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The Prodigals 
Sat. Feb. 4, 2012 / 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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The Prodigals |
This famous Irish band will perform dynamic, original music that blend a funky and anarchic energy that is
pure New York with a passion for the traditional music of Ireland.
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Jazz
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Rio Clemente Trio
Sun., Feb. 12, 2012 /
4 pm
The Centenary Theatre (aka 'The Little Theatre')
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Anyone who has listened to Rio Clemente play piano, comes away in awe. This master pianist mixes a strong classical
background with a rich knowledge of jazz history, then adds an amazing sense of creativity and interpretation.
The result is music that is different from others, and nearly always produces a standing ovation and cries for "more."

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The Ladies Man 
Feb. 17-Mar. 4, 2012
Sitnik Theatre of
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Lackland Center
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Centenary Stage Company
Professional Equity Presentation
By George Feydeau
Adapted by Charles Morey
In Belle Époque Paris, "one, tiny, little, hardly noticeable lie" to cover an innocent but embarrassing
indiscretion results in a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, mistaken identities and more slamming
doors than realistic architecture should ever accommodate.
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Young Audience Series
A Year With Frog and Toad (Musical)
Sat., Feb. 18, 2012 / 11am
Centenary Theater (aka The Little Theater)
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The musical, A Year with Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows
two great friends, the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons.
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Young Audience Series
A Year With Frog and Toad (Musical)
Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 / 11am
Centenary Theater (aka The Little Theater)
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The musical, A Year with Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows
two great friends, the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons.
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If You Give A Pig A Pancake
Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 / 1pm
Centenary Theater (aka The Little Theater)
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From the Laura Numeroff Joffee repertoire, If You Give A Pig a Pancake follows the enterprising journey of a young girl who accommodates the demands of a quirky piglet after eating pancakes.
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Centenary Blues Festival
March 9-10, 2012
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Center
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Roomful of Blues
Headlining Saturday night |
A two-night extravaganza featuring some of the greatest blues talent in the United States.
Friday: Rob Paparozzi (lead singer for Blood, Sweat and Tears), with his blues band, Hudson River Rats, Quimby
Mountain Band (with a special blues set) and The VooDudes.
Headlining Saturday night: the internationally acclaimed Roomful of Blues, who will
shake the room with its 8-piece line up that'll have the audience dancing in the aisles. Also Johnny Charles and
Nasty Ned, and the incredible Rhett Tyler.
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Danny Mixon Trio
Sun., Mar. 18, 2012 /
4 pm
The Edith Bolte Kutz Theater (Blackbox) of
the Lackland Center
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A prolific piano virtuoso who has performed in the U. S. and
Internationally. Danny's greatest joy is performing, composing, and arranging for his own group "The Danny
Mixon Trio," and has recently completed his new CD entitled "On My Way." He has also performed,
toured and/or recorded with Yusef Lateef, Hank Crawford, Savion Glover, Pharoah Sanders...
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Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm
Kings 
Sat. Mar. 24, 2012
Two Shows: 2pm / 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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Steps in Time
Kicking off Dance Week at Centenary
Broadway's legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9 time Tony Award
winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings.
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Also see this Tommy Tune Video
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Lustig Dance Theatre 
THURS. Mar. 29, 2012 / 7:30pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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The Lustig Dance Theatre professional company offers performances of high artistic quality imbued with virtuosity,
energy, dynamics, and humanity that establish a meaningful connection with audiences. A contemporary dance company,
LDT supports a creative environment for artists and choreographers that furthers the evolution of dance in innovative
ways by celebrating new works and preserving modern masterpieces.
Graham Lustig, Artistic Director
Lustig Blog Article - Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Subscription information - see 'Best Deal in the State' below. Dance
Week Series #1 of 3++.
