Category Archives: Musical

The Toxic Avenger at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 2-24

The Toxic Avenger at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 2-24

The Toxic Avenger
Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro
Music and Lyrics by David Bryan
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s movie The Toxic Avenger
directed by Jeffery Lesniak
choreographed by Heather Harris

November 2 – 24, 2018
November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8PM
Sunday matinees: November 11 & 18 at 2PM

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Melvin Ferd the Third wants to clean up Tromaville, the most polluted town in New Jersey (just off Exit 13B on the Turnpike). Foiled by the mayor’s bullies, Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero. Affectionately known as Toxie, our new hero is a mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark. He’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and woo the blind librarian in town. It’s a toxic love story with an environmental twist! The Toxic Avenger will leave audiences laughing in the aisles as it rocks the house. Featuring a wailin’ rock score, this comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy.

Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, $22 Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy tickets here.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at MAD, Oct 26-Nov 11

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at MAD, Oct 26-Nov 11

Goddard’s Music and Drama Club (MAD Productions) presents:
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Director – Katrina Jackson
​Producer – Christine Smit
​Music Director – Chris Wells

Performances October 26 to November 11, 2018
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm

On Thursday, November 1 the show starts at 6pm and requires a NASA badge or badged escort.

Location: Barney & Bea (GEWA) Recreation Center, Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

Ticket prices
Kids (12 and under, any night): $18
Reduced adult price (October 26, 27, 28 / November 1, 8): $22
Full adult price (November 2, 3, 4 / 9, 10, 11): $24
There is an additional $1 processing fee for each ticket.

For tickets click here.

Stew and the Negro Problem at Clarice Smith, Oct 19

Stew and the Negro Problem at Clarice Smith, Oct 19

Stew and the Negro Problem
Notes of a Native Song

Friday, October 19, 2018 . 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre

Tony and Obie Award-winning writer and composer Stew delves into the rich legacy of activist writer James Baldwin in this new music and theater experience alongside long-time collaborator and co-composer Heidi Rodewald and an all-star band. Stew’s uniquely incisive lyrics are wrapped in an irresistible mix of rock, rhythm and blues, and jazz in this powerful homage to the inspiring writer, who famously confronted issues of gender, race, and class distinction with wisdom and fire.

Tickets: General public $25, Student/Youth $10. click here.

Little Shop of Horrors at Clarice Smith, Oct 5-12

Little Shop of Horrors at Clarice Smith, Oct 5-12

Little Shop of Horrors
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Directed by Ron Himes

October 5 – 12, 2018

Fri, Oct 5, 2018 . 7:30PM
Sat, Oct 6, 2018 . 2:00PM
Sat, Oct 6, 2018 . 7:30PM
Sun, Oct 7, 2018 . 2:00PM
Wed, Oct 10, 2018 . 7:30PM
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 . 7:30PM
Fri, Oct 12, 2018 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre

Seymour’s just another jerk working down on Skid Row, haplessly pining after his coworker Audrey and keeping his head down. Suddenly, opportunity falls into his lap in the form of a mysterious new plant. A carnivorous, conniving – not to mention singing – new plant that promises to fulfill Seymour’s every wish in exchange for human blood. This classic sci-fi musical comedy packs a gleefully witty Motown/pop-rock score from the creative team behind Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and more. “[A] gleefully twisted musical featuring a man-eating plant and killer doo-wop tunes.” – The Washington Post

Tickets: General public $25, Student/Youth $10. click here.

Singin’ in the Rain by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 21-Oct 20

Singin’ in the Rain by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 21-Oct 20

Singin’ in the Rain
September 21 – October 20, 2018
Directed by Allison Erskine
Music Direction by Sandy Melson Griese
Choreography by Andrew Gordon

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted for the stage. Singin’ in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Filled with every memorable moment from the film and a downpour of unforgettable songs, Singin’ in the Rain is a guaranteed hit!

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $22.00 for General Admission, $19.00 for seniors (60 and over) and full time students, and $12 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.