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WHITE PLAINS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

39 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601

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Through a combination of self-produced, professional theatrical productions as well as presentation of nationally and internationally known performing artists and companies in the disciplines of theatre, dance, music, stand-up comedy and children’s programming; WPPAC provides residents of White Plains and the surrounding communities an easily accessible, intimate and comfortable setting to see LIVE entertainment in the heart of Westchester County. The theater also provides a professional space for rentals to local arts and educational organizations, special interest groups and businesses to present their own performances and host meetings for a reasonable rate with the assistance of a professional staff. These organizations not only secure a professional venue for their event but also provide a diverse roster of artists and opportunities for many culturally specific communities. In addition, the White Plains Performing Arts Center’s EDUCATION DEPARTMENT is the ONLY educational theatre program in residence at a professional theatre in all of Westchester. The Education Department is a professional training and presentation program offered year-round for all theatrical artists between the ages of 10-25.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...


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Cast Set for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at White Plains Performing Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their Mainstage production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....

White Plains Performing Arts Center Presents Linda Eder, January 20


by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2024

White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Linda Eder on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30pm. ...

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Photos: Get a First Look at ANASTASIA at White Plains Performing Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2023

The White Plains Performing Arts Center is presenting ANASTASIA, playing now through January 7. Get a first look at photos!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

White Plains Performing Arts Center Presents ANASTASIA, December 15 - January 7


by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2023

Don't miss the cast announcement for ANASTASIA at White Plains Performing Arts Center. This dazzling musical runs from December 15 to January 7, marking the show's first professional regional production....

Hoff-Barthelson Music School And White Plains Youth Bureau Join Forces To Bring Free Music Classes To Local Youth


by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2023

Hoff-Barthelson Music School has announced a new partnership with the White Plains Youth Bureau to offer music classes in guitar and percussion free-of-charge for White Plains students in grades 5 to 12....

BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; SEUSSICAL, POPCORN FALLS, Westchester Sandbox Theater & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards December 5th Standings; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Cast Set for ANASTASIA at White Plains Performing Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2023

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their Mainstage production of ANASTASIA. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!...

Past Shows

Anastasia
Anastasia
12/15 - 1/7/2024


From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic  Ragtime , comes this dazzling musical based on the beloved 1997 animated movie. From the twilight ...

In the Heights
In the Heights
10/6 - 10/22/2023


From the creator of  Hamilton  comes this 4-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda!  In the Heights  tells the universal story of a ...

The Prom
The Prom
10/7 - 10/23/2022


7 Tony Award Nominations WINNER of the Drama Desk Award for Best MusicalEveryones invited to the joyous Broadway & Netflix hit THE PROM! A musical ...

SIDE SHOW
SIDE SHOW
4/22 - 5/8/2022


From the composer of Dreamgirls & writer of Chicago comes a remarkable, true story of famed entertainers and twins, Violet and Daisy Hilton, who became ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
12/3 - 12/30/2021


Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disneys Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life ...

A Christmas Carol the musical
A Christmas Carol the musical
12/3 - 12/30/2021


Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on ...

Broadway Fright Night


BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, a celebration of songs from Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals with supernatural, horror and sci-fi themes. The show will feature five of Broadways ...

Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber


One of the most successful musical theater composers of all time takes audiences behind the scenes in Masquerade! This NY premiere features stories and songs ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
12/6 - 1/3/2021


The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life.Experience A Christmas Carol unlike any otherpast, present or future. The timeless tale of Ebenezer ...

Liz Callaway Home for the Holidays


Enjoy this magical holiday concert from the comfort of your home. Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway the original voice of Anastasia will perform ...

SANTA'S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
12/11 - 12/13/2020


SANTA'S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA is a special celebration of pre-recorded songs, stories and traditions observed during the Winter Season. You'll hear some of your favorite holiday ...

Santa's Holiday Extravaganza
Santa's Holiday Extravaganza
12/11 - 12/13/2020


Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of their friends from all over the world for this exciting Holiday Show!SANTAS HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA is a special celebration ...

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
12/20 - 1/12/2020


Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, ...

Newsies
12/20 - 1/12/2020


Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, ...

Winnie-the-Pooh


A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore, the old gray donkey ...

An Evening with Lainie Kazan Celebrating our 16th Anniversary


In celebration of their 16th Anniversary, the White Plains Performing Arts Center presents An Evening With Lainie Kazan for one performance only on Saturday, November ...

Aida
Aida
10/11 - 10/27/2019


Winner of four Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rices AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a ...


As our summer comes to a close, we will celebrate all the royal finery DISNEY has to offer. Students will learn songs from the DISNEY ...


Welcome to Agrabah and the Academy Award-winning adventure of the street rat that became a prince! When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention ...

The Lion King Jr.
8/16 - 8/17/2019


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
8/2 - 8/11/2019


A sip of water, an endless time, what would you give for everlasting life? When Winnie goes looking for adventure and meets a family with ...

