Rockland / Westchester Theatre Newsroom

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In 1989, Lucas formed his longtime band GODS AND MONSTERS. The December 22 performance at the Colony Woodstock will serve as the debut for the latest iteration of the band.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School has announced its upcoming First Instruments, Mini-Private Lessons, and Junior Flute Club Open House event.

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When a play is rooted strictly in powerful monologues that are written by a master of the form like Mr. Friel, it demands virtuoso acting, which is precisely what this cast delivers to the audience. 

PTAC will be holding auditions for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream-set against the lush, mysterious backdrop of a southern swamp.

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BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air new episodes on Friday, December 6. Tune in at 7pm and 9pm to watch live.

Westchester Collaborative Theater will host a special holiday performance with KJ Denhert and her band, The Evening News. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Bailey Frankenberg has taken on the role of Tiger Lily in the touring company of Peter Pan. She also serves as Flight Captain and Fight Captain and formerly was in the cast as a Swing and Curtain Call Croc.

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

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Sometimes the motivation for getting work done can be found in finding a good place to get work done. In my case, and that of many theatre students in New York City, that place is the Drama Bookshop.

For that verite vibe to work its magic requires a high order of acting, and veteran director Lisa Spielman has cast Elmwood’s production with that requisite caliber of talent. 

In this post, I go through the five things that help me to stay focused and motivated. As the weather gets colder and the desire to do nothing increases, it gets harder and harder to get work done, but we must do what we need to push through!

Get ready to ring in the holiday season at Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Holiday Music Festival. This beloved annual event offers a perfect blend of holiday cheer, live music, and festive shopping.

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As part of their Candlelight Concert Series, ArtsRock presents:  Trio Fadolín: Exploring New Soundscapes in Chamber Music with the Fadolín

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will present Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, The Humans. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Currently, BTC finds itself fully immersed in yet another exciting school year. The school just announced that they will kick off the 2024-2025 performance season with a Fall production of Les Misérables.

Join opera singer Will Liverman and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman for a holiday concert at Reid Castle. Enjoy art songs, arias, and holiday tunes in this one-night-only event.

As a double BFA reject (both Acting and Musical Theatre) student who now studies directing in a Theatre Arts B.A. program, I wanted to share the things I enjoy about the B.A. route that I wouldn't be able to get had I been in a BFA program. This is in NO way to throw any shade at BFA programs, but sometimes your journey changes along the way and the things you don't want to happen can turn into great opportunities.

Mr. Dawson’s staging is highly effective in its simplicity and pacing, holding the audience in thrall throughout. That, of course, also is a testament to the two very fine actors he’s cast. 

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On November 2nd at Jazz on Main, the Marco Pignataro Mosaic Quartet will present a fusion of Mediterranean and Balkan influences with the expansive sounds of global jazz, marking the group's premiere.