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Student Theatre Program

At CenterStage, you can participate in musicals and variety shows! Students can choose which shows they would like to participate in, with a new show rehearsing about every seven weeks.  With 6 shows a year (4 variety shows and two musicals) you can do as many or as few shows as you would like!

Our SpringBoard variety shows are created with a theme, and written around the students who are participating, so every dancer, singer, and actor is showcased and has a chance to shine.  All ages, 7 years and up (depending on the show!), are welcome to participate in our SpringBoard program and no previous performing experience is required. 

From a training perspective, why SpringBoard? I mean, first, it's fun! However, many professional opportunities to work and perform come through cruise ships or theme parks, and these jobs are usually a variety show or cabaret, not a booked musical. Our SpringBoard shows will give. your student the experience of having to learn and perform multiple numbers of different styles and genres while incorporating things like characterization and costume changes for each show.

Booked musicals require the student to be one character or characters within that story for the entire show.

BOTH are super fun and equally important to our student's training. Most of the time, a student will perform in their school's musical, so we want to make sure to provide the training and experience for the variety shows!

SpringBoard JR Performance Camp!

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Springboard Jr. features a fully immersive theatre experience open for students ages 5-10. This program is designed to be an introduction to performance and is for any student, regardless of experience. Your student will perform a show, featuring dancing and singing from a variety of different performing concentrations, such as choral, jazz, musical theatre, and more! Students will also receive a cast tee shirt to wear as their costume for their showcase! It is included in tuition!

SpringBoard Rising Stars Welcome Letter
ADDITIONAL COSTS: 
  • Annual registration fee $55 (per family and non-refundable). *This fee covers our administrative costs to get a student registered.
  • Tickets - $11 for adults, $9.00 for children 10 and under/not sitting in a lap, military, and senior citizens + $4.00 surcharge. Ticket sales help us make up the other half of the show costs that tuition does not cover, which include paying our instructors, purchasing costumes, props, sets, and new technical equipment like microphones and spotlights to make the show the best it can be!
  • Optional costs could include performance DVDs ($27), CS merchandise, posters

Register Today!


SpringBoard - On Broadway 2025 - It's Back!

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Get ready for a thrilling 8 weeks of entertainment as singers, dancers, and actors take the stage in this vibrant two-act variety show! Featuring show-stopping performances from some of Broadway’s most iconic and beloved musicals, the production pays tribute to the magic, humor, and heart of the Great White Way.
Audiences will enjoy a dynamic mix of musical numbers from hit shows such as The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Spamalot, The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Matilda, and many more. From high-energy dance breaks to moving ballads and comedic show tunes, this celebration of Broadway is packed with talent, energy, and theatrical charm.
Perfect for musical theatre lovers of all ages, this revue offers something for everyone and promises to leave you singing all the way home!
On Broadway 2025 registration will open June 16th! Open to ages 7+!

​PRICING PER VARIETY SHOW
First student: $200 *$25 non refundable deposit due upon enrollment
2nd sibling: $150
3rd sibling and on: $100

​**Auditions:** Please read very carefully!
Students do not need to audition to be a cast member in On Broadway 2025. The directors work hard to make sure each student is featured in the performance. However, if students are interested in a vocal solo or placement in an advanced dance group they must audition. We will be holding auditions on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. This will be the only opportunity to audition for a featured solo. Only students who are registered through our parent portal for On Broadway 2025 may audition. 

Please make sure you have read the welcome letter and understand the commitments before enrolling.


​*Discounts are not available across private lessons, dance classes, or other SpringBoards.
On Broadway 2025 Welcome Letter
Buy DVDs HERE
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
  • Annual registration fee $55 (per family and non-refundable). *This fee covers our administrative costs to get a student registered.
  • Tickets - $11 for adults, $9.00 for children 10 and under/not sitting in a lap, military, and senior citizens + $4.00 surcharge. Ticket sales help us make up the other half of the show costs that tuition does not cover, which include paying our instructors, purchasing costumes, props, sets, and new technical equipment like microphones and spotlights to make the show the best it can be!
  • Optional costs could include performance DVDs ($27), CS merchandise, posters

Registration Opens June 16th!


SpringBoard - Deck the Halls 2025

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 Join us for the final edition of Deck the Halls 2025: Christmas in New York!
This will be the last year we present this beloved version of Deck the Halls before it is reimagined and rewritten for future seasons—so don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic one last time.

