February 7 - March, 17
Opening on February 7th at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, the 2008 Tony Award winning musical In the Heights takes a local stage for the first time. Directed by Westchester’s own John Fanelli and presented by his Standing Ovation Studios, the production features a blend of talent and crew from Broadway and the national tour with regional performers. Arielle Jacobs returns to the role of Nina after starring in the national tour and on Broadway where she followed Jordan Sparks through the close of the show. Perry Young will star as Usnavi, Christina Aranda as Abuela Claudia, Dancer Michael Fielder, also from the tour and Broadway cast, comes to Westchester performing under the direction of tour choreographer Morgan Marcell , and assistant/dance captain, Antuan “Magic” Raimone . The show features the original Broadway choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler for which he won the Tony. Regional talents include FaTye of Dobbs Ferry in the role of Benny, Joey Sanzaro of Pleasantville as Piragua, and Shelton Becton, vocal coach based in Pomona and musical director on numerous Broadway productions. The Cast features Ryan Alvarado, Christina Aranda, Devon Buchanan, Sarita Colon, FaTye, Michael Fielder, Greer Gisy, Lauren Guerra, Alannah Halliday, Arielle Jacobs, Gizel Jimenez, Greg Laucella, Nina V. Negron, Benjamin Perez, Antuan Magic Raimone, Joey Sanzaro, Nicole Paloma Sarro, Gabriella Sorrentino, Ariana Valdes, Voltaire Wade-Greene, Timothy Wilson and Perry Young.
Directed by John Fanelli, Musical Direction is by Shelton Becton, Morgan Marcell is the Choreographer, Victor Lukas will be the PSM. Set Design is by Steve Loftus, Sound Design by Mark Cantore, Costumes by Maria Castaldo Lighting by Andrew Gmoser and Props by Grumpy’s Props.
Photos by John Vecchiolla

November 29, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Music By Doug Smith, Book and Lyrics by Vern Stefanic, Directed and Choreographed by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Leo P. Carusone
Based on a holiday tale, written by Valentine Davies and made famous by the movie of the same name, Miracle On 34th Street has music composed by Doug Smith and book and lyrics by Vern Stefanic. Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. A white-bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine "Miracle on 34th Street," spreading a wave of love throughout New York City, fostering camaraderie between Macy's and Gimbel's Department Stores, and convincing a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber daughter and the entire state of New York that Santa Claus is no myth. Filled with humor, spectacle and such wonderful songs as “This Is What I Live For,” “Just Imagine” and “I Believe In Miracles,” Miracle on 34th Street is a traditional celebration of the magic that is Christmas. This joyous, heart-warming musical is pure family entertainment! The movie won three Academy Awards; was ranked 9th by the American Film Institute on 100 years… 100 Cheers, a list of America's most inspiring films; and its fifth best film in the fantasy genre and has been selected for preservation in the United States Film Registry of the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Toni Triano will star as Kris Kringle, Garrett Long as Doris Walker, Sean Hayden as Fred Gailey, Gene Jones as Dr. Sawyer, Gary Lynch as RH Macy, Marguerite Wilbanks as Dr Pierce, Amelia Rose Allen and Zoe Wilson will alternate as Susan Walker.
Photos by John Vecchiolla

October 11 – November 25, 2012 and returns January 3 – February 3, 2013
Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics Sheldon Harnick , Book by Joseph Stein, Directed and Choreographed by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Leo P. Carusone, Starring Bill Nolte as Tevye
Photos by John Vecchiolla

August 30 – October 7, 2012
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter and Book by Abe Burrows, Directed by Richard Stafford, Musical Direction by Craig Barna, Choreography by Richard Stafford, Starring Glory Crampton and Tony Lawson

The great Cole Porter’s Can- Can, hits the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage this Fall. Written by Caleb Porter and Abe Burrows, the story revolves around the lovely Pistache, who owns the only café that features the sexy and provocative Can-Can. She spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge, determined to close all Parisian dance halls. The show features the provocativly delightful Can-Can, the high-energy and physically demanding music hall dance which is a hybrid of the Polka and The Quadrille. First danced in circa 1822, it was outlawed for a number of years as immoral and prohibited by the police! How times have changed! The dazzling musical features such Porter classics as "I Love Paris," "It's All Right With Me," and "C'est Magnifique". As worded in a 1953 review by the New York Times, Brooks Atkinson applauds Cole Porter’s writing talent: “Composer of some of our most immortal melodies, Mr. Porter never comes to the theatre empty-handed. He never writes a score without personality.” Can-Can opened at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway in 1953 and ran for almost 900 performances during a three year span. The cast featured Lilo as Pistache and Peter Cookson as Aristide. Can-Can also was made into a film in 1960 which Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine and Maurice Chevalier. The show was also revived on Broadway for a short time in the 1980s. It is the winner of two Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress (Gwen Verdon) and for Choreography.

