Absolutely LOVE this place but only receiving 4-stars for the following reasons:…read more First, If you sit back near the SRO (bar area), ALL you hear is people talking and the clinking of glass. Horribly distracting. The WORST place to stand or sit near if you're in the back of the Orchestra (latter rows)! Two, if you sit along the left wall (Orchestra), there is an alcove of sorts closer to the front of the stage. There is a TV in there (WHY, I don't know!), that is left on during performances. If you're in seats along the wall, you 'will' be distracted from the glare of the television light (as I recently was back in Row N!). Lastly, lobby bar prices are INSANE: $38 for a single serving CAN of wine and a single serve bottle of Prosecco. We had just come from a very nice restaurant and paid well less than that for quality!

I am an avid concert goer. Going to see live music is my hobby of choice. From massive arena shows…read moreto tiny venues that hold less than 100 people, I love it all. I fell in love with the historic Capital Theatre the minute I walked in. Just a spectacular old building. While the show we saw, I won't say who, wasn't the greatest concert in the world the sound production and sight lines made for a really pleasant concert experience. Oh, and I should mention that the parking was a piece of cake. The reason this venue only gets three stars is simple: the bartenders were massively over serving. This was by far the drunkest crowd of concert-goers I've ever been in. It was literally unsafe. The venue gets props for having gender neutral bathrooms...they just don't have enough of them. The lines were nuts and for this show there were booze-fueled fights happening while you were waiting to take a leak. All in all, not a great vibe.

I'd heard of the White Plains Performing Arts Center before, but this was my first time seeing a…read moreshow 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.

I've seen about 5 main stage events and some are great while some are jsut ok. However, a recurring…read moreBAD 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.

Good instructors and rental instruments are very good. Customer service is great if ever a problem…read more Be sure to ask questions about prices for rental vs buying (and later selling back to them).

Paul and his staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It's fun to go into this cute…read morelittle shop.

Great place to start the kids in Threater , weekly meeting 2x a week some times 3 , all ages…read moreunited to perform a show , similar to a broadway show. Weeks and months spent to save the best for last to go on stage and perform k. Front of an audience located in the middle of white plains , parking in a garage or street parking.. the stage is small and tiny . My 1st , and enjoy it.

My daughter has the best time ever at PGT! She loves the experience and I love watching the…read moreshows!!! Overall, 5 stars all around!!!!!!!!!!! They are very professional and productive, and they aren't abbreviated children productions but they are full length lovely productions. We even got our sports loving boy to try it and he loved it! Our family loves PGT and highly recommends!!!!!! Thanks PGT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the school for you if you are looking for high level dance training and a community of kind…read moreand respectful people. The level of technique and artistry is very impressive. The quality of training is recognized and appreciated in the professional dance world. The love, the care and personal attention that all the students receive is commendable. If you are looking for a non competitive environment and friends for life for your child, note that the school has a zero tolerance on negative competition and gossips (parents and or students). The Director and faculty members are dedicated and extremely generous with their time and knowledge. The performances are a delight ! A class ACT!

AVOID THE ADULT BALLET CLASS !!!…read more I was excited to find a ballet studio that offers adult classes in my area. The teacher Dieter Riesle told me that I could come for a trial class free of charge and added that "if you have had gymnastics, other dance forms, yoga or acrobatics prior, you may be able to work yourself into this level". As a 27-year-old former professional athlete who now does yoga and barre on the regular basis, it sounded as I would be able to do it. I came at 10am as the manager Hans-Jakob told me to, but it turned out the classes started at 10:30am. No problem! I waited. At 10:30am Dieter asked me how I was going to pay: cash or check. I said that he mentioned this first class being free so I didn't bring any cash/checks. He told me: oh, then you should SIT AND WATCH TODAY because "I don't want you to hurt yourself"!!! WHAT?!! So 5 seconds ago when you thought I was paying, you were not afraid that I would hurt myself?? The class consisted of older ladies, with one of them not even being able to walk straight anymore due to her old age! I told him that I took some ballet classes in Russia and I am an athlete in general. He did not care! He kept saying I would not be able to keep up with those older women. Wow, they must be retired from Bolshoi Ballet! I left the studio shocked and disgusted.

