Category Archives: Musical

Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Charles Flowers High School presents Love, Peace and Soul, Apr 16-May 2

Love, Peace and Soul
Written and directed by Shanelle D. Ingram

Location: Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale.

Public Performances:
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:00pm
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00pm

The Drama Department of Charles Herbert Flowers High School (CHFHS) invites you to take an entertaining, historical and musical journey to experience “Love, Peace & Soul,” written by the Jaguar Players Director and Producer, Shanelle Ingram. This production provides an original, riveting chronology of soul, R&B and hip-hop music that will transport audiences back into another time. This high-energy production will have us celebrating and, for some, reliving trends that have lasted for more than five decades. You will hear music from Earth, Wind and Fire to Chaka Khan to Donny Hathaway to the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!!!! These shows will be held at CHFHS, Helena Nobles-Jones Auditorium, and will run approximately 2 hours.

Matinees for PGCPS Elementary and Middle School or Senior Groups only:
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:30am
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:30am

Inviting all Elementary and Middle School Teachers and Parents! The Charles H. Flowers High School Jaguar Players are offering $5.00 group tickets for their spring musical production called “LOVE, PEACE, and SOUL. This is a wonderful inexpensive field trip idea that will give your students exposure to a great performance in our own neighborhood!

Tickets general admission: $15. Tickets for matinees are $5 per student.

Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Crowns Gospel Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 16-19

Spring Arts Festival: Crowns Gospel Musical

Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 7:30pm
Friday, April 17, 2015, at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 2:30pm

Description: Crowns, a play with music and dance, is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Crowns weaves together a variety of stories from different characters, time periods and perspectives that, when integrated with music and dance, create a tapestry of voices that transcend time and place. The essential story of Crowns is that of Yolonda, a young African-American girl trying to figure out her identity, her place in the world, and her place in her own culture.

The musical will be directed Professor Elliot Moffitt.

Location: Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage, Bowie State University

Cost: $15 general; $10 students, faculty and staff; $8 children

Contact:
Bob Bartlett
bbartlett@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3769

Choking Out the Kudzu at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 10-26

Choking Out the Kudzu at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Apr 10-26

Choking Out The Kudzu (an original musical)
by Betty Ladas and Billie Colombaro
directed by Billie Colombaro

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

April 10-26, 2015

An original work with a Greenbelt connection! Two women meet in conflict but develop a powerful bond. The super mom, Stella, gives the old lady, Bessie, the will to live. Feisty Bessie gives Stella the courage to face her fears, risk ridicule, and step into the spotlight. Along the way, laughter accompanies the struggle and tears come with pain.

Wolf Pack presents Nunsense at Saint John in Riverdale, Apr 10-19

Wolf Pack presents Nunsense at Saint John in Riverdale, Apr 10-19

Wolf Pack Theatre Company presents
Nunsense
Director: Bill Leary
Musical Direction: Kelly Richards

Wolf Pack Theatre Company at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Location: 5820 Riverdale Road, Riverdale MD 20737

Friday, April 10, 2015 at 8pm
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8pm
Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 8pm
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 3pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 8pm
Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8pm

Tickets are $20 per person and will benefit Bountiful Blessings at St. John and Breast Cancer Awareness.

To reserve tickets, call 240-271-5471, or email dean912@live.com. Or buy on-line.

Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 31

Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 31

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Midweek Matinee
Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 10:15 am & 12 noon
Slim Bodyology: FANTASTIC YOU

Nationally renowned Slim Goodbody performs an amazing health and body musical that introduces children to the Heart-the greatest pump in the world; Brain-body control center; Lungs-the breath of life; Bones & Muscles-the team that hustles; Senses-the sensational five; and Digestive System- the energy factor. Song, dance and lots of audience participation highlight the importance of nutrition, fitness, hygiene, and a positive self-image. “Great program for our curriculum, everything we study in our Body Unit.” Meadowland Elementary, Sandusky, Ohio

Curriculum Connections: science, health, nutrition, fundamentals of anatomy, fitness, hygiene

Recommended for grades K-8
Tickets: $8; $6/groups of 20 or more