RoundTop Burlesque Revue! (Adults Only!)
With a playful blend of classic striptease, outrageous comedy, and unexpected twists, the RoundTop Revue is part variety show, part performance art, and all fun. Perfect for a night out with friends or anyone ready to experience a truly unforgettable theatrical romp.
Host Sir Richard Castle welcomes performers including Evil Hate Monkey, Boo Boo Darlin', The Maine Attraction, Ellie Steingraeber and Tansy - all veteran burlesque performers from such New York City burlesque venues as The Slipper Room and The Box.
Whether you're a burlesque fan or just burlesque-curious, prepare for a night that’s bold, bawdy, and full of surprises.
Cassie & Maggie
Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie modernize Celtic traditions with captivating performances, blending heritage and innovation. With global acclaim and awards like JUNO nominations, they continue to enchant audiences worldwide.
Family Film: Whale Rider
The Whangara people trace their ancestry to Paikea, who rode a whale to safety. Chiefs, always first-born males, are seen as his descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl, must challenge tradition and her grandfather to claim her destiny as leader. PRESENTED BY STISSING CENTER AND THE PINE PLAINS FREE LIBRARY
The Academy
The poignant story of the relationship between the director of a prestigious boarding school for Black and Brown girls and the valedictorian of the senior class. Who's the teacher? Who's the student? And does either of them belong in a girls' school?
Two By Two Animal Haven
This fun traveling animal program is designed to educate children and families about animals, their welfare and conservation. Two by Two Animal Haven focuses on fostering kindness and empathy for all living things.
Meet a Wild World of Animals including Kangaroo, Parrot, Alligator, Snake, Bearded Dragon, Cane Toad & Tortoise.
Part of our Summer Children’s Series, sponsored by Stewart’s Shops / The Dake Family and Sugar Hill Farm.
Twin Flames
Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners Twin Flames bring their soulful sound to Pine Plains—with Chelsey June joined by acclaimed flutist and guitarist Ed Koban.
Expect heartfelt storytelling, Indigenous instruments, and genre-blending melodies in this powerful evening of music, connection, and culture. A celebration of healing, identity, and the joy of shared songs.
Jeff Beal’s New York Études
Five-time Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal (Monk, House of Cards) meticulously composed the New York Études in 2021. These ten works for solo piano reveal Beal’s mastery of composition, voice leading, and harmony. The New York Études are the organic result of his commitment to bettering his mind, body, and soul in the face of his chronic illness, MS.
Barefoot Adventures
Learn through Play! Barefoot Adventures includes activities, games & challenges such as: obstacle courses, relay races, dance & rhythmic movement, basic sports skills & so much more. Our focus is fun, teamwork, health & fitness, character building and providing a healthy outlet of energy.
Accordionist Radu Ratoi: 2025 Young Concert Artist Virtuoso Showcase
Don’t miss 26-year-old Moldovan accordion phenomenon Radu Ratoi—winner of the 2024 Young Concert Artist Annual Award and one of the most electrifying talents of his generation! With over 60 international awards and a style that fuses the passion of the Russian school with the elegance of Western Europe, Ratoi redefines the boundaries of classical music. Known for his transcriptions of works by composers including J. S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Rameau and Liszt, Radu’s groundbreaking contributions to the accordion repertoire and unforgettable performances continue to set him apart as one of the foremost accordionists of his generation.
Galen Pittman Jazz Quartet
The Galen Pittman Quartet performs standards primarily from the American song book but with a modern perspective, reinterpreting the original song structures and the melody. The Quartet focuses on a deep exploration of sound heavily influenced by the great masters from both the jazz and classical worlds..
Bright Star Theatre presents: Bluegrass & Tall Tales
A toe-tapping great time! Join our musician-actors on a journey across America. Playing Bluegrass classics and bringing to life celebrated American Tall Tales. From Paul Bunyan to a classic Appalachian Jack Tale, this show is brimming with lessons and wild characters. Songs like ‘In the Pines’ celebrate this special music and tales from our country.
