I'd heard of the White Plains Performing Arts Center before, but this was my first time seeing a show there -- and it definitely won't be my last. The ticket prices were reasonable, and the seating was surprisingly spacious. The seats are wide with lots of legroom, and there's enough space for people to walk by without you having to stand up -- which was a nice change from most theaters. The staff was super helpful, and during intermission, they even let us know we could use the movie theater bathrooms next door to avoid the lines. That kind of hospitality is something you don't usually get in Manhattan theaters. We saw Dreamgirls and it was a fantastic performance. All the singers had incredibly strong voices, the stage design and costumes were beautifully done, and the choreography really brought it all together. My only critique is that at times, the orchestra overpowered the vocals, making it a little hard to understand the lyrics -- and I imagine that might have been tough for some of the older audience members as well. A slight adjustment in sound balance would make a big difference. I went to a Saturday matinee, and while I'm not sure how many shows they do per day, the crowd leaned more toward middle-aged and older folks. Parking was a breeze -- there's a paid garage, and if you park on the fifth floor, you can walk right across the bridge directly into the theater. A few days before the show, I received an email with all the info I needed, including where to park and what to expect. Great communication. Overall, it was an excellent experience and a top-notch production. I'll absolutely be keeping an eye on future performances at this venue. read more

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I've seen about 5 main stage events and some are great while some are jsut ok. However, a recurring BAD is the woman who sits in the will call window. This woman is so miserable, it probably hurts her to smile. She's never once said hello to me nor my family; and gets some sort of a power kink by tossing the tickets instead of handing them to us. Please give her some customer service friendliness training. It's funny how the PA literally begs for support and money before every show...but with that woman still being rude to everyone, yall will lose our support soon. Let's hope she doesn't pull this nonsense again at "Finding Neverland" in December. read more

Excellent for so many reasons! The performances are top-notch -- we go to most of the musicals. The performers, the staging, it's all excellent. The venue is fantastic -- not a bad seat in the house, and it's so easy -- right in Westchester, parking galore, and nice restaurants nearby. I go to a lot of Broadway musicals and I must say that I prefer everything about coming to the White Plains Performing Arts Center! So grateful this is here!! Let's support this treasure! read more

We came out to see Jersey Boys and it was fantastic. We got middle front row seats and it was worth it. The music was great and the man (Ben) that played Frankie Valli has a tremendous voice!!!! A million stars for Frankie and the Four Seasons!!!! We bought some things from the concession stand. They had water, wine and beer. They also had chips and candy. I was really disappointed with the offerings in the concession. Nothing healthy to eat. The stage is small but still a great time. I gave it five stars because we had a great time but concessions...get your game on with some better snacks...we're adults. Chips and candy....seriously. read more

White Plains Performing Arts Center - Front row center to see Jersey Boys - Performing Arts Near Me - White Plains, New York

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Not a bad theater to watch off Broadway products , comedy shows , concerts , etc. location is at the city center mall in white plains via the top floor . The lobby is spacious so you can get a snack , drink at concession stand while you wait for show to start . I have seen a few comedy shows with known comics , theater / Broadway and movie actors and actresses doing old and new productions. Place can need a little upgrades, etc , but the theater itself is perfect to see a show closeup with decent stage viewing and excellent sound acoustic. Overall a nice small theater in white plains showing a variety of entertaining events at prices that are reasonable. 4 stars on my yelp meter . read more

WOW-first time here and saw Jersey Boys which blew me away. Amazing cast, set design, lighting and sound-I didn't want it to end. It was such an awesome show. The theater is a perfect size without a bad seat in the house--the seats are super comfortable as well with plenty of leg room (not like broadway). The seats are sloped perfectly so there is no way your view can be blocked if you sit in the mezzanine. The price is right as well-paid $60 for the tickets which was well worth it and much cheaper than broadway! Also the fees were only $3/ticket when ordering online which isn't bad compared to Ticketmaster! This was excellent quality theater-felt like we were watching a broadway production for sure. The only downside is having to pay for parking but this is the case with so many places in White Plains. During intermission avoid the long lines for the bathroom and use the bathrooms in the movie theater next door (they have an agreement with the movie theater and this is allowed--just say you are coming from the show!) read more

Wonderful reasonable and convenient live theater in Westchester. Seats are very comfortable, stadium style affords good views from everywhere. Parking Civic not be easier - enter on Martine avenue. 5th floor is theater access, pay on your way into the mall. Every show has been top quality. read more

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Without a doubt, one of the most dramatic and best plays I have ever seen. The theater is phenomenal with seats that can see every part of the show without any issues. The staff is great. The price of the ticket is well worth the show. You cannot get this kind of production for the price anywhere else. Forget Broadway and remember, White Plains performing arts center. read more

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Great close to home location. Very comfortable and pleasant experience. The Jersey Boys proved to be excellent entertainment at a more than reasonable price. Relaxed spacious seating and friendly service all around. Note - Bathrooms are small - better off going the multiples theater next store as there was no issues. Looking forward to our next visit read more

