WPCNR STAGE DOOR. From Oscar Sales, Jr., WPPAC. June 21, 2004: The White Plains Performing Arts Center announced its 2004-05 season today. Starting its second year, the White Plains Performing Arts Center is the newest venue for live performances in Westchester and in a very short time has established itself as a major component in the revitalization of Downtown White Plains. The 2004-05 season features the revival of Broadway’s longest running comedy, a literary classic for the holidays, two powerhouse actors in a new play and the Tango Swing musical, SWANGO.
THE SEASON!
Born Yesterday
By Garson Kanin
Junk tycoon Harry Brock uses his ignorant and naive mistress, ex-chorus girl Billie Dawn, a “dumb but savvy blonde,” as a front for his shady deals but finds himself embarrassed to travel in Washington society with his illiterate paramour. Brock hires a journalist who agrees to educate Billie. You will delight at her transformation to a woman of intellect and culture; the Pygmalion-like story is filled with laughs and sexual innuendo. Billie is an apt pupil and the brutish Brock is the loser in the love game in this appealing, deft play.
October 29 - November 7, 2004
Single Tickets: $30.00 - $42.50
A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Del Tenney
Music by Jordan Rudess
Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The spirit of the holidays comes to vivid life in this colorful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The whole family will be thrilled by the glorious sets, stunning costumes and eye-popping special effects in this spectacular production. Travel back in time on an enchanted journey to Victorian England as Ebenezer Scrooge faces his past, present and future. A magical night of music, dancing, ghosts and spiritual redemption your family will never forget. Bring the children, bring the grandchildren and share with them one of the most powerful stories of all time.
December 3-19, 2004
Single Tickets: $32.50 - $45.00
Jack Klugman and Louis Zorich in
The Value of Names
By Jeffrey Sweet
The Value of Names is an intriguing look at the aftermath of the Hollywood blacklisting of the 1950’s. Set on the patio of a beachside home in Malibu in 1981, Jack Klugman (The Odd Couple, Quincy) plays actor Benny Silverman, star of the hit situation comedy Rich But Happy, whose career was interrupted by the blacklist. His daughter, Norma, has just been cast in a play to be directed by Leo Greshen, the man who testified against Benny before the House Un-American Activities Commission. Suddenly, Benny must deal with the troubling history he has tried to forget. At Norma’s urging, Benny meets Leo, played by Louis Zorich (Mad About You, Brooklyn Bridge). The two men, who were once great friends, but have not spoken to each other in thirty years, are forced to confront eachother. The Value of Names explores issues of culpability, forgiveness, and how the next generation must deal with the mistakes from the past through a provocative and passionate exchange of ideas. Made possible with special funding by the David Schwartz Foundation.
March 4 - 13, 2005
Single Tickets: $32.50 - $45.00
Script by Rupert Holmes
Argentine Tango! West Coast Swing! Two exciting dance forms clash against one another and dance around each other in an exciting, sensual, breathtaking event. With a script by Tony Award-winning playwright, Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Swango explores the intriguing love story between two dancers from different worlds and exposes the odds each must face. Four-time International Swing Dance Champion Robert Royston (Swing!) and Forever Tango choreographer/performer Mariela Franganillo portray the young lovers whose mutual attraction emboldens them to defy their worlds and create a new and thrilling dance form fusing Argentine Tango and West Coast Swing. Performed by the best National and International Tango and Swing Dancers, the show has received raves by all who have seen it.
April 29 – May 8, 2005
Single Tickets: $32.50 – $45.00
Subscriptions for the 2004-05 Season are now on sale and start as low as $104. Senior Discounts are available for most subscriptions. Subscribers not only save up to 25% over single ticket prices, but also have ticket exchange privileges, free ticket insurance, advance notice on special events, subscriber only performances, and also receive 15% discounts on the purchase of tickets to other events.
For information on subscription packages, call the box office at (888) 977-2250 or www.wppac.com. Single tickets go on sale August 1, 2004.