The WBT production features Glory Crampton as Pistache, Tony Lawson as Aristide, Lauralyn McClelland, as Claudine, Patrick Richwood as Boris, Charles West as Hilaire and William McCauley will play Paul. Hercule will be played by Michael Linden, Etienne by Joshua Phan-Gruber and Todd MacIntyre is Theophile. The multi-talented ensemble features: Bjorn Bolinder, Karolina Blonski , Courtney Chilton, Laura Elizabeth Henning, Chloe Hurst, Darrell T. Joe, Peter Marinos, Kaitlin Niewoehner, Elliot Reiland , Tim Roller and Marguerite Willbanks.

The production is Directed and Choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who had been at the helm for several WBT productions including George M!, Hairspray, Beauty & The Beast, Gypsy and Singin’ In The Rain. Jonathan Stahl is the Associate Director/Associate Choreographer. The musical director is Craig Barna, Set Design is by John Farrell, Set coordinator is Steve Loftus, Lighting Design by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design by Jonathan Hatton, Costume design by Loren Shaw Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager is Ron Rogell. Properties are by Grumpy’s Props. As with all our productions, Lisa Tiso is The Associate Producer.

Photos by John Vecchiolla

July 5 - July 29, 2012
Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents The Family Theatre Company’s Production of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN, Directed by John J. Fanelli, Choreography by Greg Baccarini, Musical Direction by Kurt Kelley

When fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill comes marching into town, you know there’s going to be trouble right here in River City. His goal is to con the good townspeople out of their money, but Marian the Librarian has other plans. This wonderful slice of Americana will leave your entire family humming such familiar tunes as “Seventy-Six Trombones, “Gary, Indiana,” and “’Till There Was You.” By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best! Based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey, The Music Man, became a hit in 1957 on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and running for 1,375 performances. The original cast included Robert Preston (who went on to reprise his role in the 1962 screen adaptation) as Harold Hill, Barbara Cook as Marian and Eddie Hodges as Winthrop. The cast album won the first Grammy Award for "Best Original Cast Album" and was number one on the Billboard charts for 245 weeks. The show's success led to a popular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 television remake. The second Broadway revival, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, opened on April 27, 2000 ran for 699 performances. The cast included Rye native, Craig Bierko (making his Broadway debut) as Hill and Rebecca Luker as Marian.

Our Production stars local actor, Scott Bierko (Craig’s brother) as Harold Hill and Victoria Lauzun as Marian Paroo, Brandon Singel as Winthrop Paroo, Lexi Staubi as Amaryllis, Jeff Raab as Marcellus Washburn, Regina Singel as Mrs Paroo, Christina Tompkins as Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn, Peter Ackerman as Mayor George Shinn, DJ Folk as Tommy Djilas, Jennifer Jonas as Zaneeta Shinn. With FaTye, Martin Bonventre, Jimmy Tate, Brian Conklin as The Barbershop Quartet. Featuring: Tom Ammirato, Emily Apadula, Molly Brown, Jasmine Cores, Anthony Fante, Gianna Florio, Jeana Forman, Danny Hammond, Tony Harkin, Jonathan Genovese, Kenzie Kyle, Christopher Milano, Michelle Morris, Rene O'Neal, Nicole Sartor, Carrie Silvernail and Jill Twiss. Costumes are by George Croom and Maria Castaldo. Producer and Stage Manager is Jesse Pellegrino and the Executive Producer is Nannette Fanelli.
Photos by Eli Silverman

June 7th – July 1st
Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan Book by Michael Stewart, John Pascal and Francine Pascal Lyrics and Musical Revisions by Mary Cohan Directed and Choreographed by Richard Stafford Musical Direction by Leo Carusone Starring John Scherer as George M. Cohan GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American Musical Theater who gave us such songs as Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards to Broadway. The show follows him over a 60-year period period from the late 1880s until 1937. The story begins with his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as "The Four Cohans," continuing to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage. In the WBT production, John Scherer, as George M. Cohan, is joined by a terrific cast including the "Four Cohans": Jim Walton as George's father, Jerry, Melodie Wolford of Putnam Valley as George's mom, Nellie and Amanda Trusty as his sister, Josie. George's first wife, Ethel, is played by Laura Schutter and Jeanette Minson is Agnes, who becomes George's second wife. Katharine Heaton is Fay Templeton, Gary Lynch plays Sam Harris, Carol Schuberg plays Ma Templeton/Grimaldi. The Ensemble includes Erin Burniston, Robb Gibbs, Leah Landau, Glenn Giron, Drew King, Jonathan Stahl, Alec Varcas, Karen Webb and Harrison native, Colin Pritchard. Victoria Dennis of Mt. Kisco, NY and Gabriella Palminteri of Bedford, NY will alternate as The Little girl. The production is Directed and Choreographed by WBT favorite, Richard Stafford, who had been at the helm for several WBT productions including Hairspray, Beauty & The Beast, Gypsy and Singin’ In The Rain. The Musical Director is Leo Carusone, the Associate Director/Choreographer is Jonathan Stahl, Set Design is by John Farrell, Set Coordinator is Steve Loftus, Lighting Design by Andrew Gmoser, Sound Design by Jonathan Hatton and Costume design by Leon Dobkowski. The Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager is Ron Rogell, Properties are by Grumpy’s Props.
Photos by John Vecchiolla