Is this the best White Plains has to offer for performances? White Plains Performing Arts Center is located on the 3rd floor at the City Center and adjacent to the City Center 15: Cinema de Lux. WPPAC is a small venue and seems like it draws a decent production lineup to suit almost every taste. Lobby area holds a large amount of people. Small concession stand with candy, beer or Wine is available. WPPAC is home to a good-sized main stage and a very good sound system. Liked the theater style design with roomy chairs. Sat in row 10 and had exceptional sight-lines without craning our necks to see the show. And the comedians we saw, were hilarious the night we were there! But this is where I draw the line man, the lobby area is just plain unattractive. So much so- I kind of felt the....heebie-jeevies and couldn't wait to get home later that night. It's obvious the area gets tons of foot traffic, but damn...carpet was filthy, walls were also dirty. On top of that, chipped walls are noticeable. How about a fresh coat of paint? New carpet at that? How about remodeling? This is Downtown White Plains for crying out loud- home to exclusive high rise homes after all. Definitely not a return for me! read more

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Went to WPAAC to see Jersey Boys. It was Tremendous! An off Broadway performance which was Excellent! Ben Bogen as Frenkie Valli was Virtually Frankie Valli. Very Enjoyable evening out! Supporting Cast was also Excellent! WPAAC is an Excellent Venue with Great seating, not a bad seat in the house. read more

Wow!!! What a little gem, White Plains, NY!? When I arrived I was a little confused by the location- I didn't expect this to be in the White Plains Shopping Center. We arrived and we were seated quickly, in the third row. And as we waited for "Beauty and The Beast" to s, I admit I was a little bit skeptical. Once the show started - it was obvious I was watching a group of energetic, passionate and EXTREMELY TALENTED artists. It was a memorable evening for my daughter and I. This was an awesome little gem- I sort of enjoyed the anticipation when I got there and the skepticism- because in the end it was totally fun- and worth it. We had front center third row seats- made for an awesome up close personal experience. Check this place out- you will love it read more

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What a disgusting discriminatory hypocritic place! Every time you walk in that door or purchase a ticket to a show you should know that you are supporting a company that discriminates against people with disabilities. I am a father to a 15-year-old child with special needs that is non-verbal and has a genetic disorder that inhibits communication and comprehension. He is a loving sweet boy that LOVES theater and music. My family prides itself on including my son in everything in life, that any 'normal' person can enjoy. We do not allow his disability to become an inability. My son was excited by the performance and was enjoying it until he was treated unfairly due to his disability. He was very excited by the singing and dancing, ironically at a show about 'inclusion.' However, my son was cheering differently than others and not always on que. He makes 'different' kinds of happy noises. At intermission, my wife, was asked to leave or move from their orchestra seats to the back of the theater along with my daughter and her friend. This destroyed them inside. The feeling of embarrassment and rejection was horrific. My daughter cried and my wife had a pit in her stomach that has yet to resolve. It's ironic how the arts are supposed to encourage acceptance across the board, yet this theater promoted acceptance to all that were not mentally challenged. The poor artsy people were disturbed by my son's non typical cheering and excitement. It must be nice to be able to live life without obstacles. After reaching out to management subsequent to the performance, the manager John Ioris refused to acknowledge the issue and further demoralized us. I kindly ask that you support my family and others people and families with special needs and chose another venue. Every dollar spent sends a message that people with special needs are ok as long as they are segregated from society. read more

Great community theater to see some Broadway-Class productions. Nice size theater, nice comfy seats that recline a little and with lots of leg room. Great ticket prices too for the production value that you receive. Saw Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" production there and was pleasantly surprised. Great acting, great voices, and impressive set read more

Broadway quality shows. No lie. A great mid-size venue for live theater and entertainment, and musical performances. We started going there around 2006, back when it was just getting off the ground. Since then--and especially over the past 5 or so years-- the shows are consistently exceptional. Mainstage shows hire equity performers that regularly perform on Broadway. Stunning stage sets are elaborate. Sound quality is also excellent. It's a first class experience all the way. Their major theater productions will exceed any expectations about regional theater. They also book a lot of well-known musical performances and special events. Individual tickets are affordable. And since we go there frequently we save an extra 15% with the subscription package. Worth it. Seats are comfortable and roomy. It's a good sized theater with a cozy feel. The elevation is perfect so even the view from the last row is great. This weekend we were all the way back in row-O to see the Kimberley Locke concert with full orchestra. She was awesome. WPPAC is a gem of a theatre. Grateful to have this level of live entertainment so sol close to home and so reasonably priced. Last month we saw Newsies. It blew us away. Looking forward to next big production, Sideshow. read more

Extremely happy with WPPAC. My kid has signed up in the past for similar type of acting camps and workshops but This is the first place that my kid enjoyed 100%. No mean kids, these kids are respectful and love theater for theater. When I contact Ariana ahout questions, she quickly responds, she must live there, she is so busy. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and all have a good backgrounds in theater. The theater, itself, has very comfortable seating. We saw Les Miserables, that show is long, but the show was amazing, we cried from being touched during a few scenes. Those actors can SING! I look forward to seeing more shows. read more

Every production we've seen here has been good. Nice comfortable seats and close to home without having to drive into New York City. They also have great programs and workshops for children. read more

We saw Sister Act here last weekend and loved it. It's nice to have professional theatre so close to home without having to drive into the city. I wish more people would support and go here. Their productions are very good. read more

Always a top notch show with superb actors! All the shows I've seen here have been terrific and very well staged. They hire great seasoned actors and always have great scenery and a large live orchestra when needed. I know they will do a great job with "Les Miserables" as they have done with "Cats", "Tommy", "Hair", "The Rocky Horror Show" and many, many others. Check them out if you get the chance. Tickets are never expensive, and every seat is good. Thank you WPPAC for bringing live theatre to White Plains! read more