Prince George’s Publick Playhouse
Address: 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784
Phone: 301-277-1710
Website: http://arts.pgparks.com/Our_Facilities/Publick_Playhouse.htm
Known for its comfortable, inviting space and great acoustics, the Publick Playhouse is one of the best performing arts venues in the greater Washington, DC area. Conveniently located less than half a mile from the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and close to I-495, the Playhouse serves as a popular venue for music and modern dance, musical theater, historical drama, educational programs and monthly events for seniors. The Publick Playhouse is owned and operated by the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. See their website for a variety of music, dance, films and other events. Listed below are the theater events.
Upcoming shows:
Pocket Moxie at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 6-7
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Pocket Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville with Happenstance Theater
Friday, February 6, 2026, 7pm
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7 pm
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
A light-hearted homage to the style and spirit of the Great Age of Vaudeville, an immensely popular theatre from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprised of specialty acts, song, and dance. Happenstance Theater’s five versatile players breathe new life into classic old routines from a ventriloquist’s dummy to a magic act that goes awry, from novelty songs and a musical saw to waiters juggling meatballs, all with full live foley sound effects. This show teems with hijinks, harmonies, nostalgic beauty, and physical comedy. This family-friendly show has something for everyone!
Tickets: $25 adult, $20 student/senior. Click here for info, and here for tickets.
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George Washington Carver & Friends at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 10
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
George Washington Carver & Friends with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10am and 11:15am
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this Bright Star Touring show introduces students to other great scientists, entrepreneurs, and groundbreakers from Black History. Meet Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and more! 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.
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Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 24
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10am and 11:15am
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sports inspire us all to greatness in this vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them overcome childhood illness, infirmity, and poverty to become the world’s fastest man and fastest woman, winning the greatest honor in athletics: the Olympic Gold medal. The John Cornelius II score speaks to the heart and soul of the winner in all of us. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Miss Gayles Clean Comedy at the Publick Playhouse, Jun 4
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Miss Gayles Clean Comedy
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 11am
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
Hailed as bright, energetic, absolutely captivating, and outrageously funny, Miss Gayle will keep an audience in stitches. She is an explosively talented individual who lights up the stage for sold-out audiences nationwide. Since the age of six, people have demanded amusement from the comedienne, actress, and entertainer who successfully lifted their spirits. Miss Gayle can put life in perspective through her down-home humor.
Tickets: $15. Click here for info, and here for tickets.
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