We have been participating since 2005 or so, probably soon after they opened in Elmsford. I was…read morehappy they moved closer to us because I am not one for lengthy commutes. I think they started in upper Westchester maybe in Chappaqua, by a young Anya Wallach who might have been still a teenager, she wrote an autobiography and she is cute as a button. There are people who love so much how they run their programs here at RFK that these parents drive out from NJ and CT. They have different programs, my kid started as a Jelly Bean, then she went to join a different group for a few years, we returned, I was surprised they remembered her and me, she did a year of New Kid, and she has done a few mainstages, because she wanted to do certain shows and hoped to get certain characters. At RFK, they remind us of there are no small roles, every character is important. They are extremely positive here. I am not sure how many more years we will stay with them, all depends if she goes to college locally or too far away. She is hoping to get into one of these fiercely competitive BFA or Conservatory programs. I also love how they have a photographer who helps with amazing professional headshots at a good, decent price, am thankful for that. I believe RFK have the resources to help kids have an opportunity to get to NYC's Broadway. We have not tried but I have seen plenty of other kids from RFK do Broadway shows, television shows, commercials, etc. I would like to add that I am thoroughly happy that the performances are at the Tarrytown Music Hall, an historical stage close to my heart, that was saved by the Riegleson family (look up Mozartina Conservatory on Prospect Ave), 2nd generation taken over and doing a marvelous job of getting great shows to Tarrytown.

We LOVE Random Farms. We have done several workshops and mainstages there as well as private…read morelessons. This is a very child-centered organization with the focus on helping the kids be the best they can be in a very supportive environment. It is a great place to start if your child has no experience and to develop and grow as they improve. The audition processes for mainstages and workshops are very fair and there is a great mix of professional and nonprofessional kids. Casing is also equitable and there is no favoritism. Our kids will be doing Random Farms programs for many years to come. Of the youth theatre opportunities in the New York area, this is the best we have found for our children.

I have used Rigo Music Enterprises for almost all my kids parties since they were babies. They are…read morenow 16 and 18, and I can honestly say Robbie has always done a wonderful job!! He keeps the music going, and the fun as well! And he makes the adults just as happy as the kids. He has warm and friendly way with everyone, And always comes up with the best games for every age! (Even hard to please teens!) He is a true "people person" who knows how to entertain 5 yr olds all the way up to 95 year olds!! And if you have a black tie event, Robbie can handle that as well! Don't forget that he is also an accomplished amazing singer/guitar player if you ever want live music! There is nothing Rigo Music Ent. can't do!!

From the owner: We can make your party celebration a #1 hit! Rigo Music Kids Fun specializes in kids party…read moreentertainment for all occasions. Whether you are looking for a great idea for your child's next birthday party or you are planning a community event, we have the lineup of entertainment ideas you need. For more than 20 years, Robbie Rigo has been delighting audiences of all ages with his interactive musical shows, live music sing-a-longs, karaoke parties, and DJ services. In addition to the multitalented Robbie Rigo, our party pleasers include magicians, clowns, jugglers, face painters, puppets, and popular children's characters. Our party experts provide music, games, and attractions for both indoor and outdoor parties, and our kids party entertainment is equally suitable for children's birthday parties, christenings, Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, and public events. Adult & Kids Dj Services, Karaoke, Inflatable attractions, Inflatable Movie Theaters,Theme Parties, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo's,Country Bob Show. Human Hamster Balls. Magicians, Puppets, Costumed Characters,Face Painters,Balloon Artists,Jugglers,Stilt Walkers and much more!

Absolutely do NOT recommend this place. I brought my kids along with their friends--a group of…read more14--and they were thrown out simply for using their phones. Seriously? Who isn't on their phone these days? Even adults are constantly on their phones. This policy is ridiculous and completely unfair. These are just kids who were excited for a fun movie night, and instead they were humiliated and treated terribly. When I asked for a refund, they flat-out refused. Taking people's money and then kicking them out without any resolution is unacceptable and speaks volumes about how this business treats its customers. To make things even worse, the popcorn was cold, stale, and clearly not fresh. The staff was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional from start to finish. Overall, this was a horrible experience. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values its customers

I visited this theater Sunday May 19, 2024. I went to an early morning showing of Challengers. The…read moremovie theater was not open when I arrived, so I had to meander around until 11:25 or so. The movie theater at that time was very quiet, not too many people around. The 11:30 am showing of Challengers was basically empty excluding myself and one other person. Theater was very clean, no sticky floors or anything. I didn't order any concessions at this time. I wish the chairs reclined, but that was my only issue. I actually fell asleep in the movie and thought I slept my way into another showing! (I didn't) Would definitely return, especially to try the concessions.

Ever since I moved to Westchester from NYC 10 years ago, I have been searching for a great adult…read moredance class (not the kind that requires partners, there are plenty of those up here). I took fabulous classes at NY Dance Faktory in Cortlandt Manor, but in October my family moved to Armonk and I'm thrilled to have found Angelo's hip hop class at the Armonk Center for Dance!

From the owner: First Class Dance Studio providing dance instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acrobatics and…read moreHip-Hop dancing for ages 3 through 18. Competition and Performing Companies.