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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas by MAD, Nov 14-Dec 7

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas by MAD, Nov 14-Dec 7

MAD’s 2025 Fall Show:
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Directed by Eliot Malumuth
Produced by Aly Bayens
Music Directed by Susan Breon

Performances will be between November 14 and December 7, 2025.
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 and December 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Evenings at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00pm

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater, performing at:
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
10755 Scaggsville Rd., Laurel, MD 20723

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a holiday romance based on the 1954 movie, featuring the songs “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing,” “Count Your Blessings,” “I Love a Piano,” and (of course!) “White Christmas.”

The show is double-cast; check https://madtheater.org/ for the performance schedule.

$2/Ticket Off for Purchases during Furlough! Use Ticket Code “shutdown” at Checkout.

Auditions for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at MAD, July 21-23

Auditions for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at MAD, July 21-23

MAD Productions announces auditions for:
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Directed by Eliot Malumuth
Produced by Rachel Lense
Music Directed by Susan Breon

Auditions: July 21, 22 and 23, 2025, at 6:30pm

Performances will be between October 30 and November 22, 2025. (Note, no performance on October 31)

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center’s MAD Theater.

For more information and to register, click here.

Annie Get Your Gun by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 22-Oct 21

Annie Get Your Gun by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sep 22-Oct 21

Annie Get Your Gun
Sept 22 – Oct 21, 2017
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields
Directed by Atticus Boidy
Produced by Nathan Bowen and Michael Mathes
Music Direction by Sandy Griese
Choreography by Morgan Gingerich

Performances will be as follows: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm, with the closing performance Saturday October 21st at 3 pm.

Fri, Sep 22nd, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Sep 23rd, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Sep 24th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Sep 30th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Oct 1st, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Oct 8th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Oct 15th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Oct 20th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Oct 21st, 2017 at 3:00 pm

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. The stage is set for this classic musical comedy featuring famous Irving Berlin tunes including “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun,” “I Got the Sun in the Morning,” “Anything You Can Do,” and many more!

Tickets for shows at Bowie Playhouse are $22.00 for General Admission, $19.00 for seniors (60 and over) and full time students, and $12 for Children 11 and under. Buy tickets here.

Auditions for Annie Get Your Gun by 2nd Star Productions, Jun 12 & 13

Auditions for Annie Get Your Gun by 2nd Star Productions, Jun 12 & 13

AUDITION NOTICE!! Annie Get Your Gun
by 2nd Star Productions
Direction by Atticus Boidy
Music Direction by Sandy Griese
Choreography by Morgan Gingerich

Auditions/Callbacks Detail:
Dates: Monday, June 12 & Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 PM, with Callbacks on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 PM
Location: The Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715)
Production Dates: Sept 22 – Oct 21, 2017, Fridays through Sundays

Synopsis: Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and when she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. The stage is set for this classic musical comedy featuring famous Irving Berlin tunes including “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun,” “I Got the Sun in the Morning,” “Anything You Can Do,” and many more!

Performance Location: 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

We welcome non-traditional casting – all roles are open to all races and ethnic diversities!

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning in July, with the exception of the final two weeks of Tech, for which all will be called nearly every night of the week. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 2ndStarBowie@gmail.com.

For more information including instructions and parts to be cast, click here.

White Christmas at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 5-27

White Christmas at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Dec 5-27

Friday December 5, 2014 through Saturday December 27, 2014
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Directed by TJ Lukacsina
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Words and Music by Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Musical Director: Billy Georg

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love a Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions.

Produced by special arrangement with R&H. Performances run weekends from Friday December 5, 2014 through Saturday December 27, 2014 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Admission for students (12 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) is $15. 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.