White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces 2016 – 2017 Fall/Winter Season

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce an exciting Fall/Winter Season. All performances are at the White Plains theatre, located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street in downtown White Plains.

The 2016 Fall Season performance schedule is as follows:
Blood Type: Ragu

Saturday, September 17 • 8:00 PM

A hilarious and poignant exploration of the Sicilian immigrant experience based on the life of writer and performer Frank Ingrasciotta.

Blood Type: Ragu, the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, stars award-winning writer and performer Frank Ingrasciotta, giving a tour-de-force portrayal of over 20 characters who live, love and laugh, in this wonderfully funny and genuinely moving solo play exploring an immigrant child's delicate dance between culture and identity. This relatable show delighted audiences Off-Broadway at the Actors' Playhouse in NYC, then touring Capital Repertory Theatre (Albany, NY), 14th Street Playhouse (Atlanta, GA), Dante Hall Theatre (Atlantic City, NJ), George St. Playhouse (New Brunswick, NJ), Seven Angels Theatre (Waterbury, CT), 2015 Winnipeg Theatre Festival, Shea's Performing Arts Center produced by Broadway League Vice Chair Albert Nocciolino (Buffalo, NY), and numerous Performing Arts Centers throughout the USA. It also played to sold-out houses at the Belmont Theatre (NYC), where it became the longest running show in the theatre's ten-year history. Blood Type: RAGU is the recipient of the Westchester Arts Council Arts Award for Outstanding Artist, and two time winner at the United Solo Festival Award for Best Comic Actor and Best Comedic Script (nominated alongside Bette Midler, Hugh Jackman & John Leguizamo).

Tickets: $34 Rows A-G Center • $29 Rows A-G Sides and All Seats Rows H-P • $24 High School & Younger All Seats

Louis-and-Ella! A New Jazzical
Book by Trent Armand Kendall
Original Direction & Choreography by Jeff Whiting
Music Direction by Darius Frowner
Originally produced by ONEMOE MUSIC
General Management by Geoffrey M. Cohen

Saturday, September 24 • 7:00 pm

A musical tribute to the great icons of Jazz, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring Trent Armand Kendall and NaTasha Yvette Williams in the title roles. This musical celebration reunites THE ARCHITECT OF JAZZ and THE FIRST LADY OF SONG in heaven for one magical night. These two friends and jazz pioneers rip through 24 of the most enduring standards of all time including: "Cheek to Cheek", "Love Is Here To Stay", "Stomping at the Savoy", "Stardust", "They All Laughed", "Skylark", "What a Wonderful World" and more...

The story is full of love, laughter and redemption as we learn about their parallel lives, the rise to fame and the fight to stay there. The irrepressible Armstrong (also surprisingly comedic) and the spellbinding Fitzgerald (with a voice as smooth as silk) were the biggest stars of their day who recorded three highly acclaimed albums featuring countless chart-topping hits.

www.louisandella.com

Tickets: $29

Louis-and-Ella! is a White Plains JazzFest Event

New York Regional Premiere! Based on the 1989 Classic Film

Heathers The Musical
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O'Keefe
Based on the Film written by Daniel Waters

October 14-23, 2016

Nominee! 2014 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music
Nominee! 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather's aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
*Adult Themes, Strong Language

Tickets: $35 Adults • $30 22 & Younger • $25 High School & Younger

Bat Boy: The Musical
Story and Book by Keythe Farley & Brian Flemming
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe

November 11 - November 13, 2016

Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered by a group of teenagers in a cave near Hope Falls, WV and brought in to the sleepy town which both intrigues and shocks the inhabitants who fear for the safety of their families and livestock.

The WPPAC Conservatory Theatre production is performed by actors in 7th - 12th grades.

