Flight School: The Musical at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 15

Flight School: The Musical at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 15

Midweek Matinee
Flight School: The Musical

Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10:15 am & 12 noon

Location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Flight School: The Musical Penguin is excited to go to the first day of Flight School, where they teach birds to fly. Although Penguin is ready to live on the wind he wasn’t built to soar, as the other birds constantly remind him. But Penguin’s spirit won’t be grounded, so with the help of some friends, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Based on the popular book by Lita Judge.

Recommended for grades Pre-K-3

Tickets: $8/person; $6/person in groups of 20 or more. This performance is supported by a grant from the GEICO philanthropic foundation; free tickets are available for qualifying Title 1 schools.

Time Will Tell at the Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 4-11

Time Will Tell at the Greenbelt Community Center, Mar 4-11

The 2018 Greenbelt Winter Youth Musical:
Time Will Tell: Teens and Tunes in Tugwell Town
Written and directed by Chris Cherry
Music Director: Stephan Brodd
Production Designer: Nicole DeWald

Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:00pm
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

Time Will Tell is a time-traveling story about Sally Jones, a present-day Greenbelt teenager who finds herself transported to 1937 Greenbelt, with all her modern ideas about gender equality intact. As she makes new friends and joins the cast of Greenbelt’s first high school musical, the sparks fly — especially between her and Tommy Martin, the handsome and earnest president of the Drama Club. Together, they learn that progress is an idea that advances with the times, but that love is never out of date. This funny, heart-warming show serves up a delectable slice of Greenbelt history, accompanied by the hit songs of the day. Greenbelters and their friends will love this crowd-pleasing musical, presented as a Greenbelt Legacy 80th Anniversary event.

Tickets: $5; advance sales at 301-397-2208

Bowie High School presents West Side Story at the Bowie CPA, Mar 3-4

Bowie High School presents West Side Story at the Bowie CPA, Mar 3-4

Bowie High School presents
West Side Story
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

March 3 – 4, 2018
CANCELLED: Friday, March 2 at 7pm
Saturday, March 3 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, March 4 at 2pm and 7pm

Presented by: Bowie High School
Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

First Baptist Church of Glenarden presents The Uncut Coming of Christ, Dec 9-17

First Baptist Church of Glenarden presents The Uncut Coming of Christ, Dec 9-17

The First Baptist Church of Glenarden presents
The Uncut Coming of Christ
A Live Story from the Streets of Bethlehem
Written & Directed by Joshua Jenkins & Co-Directed & Original Music by Anthony Brown
December 9 – 17, 2017

Saturdays, Dec. 9 & 16 at 12pm & 6pm
Sundays, Dec. 10 & 17 at 6:30pm
Doors open one hour early for the fabulous Bethlehem marketplace, with live animals, biblical characters, activities, giveaways and more!

Free admission.

Description:
This timeless story, set more than 2,000 years ago, captures the birth of Christ and brings the town of Bethlehem to life! This free musical extravaganza displays the story of God’s redeeming love, told through comedy, dance and profound songs. Now in its seventh season, The Uncut Coming of Christ has become a favorite holiday family tradition and continues to add new twists each year. Visitors to the FBCG Worship Center are transported through time upon entering the Great Halls, which have been transformed into the Bethlehem marketplace.

Be sure to arrive one hour before the play to experience all the sights, sounds and smells. Have you ever wondered what life was like back then? Ever been curious about what the people wore or what they ate? You’ll find out during the fabulous pre-show production! Shepherds, Roman soldiers and regular townspeople will serve as your guide through the “city streets,” where you’ll see vendors, wares and much more.

In Galilee, a virgin named Mary was engaged to a carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited Mary one night and said she would be impregnated by the Holy Spirit, give birth to a son and name him Jesus. Mary couldn’t believe it, asking the angel, “How can this be?” The angel told her “Nothing is impossible with God.” The Uncut Coming of Christ puts a modern-day twist on these biblical events, bringing the timeless love story to life with vigor and vitality.

You’ll witness the love and respect between Mary and her fiancé, Joseph, who was less than thrilled at first when he learned his bride-to-be was with child. You’ll also see the Holy Spirit’s power and presence in their lives. With an abundance of original scores, The Uncut Coming of Christ takes the audience on a dramatic, fantastical journey through the streets of Bethlehem!

FBCG will be providing shuttles to The Uncut Coming of Christ performances at the Largo Town Center and New Carrollton Metro stations and the Bowie Senior’s Center. See: http://fbcglenarden.org/uncut/ for more details.

The Wizard of Oz at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 24-Dec 17

The Wizard of Oz at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Nov 24-Dec 17

The Wizard of Oz
Directed by Jon Gardner
Music Directed by Daniel Flores
Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell and Elizabeth Gardner
Produced by Win Britt

November 24 – December 17, 2017
November 24, 25, December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 at 8PM
matinees: November 26, December 3, 10, 16, 17 at 2PM

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Dorothy and Toto travel to Oz and join a Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion in search of the Wonderful Wizard. The beloved musical movie version of The Wizard of Oz is brought to life on the GAC stage with Wicked Witches, Flying Monkeys, Ruby Slippers, Munchkins and more. Songs include “Over the Rainbow,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” “Yellow Brick Road” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.” This high-energy show will delight your whole family. Directed by Jon Gardner, Music Directed by Daniel Flores and Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell and Elizabeth Gardner. Produced by Win Britt.

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