Fun with Animal Folktales & Soar with the Eagles at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 3

Fun with Animal Folktales & Soar with the Eagles at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 3

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Janice the Griot: Fun with Animal Folktales & Soar with the Eagles

Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:30am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join accomplished storyteller and official Griot of the State of Maryland, Janice the Griot, as she shares interactive tales from the African and African American experience featuring fun, instruments, puppets, songs, and rhymes. Children will hear tales of Anasi the Spider, Bre’r Rabbit, and other tricksters while they learn important life lessons.

$6. Click here.

Stone Soup at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 19

Stone Soup at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 19

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Stone Soup
The Gift of the Magi
The Drum

Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 10am and 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

The holiday season is about more than simply celebrating traditions and culture with friends and family. It is also about the spirit of giving and learning to share with others no matter our circumstances. Three classic short stories – “Stone Soup”, “The Gift of the Magi”, and “The Drum” help young audiences learn about what it means to give a gift with an open heart.

$6. Click here.

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 2

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 2

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse and The National Ballet present:
The Nutcracker
music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

The National Ballet is Maryland’s oldest professional ballet company founded by Helen Moore in 1948. With over 74 years of bringing the joy of ballet to the people, the National Ballet Company returns to its origins and brings the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” back to the stage where it was first developed. Bring the entire family and delight in Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy as they perform to Tchaikovsky’s classic music.

$25, or $20 for student/senior. Click here.

Peter and the Wolf at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 20

Peter and the Wolf at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 20

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse and The Puppet Company present:
Peter and the Wolf
presented by Christopher Piper
music by Sergei Prokofiev

Monday, November 20, 2023, 10am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join us for the Puppet Co. legacy favorite, first brought to us by TPC Founder, Christopher Piper. This production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person marionette romp. Enjoy this beloved tale of Peter and his friends and family as they experience the seasons and look for the Wolf.

$5. Click here.

The Velveteen Rabbit at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 14

The Velveteen Rabbit at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 14

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
The Velveteen Rabbit

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they discover what it means to be truly loved. Adapted from the classic book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional bond between a boy and his toy bunny and the meaning of becoming “real”. Recommended for grades Pre-School — Kindergarten. Curriculum: Literature, Science. FREE for Title 1 Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Free. Click here.