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Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age Musical. Teen Theatre students will present this dazzling production featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another! Students will work with a professional director, choreographer, and musical director, all while honing their acting…
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This program is currently sold out. To be placed on a waiting list, please email MarissaR@whbpac.org Based on the legendary, multi-award-winning classic, this show is sure to delight our Young Ensemble members as they roll the dice and work toward a full-scale performance. Students will hone their technique and learn about what it takes to…
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Join us for a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, connect, and engage with other moms while learning from high profile lifestyle experts who have unapologetically built successful businesses in traditionally feminine spheres while navigating motherhood. The program is designed to engage and empower the very moms who are bringing their children to participate in high…
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This nurturing introduction to the stage will use the fun of Guys and Dolls to teach our youngest students theatre, music, and movement skills! This intimate class, taught by two talented WHBPAC Teaching Artists and Theatre Professionals, culminates both in a showcase for parents and students will be part of the Young Ensemble’s production of…
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In a little Sicilian village at the edge of a forest, Giuseppe, a boy of 13, vanishes. Luna, his classmate who loves him, refuses to accept his mysterious disappearance. She rebels against the code of silence and collusion that surrounds her, and to find him she descends into the dark world which has swallowed him up and which has a lake as its mysterious entrance. Only their indestructible love will be able to bring her back along.
Find Out MoreWith the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. WHBPAC Teen Theatre students star in this delightfully funny & wildly entertaining musical comedy!
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On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the beginning of the Summer of Love, the first Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade’s spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll. Monterey featured career-making performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, but they were just a few among a wildly diverse cast that included Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, the Who, The Byrds, Hugh Masekela, and the extraordinary Ravi Shankar. With his characteristic verite style, D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing the festival on film and all its glorious moments that have become legend.
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Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become quite time consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen’s companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions and she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way.
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Tall Stories--England
Emily Brown and the Thing Tall Stories–England Thursday, February 7 10am & 12:30pm One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their window. The poor Thing just can’t get to sleep, so Emily Brown and Stanley set off on incredible adventures to the Dark and Scary Wood, the…
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He was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and it resulted in him appearing on the show three times in the last year. He was voted a standout performer at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. A regular to television appearing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, was a cast member on the CBS soap opera: As The World Turns, and writer/cast member on VH1’s Best Week Ever. Currently, Pete is a cast member of TruTV’s Greatest Ever and he hosts his own segment on Nickelodeon’s Nick Toons, in co-ordination with the NFL, called NFL Rush. He’s also a regular on TruTV’s Comedy Knockout and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.
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Directed by Barry Jenkins
(The Academy Award Winning Filmmaker of “Moonlight”)
Set in early-1970s Harlem, a timeless and moving love story of both a couple’s unbreakable bond and the African-American family’s empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers (KiKi Layne). A daughter and wife-to-be, Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, a.k.a. Fonny, (Stephan James). Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.
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Cahoots NI--Northern Ireland
Danny Carmo’s Mathematical Mysteries Cahoots NI–Northern Ireland Monday, February 11 10am & 12:30pm Meet Danny Carmo – it’s not so long ago that he thought school and, in particular, math wasn’t for him. He was more interested in dreaming about a future on the stage – all he ever wanted to be was a famous…
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What could be more romantic for Valentine’s Day than the most romantic film of all time in our jewel box of a theatre? Winner of the 1942 Oscar for Best Picture, and permanent fixture on every list of greatest films of all time, Casablanca follows Humphrey Bogart’s Rick Blaine, who owns a nightclub in the title city. Rick discovers his old flame Ilsa (the incomparable Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her famed rebel husband. With the Germans on their tail, Ilsa must rely on Rick to help get them out of the country, and suspense, romance, and political intrigue ensue.
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For the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, Feb. 24th.
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Jackie Kashian is a comic whose current album, I Am Not The Hero Of This Story, was #1 comedy album on iTunes and Amazon and is critically acclaimed. She is in the thirteenth year of her podcast The Dork Forest, where she talks with people about what they love to do, think about and collect. She also has a podcast with Laurie Kilmartin where they complain and celebrate standup comedy. It is called The Jackie and Laurie Show. A regular on TBS’s Conan and one of the funniest comics you may have never heard of, Jackie is sure to delight, excite and have you on the ground laughing.
