Rockland / Westchester Theatre + Broadway News

Bruce Hornsby Rescheduled at WHBPAC

(5/17/2013) - Due to illness, Bruce Hornsby has rescheduled his performance this Saturday at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center to Saturday, September 28.

Lighthouse Youth Theatre's Protege Troupe Stages CHILDREN OF EDEN Tonight

(5/17/2013) - Lighthouse Youth Theatre's Protege Troupe Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN.

BWW Interviews: Robert Klein Talks Career at the White Plains Performing Arts Center

(5/16/2013) - Robert Klein has built a 40 plus year career on stage, film, and television and will perform in a benefit for the White Plains Performing Arts Center. BWW got a chance to talk to him about his incredible career.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 6/20

(5/16/2013) - One of the world's best loved musicals, based on the memoir of Maria Von Trapp; The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Maria is a young, aspiring but quirky, nun whose love of freedom makes it obvious to her superiors that she is not suited for religious life. Thus, she is sent off to be the governess to Captain von Trapp's seven troublesome children. Unlike previous governess', Maria becomes friends with the children due to their mutual love of music. She fills the lives of the Von Trapp children with "The Sound of Music" and captures the heart of their stern and lonely father. But, will their harmonious lives be torn apart when their beautiful homeland is ravaged by war? Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning musical delights audiences with the uplifting story and an irresistible score: "Climb Every Mountain," "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss" and "My Favorite Things."

Lighthouse Youth Theatre's Protege Troupe to Stage CHILDREN OF EDEN, 5/17-18

(5/13/2013) - Lighthouse Youth Theatre's Protege Troupe Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN.

The Armonk Players Present PARALLEL LIVES, Beginning 5/31

(5/7/2013) - In the opening scene, two Supreme Beings plan the beginning of the world with the relish of two slightly sadistic suburban wives decorating a living room. Once they've decided on the color scheme of the races, a little concerned that white people will feel slighted being such a boring color, they create sex and the sexes. Afraid women will have too many advantages, the Beings decide to make childbirth painful and to give men enormous egos as compensation.The audience is whisked through the outrageous sketches where a dozen, or so, actresses play men and women struggling through the common rituals of modern life. This is a humurous show that pokes fun at women and is also thought provoking. It looks at the human condition from a feminist perspective, It deals with gender issues and women's choices, but this is a man-friendly show. With boundless humor, PARALLEL LIVES reexamines the ongoing quest to find parity and love in a contest handicapped by capricious gods-or in this case, goddesses.

Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS & DOLLS Continues Through 6/6

(5/6/2013) - Guys and Dolls, subtitled "A Musical Fable of Broadway" is set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century. It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesser hits; "Luck Be A Lady", "Guys and Dolls", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat".

Photo Flash: Random Farms Kids' Theater Hosts 2013 Spring Sunset Gala

(5/5/2013) - The Random Farms Kids' Theater hosted its annual Spring Sunset Gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel's Restaurant 42 in White Plains on Friday, April 19. Approximately 75 parents and friends of Random Farms Kids Theater joined producer Anya Wallach, as well as the theater's directors and creative staff for an evening of cocktails, cuisine, a silent auction and fundraising raffle. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

White Plains Performing Arts Center Opens HAIR Tonight

(5/3/2013) - HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, is the story of the 'tribe', a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the 'Age of Aquarius' living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War and features the familiar hit songs 'Aquarius', 'Good Morning Starshine,' and 'Let The Sun Shine In.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Colleen Hawks, John Ashley Brown and More in APAC's BLOOD BROTHERS

(5/2/2013) - The Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin tonight, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. Opening Night is Saturday, May 4 (8 p.m.). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

APAC's BLOOD BROTHERS Begins Tomorrow

(5/1/2013) - THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) is pleased to announce Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. BLOOD BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road.) Performances begin Thursday, May 2 and continue through Saturday, May 18. Opening Night is Saturday, May 4 (8 p.m.).

White Plains Performing Arts Center Opens HAIR, 5/3

(4/30/2013) - HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, is the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War and features the familiar hit songs 'Aquarius', 'Good Morning Starshine,' and 'Let The Sun Shine In.'

