Arc Stages presents the musical, A New Brain
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Arc Stages presents the musical A New Brain, July 9-12 on the Community Stage.
Pleasantville, N.Y. — Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages’ Community Stage presents William Finn’s A New Brain as the final production of their 2025-2026 season. The Community Stage is the second wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and a professional stage, the Next Stage.
A New Brain follows Gordon, a struggling composer, whose life is turned upside down by the diagnosis of a brain tumor. Surrounded by his partner, mother, co-worker, and an eccentric medical team, Gordon drifts in and out of consciousness while trying to finish songs for a children’s television show featuring Mr. Bungee — a character who begins to infiltrate his medical nightmare. As he faces mortality, Gordon is forced to confront his relationships, his career, and ultimately the healing power of art.
“It’s such an interesting musical. The way that William Finn and James Lapine turned this medical catastrophe into a piece of theatre with a beloved collection of songs is truly singular,” comments Director Rena Gavigan. “I’ve never seen A New Brain onstage, so that adds some freshness and originality to what we’re creating here at Arc.”
Ryan Hontz, who brings Gordon to life in Arc Stages’ production adds “Audiences should come see A New Brain because it’s the kind of show that stays with you. It’s funny and strange, unexpected and emotional – in all the best ways. Whether you know the show already or are discovering it for the first time, I think people will leave feeling deeply connected to these characters and their journey.”
A New Brain is directed by Rena Gavigan with musical direction by Stephen Ferri.
Starring: David Bazzano, Carol Berkow, Adam Bloom, Sarah Castiel, George Croom, Mark Edelstein, Ryan Hontz, Bria Hydrick-Briggins, JJ Liang, Katie Luekens Chan Chee, Alan Partelow-Zika, Jaelyn Pollock, Luís G. Quíntero Jr., Colin Rubsamen and Allie Scherich.
Performances are Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10 and Sunday, July 12 at Arc Stages, located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville, NY. Tickets are $28 for adults and $22 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, please visit www.arcstages.org or call 914-747-6206.
About Arc Stages
Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof, that strives to better serve the community and its artistic needs: The Educational Stage is an educational theatre company where students of all ages explore the world of theater through innovative classes, workshops and productions; The Community Stage is a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life, that offers the best in musicals and dramas; The Next Stage is a professional theatre company that produces innovative, contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings.
About Arc Stages
About Arc Stages Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof. The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre though a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work. The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas. The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that endeavors to produce high quality contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings. These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs. We are thrilled to be your artistic haven and look forward to creating more exciting, transformative theatre!