Silent Film Comedy “Speedy” starring Harold Lloyd with Live Theater Organ
The New York Theatre Organ Society proudly presents Silents at Stissing—a celebration of silent film and live music.
join us for a special screening of the 1928 classic Speedy, starring the legendary Harold Lloyd. This beloved silent comedy follows a taxi driver navigating a wild day in New York City, packed with slapstick stunts and unforgettable scenes—including a cameo by Babe Ruth!
Providing live accompaniment on the Allen T321Q Theatre Organ is acclaimed organist Peter Krasinski, known for his thrilling, spontaneous scores that breathe new life into silent film classics. His performance will transform Speedy into a dynamic, once-in-a-lifetime cinematic event.
New Off-Broadway Musical “Kafkaesque!”
Franz Kafka may never have intended for his name to be an adjective, but nonetheless the new musical comedy Kafkaesque! celebrates his body of work by layering the predicaments of most of Kafka’s stories onto one contemporary American family. The result is a funny and frightening joy ride through horrifying bodily transformations, artistic eating disorders, cancel culture run amok, and the relentless grind of late-stage capitalism.
“From start to finish, Kafkaesque! is engaging, funny and even a little soulful.” - Front and Center
Grumbling Gryphons "Native American Trickster Tales”
Three humorous tales tell how the brave and ingenious trickster animals–Raven, Skunk, and Coyote–come to the rescue of the Native Americans. Drums, Native flutes, songs, chants and traditional dances will bring heightened magic to these time honored stories.
Benji Kaplan
Benji Kaplan effortlessly crafts his own brand of Neo-Classical Brazilian-infused music meets late Romantic-inspired compositions. A quirky crooner who adorns his voice with lush voicings and harmonies from his nylon string guitar, Benji has performed in a wide array of venues such as Cornelia Street Cafe, Dizzy’s Club, Rubin Museum of Art, Zinc Bar, Nu Blu, and the legendary Rio de Janeiro club “Beco das Garrafas” (Bottles Bar) among many others.
Part of our Coffeehouse Series, performed downstairs in an intimate setting on the Garon Suh Family Stage.
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra: “From Bach to Marsalis”
Broadway musicians Rachel Handman and Keve Wilson join Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra for a show stopping performance, featuring music from Bach to Wynton Marsalis and from Astor Piazzolla to Aaron Copland.
Highlights from their cabaret show at Feinstein’s 54 Below will be included, as they perform selections from their unique and creative repertoire. They’ll weave personal stories from their lifelong friendship into the program, showcasing their shared passion for music from around the world.
“Widow’s Weeds” a Revolutionary Woman’s Story
The Little Nine Partners Historical Society of Pine Plains, NY, presents WIDOW’S WEEDS, written by Dyan Wapnick and directed by Robert Lyons, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
WIDOW’S WEEDS tells the compelling true story of Mary Ingalls, who in 1842 at 84 years of age applied for her husband Elihu Ingalls’ pension under the Pension Act of 1836, which extended pension benefits to Revolutionary War widows for the first time. Elihu had served in the NY militia and died in 1823 without ever receiving a pension. Unfortunately, nearly all of his service papersand proof of their marriage were lost, and Mary had to rely on oral testimonies to support her application.
“The project proposed by the Little Nine Partners Historical Society was among the most innovative we received,” said Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum, “This play brings a vital type of primary source record to life, places a spotlight on the experience of Revolutionary War
Veterans’ widows, and explores the lingering impact of our struggle for independence on our rural landscape. I look forward to personally attending the production.”
Paid for in part by Dutchess County.
“Pirate Song” by Up in Arms Puppets
Not content singing the pirate song that has been passed down for generations, Paulette the Pirate Princess, along with her dog Waffle, set off on a worldwide, musical journey searching for her own song. With an original book and music by Scott Test, "Pirate Song" showcases eight beautiful new songs that rival any Broadway musical and features a cast of hand-crafted puppets. Get ready to set sail on a musical journey like never before as "Pirate Song" takes the stage with its unparalleled blend of storytelling, music, and puppetry!
