Category Archives: Musical

Sister Act by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 4-Nov 2

Sister Act by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 4-Nov 2

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
Sister Act
Directed by Kevin Sockwell
Producers: Cheramie J. Jackson & Nathan Jackson
Music Director: Michelle Harmon Bruno
Choreographer: Kristin Rigsby

October 4 – November 2, 2024
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $25.00 for General Admission, $22.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $15 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Anatomy of Love at the Bowie CPA, Sep 20-22

Anatomy of Love at the Bowie CPA, Sep 20-22

The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
Solomon’s Word presents:
Anatomy of Love
The Musical Stage Play
by Rickey Solomon

September 20 – 22, 2024
Friday, September 20 at 7:00pm
Saturday, September 21 at 1pm and 6pm
Sunday, September 22 at 5:30pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Solomon’s Word Theater has been inspiring a generation and electrifying audiences since 2015. Through original musical stage plays written by playwright and founder Rickey Solomon, it’s our mission to provide quality and affordable theater experiences for urban communities and audiences universal. Solomon’s Word looks forward to returning to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our critically acclaimed musical stage play, Anatomy of Love.

Tickets: $45 and $38. Click here.

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
music by Tim Kelly
lyrics by Bill Francoeur
directed by John Cusumano

Show dates: August 16 – 25, 2024
August 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024 at 7:30
August 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

All our old friends, plus a few new ones, are here in this classic, marvelous musical adaptation. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen, and, of course, the seven mischievous dwarfs – Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke. There’s also a hilarious palace cat and an enchanted vixen — a fox, you could say! Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.

This is our family show with a cast made up primarily of children with a few adult roles.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

The Wizard of Oz at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 2-18

The Wizard of Oz at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 2-18

Laurel Mill Playhouse
presents their Summer Youth Program,
The Wizard of Oz

Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi Kuhn McGinniss
Producer – Maureen Rogers

Friday August 2 at 8pm
Saturday August 3 at 8pm
Sunday August 4 at 2pm
Friday August 9 at 8pm
Saturday August 10 at 8pm
Sunday August 11 at 2pm
Friday August 16 at 8pm
Saturday August 17 at 8pm
Sunday August 18 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $23, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $18

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Auditions for Mary Poppins at MAD Theater, Jul 14-16

Auditions for Mary Poppins at MAD Theater, Jul 14-16

MAD announces auditions for

Mary Poppins
The Broadway Musical by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh
Based on the books by P. L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney Film

Director: Jon Gardner (jongreenbelt@yahoo.com).
Orchestra Director: Susan Breon
Vocal Coach: Randy Barth
Choreographer: Lauren Ward
Produced by Dave Buckingham, Eliot Malumuth and Linda Pattison

Auditions Sunday, July 14 at 2pm, Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 15 at 7pm.

Performances November 1 – 23, 2024.

MAD invites you to auditions for Mary Poppins on Sunday, July 14 at 2pm in the Building 3 Auditorium, or Monday or Tuesday, July 15 & 16 at 7pm in the Goddard Visitor Center, 9432 Greenbelt Road. Call backs will be Thursday, July 18, if needed, in the Visitor Center.

MAD welcomes participation in Mary Poppins by people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages and abilities. No experience necessary. The show has an expandable chorus including parts suitable for beginners. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a play!

Audition form: https://forms.gle/DM7z8MFk1pwusz7U9
Conflict form: https://forms.gle/pgHbD5HRCDb5ouP7A

If you wish to audition, please fill in the online audition form and conflict sheet no later than one day before you audition. In addition, you may email a theatrical resume and headshot to Jon Gardner at jongreenbelt@yahoo.com.

If you do not have a NASA, Goddard or MAD badge, you are welcome to audition on Monday or Tuesday at the Visitor Center. To audition on Sunday in the Building 3 Auditorium, you must have a badge or must fill in the form by Thursday, July 4, so we can arrange for a 1-day badge.

Auditions will consist of performing a song, learning a dance, and reading selections from the script. Audition materials, including songs, dance videos, and selections from the script, will be available soon in the Members section of the MAD website: https://www.madtheaterarchive.org/mem/. For login information, contact Jon Gardner at jongreenbelt@yahoo.com.