwright Kim L. Hubbard, this original children's show stars the six performing interns at CRT in the 2013 summer season. The funny and exciting show is appropriate for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, and also carries an important anti-bullying message.

Cortland Repertory Theatre bares it all with their debut production of the Tony nominated musical 'The Full Monty'. Performances of this crowd-pleasing musical will run from July 10 - 27 with evening performances at 7:30. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

For the next show in their 42nd annual summer season in Cortland County, Cortland Repertory Theatre bares it all with their debut production of the Tony nominated musical 'The Full Monty'. Performances of this crowd-pleasing musical will run from today, July 10 - 27 with evening performances at 7:30.

Cortland Repertory Theatre's "CRT KIDS" program will present four performances of "The Heroic Adventures of Puss N Boots", in its world premiere. Written by local playwright Kim L. Hubbard, this original children's show stars the six performing interns at CRT in the 2013 summer season. The funny and exciting show is appropriate for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, and also carries an important anti-bullying message.

For the next show in their 42nd annual summer season in Cortland County, Cortland Repertory Theatre bares it all with their debut production of the Tony nominated musical 'The Full Monty'. Performances of this crowd-pleasing musical will run from July 10 - 27 with evening performances at 7:30.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from June 19 - July 6 . Tickets may be purchase by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office's new location at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. Some performances are already sold out, so CRT suggests calling early.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from today, June 19 - July 6 with evening performances at 7:30.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from June 19 - July 6 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on June 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 and July 2 at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchase by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office's new location at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. Some performances are already sold out, so CRT suggests calling early.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to 'Rave On!' with its debut production of the international musical sensation 'BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story'. Performances of this hit rock and roll musical will run from June 19 - July 6 with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on June 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 and July 2 at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchase by calling 800-427-6160 or by visiting the CRT Box Office's new location at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. Some performances are already sold out, so CRT suggests calling early.