Past Events

FREE Musical Theater Workshop Open House (Saturday, October 6, 11am-12pm for ages 3-6 and 12:30-2:30pm for ages 7-16): Come learn firsthand about all the wonderful things happening for kids at ChappPAC this fall. Join Westchester’s finest musical theatre instructors on-stage and learn about all the opportunities for kids this fall at ChappPAC. From 11am-12pm, students ages 3-6 will learn a song from Peter Pan and perform for parents and friends on stage at the end of the workshop. From 12:30-2:30…

The ensemble embraces the full range of the quintet repertoire.  It is a component of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. As professional Airman-musicians, the members of Heritage Winds are dedicated to using the power of music to honor our veterans, inspire patriotism and communicate the Air Force story. Sat. Oc.t 13 @ 2PM Sponsored: The Town of New Castle and The Chappaqua Library All library programs are free and open to the public.

Scattered Books will be hosting a live presentation by famed dance photographer (and social media legend) Jordan Matter and launching his new book, Born to Dance.  Jordan’s eclectic photography work (and 10-minute challenges) are known worldwide and we are thrilled to host his very first public appearance in conjunction with his new book!  All tickets come with a seat to the inspiring live presentation plus a signed book and a selfie/photo with Jordan. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy a private meet…

Wicked Workshop (Monday, October 15, 4:30pm-6:30pm): Exclusive opportunity for young theater lovers to Join two current Broadway actors who are former cast members of Wicked! Arielle Jacobs whose Broadway credits include; Jasmine in Aladdin (current), Wicked, In the Heights and Rent and Alicia Albright whose Broadway credits include dance captain in Frozen (current) and Dance Captain in Wicked, as well as national tours of All Shook Up and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Participants will learn a Wicked song and…

Join The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) and Modern Warrior LIVE for a theatrical musical performance highlighting shared human experience, resilience and hope!   Through a tapestry of story and music, the Modern Warrior LIVE ensembles takes audiences on the personal and emotional journey of US Veteran Jaymes Poling and his re-entry into civilian life. Co-created with renowned musician Dominick Farinacci, Modern Warrior LIVE shines a spotlight on behavioral health challenges and pathways to recovery.   Narrated by Staff…

Tim Kubart’s concerts are an indie pop dance party for all ages. Joined on stage by his band, the “Space Cadets” (and a tap-dancing sidekick!), Tim performs songs celebrating real life kid and family moments and milestones. No matter the venue, a Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets show is highly interactive, musically rich, and always speaks to kids at the top of their intelligence.   Tim Kubart discovered his passion for making music for kids and families while volunteering…

Meet the artists at a reception before the Dar Williams’ Concert! Currently on exhibit and for sale at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center are works by members of Northern Westchester Artists Guild. Featured artists include  Leslie Weissman, Peg Kafka Sackler, Jessica J Rubin, Sharon Linsker, Mara Van Fleet, Helene Ocko, Heather Solomon, Chrissanth Gross, hudson road photography, Samantha Kaplan, Mindy Kombert, Lesla Prokopiv-Borovik, Isabel Bolivar and Olimpia Gambacorta.

Called “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters” by The New Yorker, Dar Williams brings her intimate folk/rock stylings back to her hometown for one night at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.

We are Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, two moms with tons of experience in comedy. Amy wrote a bestselling parenting book, toured the country with a one-woman show called Mother Load, and was a series regular on several sitcoms. Margaret started out in standup, wrote for PBS Kids and MTV, and became a senior writer for Nickelodeons Nick Mom. Along the way, we also each became mothers of three children, now aged 6 to 15. We engage with the same…

A hilarious tale about an elf (Will Farrell) who learns of his true identity as a human, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his biological father (James Caan) and helps New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF This will be an interactive screening - think Rocky Horror Picture Show, but with snowballs!  

Some eat & sleep dance so others can eat and sleep. Our motto since 2006, Will Dance for Food has been performing to raise awareness and funds for organizations that help families who are food insecure. We believe that a parent should not have to choose between paying their rent and feeding their family. Through tickets sales the studios and their families, friends and sponsors have raised over $100,000.00 in the past 10 years. All funds beyond production costs have…

COME SEE THE TALENT OF LYT'S SENIOR CAST OF SPELLING BEE AND WHO KNOWS, MAYBE YOU WILL BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPELLING BEE! (YES, SPELLING BEE IS INTERACTIVE AND WE WILL ASK FOR SOME VOLUNTEERS FROM THE AUDIENCE, BUT YOU MUST FILL OUT THE FORM IN THE LOBBY BEFORE THE SHOW)   TWO GREAT CASTS - TWO GREAT PERFORMANCES Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for…

Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. Having sold millions of records worldwide, Vanessa has also scored numerous #1 and Top 10 hits on various Billboard Album and Singles charts: Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Holiday, Latin, Gospel and Jazz. Vanessa will perform her greatest hits and holiday tunes for the benefit of San Miguel Academy of Newburgh with Chappaqua’s own, Frank Shiner as the opening act. Vanessa is a long-time supporter…

Learn all about Musical Theatre Comedy at this fun filled workshop led by Broadway Veteran John Treacy Egan (My Fair Lady, Sister Act, Bye-Bye Birdie, The Little Mermaid, The Producers).  Broadway is famous for it’s musical comedies. Come learn about what it takes to be funny on stage at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center…And did we mention it’s FREE!

Please join Hubbels Music of Bedford Hills, NY in a night that showcases just some of Hubbels’ hardworking and extraordinary young pianists. In addition to students performing the works of composers such as Bach, Chopin, Gottschalk, and Albéniz, they will be joined by faculty members Kate Demas, Jarod Kashkin (pianists)  Andy Bhasin (violin). Ticket sales will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley. Come out and help us celebrate this young talent!

Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.” This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House: Junie B, First Grader (at Last!);…

A year after the shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Dave Cullen, the NY Times bestselling author of Columbine, offers an intimate,deeply moving account of the extraordinary teenage survivors who became activists and pushed back against Congressional leaders and the N.R.A. Cullen has written for Vanity Fair, Buzzfeed, Politico, New Republic, Newsweek, The Guardian, Washington Post and has appeared on Today, NBC Nightly News, PBS Newshour, CBS Sunday Morning, Nightline, Morning Edition, Anderson Cooper 360, Rachel Maddow, Chris…

From the Audition to Opening Night come learn about what it takes to make it on stage! The focus of this Workshop is to show you what you have on the inside and to show you how to bring it out! Let go of fear and doubt and get yourself on that stage and in the show. Work with our amazing instructors led by NYC Actor and Choreographer Michael Fielder (Off-Broadway/Nat’l Tours: Mambo Kings, Carnival, Havana After Dark).  Come and…