Category Archives: Musical

The Music Man by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 16-Nov 14

The Music Man by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Oct 16-Nov 14

“The Music Man”
October 16 – November 14, 2015
Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Directed by Jane B. Wingard
Music Direction by Joe Biddle

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

October 16 through November 14, 2015
Fri and Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Closing performance Saturday, November 14 at 3 PM

The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson’s six-time, TONY Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation!!

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Children age 11 and under – $12
Discount available for prepaid groups and Season Ticket holders.
For tickets, click here to order online or reservations may be made on a Visa or MasterCard by calling (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819.

Company by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, Oct 2-11

Company by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, Oct 2-11

Company
by Stephen Sondheim

Location: Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00
Sundays at 3:00

This Tony-winning Sondheim musical explores the ups and downs of married life, from newlyweds to those who’ve “done it three or four times”, as the central unmarried character struggles to decide whether it’s really all worth it as he turns 35.

Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress by Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 11-26

Once Upon a Mattress
Music by Mary Rodger; Lyrics by Marshall Barer; Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Directed by Frank Pasqualino
Produced by Jenna Jones Paradis

September 11 – 26, 2015

Prince George’s Little Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

There are eight performances over three weekends, September 11 – September 26, 2015

Synopsis: Once Upon A Time – a long, long time ago, there lived the mute King Sextimus, his wife, Queen Aggravain and their son, Prince Dauntless the Drab. Their kingdom suffers a curse – Sextimus shall remain mute until “the mouse has devoured the hawk.” To make matters worse, the Queen has decreed that no one may marry until a suitable Princess has been found for her darling son, which is a big problem for Sir Harry and Lady Larken, who must get married soon as they are expecting a baby.

Since all females in the kingdom are declared unsuitable by the Queen, Sir Harry leaves the kingdom on a quest to find Dauntless a bride. He finally arrives with Princess Winnifred or “Fred” who hails from the swamps and swims the moat to meet the Prince. While she enchants Dauntless, the Queen finds Fred totally unacceptable as a daughter-in-law. With the help of her confidante, the Wizard, she sets up a seemingly impossible test; Fred must sleep on twenty mattresses under which a single pea is placed. If she is truly a Princess, her sensitivity will not allow her rest. Will Fred pass the test? Will Larken and Harry finally be allowed to marry? Find out in this funny fractured fairy tale where you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover…. Or mattresses by them either!

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 28 & 29

Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 28 & 29

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror

Friday, August 28th: Reception 9 pm, Show 10 pm
Saturday, August 29th: Reception 2 pm, Show 3 pm

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

EarlOrrin Productions is proud to have developed a historical rendition of Richard O’Brian’s Rocky Horror Show, featuring an all African-American shadow cast, entitled, “Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror!” This sexy comedy is guaranteed to leave you speechless and wanting more. Our production will feature pantomimed performances and crowd engagement—placing audiences in the comedic experience that is Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Castle.

The production company has decided to evoke the age old tradition of a shadow cast for this highly provocative yet entertaining production. The cast will dramatically mime the film as it plays on a large screen and will strongly encourage the audience to sing along with the film bringing another dimension to the shadow cast.

It is my general purpose as an African- American owned Production firm to educate, cultivate, and enhance the knowledge of Americans and to uplift our community as a whole. EarlOrrin Productions, is enriched with a dedicated team to explore and peer outside the societal norms, enhancing their skill set to be one of the generation’s innovative leaders in the artistic humanities.

Tickets: In advance: Couple $40, Individual $25, At the door: $30.
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High School Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 31-Aug 23

High School Musical at Laurel Mill Playhouse, July 31-Aug 23

High School Musical and High School Musical Jr.
Book by David Simpatico
Directed by TJ Lukacsina ad Malarie Novotny
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Words and Music by Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil and Ray Cham and Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley and Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn and Andy Dodd and Adam Watts and Bryan Louiselle and David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg and Jamie Houston
Musical Director: Bill Georg

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday July 31, 2015 through Sunday August 23, 2015

High School Musical runs concurrently with High School Musical Jr. All evening performances will be of High School Musical (not Jr.) There will be Saturday and Sunday matinees throughout the run of the show. High School Musical Jr. will be performed on August 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th and 22nd. High School Musical matinee performances will be on August 16th and 23rd. All matinee performances are at 2:00 PM.

Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Performances run weekends from Friday July 31, 2015 through Sunday August 23, 2015 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $18. For reservations, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2. For further information visit the web site at http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.