Category Archives: Musical

Prayers for a Hopeless Romantic: Lovers Rock at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 20

Prayers for a Hopeless Romantic: Lovers Rock at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 20

21-22 NextLOOK Series:
Prayers for a Hopeless Romantic:Lovers Rock by Joseph Webb

Friday May 20, 2022 at 7 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Prayers for a Hopeless Romantic: Lovers Rock is a performance art exhibition series that honors the liberation and eroticism of love. Through black vernacular dance and reimagined visuals of historical album covers, this performance art exhibition celebrates the reggae sounds of Gregory Isaacs and culture of the lovers rock era of the 70’s and 80’s. The cast of Prayers for a Hopeless Romantic: Lovers Rock takes the audience/participants on an interactive journey of movement prayers of courtship, heartbreak and back to love as the ‘Hopeless Romantic.’

Tickets Pay what you want: $5, $10, $25, $50. Click here.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POLICIES.

COVID-19 Safety Policies:
If You Are Sick, Stay Home Masks are required. Proof of vaccination is required. You may show the physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on your phone. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the day of the performance. No outside food or drink, no food in the theater

This event is part of NextLOOK. In partnership with Joe’s Movement Emporium, NextLOOK supports the development of new music, plays, dance and other experiences by regionally-based performing artists. These artists are mentored by seasoned arts administrators from The Clarice and Joe’s Movement Emporium to construct innovative methods of deepening the audience’s involvement in their creative process. By removing logistical barriers of cost and space and providing a sounding board for artists creating new work, NextLOOK invests in the regional arts ecology and creates an accessible, exploratory environment that connects intriguing artists with adventurous audiences.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Musical
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney Film

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

April 29 – May 22, 2022

Friday April 29 at 8pm
Saturday April 30 at 8pm
Friday May 6 at 8pm
Saturday May 7 at 8pm
Friday May 13 at 8pm
Saturday May 14 at 8pm
Sunday May 15 at 2pm
Friday May 20 at 8pm
Saturday May 21 at 8pm
Sunday May 22 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken Mayand Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

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

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

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

Dreamgirls at Bowie State University, Apr 21-24, In Person

Dreamgirls at Bowie State University, Apr 21-24, In Person

Bowie State University presents:
Dreamgirls

Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2:30pm
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2:30pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, Bowie State University, in person.

R&B hits the stage as three women move their way to the top as they tackle love, heartache, and stardom. Presented by BSU Theatre, Dreamgirls features the talent of BSU performing arts students.

Contact: Elena Velasco, Email: evelasco@bowiestate.edu, Phone: 3018603750

Once Upon a Mattress at Bishop McNamara High School, Nov 12-21, In Person

Once Upon a Mattress at Bishop McNamara High School, Nov 12-21, In Person

Bishop McNamara High School presents
Once Upon a Mattress
by Mary Rodgers
lyrics by Marshall Barer
book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer

November 12 – 21, 2021
Friday, November 12 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 13 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 14 @ 2:00 pm
Friday, November 19 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 20 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 20 @ 2:00 pm

Location: Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville.

Once Upon a Mattress is a musical adaptation of the 1835 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea”.

Tickets are $10, and can be purchased here.

Please note COVID protocols in place.

For more information click here.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Clarice Smith, Nov 7, In person

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Clarice Smith, Nov 7, In person

Young Artists of American present:
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
By Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sunday, November 7, 2021 . 4PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. In Person.

The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a tale that follows the journey of a dreamer. Joseph is the son of Jacob and one of twelve brothers. He is given a coat of many colors by his father, which is symbolic of his favor and an object of his brothers’ jealousy. The brothers decide to sell Joseph into slavery after initially plotting to have him killed. Convincing their father that his favorite son has died, they reveal his tattered coat and believe that they are rid of him once and for all. From his homeland of Canaan, Joseph is taken to Egypt where he becomes the slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar and earns his trust. Managing his household, he soon has to ward off the affections of Potiphar’s wife. Enraged and unwilling to assess the situation, Potiphar has Joseph thrown into jail where he interprets the dreams of his cellmates. The prisoners are awed by his hidden talents of interpretation and encourage Joseph to pursue dreams of his own.

Joseph’s fortunes take a turn for the better as the Pharaoh hears rumors of his talent. Having strange recurring dreams about cows and ears of corn, the Pharaoh asks Joseph what his mysterious dreams could mean. Joseph determines that they are omens of a famine that will swipe the land in seven years. This foresight allows actions to be made to prevent devastation and grants Joseph a position as the second most powerful man in Egypt. Back in Canaan, Joseph’s brothers are afflicted by starvation and regret their treatment of Joseph. Hearing of the prosperity of Egypt, they unknowingly ask for Joseph’s help. He devises a test to see if his brothers have changed their ways, and finally reveals himself donning his Technicolor dreamcoat once again.
Health + Safety

There may be COVID safety policies such as mask requirements in place when you attend this event. Please see our health & safety page for the most up to date information about attendance!

Join Young Artists of America at Strathmore as over 80 talented young performers kick off YAA’s 10th anniversary season as well as their return to the mainstage with this timeless production!

Please enjoy a video of a previous YAA performance at The Clarice.

Tickets: $30 Regular, $28 Senior, $20 Student. Click here.