Pianist Terrence Wilson
Pianist Terrence Wilson will make his Stissing Center debut with an exciting program including Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition. " An esteemed faculty memberof the Bard College Conservatory of Music, Terrence Wilson was recently named “one of the biggest pianistic talents to have emerged in this country in the last 25 years.”
Latin Jazz Meets Opera featuring Christopher Sanchez
Wall Street Opera’s Christopher Sánchez, a Dominican operatic baritone, collaborates with Award-winning Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir Gonzales in an evening of musical fusion on our intimate Garon Suh Family Stage, part of our Coffeehouse series.
David Engel Pirate School
Pirate School! is a lively, interactive show where David Engel's pirate professor teaches kids 4+ the art of fun mischief through games, magic, puppetry, and slapstick. Now in its 24th season, it delights families nationwide, blending humor with lessons in courage and good behavior.
Tangent Theatre Company presents: Betrayal by Harold Pinter SOLD OUT!
Tangent Theatre Company returns to Stissing Center with a contemporary, emotionally complex play reading: the award-winning BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter. Featuring a select ensemble of actors, the story follows a triangle of love and deceit, as it unravels in an innovative, unexpected way.
Fleeting Inventions
Following his 2024 Grammy-nominated Forgotten Octet project, clarinetist Graeme Johnson returns with a program featuring Mozart's works for 18th-century basset clarinet, a new piece by Marc Mellitz, and his own transcriptions.
P. Pan Et Al
Exploring the complicated place of a queer woman in STEM before the term existed, P. Pan Et Al. tells the story of Maude Adams, the original Peter Pan, and the peculiar power of the wizards and wizardesses who shape the technology that shapes us.
Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents: Trekking Mexico
Take a deep dive into Mexican folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary, with TREKKING MEXICO. This colorful educational show for the whole family takes you on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported to the jungles of Tabasco and trek the mountains of Guerrero, this multimedia show will whisk you away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.
Out Into the Sun
Out into the Sun, is a first opera for both conductor and composer, Adrian Sylveen – the music, and Ed Napier, writer/singer/theatremaker – the libretto. This opera examines the fallout thatoccurs after a teacher, Richard Colby, is falsely accused of sexually assaulting a student at a New York City private school. All seems lost to Rich Colby until he meets his new neighbor, Cathy Schwartzman, and middle-age romance ensues. But nothing is as it seems: the student has lied; the head-of-school betrays Charlie, and the kid’s Father, a major donor at the school, has contempt for anyone or anything that might threaten him in any way. We look at the brutish, cruel dynamics that can emerge in such academically rigorous, competitive environments, and we consider the parents who, for the most part, create them.
Brazil Beyond Samba
Caro Pierotto and Farofa's "Brazil Beyond Samba" takes you on a musical journey along Brazil's BR-101 highway, showcasing the vibrant rhythms and melodies of their homeland. Recent highlights include performances in Vancouver, Milwaukee's Latino Arts, and a sold-out show at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music!
Davey O
Davey O., an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Buffalo, NY, has earned recognition with awards and nominations, including a Top 20 Folk DJ Chart album, A Bright Horizon Line, praised globally and in No Depression magazine.
Ann Talman: Liz Taylor & The Shadow of Her Smile
Ann Talman, a Broadway veteran, celebrates her bond with Elizabeth Taylor in Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile, a critically acclaimed cabaret blending stories, songs, and heartfelt humor.
Ann Talman: Liz Taylor & The Shadow of Her Smile
Ann Talman, a Broadway veteran, celebrates her bond with Elizabeth Taylor in Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile, a critically acclaimed cabaret blending stories, songs, and heartfelt humor.
Enchanted Melodies, An Interactive Fairytale Opera
Enchanted Melodies is an interactive, family-friendly classical music performance blending singing, dancing, and crafting to inspire community engagement, accessibility, and inclusivity in live music and theater for audiences of all ages.