Hudson Stage Company Begins World Premiere of KUNSTLER Tonight

(4/26/2013) - Hudson Stage Company presents its Spring Mainstage production of Kunstler by noted playwright, Jeffrey Sweet, starring Jeff McCarthy with Keona Welch, directed by Annette O'Toole.

Little Radical Theatrics Presents XANADU at Westchester Sandbox Theatre, Now thru 4/28

(4/26/2013) - Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. presents its Spring 2013 production of the hit Broadway musical 'Xanadu' based on the film starring Olivia Newton John and featuring the hits of ELO.

White Plains Performing Arts Center Welcomes Robert Klein, 6/1

(4/23/2013) - The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced that Robert Klein with musical director Bob Stein will present an evening of comedy, theatre and song to benefit the White Plains theatre. The performance is sponsored by Platinum Terrazo, MDM Architecture LLC, Darius Toraby Architects in association with LoHud Comedy, Adam Oliensis, and Richard Cirulli.

Keith Antone, Andrew Betz and More Set for WPPAC's HAIR

(4/18/2013) - The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced the cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical an exuberant rock musical about a group of young Americans searching for truth, peace and love.

Photo Flash: First Look at Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS

(4/15/2013) - Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical director Jihwan Kim, now through June 6, 2013, with the Press Opening set for April 18, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

David Hyde Pierce Talks Life and Career with Elliott Forrest for ArtsRock Tonight

(4/14/2013) - ArtsRock will present evening with multiple Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce, who discusses his life and his career with Peabody Award winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest from WQXR/WNYC. Clips from David Hyde Pierce's television, film, and stage work will be shown during the talk for a full night of fun. Come join ArtsRock for David Hyde Pierce in conversation with Elliott Forrest tonight, April 14th, 7:30pm at the Rittenhausen Theater at BOCES, the old Nyack High School, 131 North Midland Avenue, Nyack, New York.

Yorktown Stage Presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT, Now thru 4/21

(4/13/2013) - PMT Productions and Yorktown Stage are dying to announce the Westchester premiere of Monty Python's Spamalot. Performances will be held Saturday evenings, tonight, April 13 & April 20 at 7:30 pm; Sunday afternoons April 14 & April 21 at 2 p.m.; and Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS Tonight

(4/11/2013) - Guys and Dolls, subtitled 'A Musical Fable of Broadway' is set in the colorful world of prohibition era New York City, It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11

(4/9/2013) - Guys and Dolls, subtitled "A Musical Fable of Broadway" is set in the colorful world of prohibition era New York City, It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesser hits; "Luck Be A Lady", "Guys and Dolls", "If I Were A Bell", and "Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat".

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Screening and Talk Back Set for Schoolhouse Theater Today

(4/7/2013) - The heartwarming documentary 'Beautiful People,' directed by Elzbieta Szoka, will be screened for one time only at The Schoolhouse Theater today, April 7, at 3 pm.

Little Radical Theatrics to Present XANADU at Westchester Sandbox Theatre, 4/26-28

(4/5/2013) - Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. presents its Spring 2013 production of the hit Broadway musical 'Xanadu' based on the film starring Olivia Newton John and featuring the hits of ELO.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Westchester Broadway Theatre's GUYS AND DOLLS

(4/2/2013) - Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Guys and Dolls, with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser and Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. This production is directed and choreographed by Richard Stafford with musical director Jihwan Kim and runs April 11- June 6, 2013, with a press opening set for April 18, 2013. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!

White Plains Performing Arts Center's HE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Opens This Friday

(4/2/2013) - White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC)'s production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" opens on Friday.