This year, we’re transporting audiences to the heart of the Big Apple for a holiday celebration like no other. Experience the wonder of a New York City Christmas as we light up the stage with performances inspired by iconic Broadway musicals, the world-famous Rockettes, the awe-inspiring Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and peaceful winter strolls through Central Park.

From glittering show tunes to heartfelt holiday moments, this season’s Deck the Halls will be more dazzling and delightful than ever before.

Celebrate the holidays in NYC style—don’t miss this unforgettable finale!
Deck the Halls registration will open September 22nd! Open to ages 7+!
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​PRICING PER VARIETY SHOW
First student: $200 *$25 non refundable deposit due upon enrollment
2nd sibling: $150
3rd sibling and on: $100

​**Auditions:** Please read very carefully!
Students do not need to audition to be a cast member in Deck the Halls. The directors work hard to make sure each student is featured in the performance. However, if students are interested in a vocal solo or placement in an advanced dance group they must audition. Students may submit video auditions for vocal solos to [email protected]. All auditions are due Saturday, September 27th (no exceptions). This will be the only opportunity to audition for a featured solo. Only students who are registered through our parent portal for Deck the Halls may audition. 

Please make sure you have read the welcome letter and understand the commitments before enrolling.


​*Discounts are not available across private lessons, dance classes, or other SpringBoards.
Deck the Halls Welcome Letter
Buy DVDs HERE
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
  • Annual registration fee $55 (per family and non-refundable). *This fee covers our administrative costs to get a student registered.
  • Tickets - $11 for adults, $9.00 for children 10 and under/not sitting in a lap, military, and senior citizens + $4.00 surcharge. Ticket sales help us make up the other half of the show costs that tuition does not cover, which include paying our instructors, purchasing costumes, props, sets, and new technical equipment like microphones and spotlights to make the show the best it can be!
  • Optional costs could include performance DVDs ($27), CS merchandise, posters

Registration Opens September 22nd!


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The story continues! A magical sequel to Once Upon a Springboard, this variety-style production invites audiences to journey through the pages of a fantastical storybook brought to life on stage. Inspired by beloved literary and fairytale characters, the show is a captivating blend of theatre, music, dance, and aerial artistry.
In this enchanting two-act performance, actors, singers, dancers, and aerialists take the audience through a series of "chapters," each one inspired by a classic story or character. Audiences will be transported into the worlds of Frozen, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, The Princess and the Frog, Into the Woods, Thumbelina, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pirates of the Caribbean, How to Train Your Dragon, and many more.
Filled with heart, humor, and high-flying spectacle, Once Upon a Springboard: Chapter Two brings the magic of storytelling to life in a celebration of imagination, courage, and the power of dreams. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Once Upon a SpringBoard Vol. 2 registration will open December 8th! Open to ages 7+!

PRICING PER VARIETY SHOW
First student: $200 *$25 non refundable deposit due upon enrollment
2nd sibling: $150
3rd sibling and on: $100

​**Auditions:** Please read very carefully!
Students do not need to audition to be a cast member in Once Upon a SpringBoard Vol. 2. The directors work hard to make sure each student is featured in the performance. However, if students are interested in a featured or role they must audition. We will be holding auditions on Monday, January 5th. This will be the only opportunity to audition for a role. Only students who are registered through our parent portal for Once Upon a SpringBoard Vol. 2 may audition. 

Please make sure you have read the welcome letter and understand the commitments before enrolling.


​*Discounts are not available across private lessons, dance classes, or other SpringBoards.
Once Upon a SpringBoard Vol. 2 Welcome Letter
Buy DVDs Here

Registration Opens December 8th!


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Step Right Up for Our Second Circus Spectacle: Pop Cirque!
We’re thrilled to present Pop Cirque—a high-energy, full-scale circus production that combines the excitement of our beloved “Pop Show” and “Live on Tour” themes with the awe-inspiring magic of circus arts!
Much like Under the Big Top, this show will feature circus performance in nearly every number, but this time set to iconic pop hits and genre favorites. Each act will spotlight a performer representing a popular music artist as if they're live in concert—complete with background dancers, vocalists, and thrilling circus artistry woven throughout their set.
Get ready to explore a variety of musical styles, including pop, rock, R&B, gospel, emo, 80s, 90s, and more!
We’re calling on everyone—aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, tumblers, singers, dancers, and any performer with a unique talent. If you have something special to bring to the stage, Pop Cirque needs you!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable, genre-blending, showstopping experience!
Pop Cirque registration will open February 16th! Ages 8+!