Cello Americana!
Star cellist Sterling Elliott and pianist/director Sophia Zhou celebrates the opening of 2025 Chamber Music season with a program by all-American composers from Amy Beach (1869) to Kevin Day (b. 1996).
Summer Dean
Summer Dean, Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, captivates audiences with her raw, honest songwriting and electrifying performances, highlighted in her acclaimed analog album The Biggest Life.
Cantata for My Sisters In the Key of Dreams
What is the price of being female? Three apparently unrelated women who are haunted by their dreams seek to understand and heal the traumas of their past.
Content Transparency: Cantata for My Sisters in the Key of Dreams contains an extended discussion of suicide and implicit and explicit references to sexual abuse.
Hudson Valley Puppet Slam (Adults Only!)
Hudson Valley Puppet Slam showcases 90 minutes of short, indie-style puppetry for adults, featuring humorous, unconventional, and thought-provoking performances by Hudson Valley artists with a DIY spirit.
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Shows!
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Shows!
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
Missoula Children's Theater: HERCULES Auditions & Rehearsals
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
This production is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Stissing Center for Arts & Culture
FAQs - https://www.mctinc.org/red-truck-tour/faq/
What You Will Want To Know: https://www.mctinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WYW- WTK-FV.pdf
Diana Byer and Dancers
Diana Byer returns to Stissing Center with her new company, Diana Byer and Dancers, presenting site-specific works, classic choreography, and contemporary pieces accompanied by live music.
Diana Byer and Dancers
Diana Byer, founder and for over 40 years the artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet, returns to Stissing Center by popular demand with her company, Diana Byer and Dancers.
The program features a site-specific work specifically created for Stissing Center, and the duet from the 1951 Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon, original choreography by Agnes de Mille, considered one of her most poetic and affecting musical theater works.
Clarion Concerts presents The New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Come hear THE New York Philharmonic String Quartet!
Frank Huang, concertmaster
Qianqian Li, principal second violin
Cynthia Phelps, principal viola
Carter Brey, principal cello
A string quartet could not have a better pedigree than this - the principal players of 4 sections of the New York Philharmonic who enjoy playing with each other so much they formed their own ensemble in 2017. This stellar group will bring music from the 18th-20th centuries - Haydn, Dvořák and Price - to the lovely Stissing Center on a beautiful spring afternoon. Come join us!
Lonesome Ace Stringband
Masters of their trade, The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.
Passion Fruit Dance Performance
Passion Fruit Dance Company: Elevating street and club dance through electrifying performances, cultural education, and social change. Founded by Tatiana Desardouin and driven by Black heritage, their work inspires and empowers audiences worldwide, from the Guggenheim to Jacob’s Pillow and beyond.
Tough Love
A comedy-drama about a tight-knit Italian-American family in New Jersey fighting to stay together in the midst of an implosion of revelations about who they really are.
The Dirty Grass Players
The Dirty Grass Players blend traditional bluegrass with innovative newgrass, delivering high-energy performances and soaring harmonies. Their 2023 album Shiny Side Up solidifies them as a progressive force on the bluegrass scene.
Stissing Center Spring Shop Hop!
Support your local business community, and Stissing Center, on Saturday, March 15th. All you have to do is shop!
Selected Shorts "Transformations / Embracing Change"
The Stissing Center presents Selected Shorts, an unforgettable afternoon of great short stories performed by acclaimed actors, brought to life in this celebrated live public radio event.
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
Latin Grammy winner Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet evolves tango’s rich tradition, blending classic Orquesta típica, Astor Piazzolla’s tango nuevo, and a modern sound that honors Argentina’s heritage while embracing innovation and passion.
American Nightmare / American Dream
"American Nightmare/American Dream. Four New Yorkers risk everything to break the cycle of poverty. Confronting hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, discrimination, and even jail, they fight for a college degree — and a chance at a piece of the American Dream. Now they are engaging with communities to show the road to education and training for others.
After the screening, join with these inspiring women in exploring how we can come together to build a better future for us all.