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Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof. The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that endeavors to produce high quality contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings. The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas. The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre though a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work. These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs. We are thrilled to be your artistic haven and look forward to creating more exciting, transformative theatre!

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Review: IN PLAIN SIGHT at Penguin Rep

Review: IN PLAIN SIGHT at Penguin Rep

by Peter Danish · October 2, 2026

Michael McKeever’s In Plain Sight arrives at Penguin Rep with a premise that is undeniably offbeat: on the morning of their wedding, two men discover that the past has not merely come back to haunt them—it has apparently obtained their address, read the newspaper, and decided to interrupt the ca…

Review: I HATE HAMLET Is Full of Laughs at Elmwood Playhouse

Review: I HATE HAMLET Is Full of Laughs at Elmwood Playhouse

by Bruce Apar · September 26, 2026

There is no question the show takes wing on the deliciously grand entrance of Jason Summers as Barrymore. Mr. Summers is thoroughly engaging and mesmerizing, holding us in his thrall, and declaiming in a high-toned, clipped British accent, as he swans and seemingly floats fluidly about the stage as …

Review: PRIVATE  LIVES at The Schoolhouse Theater

Review: PRIVATE LIVES at The Schoolhouse Theater

by Pia Haas · September 8, 2026

Private Lives is Noël Coward’s finest comedy, originally written for himself and his close friend Gertrude Lawrence. After touring the British provinces, the play opened at London’s Phoenix Theatre in 1930, starring Coward, Lawrence, Adrianne Allen, and Laurence Olivier.…

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Penguin Rep Theatre

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Penguin Rep Theatre

by Pia Haas · July 16, 2026

What a treat to return to one of my favorite theaters. Whenever I visit Penguin Rep, I know I can expect a production that is thoughtful, engaging and impeccably staged. Their seasons are consistently filled with fresh, compelling works, making every visit a rewarding theatrical experience. …

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Hudson Valley Shakespeare

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Hudson Valley Shakespeare

by Pia Haas · June 26, 2026

Hudson Valley Shakespeare (HVS) presents a lively, music-filled production of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy, As You Like It, at its new permanent home, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center in Garrison, New York. Directed by Miriam Laube, the production runs from June 10 through September …

Past Shows

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The Last Five Years

FeaturedThe Last Five Years

Sep 25

Jason Robert Brown's contemporary musical tells an unforgettable story of love, ambition, and heartbreak. The production is directed by Adam Pascal, best known for originating the role of Roger in the original Broadway production of Rent, with additional Broadway credits...

A New Brain

A New Brain

Jul 9 – Jul 12, 2026

The Community Stage at Arc Stages presents A New Brain Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by William Finn and James Lapine Directed by Rena Gavigan Music Direction by Stephen Ferri A New Brain follows Gordon, a struggling composer, whose life is turned upside down by the...

A Little Night Music

A Little Night Music

Mar 20 – Mar 28, 2026

The Community Stage presents Sondheim’s A Little Night Music ! Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress, Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her. In the perpetual twilight of the Nordic summer, lovers waltz in and...

An Evening with Adam Pascal

An Evening with Adam Pascal

Feb 28

Arc Stages presents An Evening with Adam Pascal, with special guest John Hickok. A benefit for the Arc Stages Capital Campaign. Adam Pascal is an actor, singer, and musician, widely known for originating the role of Roger Davis in the musical, Rent. He was nominated for a 1996...

First Lady Suite

FeaturedFirst Lady Suite

Jan 30 – Feb 8, 2026

First Ladies take flight this winter at Arc Stages. Pleasantville theatre company Arc Stages presents First Lady Suite by Michael John LaChuisa as their inaugural Next Stage production in the company’s new proscenium theatre. The Next Stage is the professional wing of the...

Noises Off

Noises Off

Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2025

From slamming doors to flying sardines, and missing props to dropping trousers, Noises Off is regarded as “the funniest farce ever written.” This backstage, rollicking comedy follows a British troupe of actors as they rehearse for the opening night of “Nothing’s On.” Can this...

Ali Stroker's Cabaret, Neighbors

Ali Stroker's Cabaret, Neighbors

Aug 16

NEIGHBORS An evening of songs and stories from Tony Award winner Ali Stroker - your neighbor! Directed by: David Perlow Music Directed by: Patrick Thompson Ali Stroker is a Tony Award-winning actress for her role as Ado Annie in the 2019 revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's...

Enter Hamlet: a New Musical

Enter Hamlet: a New Musical

Jul 11 – Jul 14, 2024

Arc Stages presents Enter Hamlet, a new musical, July 11-14 on the Community Stage. Pleasantville, N.Y. — Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages’ Community Stage presents Enter Hamlet. The Community Stage is the second wing of a company that also includes a thriving...

Some Other Life: a New Musical

Some Other Life: a New Musical

Jun 7 – Jun 8, 2024

Arc Stages presents Some Other Life, a new musical, June 7 & 8 on the Educational Stage. We all know the story of Rumplestiltskin....or do we? Some Other Life examines three simultaneous tellings of the Rumplestiltskin story with three very different young women, three very...

The Sound Inside

The Sound Inside

Feb 2 – Feb 17, 2024

Tension resonates in Arc Stages’ The Sound Inside. Pleasantville, N.Y. — Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages presents The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage focuses on showcasing contemporary, innovative work by a wide...

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