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Directed by Jon S. Baird
Laurel (Steve Coogan) & Hardy (John C. Reilly), one of the world’s great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The tour becomes a hit, but Stan & Ollie can’t quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy’s past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver’s failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. A portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages, they are aware that they may be approaching their swan song, trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other.
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Virginia Rep on Tour
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Virginia Rep on Tour Thursday, February 28 10am & 12:30pm This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, we share…
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On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George’s songs, and music he loved, performed by artists including Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and more.
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A potent, heartfelt fusion of soul, rhythm & blues, gospel, early rock & roll, and a dash of country, Anderson East has quickly carved a name for himself in today’s music scene. With catchy yet sincere lyrics, gripping hooks and an edgy sound all his own, it’s no wonder he’s garnered such a rabid fan base. Add all this together with the release of his new album Encore, and you’ve got the makings of a truly great night.
Find Out MoreGuys & Dolls Jr. follows Nathan Detroit, as he tries set up the biggest crap game in town with the authorities on his tail. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the money, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. WHBPAC Young Ensemble students start in this classic musical comedy that features beloved songs–“Luck be a Lady,” “If I Were a Bell,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Sit Down Your Rocking the Boat.”
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Nearly 50 years after its initial release, join us for an evening viewing of one of the greatest concert films of all times, Following Cocker’s 1970 U.S. tour which began in Detroit and ended in San Bernardino California, the legendary concert film blends intimate concert footage with studies of backstage life, life on the road, and a brief interview with a hard-core groupie. See it as it was meant to be seen and hear it as if you were actually there, in our beautiful theater.
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Lightwire Theatre
The Ugly Ducklin Lightwire Theatre Tuesday, March 19 10am & 12:30pm Two classic “underdog” tales come to life on stage through the use of cutting edge technology. A beloved story about personal transformation and acceptance, The Ugly Duckling follows a young duckling through the different seasons as he searches for friends to love him for…
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When he takes the stage, audiences across the country quickly realize that they’re in for an evening of riveting, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy. During his set, pop culture and political targets are dissected piece by piece into intelligently written manic rants. His seamless rapid fire style has developed a loyal following across the country. He has spent most of the last two decades keeping a constant road schedule honing his craft and creating a truly memorable, relevant, and constantly evolving live experience.
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The Long Island Legend Returns…
Long Island’s king of Rock-a-Boogie returns for another unforgettable evening of foot stomping, rock, swing, twang and all his signature rootsy charm. Joined by the Lone Sharks, an all-star line-up handpicked by the man himself, and some very special surprise guests, if you are looking for an unbeatable night of great music, look no further.
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One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, this two-time GRAMMY nominee has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music, with a raucous tone and abandon. She’s garnered ten #1 radio hits, six Top 5 solo records and two #1 spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz album chart.
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The Kennedy Center On Tour--Washington, DC
Me…Jane The Kennedy Center On Tour–Washington, DC Monday, April 29 10am & 12:30pm A world premiere Kennedy Center Commission! Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a little girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all…
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They’re hailed by fans and critics alike as the best JOURNEY tribute band in the world, performing the band’s music with chilling accuracy in both sound and presentation. Take a journey (pun intended) back to the ‘80’s era when JOURNEY’s chart topping hits ruled the airwaves. Hits like: “Anyway You Want It”, “Open Arms”, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”, “Faithfully”, and of course “Don’t Stop Believing”. The music, coupled with the undeniable talent of these performers, makes for the most authentic JOURNEY experience you can get today.
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Theatreworks USA--New York
Monday, May 13 10am & 12:30pm Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical based on the books by Andrea Beaty spotlights and celebrates everything STEM! Grades K –…
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Dallas Children's Theatre
Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly Dallas Children’s Theatre Wednesday, May 15 10am & 12:30pm The coolest ever rock-n-roll romp in a bug’s world, capturing all the droll humor and whimsy of beloved author Doreen Cronin’s wildly popular books. Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider, and Fly.…
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