​PRICING PER VARIETY SHOW
First student: $200 *$25 non refundable deposit due upon enrollment
2nd sibling: $150
3rd sibling and on: $100

​**Auditions:** Please read very carefully!
Students do not need to audition to be a cast member in Pop Cirque. The directors work hard to make sure each student is featured in the performance. However, if students are interested in a vocal solo or placement in an advanced dance group they must audition. We will be holding auditions on Monday, March 2nd. This will be the only opportunity to audition for a featured solo. Only students who are registered through our parent portal for Pop Cirque may audition. 

Please make sure you have read the welcome letter and understand the commitments before enrolling.


​*Discounts are not available across private lessons, dance classes, or other SpringBoards.
Welcome Letter Coming Soon!
Buy DVDs Here

Registration Opens February 16th!

Summer Musical Theatre Program

Our summer musical is open to students 7 years and up with no formal auditioning required. Students interested in an opportunity for a lead or speaking role must audition. The summer musicals are mounted in two weeks (June 2026) and rehearsed between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Attendance every day is a requirement. Registration opens February 1st, 2026! Show will be announced at Deck the Halls, this December!

SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
First student: $350
2nd sibling: $300
​​3rd sibling and on: $250

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Photography: 

We would like to thank the following photographers for their beautiful additions to our website:

- Nathan Schneider Photography
- Crissy Danton Photography
- Jennifer Gramling Photography
- Megan Lange Photography
- Ezbon Media
- Contributions from CS Parents: Nathan Prichard, Susan Adcock, and Sabrina Brown

What Our CS Family is Saying

"CenterStage is more than just a dance studio, it's a place where memories are made and people come together" - Brenna C., current CS student

"Centerstage Performing Arts has had a huge impact on my life! I have no idea where I would be without this place. Centerstage was something I looked forward to everyday while in high school. High School could be stressful some days, but being able to see friends and take classes instantly improved my mood. As a guy, you don’t see many other men in theatre/dance. Having other male students and teachers really encouraged me to try new things and really embrace the stage. Centerstage has also helped to prepare me for college. They have helped prepare me for auditions for shows and vocal lessons. I will always be thankful for the impact Centerstage Performing Arts has made on my life!" - Logan Purcell, CS Alumni


"THANK YOU for caring about about the WHOLE child, for costumes & choreography & music that are age appropriate...THANK YOU! For the self confidence I see you cultivating & nurturing in not only my child but so many others...THANK YOU! For the COURAGE to take on this task & follow your heart...THANK YOU! My daughter would not be where or who she is today without her CenterStage family. With every ounce of my soul, I THANK YOU!" - Jennifer Moore, CS Mom

"Thank you for creating a performing arts studio and not just another competitive dance studio.  I am grateful to be a part of a studio where all the girls are accepted and are offered many things to choose from, beyond dance so they can explore so many different avenues of the performing arts!  I so appreciate that when my daughter graduates she is going to take with her all the wonderful memories from class, the friendships she has made, and the life lessons she learned from you guys!" - Deanna Rice, CS Mom

"CenterStage is not a place. It's the people" - Christian Bare, Instructor and Director

"I cannot say enough positive things about Centerstage. The teachers, staff and kids are so kind, caring and encouraging to each other. The support is unbelievable! My daughter has made amazing friends at this studio, many of whom are much older than she is, but they have helped coach and encourage her along the way and she looks up to them so much. I greatly appreciate the modest recital costumes and clothing, they are very much age appropriate. Perhaps most of all however, is the dedication of the owners and teachers. They truly pour their heart and soul into this studio and the children that attend it." - Jessica Vaughn, CS Mom

"Thank you for giving me a new family and a new place to call home. I owe who I am today to the CS Family." - Christian Wilken, Instructor from Nebraska

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  • About Us
    • Our CS Family Testimonials
    • Join our Team!
  • Info
    • Why CS?
    • Newsletter
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    • FAQs
    • Give to Gallatin
    • National Honor Society of Dance Arts - CS Chapter
    • CenterStage University
    • Ambassadors
    • CSTEP Program
    • Privacy Policies
    • Terms of Service
  • Summer Camps
  • Dance Classes
    • Dance Tuition
    • En Flight - Circus Program
    • CenterStage Academy of Ballet
    • Recitals at CenterStage
    • Recital 2025 Information
    • Tiny Toes Session
    • Class Schedule
    • Adult Classes
    • Dancewear
    • Curriculum
    • Recital Costumes
  • Student Theatre Program 2025
    • Summer Musicals 2025
    • CenterStage Players
  • Private Lessons
  • Contact Us