Category Archives: Play

MAD presents a Spring Variety Show at the Charis Center, May 31

MAD presents a Spring Variety Show at the Charis Center, May 31

Presented by NASA – Goddard Space Flight Center’s Music and Drama Club at the Charis Center in Bowie.

Goddard’s Music and Drama Club presents a Spring Variety Show

A Gala Welcome to the Charis Center

Featuring: Cathy Barth – Randy Barth – Rob Gersten – Steven Hull – Katrina Jackson – Dave Larko – John McCloskey – Kathy Nieman – Jim Pasquale – Richard Richardson – Kim Weaver – Chris Wells

Saturday, May 31, 2014
7:00-8:00: Socialize – Tour – Refreshments
8:00: Entertainment

Tickets: $5.
For more information, call: (240) 475-8800.

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Hello Dolly by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 30 – June 29

Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Directed by Jane Wingard

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

May 30 – June 29, 2014

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Discount available for prepaid groups
Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=stars

This is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi, the beloved matchmaker, and her efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire. Along the way she also matches up the young and beautiful widow Molloy with head clerk, Cornelius Hacki, Cornelius’ assistant Barnaby Tucker with Mrs. Molloy’s assistant, Minnie Fay, and the struggling artist Ambrose Kemper with Mr. Vandergelder’s niece, Ermengarde. Classic musical numbers include “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, “It Only Takes a Moment”, and “So Long Dearie”.

The Taming of the Shrew at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 30-Jun 15

The Taming of the Shrew at Laurel Mill Playhouse, May 30-Jun 15

Shakespeare Teen Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare

Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Performances run weekends from Friday May 30, 2014 through Sunday June 15, 2014 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances on June 1, June 8 and June 15. All matinees begin at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are $15 for general admission. Admission for students (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $12. 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.

Description: One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies. The Taming of the Shrew tells the story of how Petruchio, the money-grubbing wife hunter, transforms the aggressive and bad-tempered Katherine Minola into an obedient, honey-tongued trophy wife. This production features teens from 7th to 12th grade.

Pearls and Diamonds by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 30-June 1

Pearls and Diamonds by Tantallon at Harmony Hall, May 30-June 1

Pearls and Diamonds – A Musical Revue. Celebrating 30 years of Tantallon Community Players

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

Performances: May 30, 31, June 1, 2014
Friday and Saturday at 8:00, Sunday at 3:00

Description: From Annie to The Wiz, TCP’s done every musical there is – or it feels that way! To celebrate 30 years of bringing great theater to our community, we’ve put together a musical revue featuring the best moments from over the years, performed by old and new members of TCP’s theater family. Come celebrate with us!

The Monkey on My Back at the Publick Playhouse, May 16-17

The Monkey on My Back at the Publick Playhouse, May 16-17

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17

Description: The Monkey on My Back: an Intimate Evening with Debbi Morgan. Debbi Morgan returns to the Playhouse with her one-woman, personal memoir. Don’t miss your chance to see Debbi’s candid–and at times humorous–story of fear, abuse and hard-earned happiness. Fri-Sat, May 16-17.

Recommended for mature audiences, program contains adult themes and strong language.

Call the box office at 301-277-1710, tickets $40/general admission $50/VIP (includes early admission and book signing).