Something Rotten by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 26-Jun 24

Something Rotten by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, May 26-Jun 24

Something Rotten
May 26 – June 24, 2023
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Directed by Alanna Kiewe
Music Directed by Sarah Mitchell
Choreographed by Kelsey Meiklejohn Bowen & Summer Moore

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Performances: May 26 – June 24, 2023, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm *Note: June 24th is a Saturday matinee performance

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star aka Shakespeare. When the local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick sets out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $25.00 for General Admission, $22.00 for seniors (60 and over), military and full time students, and $15 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

The Children’s Hour at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 19-Jun 3

The Children’s Hour at the Greenbelt Arts Center, May 19-Jun 3

The Greenbelt Arts Center Presents:
The Children’s Hour
By Lillian Hellman
Directed by Pauline Griller-Mitchell and John Bartkowiak

May 19 – June 3, 2023

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The play, which premiered in 1934, was a professional success for the playwright, Lillian Hellman. Set in a private school for girls, the play explores how lying, bullying, and the insidious effect of slanderous innuendo can upend plans and lives.

Ticket prices: $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors/Military, $12 Student/Youth. Buy tickets here.

Club Joe’s Showcase 2023 at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 18

Club Joe’s Showcase 2023 at Joe’s Movement Emporium, May 18

Club Joe’s Showcase 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Lights, Camera Action: Club Joe’s kids showcase what they’ve learned this school year in an end-of-year extravaganza!

Tickets: Pay-what-you-wish. Click here.

A $100 donation will help send an Arts Education staff member to attend professional development training that will support greater levels of engaging classes for a program participant.

Butterfly, the Story of a Life Cycle at the Bowie CPA, May 16-17

Butterfly, the Story of a Life Cycle at the Bowie CPA, May 16-17

Arts on Stage presents:
Butterfly, The Story of a Life Cycle

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:15am and 12:00 noon
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:15am and 12:00 noon

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

NEW DATE: Back by Popular Demand!!! A wondrous view into the insect world seen on the big stage! We will follow Mari a Monarch Butterfly as she grows from her tiny egg then through her caterpillar state, next make the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and finally on her incredible 1500 mile journey to Mexico. With all her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed, she depends on it for food a home and her unique form of defense against predators. This production uses GIANT puppetry! The audience feels like they have been shrunk down to insect size!

Tickets: $9. Click here.