The White Plains Performing Arts Center, WPPAC, winner of the 2021 “Best of Westchester” Award for Best Professional Theater, is pleased and excited to announce its 2021-2022 Season.
The lineup includes three professional mainstage productions:
• “Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” Oct. 8-24, 2021
• “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Dec. 3-30, 2021
• “Side Show” April 22-May 8, 2022
After a long-awaited return, WPPAC will open its 2021-2022 season this October. First up is the NY Premiere of “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 New York premiere features stories and songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarkable life and celebrated work. A funny and warm musical portrait and a concert for the theater, offers an intimate look at Lloyd Webber’s five decades in the spotlight and beyond, from his quirky family and bohemian youth in London to the creation of such smash hits as “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Evita,” “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Sunset Boulevard” and many more.
You’ll hear new and sometimes unexpected interpretations of his best-loved songs and rediscovered gems.
Next, WPPAC brings audiences a delightful show for the whole family with “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.” Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (“Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast,” “The LittleMermaid”) and Lynn Ahrens (“Ragtime,” “Once on This Island”), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of Ebenezer
Scrooge. This spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story proved its staying power with a decade-long run at the Theatre at Madison
Square Garden.
And finally, the long awaited production of “Side Show” takes the stage after a postponement from the previous season. From the composer of “Dreamgirls”
and the writer of “Chicago” comes this remarkable true story. Nominated for four Tony Awards including best Book, Score and Musical. Based on the legendary Hilton twins Daisy and Violet, following their heartwarming search for love and acceptance a midst the spectacle of fame from Hollywood to the Orpheum Circuit. Subscriptions are now on sale.
Don’t miss your chance to save big this season with up to 15% off. Subscribers also have the most flexibility with changing dates, additional discounts
on other events and much more.“We are so excited to bring these three productions to our stage and bring live theatre back into Westchester.” said Stephen
Ferri, executive producer of WPPAC. “After this tough year and half we are ecstatic to be able to welcome live audiences back for a season filled with something
for everyone!
The White Plains Performing Arts Center’s 18th season will also include a variety of special events and concerts. (Submitted)