Yorktown Stage to Present Monty Python's SPAMALOT, 4/13-21

(3/30/2013) - PMT Productions and Yorktown Stage are dying to announce the Westchester premiere of Monty Python's Spamalot. Performances will be held Saturday evenings, April 13 & April 20 at 7:30 pm; Sunday afternoons April 14 & April 21 at 2 p.m.; and Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Cast

(3/20/2013) - The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced the cast of its upcoming Equity Mainstage production of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Screening and Talk Back Set for Schoolhouse Theater, 4/7

(3/19/2013) - The heartwarming documentary 'Beautiful People,' directed by Elzbieta Szoka, will be screened for one time only at The Schoolhouse Theater on Sunday, April 7, at 3 pm.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11

(3/11/2013) - Guys and Dolls, subtitled 'A Musical Fable of Broadway' is set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century. It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.

Yorktown Stage and PMT Productions to Present SPAMALOT, 4/13-21

(3/4/2013) - Yorktown Stage and PMT Productions will present Monty Python's 'Spamalot', April 13-21, 2013.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Opens GUYS AND DOLLS, 4/11

(3/4/2013) - Guys and Dolls, subtitled 'A Musical Fable of Broadway' is set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century. It is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Guys and Dolls is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and beautiful showgirls, and has one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Including Frank Loesser hits; 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Guys and Dolls', 'If I Were A Bell', and 'Sit Down Your Rockin' The Boat'.

ASYLUM: INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ARTIST RETREAT Promotes Global Community of Jewish Artists, Now thru 3/5

(3/3/2013) - Some 70 top young Jewish artists from around the world will gather in Garrison, NY, today, March 3 through March 5, 2013 for a special retreat.

Yorktown Stage Presents PINOCCHIO Today

(3/2/2013) - Back by popular demand, Yorktown Stage presents The Prince Street Player's version of 'Pinocchio.' This classic retelling of the beloved wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy has all the fun, villains and heart as ever before! Come and experience the musical magic live on stage. 'Pinocchio' promises to be fun for the whole family!

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Extends IN THE HEIGHTS thru April 7

(2/28/2013) - The Standing Ovation Studio presentation of In the Heights sold out 35 performances in record time. Westchester Broadway Theatre has announced that 17 new performances have been added to the shows schedule. If you missed the opportunity to purchase tickets last time, this is your chance to see this spectacular performance. The show now runs Through April 7, 2013.

Elmwood Playhouse Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, 3/15-4/13

(2/28/2013) - Playwright Donald Margulies has been quoted as calling his Pulitzer Prize-winning play DINNER WITH FRIENDS "a rueful comedy". The story is not just a thoughtful study on divorce, but a turbulent meditation on the minefield of middle age. Happily married Gabe and Karen have been friends with Tom and Beth for many years. While having dinner with Gabe and Karen, Beth tearfully reveals that she is getting a divorce. Over the course of the play, we witness the effects of Tom and Beth's breakup on Gabe and Karen, who first feel compelled to choose sides, and then begin to question the strength of their own seemingly tranquil marriage. The play exposes the same, universal insecurities that people face every time there are shattering changes in their lives. Margulies' characters are normal and real, they are our family, friends, and the people next door.

David Hyde Pierce to Talk Life and Career with Elliott Forrest for ArtsRock, 4/14

(2/27/2013) - ArtsRock will present evening with multiple Emmy and Tony Award winning actor David Hyde Pierce, who discusses his life and his career with Peabody Award winning broadcaster Elliott Forrest from WQXR/WNYC. Clips from David Hyde Pierce's television, film, and stage work will be shown during the talk for a full night of fun. Come join ArtsRock for David Hyde Pierce in conversation with Elliott Forrest on Sunday, April 14th, 7:30pm at the Rittenhausen Theater at BOCES, the old Nyack High School, 131 North Midland Avenue, Nyack, New York.

BWW Seeks Editors in Rockland, NY

(2/26/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Rockland, NY.

ASYLUM: INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ARTIST RETREAT to Promote Global Community of Jewish Artists, 3/3-5

(2/25/2013) - Some 70 top young Jewish artists from around the world will gather in Garrison, NY on March 3-5, 2013 for a special retreat. The unique networking and learning experience is intended to help cultivate an international community of Jewish artists. Asylum: International Jewish Artist Retreat, a first-ever gathering of emerging Jewish artists of this caliber, is a joint venture of the Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists and ROI Community.