Theater and film

THE RIVERTALE Players, a new troupe of professional adult actors at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, will conclude their special production of Pinocchio, with a final performance on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m., in the Neuwirth Theatre, 5625 Arlington Ave. This show tells the classic tale of a woodcarver who longs for a son and makes a wooden boy that is brought to life by a blue fairy. After setting out to prove himself a real boy, Pinocchio meets several strange characters and experiences many adventures. Tickets cost $10 per person and can be reserved in advance at www.riverdaley. org. For more information, call 718-548-8200.

LEHMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts presents “MOMIX: Best of Momix,” a special live performance by the internationally known company of dancers and illusionists, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. Momix transports audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery. Athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent combine to create an entertaining multimedia experience. This show is a compilation of the group’s most famous and recognizable vignettes from over 25 years of work. Seats range from $25 to $35, but children 12 and younger can get any seat for only $10. The event will be held at Concert Hall, located on the campus of Lehman College, at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. For reservations, go to www.lehmancenter. org or call 718-960-8833.

THE HUDSON River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., in Yonkers, N.Y., presents Beyond the Dome: Bad Astronomy, Myths and Misconceptions, a new planetarium star show that is currently playing in the Andrus Planetarium through the month of November. Were the Apollo visits to the moon a hoax? Have aliens landed on Earth? These questions and many more will be answered by “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait, as he tackles pseudoscience while exploring popular misconceptions about space and how science evaluates questionable claims. Bad Astronomy will be shown on Sunday, Nov. 1, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22, at 3:30 p.m. each day. Planetarium shows are approximately 40 minutes long and tickets can be purchased at the Lobby Desk on the day of the screening. For more information, call 914-963-4550.

THE WESTCHESTER Broadway Theatre presents the award-winning musical 42nd Street, now playing up to five days each week through Sunday, Nov. 29. This popular show, which won multiple Tony Awards — including Best Musical — during its original Broadway run and revival, tells the backstage story of a famed director’s efforts to mount a successful musical production at the height of the Great Depression. When the star suffers a broken ankle, the show is in danger of closing, but a talented young chorus girl emerges to save the day. Tickets range from $70 to $80 per person and this fee includes both the show and a meal. The theater is located at 75 Clearbrook Road in Elmsford, N.Y. For tickets or more details, call 914-592-2222 or go to www.broadwaytheatre.com.

This is part of the October 29, 2009 online edition of The Riverdale Press.

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