May 3 - June 3, 2012
Hairspray is the musically rockin' story of Tracy Turnblad, a girl with some extra pounds, great dance moves and big dreams of being a teen dance idol on the local TV dance program "The Corny Collins Show." When Tracy wins a spot on the show she crosses paths with rival reigning queen of the show , teen heartthrob Link and the bitter truth of segregation. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray features a heart pounding score of such favorites as “Welcome to the 60s,” “Good Morning, Baltimore,” “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
Photos by John Vecchiolla

March 29th - April 29th , 2012.
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach, Directed and Choreographed by Jonathan Stahl, Musical Direction by John Daniels, Starring Kelly Felthous
THIS MUCH FUN SHOULDN'T BE LEGAL! Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde, is a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow! When Sorority girl, Elle Woods (Kelly D. Felthous) is dumped by her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III. (Robert Patric Ryan), she decides to get "serious" to win her boyfriend back. He is off to college to study law and wants a girlfriend who will be able to support him in his chosen career. Elle, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer, puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and with doggie Bruiser in tow, she sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. She discovers the true power behind being legally blonde, and proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
Photos by John Vecchiolla

March 1 - 25
The New Gershwin Musical
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
'S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical, is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the brilliant music and lyrics of brothers, George and Ira Gershwin. The melodies flow through five mini-musicals inspired by stories of young love. Audiences are transported to the different places, times and styles that made the Gershwin brothers the most successful songwriting team in musical history. First it’s New York City in 1916, moving to Paris in the 1930s, Hollywood in the ‘40s, New Orleans in the 1950s and ending in the present day. ’S Wonderful pays a nostalgic tribute to the incomparable songbook of George and Ira Gershwin, featuring over featuring over 42 songs, including "Someone to Watch Over Me," "I’ve Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," "Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off," "Love is Here to Stay" "Shall We Dance," "Rhapsody in Blue." and more. ‘S Wonderful takes you on a nostalgic ride that has been called "a gem for Gershwin lovers, young and old." The WBT production, stars Tripp Hampton, Deidre Harren, Stacey Harris, Mary Millben, Blakely Slaybough and Sean A.Watkins. The production is directed by Ray Roderick, choreographed by Vince Pesce, The musical director is Ken Lundie. Set design is by Steven Loftus, Costume design by Andrew Hemesath, Lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound design by Jonathan Hatton and Mark Zuckerman. Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager is Ron Rogell. Properties by Grumpy’s Props.
Photos by John Vecchiolla

February 2-26
In this special Black History Month production, a vibrant cast tells the story of Mark Twain’s classic novel, one of our nation’s greatest pieces of literature, re-imagined with powerful dialogue and heartfelt song featuring music and lyrics by Roger Miller. Big River sweeps the audience down the mighty Mississippi as the courageous Huck Finn, played by Anthony Malchar, frees a salve named Jim, played by FaTye, and the two develop a relationship that transcends the prejudice of their time. The show, directed by John Fanelli, brings the timeless themes of diversity, acceptance, respect and freedom front and center in this inaugural Black History Month production at the WBT. Photos by Jordan Matter

November 30 - December 23
A Christmas Musical by Tony Javed and David Edwards
A modern day family rediscovers the true meaning of the season in this heartfelt musical filled with holiday music. With a soldier son hoping to return home from Afghanistan for Christmas, a daughter on the West Coast finishing final exams, and younger children preparing for a Christmas pageant, the holiday season for this “typical” American family can get pretty hectic. This delightfully touching musical follows their journey from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, as they surmount the challenges of modern life and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas and the blessings of family.
Credit: PHOTOS BY JOHN VECCHIOLLA

September 22 - November 27, 2011 and December 28 - January 29, 2012
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture.Book and Lyrics by Jay Lerner and Music by Frederick Loewe Directed by Charles Repole Musical Direction by Leo Carusone Choreography by Michael Lichtefeld
Starring: Jennifer Babiak, Tom Galantich and William McCauley
Photos by John Vecchiolla

August 4 – September 18, 2011
Book by Kevin Del Aguila. Music/lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker Directed by Carlos Encinias Musical Direction by Julie McBride
Photos by John Vecchiolla

July 8 - August 15, 2010
The Family Theatre Production of Peter Pan
Photos by Gene Moore