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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company 
Sat. Mar. 31, 2012 / 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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A blossom of color, energy and motion. The dances of Nai-Ni Chen fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern
dance with the grace and splendor of Asian art. The Company's productions take the audience beyond cultural boundaries
to where tradition meets innovation and freedom arises from discipline.Choreographer/Dancer Nai-Ni Chen is an artist
whose work defies categorization, as she is continually working on new ideas from influences around the world.
"like endlessly proliferating forces of cosmic
energy,"
New York Times
Subscription information - see 'Best Deal in the State' below. Dance
Week Series #2 of 3 ++.
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Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company 
SUN., Apr. 1, 2012 / 4pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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Photo
by Whitney Brown |
The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company is acclaimed for its artistic excellence and range as well as its extraordinary
ability to communicate to audiences about dance and the creative process. With cohesive artistic and educational
programming, the Company works on and off the stage to bring contemporary dance to its audiences. The Company is
led by Artistic Director Carolyn Dorfman's creative drive to communicate human experiences, interactions, perceptions
and truths. The Company has also been hailed for its "elegance and power" and "technical ability,
versatility, and inner fire." CDDC presents new and repertory works by Ms. Carolyn Dorfman and regularly commissions
original scores.
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Week Series #3 of 3 ++.
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Women
Playwrights Series (WPS) Spring 2012
April 11-25, 2012 /
7:30 pm
Theater location TBA
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The
cast of “Posthumous
Democrat” by Darrah Cloud,
Jeff Hayenga directing
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Join us for a a special three week event honoring contemporary women writers.
Be
a part of the creative process!
The annual Centenary Stage Company Women Playwrights Series returns with a three week line-up of new play readings, writing workshops, and discussions.
The Series offers emerging playwrights a chance to work with professional directors and actors in a short
rehearsal period, followed by a staged reading of the work in front of a live audience (YOU!). Each presentation
features refreshments for all, and lively "talk-backs" with the playwright and cast following the
performance.

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The Unfortunates 
April 13-29, 2012
The Edith Bolte Kutz Theater
(Blackbox) of the Lackland Center
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Centenary Stage Company
Professional Equity Presentation
Susan Glaspell Award Winner
By Aoise Stratford
An inside glimpse into to the streets of 19th century London, when Jack the Ripper prowled the night is the stuff
of Aoise Stratford's new play The Unfortunates, when a "working girl" enters a tavern on a cold April
night to escape the dangerous streets of the Whitechapel section of London.
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Young Audience Series
If You Give A Pig A Pancake
Sat., Apr. 21, 2012 / 11am
Centenary Theater (aka The Little Theater)
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From the Laura Numeroff Joffee repertoire, If You Give A Pig a Pancake follows the enterprising journey of a
young girl who accommodates the demands of a quirky piglet after eating pancakes.
Tour to Schools
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May 2012 |
Young Audience Series
A Thousand Cranes
Sat., May 19, 2012 / 11am
Centenary Theater (aka
The Little Theater)
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A Thousand Cranes is based on the true story of the young Japanese girl Sadako Sasaki who inspired an international
peace movement. A poignant and highly stylized piece, A Thousand Cranes combines Japanese and American language,
music and dance, and highlights Japanese society in the after-math of World War II.
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July 2012 |
Jamin-In-July Summer Series
July 7-Aug. 4, 2012 / 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the
Lackland Center
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"Best Deal in the State"
Offering once again the "best deal in the state, " a combined
Performing Arts Subscription package, featuring all five of the Centenary Stage Company's professional
Equity theatre productions as well as all six Centenary Performing Arts Guild concert events. With
the 2011-12 season, subscriptions offer these discounts:
| Series A Subscription |
Includes fourteen events:
all seven of the CSC Concerts as well as all seven productions in the professional Centenary
Stage Company Season. Available until the end of the first season event.
(EXCLUDES JAZZ AND GALA) - for those
see Golden Flex Pass
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$210.00 |
| Series B Subscription |
'Lucky Seven' - Allows patrons to choose any seven events
from the CSC subscription season bundled with productions. Available as long as at least seven
events remain in the regular season.
