Category Archives: Play

Willy Wonka, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 5-21

Willy Wonka, Jr. at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Aug 5-21

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
Willy Wonka, Jr. and the Kids’ Cabaret
Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi McGinniss
Cabaret Director – Meg Nemeth
Choreographer – Malarie Zeeks
Costumer – Marge McGugan
Producer – Maureen Rogers

August 5 – 21, 2022
Friday August 5 at 8pm
Saturday, August 6 at 8pm
Sunday August 7 at 2pm
Friday August 12 at 8pm
Saturday August 13 at 8pm
Sunday August 14 at 2pm
Friday August 19 at 8pm
Saturday August 20 at 8pm
Sunday August 21 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Laurel Mill Playhouse is excited to announce the return of its Summer Youth Program! This summer’s production will be Willie Wonka, Jr., plus the ever-popular Kids’ Cabaret! The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.

Ticket prices: $20 general admission, $15 students, seniors and military. Tickets must be purchased online.

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

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

No Sleep Till Brooklyn at the Bowie CPA, Jul 29

No Sleep Till Brooklyn at the Bowie CPA, Jul 29

The Naomi Group Presents:
No Sleep Till Brooklyn

Friday, July 29, 2022 at 7pm

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Most people look at Jamal Jenkins and envy his life. He has everything a 17 year old boy could dream of. He’s the star of his school’s basketball team, handsome, lives in a beautiful home, drives a sports car, has a long list of admirers, and most importantly he is the son of John Jenkins, starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets..

Everyone except Jamal thinks his life is perfect. Although Jamal has everything a young boy could ever imagine, he’s not happy because he feels as if his dad never wants to spend time with him and to add insult to injury his mom got remarried to a pastor of a well known mega church in the DC area, and is always doing first lady/family stuff which makes him feel as if he doesn’t belong there either .

Jamal is secretly struggling with depression and doesn’t know who to ask for help so he decides that suicide is the only way out…..until he meets Brooklyn a beautiful girl that goes to his step father’s church. Brooklyn knows what loss is , she loss her mother at an early age and just recently had to attend the funeral of her best friend. She is what most people would consider the poster child for pain, but through it all she has managed to remain positive, happy and faithful to God. Brooklyn’s presence in Jamal’s life catapults him in another direction and gives him hope, determination and a desire to live.

Tickets: $20. Click here.

Upstage Artists presents The Wizard of Oz, Jul 22-31

Upstage Artists presents The Wizard of Oz, Jul 22-31, In Person

Upstage Artists presents:
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
adapted by John Cusumano

July 22-24 & 29-31, 2022

Location: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705

For more information click here.

Join us for UpStage Artists first ever kids show, The Wizard of Oz. This delightful show is based on L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Join the actors as they transport you to the magical land of Oz where you’ll meet Dorothy and her dog Toto, The Scarecrow, The Tin-Man, The Cowardly Lion and much more. This is a great show for families. We hope you can join us!

Upstage Artists, Beltsville Maryland, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L Frank Baum, John Cusumano

Tickets: $11.50. ​ALL TICKETING TRANSACTIONS WILL BE CASHLESS (either sold in advance, or by credit or debit card at the door).

2022 Shakespeare in the Parks: Macbeth at various locations, Jul 10-24

2022 Shakespeare in the Parks: Macbeth at various locations, Jul 10-24

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

2022 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tragedy of Macbeth

Description: Join Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks triumphant return, to a park near you, with our actionpacked production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth. Inspired by the novel-turned-movie Gangs of New York, this 1850’s interpretation features some of the region’s best stage combat artists and seasoned actors. Paired with Shakespeare’s iconic language, this fast paced 90-minute adaptation will leave audiences breathless. Bring your lawn chair, a picnic, and enjoy the Bard under the stars with Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks!

Performances July 19-24, 2022.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

Sunday, July 10th at 3 pm, Fairwood Community Park Amphitheater 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720
Rain Location: Glenn Dale Community Center 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale MD 20769

Tuesday, July 12th at 6:30 pm, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 pm, Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Kettering, MD 20774
Rain Location: Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Friday, July 15th at 7:30 pm, Montpelier Mansion Grounds, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708
Rain Location: Deerfield Run Community Center 8870 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20708

Saturday, July 16th at 7:30 pm, Hillcrest Heights Community Center, 2300 Oxon Run Dr., Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Sunday, July 17th at 3:00 pm, John Addison Concert Hall Harmony Hall Art Center, 10702 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744

Wednesday, July 20th at 7:00 pm, Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale, MD 20737
Rain Location: Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782

Thursday, July 21st at 7:30 pm, David C. Driscoll Community Park, 3911 Hamilton St., Hyattsville, MD 20781

Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm, Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20855

Sunday, July 24th at 3 pm, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20784

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

One Slight Hitch by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jul 8-31

One Slight Hitch by the Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse, Jul 8-31

One Slight Hitch
Directed by Jennifer L. Franklin

July 8 – 31, 2022
Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sunday matinees at 2PM

Location: Bowie Community Theatre at the Bowie Playhouse

The Coleman household is preparing for daughter, Courtney’s, wedding. Her mother, Delia, is determined that everything will be “perfect”. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. But when the doorbell rings on the wedding morning, everything goes perfectly awry.

General Admission – $22.00, Seniors (62+) & Students – $17.00.

Buy tickets on-line.