Category Archives: Play

Pippin by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 18-Oct 3

Pippin by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 18-Oct 3

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse presents:
Pippin
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Rooster Sultan
Produced by Teri Cooney & Diane Schwartz
Choreography by Lisa Pellittiere
Music Directed by LeVar Betts & Eliyahu Kheel

September 18 – October 3, 2026
Fri, September 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sat, September 19, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sun, September 20 at 2:00 pm
Fri, September 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sat, September 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sun, September 27 at 2:00 pm
Thu, October 1, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Fri, October 2, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sat, October 3 at 2:00 pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Special Offer: All tickets $19 for Thursday, October 1 at 7:30pm (No code needed!)
ASL-interpreted performance available Saturday, September 26 at 7:30pm

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $30.00 for General Admission, $27.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $19 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Upstage Artists presents The Maltese Falcon, Sep 18-27

Upstage Artists presents The Maltese Falcon, Sep 18-27

Upstage Artists presents:
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
directed by John Cusumano

Performance Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026

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

Based on Dashiell Hammet’s noir classicabout private investigator Sam Spade as he gets entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless stauette, the titular Maltese Falcon. Spade’s partner is murdered, and he’s drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed involving a cast of ruthless criminals all vying for the Falcon.

Tickets: $11.50. For more information click here.

A World Without Them at the Clarice, Sep 17 & 18

A World Without Them at the Clarice, Sep 17 & 18

Clarice presents:
A World Without Them

Thu, Sep. 17, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Fri, Sep. 18, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

What do we lose when someone disappears—a species, a culture, a language, a voice?

A World Without Them is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful exploration of extinction in all its forms—natural, cultural, and personal. Co-created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Ghost River Theatre’s Eric Rose, this groundbreaking work blends physical theatre with visual vernacular, a unique storytelling technique rooted in Deaf expression.

This production transcends language and cultural barriers, where gesture replaces dialogue, and movement becomes meaning. At its core, it is a bold celebration of Deaf artistry, a tribute to those who came before, and a call to imagine a future where no story is left behind.

Tickets: Free. Click here.

Red Sky Over Halifax at the Bowie CPA, Sep 13

Red Sky Over Halifax at the Bowie CPA, Sep 13

Red Sky Over Halifax: A New Musical Workshop Presentation
By Christopher Dwyer

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 3:00PM

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Join us for a workshop presentation of Red Sky Over Halifax, a new musical written by BCPA Executive Director Christopher Dwyer. This performance represents an invaluable part of the new play development process — be among the first to see the show take shape and be part of the creative process that helps bring this new musical to life!

Set against the countdown to the 1917 Halifax Explosion, this powerful new work explores love, memory, maritime history, and Indigenous resilience in the face of colonial expansion. Featuring music by Mi’Kmaq artist Emma Stevens and UK sea shanty phenomenon The Longest Johns, Red Sky Over Halifax is an epic theatrical journey.

Tickets: $15 – $35. Click here.

NextNOW Fest 2026 at the Clarice, Sep 9-15

NextNOW Fest 2026 at the Clarice, Sep 9-15

Clarice presents:
NextNOW Fest 2026

Wed, Sep. 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Thu, Sep. 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Fri, Sep. 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Mon, Sep. 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Tue, Sep. 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Live music. Comedy. Art. Connection. Experience it all at NextNOW Fest! Register for free now to receive priority access to the full 2026 lineup and schedule. You’ll also receive daily reminders throughout the festival week that will make your experience easy and convenient. Festival events will take place Wed, Sep 9-Tue, Sep 15 with festival nights taking place at The Clarice on Thu, Sep 10 and Fri, Sep 11. The full festival lineup and schedule will be announced in Summer 2026.
About NextNOW Fest

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s annual NextNOW Fest is a multi-day arts festival featuring performances and other experiences by intriguing, inventive artists from around the country and the University of Maryland campus. A forward-looking gathering place where art transforms our future and connects us all, NextNOW Fest is where creativity and community converge.

A University of Maryland campus tradition, NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time. NextNOW Fest is also a partner of Terps After Dark, an initiative by the UMD Division of Student Affairs that supports late-night,on-campus student programming. The festival is open for all to attend, including the general public.

Tickets: Free. Click here.