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Tote that Barge! at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 15

Tote that Barge! at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 15

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Tote that Barge!: Black Music and Labor Concert

Saturday, February 15, 2025, 8:00pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Enjoy this concert version of the Broadway hit “Showboat” by composer Jerome Kern and lyrics by Rogers and Hammerstein, based on the ASALH 2025 theme of Blacks and Labor. Featuring Grammy award-winning Black classical singers, chorus, and dancers, the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) production highlights hit musical selections including “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.” Also highlighted as a part of the show is CAAPA’s version of the famous “Cakewalk”…so remember to bring your own hat, bring your fans, and be a part of the fun!

Tickets: $30 general, $25 students/seniors. Click here.

PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 9

PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 9

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus

Sunday, February 9, 2025, 2:00pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Don’t miss this sophisticated-yet-ridiculous, family-friendly, clown circus from Happenstance Theater! A quintet of charming vintage clowns become circus animals, transform into a human calliope, do the classic circus mirror routine with a twist, perform a several preposterous “entrees”, make live music and sound effects, and execute a very satisfying slow-motion number involving a pie! This show is recommended for children ages 3-12. Please note everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.

Tickets: $6. Click here.

Black History in Motion at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 7

Black History in Motion at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 7

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Black History in Motion

Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:00am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join us on a journey through the American experience recognizing the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and culture.

Tickets: $10. Click here.

Freedom Songs at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 4

Freedom Songs at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 4

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Freedom Songs

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:00am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-6. From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue your students! Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Schools can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $6. Click here.

Cabaret Noir at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 25

Cabaret Noir at the Publick Playhouse, Jan 25

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Happenstance Theatre’s
Cabaret Noir: A Film Noir Inspired Theatrical Montage

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 7:00pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Cabaret Noir is a series of dark, comic vignettes featuring Femmes Fatales and fedoras, trench coats and torch songs, intrigue, suspense, and shadows. Happenstance Theater’s ensemble mesmerizes in a virtuosic display of physical comedy, object manipulation, and period style, with music played on multiple instruments, and characters costumed in vintage attire. Happenstance Theater, winner of five Helen Hayes Awards, has been called “DC’s leading peddler of whimsy” by the Washington Post.

$25 general, $20 student/senior. Click here.