John Anthony Lopez News

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL played to a delighted Atlanta audience for ten performances at the Fox Theatre earlier this month as part of the Broadway in Atlanta's 40th Anniversary Season. The New York Times describes the show as “100 times better than any bedtime story,” and has been enchanting adults and children alike. “We’re greatly optimistic about the return of Broadway to the city of Atlanta and thrilled to share the news that shows previously announced for the 40th Anniversary season will remain available to patrons under a revised schedule,” said Vice President of Broadway in Atlanta Russ Belin. And for that, Atlanta thanks you.

Aida is widely considered one of the grandest of grand operas. The task of converting it to a Broadway musical was a daunting one. Book writers Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang took liberties with the original libretto in a manner they believed would make the plot more relatable to the general public - while that is a question of taste, what is could not be changed was the epic size of the story - Pharaohs, Kings, and Princesses implicitly carry a certain about of gravitas. And the WPPAC production delivers in a big - very big way.

Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, with an exhilarating Tony and Grammy Award winning score by Elton John & Tim Rice. 

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce the cast for Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA, playing October 11-27, 2019.

According to their website, WPPAC's STAGE 2 'bridges the gap between the WPPAC Educational Department offerings and the Mainstage, giving college and community performers the opportunity to work in a regional theatre setting under the guidance of professional artists.' No such disclaimer is necessary for their new production of Tuck Everlasting, it is every bit as first-rate as their mainstage productions.

The challenge of any theatre company is finding the right actors for each role. In TUCK EVERLASTING, WPPAC believes they have done just that. Therefore, the White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) Stage 2 program is proud to announce the cast for the Westchester Premiere of TUCK EVERLASTING, playing August 2-11, 2019.

Next to Normal is an award-winning (see below) rock musical centering on a mother struggling with bipoloar disorder and the effects her illness has on her family. It has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century.

Next to Normal is an award-winning rock musical centering on a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the effects that her illness has on her family. It has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century.

Next to Normal is an award-winning rock musical centering on a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the effects that her illness has on her family. It has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century.

Next to Normal is an award-winning rock musical centering on a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the effects that her illness has on her family. It has been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century.

This December come 'Here the People Sing' as the White Plains Performing Arts Center invites you to the most beloved musical of all time, LES MISERABLES. Alain Boublill & Claude-Michel Schonberg's legendary musical with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer will be onstage from December 13-31.

The cast will feature Brandon Singel as Oliver. Brandon of Harrison, NY, also starred as Winthrop in The Music Man here at WBT. Mr. Bumble will be played by John Egan, of Dobbs Ferry, a veteran Broadway performer who has starred in The Producers, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Nice Work If You Can Get It, to name a few. John Anthony Lopez will perform as Fagin, Lucy Braid as Nancy, Todd Ritch as The Artful Dodger, Brian Krinsky as Bill Sykes, and Regina Singel as Widow Corney.