You've Got a Friend: The Music of The Brill Building


The White Plains Performing Arts Center presents Youve Got a Friend: The Music of the Brill Building on Friday, June 7th at 8:00 pm. Youve ...

Disney Songbook: Royalty!
Disney Songbook: Royalty!
5/26 - 5/29/2019


As our summer comes to a close, Our last session is Disney Songbook: Royalty! We will celebrate all the royal finery DISNEY has to offer. ...

Disney's Beauty & the Beast
Disney's Beauty & the Beast
12/21 - 1/13/2019


A timeless family favorite, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who ...

Fun Home
Fun Home
10/12 - 10/28/2018


When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament ...

GHOST THE MUSICAL
10/13 - 10/29/2017


Adapted from the beloved 1990 film, Ghost the Musical premiered on stage in 2011. The musical retains the core story of Sam and Molly, a ...

GHOST: the musical
GHOST: the musical
10/13 - 10/29/2017


GHOST THE MUSICAL Starring Natalie Weiss (American Idol, Wicked, Les Mis) as Molly Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg made GHOST one of the ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
12/16 - 1/8/2017


A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash is based on ...

Heathers: The Musical
Heathers: The Musical
10/14 - 10/23/2016


Heathers The Musical (NY REGIONAL PREMIERE) Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe Based on the 1989 Cult Classic Film October 14-23, ...

An Evening With Robert Klein


For more than forty years, Robert Klein has entertained audiences, and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and ...

Jim Brickman – The Platinum Tour


Jim Brickman turns 20 this year…Well, his music turns 20 this year and he’s commemorating the last two decades the best way he knows how, ...

Disney's Tarzan
Disney's Tarzan
12/18 - 1/10/2016


For the first time in Westchester, Disney's Tarzan "swings" onto the stage of White Plains Performing Arts Center. Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure ...

Jibaro Soy!
Jibaro Soy!
11/28 - 11/29/2015


Join us for an evening of laughter, stories, plena and parranda as Elizardi performs pieces from all 3 of his shows: Made in Puerto Rico, ...

Mooseltoe: A New Moosical


It’s time to leave the Nutcracker and Ebenezer Scrooge behind and start a fresh holiday tradition with an enchanting NEW moosical. Mooseltoe is the charming ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
11/13 - 11/15/2015


Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant! A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little ...

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy


One of the longest running one-man shows in New York theater history!! Steve Solomon’s smash hit comedy is inspired by his hilarious family & all ...

Tarzan
Tarzan
12/18 - 1/10/2015


The king of the apes swings onto the stage in this powerhouse musical adaptation of the Disney film. Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure ...

Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid
12/19 - 1/4/2015


Based on the popular Disney animated film, THE LITTLE MERMAID tells the story of a beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, who longs to leave her home ...

Dogfight
Dogfight
9/19 - 9/21/2014


The New York regional premiere of Dogfight will take place September 19-21 at the White Plains Performing Arts Center following a recent run Off Broadway. ...

Disney's On The Record
Disney's On The Record
6/20 - 6/29/2014


Disney’s ON THE RECORD features classic songs from a variety of live action and animated Disney films and television series, Broadway musicals and even Disneyland ...

Jonah
Jonah
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L'italiana in Algeri


L'italiana in Algeri is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Angelo Anelli, based on his earlier ...

Lucia di Lammermoor


Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti. Salvadore Cammarano wrote the Italian language libretto loosely based upon Sir Walter ...

Norma
Norma
10/17 - 10/20/2013


Norma is a tragedia lirica or opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani after Norma, ossia L'infanticidio by Alexandre Soumet....

Bare: a pop opera
Bare: a pop opera
7/26 - 7/28/2013


FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 8pm SUNDAY at 7pm The musical is about the coming-of-age story of five high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school. ...

HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical


HAIR tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New ...

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
8/3 - 8/5/2012


Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, ...

Party Worth Crashing By Kerrigan & Lowdermilk


Party Worth Crashing Music/Lyrics By Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk Produced By Terence Osborne Directed By: Travis Greisler Musical Direction By: Stephen Ferri June 22 ...

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Jesus Christ Superstar in Rockland / Westchester Jesus Christ Superstar
Emelin Theater (5/17 - 5/19)
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Westchester Collaborative Theater (4/27 - 4/27)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Rockland / Westchester Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
White Plains Performing Arts Center (4/12 - 5/5)
The Joni Project: Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell featuring Katie Pearlman & her band - Court and Spark 50th Anniversary Tour in Rockland / Westchester The Joni Project: Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell featuring Katie Pearlman & her band - Court and Spark 50th Anniversary Tour
Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts (6/7 - 6/7)
Hootie & The Blowfish in Rockland / Westchester Hootie & The Blowfish
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (6/27 - 6/27)
The Kite Runner in Rockland / Westchester The Kite Runner
Eisenhower Hall Theatre (5/5 - 5/5)
Alanis Morissette The Triple Moon Tour in Rockland / Westchester Alanis Morissette The Triple Moon Tour
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (7/5 - 7/5)
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