(EXCLUDES JAZZ AND GALA)
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$130.00 |
| Series C Subscription |
Patrons interested exclusively in theatre may select
a Series C subscription which includes the seven professional
Equity Centenary Stage Company productions. Available until the end of the first season play.
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$100.00 |
Series D Subscription
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Jazz in January Series. Available until the first
Jazz in January event has occurred. |
$70.00 |
Series E Subscription
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Jazz in the Box Series. Available until the first
Jazz in the Box event has occurred. |
$57.00 |
Gala -
Larry Miller
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Show and reception advance purchase
$50.00
Show only $35.00 advance purchase ($40.00 day of event) |
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Golden Flex Pass
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Select ANY fourteen events,
including Jazz and Gala (show only). Available as long as at least fourteen events remain
in the Centenary Stage Company full offerings.
(INCLUDES JAZZ AND GALA (show only) - make your
choices from all events Centenary Stage Company offers)
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$250.00 |
Dance Week Flex Pass
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Includes Lustig, Nai Chen and Dorfman plus classes.
Available until the first Dance Week Flex Pass event has occured. |
$35.00 |
Black Box Flex Pass
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Includes Radio Theatre, Anthony Zerbe and Parallel
Exit. Available until the first Black Box Flex Pass event has occured. |
$50.00 |
Purchase Series/Flex Pass Subscriptions
Call the CSC box office at 908-979-0900, or purchase directly
at the Lackland Center between 1-5 pm Monday through Friday. (Directions)
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets may be purchased through our Secure
Online Ticketing System or by calling the CSC box office at 908-979-0900, or directly at the Lackland
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Some Reviews from Previous Seasons
Loose Knit - 2009-10 Season
"...it was terrific."
"Nicely staged, excellent cast and Rebeck’s a great writer. She makes you think as hard as you
laugh."
"The professional Centenary Stage Company has nailed its last main-stage production of the season."
William Westhoven/DailyRecord.com
Underneath The Lintel - 2009-10 Season
'...with Dennis’ work as worthy of view as Schiff’s (and, it’s worth pointing out, available
for roughly
half the price). Even those who saw “Lintel” at George Street should find new delights
in this production.'
William Westhoven/DailyRecord.com
The Clandestine Marriage - 2009-10 Season
"Taking an old play and putting it in a new setting is a risky business.
Director Carl Wallnau and the
Centenary Stage Company have pulled it off
handsomely in their current production, "The Clandestine Marriage."
Sheila Abrams, Contributing Writer, Recorder Community Newspapers
Christmas at the Small Empire Music Hall - 2008-09 Season
"As a director, Rickman shows he's researched what these shows looked like
way back when. But he and Tiedemann display something far more
important:
They aren't mocking, or even spoofing this entertainment of
yore. They're just putting it out there
one mo' time for us so we can
discover what our great-great grandfathers enjoyed, and find that
we can
get a kick out of it, too.
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Peter
Filichia, The Star Ledger
Daphne Does Dim Sum - 2007-08 Season
"Like our favorite Chinese food, the play is warm and comforting, but not without
an occasional spicy bite to lend it character...Chan's play provides a soothing
sustenance."
Recorder Newspapers
Quartermaine's Terms - 2006-07 Season
"There isn't a weak link in the cast... Director Carl Wallnau goes to the head
of the class with this one."
Peter
Filichia, Star-Ledger Staff |
Centenary Brunch
Sundays |
| Starting Sept. 1, 2011, the special Centenary Brunch is again open to the public on
Sundays, in the new dining halls of the Lackland Center.
Serving from 11-1:30 PM, the brunch includes a traditional Breakfast Buffet, plus a Carving Station,
Deli Counter, Luncheon Entrée, and more. The Brunch is priced at only $8.25, and no advance reservations are required. |
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