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The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 29-May 22

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Musical
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney Film

Director – Michael Hartsfield
Musical Director – Mimi McGinniss
Producer – Maureen Rogers

April 29 – May 22, 2022

Friday April 29 at 8pm
Saturday April 30 at 8pm
Friday May 6 at 8pm
Saturday May 7 at 8pm
Friday May 13 at 8pm
Saturday May 14 at 8pm
Sunday May 15 at 2pm
Friday May 20 at 8pm
Saturday May 21 at 8pm
Sunday May 22 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken Mayand Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Ticket prices:
Adults $23, Children 18 and under, Seniors 65 and over and active duty military: $18

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Godspell the Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 19-22

Godspell the Musical at Bowie State University, Apr 19-22

Godspell the Musical
Composed by Stephen Schwartz with spoken parts by John-Michael Tebelak
Directed by Elena Velasco
Music Directed by Joseph Regan

April 19, 2018 – April 22, 2018
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:30pm

Fine and Performing Arts Center, Main Stage Theater, Bowie State University.

BSU Theater presents Godspell, directed by Professor Elena Velasco and music directed by Professor Joseph Regan

Tickets: $15 General, $7 Faculty, $5 Students, $3 Children under 12. Click here.

Contact: Bob Bartlett, bbartlett@bowiestate.edu

Children of Eden by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 26 – Oct 25

Children of Eden by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 26 – Oct 25

“Children of Eden”
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
Directed and Choreographed by Vince Musgrave
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Assistant Direction by Nathan Bowen

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

September 26 to October 25, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM
Sundays at 3 PM

Based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”

For tickets, go online to http://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=stars
or call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819.

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Discount for prepaid groups of 10 to 19 – $2 off per ticket, 20 or more – $4 off per ticket.

Up to date sell outs and weather related cancellation announcements can be obtained by calling the reservation lines and pressing 1. If the message does not announce a cancellation or sell out, the show will go on as scheduled with tickets available at the door.

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden

by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

When: June 21 from 11 AM to 3 PM — (Must be signed in by 2pm)
June 23 from 6 PM to 10 PM — (Must be signed in by 9pm)

Where : Bowie Playhouse
16500 White Marsh Park Dr.
Bowie, MD 20715
(Just off Route 3 southbound)

Call Backs : June 24 at 7 PM
June 28 at 11 AM
Where : Bowie Playhouse

Children of Eden is the story of the creation as told through the eyes of our narrators, The Storytellers. It tells of Adam and Eve and their relationship with Father (God) and their ultimate expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The story continues through the births of Cain and Abel and that historic battle. The second act takes place generations later with Noah and his family, and their challenges in building the Ark and obeying Father’s will.

The music and lyrics are written by Stephen Schwartz. Famed composer/lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, Working, and Rags.
Book by John Caird
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby

Produced by 2nd Star Productions
Directed/Choreographed by Vincent Musgrave
Music Direction by Joe Biddle

Please come prepared with 32 bars of music in the style of the show, that best shows your vocal range. A song with a story would be optimal. Looking for how well the story is told and acted. Sheet music only, no CD’s please. Be prepared to move as well. Please bring a list of conflicts and possible conflicts.

All roles open to all races and ethnic backgrounds. This is a key component of the production. We urge all ethnically diverse actors/singers/dancers to audition. All roles non-paying.

Rehearsals slated to begin toward the end of July 2014. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No performance conflicts will be accepted.

Performance Dates : September 26 – October 25, 2014.
Fridays, Saturdays (evenings) and Sundays (matinees).
Final show October 25 is a matinee performance.

Additional information: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html