Category Archives: Musical

Kiss Me, Kate by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 29-June 27

Kiss Me, Kate by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 29-June 27

“Kiss Me, Kate”
May 29 – June 27, 2015
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Bella Spewack and Samuel Spewack

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Taking its inspiration from Shakespeare, Kiss Me, Kate recounts the backstage and onstage antics of two feuding romantic couples during a touring production of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Sparkling with 18 classic Cole Porter songs — including “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Wunderbar,” “Always True to You in My Fashion,” “Too Darn Hot,” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” — Kiss Me, Kate epitomizes the American musical comedy at its irresistible best.

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+), Full Time Students, and Active Military – $19
Discount for prepaid groups of 10 to 19 – $2 off per ticket, 20 or more – $4 off per ticket.

For tickets, click here to order online
or call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819.

Up to date sell outs and weather related cancellation announcements can be obtained by calling our reservation lines and pressing 1. If the message does not announce a cancellation or sell out, the show will go on as scheduled with tickets available at the door.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 22-June 14

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 22-June 14

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Charla Rowe
Music Director: Robert Rausch
Choreographer: Christopher Gerken

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

May 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, June 5, 6, 7, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00
Sundays at 3:00

Follow this classic tale of betrayal and forgiveness through the lands of ancient Egypt: The Biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is brought to life through vibrant song and dance in this delightful family musical.

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Dog Loves Books at the Publick Playhouse, May 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Dog Loves Books

Based on The New York Times best-selling children’s book, ArtsPower’s new musical is about the irresistible dog who loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore. At first, no customers come to his store, but Dog decides that he’s not alone if he’s surrounded by books, and he begins to read everything in his store. When customers finally arrive, he knows exactly which books to recommend. The delightful performance celebrates the power of imagination, encourages self-expression, and helps ignite the desire to read.
Curriculum Connections: literature-based, language arts, reading, music
Recommended for grades K-2
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Our Earth, What a Gas! at the Publick Playhouse, May 6

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Our Earth, What a Gas!

The Grand Falloons use their former career with the Big Apple Circus to examine the bubble of our atmosphere, what we need to survive in it, and the carbon/oxygen/hydrogen exchange between plant and animal kingdoms. Circus skills, Vaudeville routines, and song and dance numbers engage the audience in how litter, pollution, and other wasted resources threaten life. The program represents a collaboration with several museums and other non-profit organizations to produce an entertaining program based on earth science curriculum standards for public schools. Dishing up intriguing facts with laughter and fun, the Grand Falloons help start their young audiences on a life-long journey of awareness of our limited resources and the part everyone plays in keeping nature’s balance.
Curriculum Connections: earth science, health, biology, recycling, theatre arts
Recommended for grade K-6 Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more

Little Shop of Horrors at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 24-May 17

Little Shop of Horrors at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 24-May 17

Little Shop of Horrors
Book by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffithoans
Directed by Michael V. Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Words and Music by Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Musical Director: Billy George

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Friday April 24, 2015 through Sunday May 17, 2015
Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.
Sunday matinees will be at 2:00 PM on May 10th and May 17th.

Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Roger Corman. The music, composed by Menken in the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes, including the title song, “Skid Row (Downtown)”, “Somewhere That’s Green”, and “Suddenly, Seymour”.

Performances run weekends from Friday April 24, 2015 through Sunday May 17, 2015 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $17. 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.