March 3–12: Long Day’s Journey into Night. One of the most lauded plays in the history of the American theater and the most autobiographical play of playwright Eugene O’Neill. The story unfolds in a single day in the life of the Tyrone family — where all four members are haunted by their failures and fears, which gradually overwhelm them. Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.; $24/$22. March 31–April 9: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. This inventive black comedy based on the events of Shakespeare’s Hamlet unfold in the background as two of the play’s minor characters wander through with misadventures and musings on their fate. Fri.– Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.; $24/$22. • Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. 845.876.3080; www.centerforperformingarts.org
March 4: Cabaret at the CIA: Cover Girl. Broadway actress Denise Summerford presents an entertaining evening of popular songs from different eras reworked into a variety of musical genres, such as swing, jazz, Dixie, folk, blues and classic rock. Includes an exclusive dining experience at the newest pop-up restaurant: Post Road Brewhouse. 7:30 p.m. $75 adults. March 25–April 2: Yours, Anne. A critically acclaimed musical adaptation of “Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank. While the subject matter of this young girl’s storyis difficult, hers is a story that begs to be told and this production tells it beautifully through song. This moving story first premiered Off-Broadway in 1985, and various incarnations have been produced around the world. Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $35 adults, $30 seniors, $20 children. • Half Moon Theatre, The Culinary Institute of America – Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park. 845.235.9885; www.halfmoontheatre.org
March 4: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Death at the Disco. Immerse yourself in a regular “Who Done It?” mystery theatre show set in the disco era of the 1970s, while enjoying a delectable four-course dinner. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in ’70s attire. Performance by The Killing Kompany. 6 p.m. doors open; Show begins 6:30 p.m. $60/person. Reservations required. • Pamela’s on the Hudson, 1 Park Place, Newburgh. 845.562.4505; www.pamelasny.com
