PLAYdate with Happenstance Theater at the Publick Playhouse, May 2-3

PLAYdate with Happenstance Theater at the Publick Playhouse, May 2-3

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
PLAYdate with Happenstance Theater

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7 pm
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This is a super-charged explosion of original work by Happenstance Theater collaborators from the DC/MD Theatre community who want to dive into devising. In only ONE day, the generative artists will assemble an assemblage of vignettes and scenes and perform them for you! It will be Happenstance Theater’s version of “a play in a day.” Let the adrenaline soar!

Tickets: $25 adult, $20 student/senior. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Mother Earth & Me with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-5. The magic of earth science takes center stage in this fun, interactive Discovery Theater original as we explore the origins of our planet, the water cycle, and our essential role in protecting the ecosystem, as well as folklore about the “big blue marble” we call home. Kick off Earth Month by pledging to become an Earth Warrior–and find some great ways to start immediately! Note: this show has two versions, one targeting the science curriculum focuses of K to Grade 2 (‘Powerful Pollinators’ at 10 am), and the other for Grades 3 to 5 (‘Mother Earth & Me’ at 11:15 am), each reinforcing topics explored in the state standards for DMV schools. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Powerful Pollinators at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Powerful Pollinators at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Powerful Pollinators

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Bats, butterflies, and bees — OH MY! Join us on a journey to learn about the world of our planet’s powerful pantheon of pollinators! Take an adventure to meet pollinators big and small as they do their part to keep the biodiversity of all our ecosystems thriving. Get ready to dance like a honeybee, leap like a lemur and beat those hummingbird wings in this new Discovery Theater Original piece! Note: this show has two versions, one targeting the science curriculum focuses of K to Grade 2 (‘Powerful Pollinators’ at 10 am), and the other for Grades 3 to 5 (‘Mother Earth & Me’ at 11:15 am), each reinforcing topics explored in the state standards for DMV schools. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

A Princess Party: Snow White at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 12

A Princess Party: Snow White at the Publick Playhouse, Apr 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
A Princess Party: Snow White

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Jump into spring with a little cosplay costume and some animated magic! Join us at the Publick Playhouse for our annual Family Dress-up & Movie Day. Dress as your favorite royal character and capture memorable photos with our special guest, a real-life princess. Enjoy craft activities for kids and then settle in to watch the film Snow White (2025). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 24

Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets at the Publick Playhouse, Mar 24

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10am and 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Based on the true story of Lonesome George, this uplifting eco-fable tells the tale of a truly one-of-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Watch George, a GIANT tortoise, grow up among sea turtles, lizards, hungry goats, sea lions, and dancing birds with blue feet. As you visit his island, you hear the story of the last tortoise found on Pinta Island in the Galapagos archipelago. Fall in love with these islands — and this not-so-little tortoise — while learning an important lesson about man’s impact on the environment. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $8 adult, $6 child. Click here for info, and here for tickets.