Category Archives: Musical

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Aug 16-25

Upstage Artists presents:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
music by Tim Kelly
lyrics by Bill Francoeur
directed by John Cusumano

Show dates: August 16 – 25, 2024
August 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024 at 7:30
August 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm

Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

All our old friends, plus a few new ones, are here in this classic, marvelous musical adaptation. We’ll meet the captivating Princess Snow White, the prince, the evil queen, and, of course, the seven mischievous dwarfs – Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke. There’s also a hilarious palace cat and an enchanted vixen — a fox, you could say! Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.

This is our family show with a cast made up primarily of children with a few adult roles.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

The Wizard of Oz at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 2-18

The Wizard of Oz at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 2-18

Laurel Mill Playhouse
presents their Summer Youth Program,
The Wizard of Oz

Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi Kuhn McGinniss
Producer – Maureen Rogers

Friday August 2 at 8pm
Saturday August 3 at 8pm
Sunday August 4 at 2pm
Friday August 9 at 8pm
Saturday August 10 at 8pm
Sunday August 11 at 2pm
Friday August 16 at 8pm
Saturday August 17 at 8pm
Sunday August 18 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $23, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and active duty military: $18

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Auditions for Mary Poppins at MAD Theater, Jul 14-16

Auditions for Mary Poppins at MAD Theater, Jul 14-16

MAD announces auditions for

Mary Poppins
The Broadway Musical by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh
Based on the books by P. L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney Film

Director: Jon Gardner (jongreenbelt@yahoo.com).
Orchestra Director: Susan Breon
Vocal Coach: Randy Barth
Choreographer: Lauren Ward
Produced by Dave Buckingham, Eliot Malumuth and Linda Pattison

Auditions Sunday, July 14 at 2pm, Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 15 at 7pm.

Performances November 1 – 23, 2024.

MAD invites you to auditions for Mary Poppins on Sunday, July 14 at 2pm in the Building 3 Auditorium, or Monday or Tuesday, July 15 & 16 at 7pm in the Goddard Visitor Center, 9432 Greenbelt Road. Call backs will be Thursday, July 18, if needed, in the Visitor Center.

MAD welcomes participation in Mary Poppins by people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages and abilities. No experience necessary. The show has an expandable chorus including parts suitable for beginners. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a play!

Audition form: https://forms.gle/DM7z8MFk1pwusz7U9
Conflict form: https://forms.gle/pgHbD5HRCDb5ouP7A

If you wish to audition, please fill in the online audition form and conflict sheet no later than one day before you audition. In addition, you may email a theatrical resume and headshot to Jon Gardner at jongreenbelt@yahoo.com.

If you do not have a NASA, Goddard or MAD badge, you are welcome to audition on Monday or Tuesday at the Visitor Center. To audition on Sunday in the Building 3 Auditorium, you must have a badge or must fill in the form by Thursday, July 4, so we can arrange for a 1-day badge.

Auditions will consist of performing a song, learning a dance, and reading selections from the script. Audition materials, including songs, dance videos, and selections from the script, will be available soon in the Members section of the MAD website: https://www.madtheaterarchive.org/mem/. For login information, contact Jon Gardner at jongreenbelt@yahoo.com.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! at College Park Arts Exchange, July 13

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! at College Park Arts Exchange, July 13

New Musical Play Reading
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog!

Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 2pm

Sponsored by : College Park Arts Exchange.

Location: The Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park MD

Free performance

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! A new musical for young audiences! From Helen Hayes-nominated playwright Patrick Flynn comes this musical version of “The Frog Prince.” A spoiled Princess drops her iPod (which she has named “Poddy”) into a well and a talking frog emerges to strike a deal with her: he’ll fetch Poddy from the bottom of the well, and in return, the Princess must bring the Frog to the castle for an extended stay. Starring Beth Amann, Alex DeBard, Kitty LeLynx, Ian Blackwell Rogers, Jill Tighe, and Carl Williams. Directed by Helen Hayes winner Kari Ginsburg with musical direction by Paige Rammelkamp.

Peter and the Wolf, Pedro y el Lobo at Clarice Smith, Jun 16

Peter and the Wolf, Pedro y el Lobo at Clarice Smith, Jun 16

NOI+F Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Sunday, June 16, 2023 • 2PM

Concierto Familiar NOI+F: Pedro y el Lobo
Sunday, June 16, 2023 • 4PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Richard Scerbo, conductor

Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic fairy tale returns to NOI+F! The young Peter goes out into the forest–against his grandfather’s advice. Join Peter as he makes friends with whimsical forest creatures and faces a ferocious gray wolf!

The 2PM presentation will be performed in English and will include ASL interpretation. The 4PM performance will be performed in Spanish.

Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf

Julia Cruz, directora

¡El amado cuento de hadas sinfónico del compositor Sergei Prokofiev viene al Centro de las Artes The Clarice! El joven Pedro sale al bosque a pesar que su abuelo se lo prohibió. En el bosque hace amigos con criaturas fantásticas y se enfrenta al temido lobo.

La presentación de las 2PM se realizará en inglés e incluirá interpretación de ASL. La presentación de las 4PM se realizará en Español.

Prokofiev: Pedro y el Lobo

Free, no tickets required. Click here or aqui.