Tickets: $25 Adults • $20 High School & Younger

MOOSELTOE: A New Moosical

Friday, November 25 - 11:00 am

Mooseltoe is the charming story about a Moose who wants to fly with Santa's reindeer. Mooseltoe sets out to find the great wise Mooseking for advice, and along the way meets a variety of characters, all of whom teach Mooseltoe valuable life lessons. Meanwhile, there is trouble at the North Pole. Will Mooseltoe be able to save Christmas? Ages 3 and up

"When it was over, my kids wanted to see it again. They're still singing the songs..." - Matt Lauer, TODAY Show

Tickets: $22 Adults • $18 12 & younger

Sister Act

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture "Sister Act" written by Joseph Howard

December 16 - January 8

A Divine Musical Comedy! A sparking tribute to the universal power of friendship.

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

Tickets:
December 16, 22 & 23: $42 Adults • $32 High School & Younger Rows A-N $32 Adults • $22 High School & Younger Rows O-P • $22 Rows O-P Sides

December 17, 18, 27 - 30; January 6-8: $49 Adults • $39 High School & Younger Rows A-N
$39 Adults • $29 High School & Younger Rows O-P • $29 Rows O-P Sides

The Maccabeats

Saturday, January 21 • 8:00 PM

Using nothing more than the human voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a little Jewish humor, this group of singers is able to connect with fans of all backgrounds and ages. The Maccabeats bring their fun and catchy arrangements to a wide array of musical styles and genres to produce music that is enjoyable, meaningful, and easy-listening, all at the same time.

Tickets: $40 Adults & $30 High School & Younger Rows A-G Center • $35 Adults & $25 High School & Younger Rows A-G Sides and All Seats Rows H-P

Cinderella Prince portraitBallet for Young Audiences
Cinderella
Choreographed by Harriett Kinter
Music by Glazunov

Saturday, January 28 • 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM

This production of Cinderella follows a young woman and her cat through the classic fairy tale. It combines all the romance of the Masked Ball with all the slapstick comedy of Cinderella's bungling step sisters.

Tickets: $20 Adults & $15 12 & Younger

Chase Padgett

Saturday, February 4 • 8:00 PM

6 Guitars is a pitch perfect blend of music, comedy and characters. Chase Padgett portrays 6 different guitar playing characters each sharing their own style of music. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Folk & Country.

During this 90-minute performance, each of the 6 characters play songs from their genre while telling the story of how the fell in love with their music, what they think of other styles of music and what music means to us all. With ample music from multiple genres as well as elements of stand-up comedy and musical improvisation there truly is something for everyone in 6 Guitars.

Tickets: $29 Adults • $24 High School & Younger

One of the Greatest Voices of Our Time!

Linda Eder
(Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde)

Saturday, February 11 • 8:00 PM

Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz. She is one of America's most beloved singers and dynamic "live" performers. "What do we mean when we use the word perfection? The question arises every time I watch the pop singer Linda Eder...." Stephen Holden, The New York Times

Tickets: $100 includes post-show reception • $75 • $50 • $35
All proceeds to benefit the White Plains Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization.

Jeff Boyer's BUBBLE TROUBLE

Saturday, February 25 • 2:00 PM

Bubble Trouble - A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It's the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music and a unique level of audience participation, he engages and delights audiences of all ages.

Tickets: $22 Adults • $18 High School & Younger

Frank & Liza Together Again!

Saturday, May 20 • 8:00 PM
The sweet, swinging sounds of Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli are brought back to the stage by seasoned tribute artists Michael Dutra and Gailyn Addis.

Mr. Dutra has been hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound in the world. Ms. Addis' remarkable ability to embody the physical appearances and vocal nuances of Liza Minnelli has won her numerous accolades.

Tickets: $40 Adults & $30 High School & Younger Rows A-G Center • $35 Adults & $25 High School & Younger Rows A-G Sides and All Seats Rows H-P

White Plains Performing Arts Center is located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street in downtown White Plains. For tickets: visit the theatre box office Monday-Friday (11am-6pm), purchase tickets online at www.wppac.com or call 914-328-1600. For Group Sales, please contact boxoffice@wppac.com.

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