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:
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 22
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30am and 11:15am.
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage/Field Trip Series and is recommended for children in PreK-Grade 5. Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar, and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!
Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.
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Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 25
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00pm.
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
Celebrate world cultures and folktales from around the globe with this fun, high-energy show from Bright Star Touring Theatre. This educational performance celebrates diverse global cultures with interactive folktales and stories like Anansi and Pourquoi. Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina that creates programs designed to bring the magic of theatre to young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it.
Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.
Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, Brightstar Theatre, Around the World
Around the World at the Publick Playhouse, Oct 25
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
We Call the Earth Our Mother: Stories of Thanks with Dovie Thomason
Thursday, November 17, 2026, 10:00am and 11:15am.
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage/Field Trip Series and is recommended for children in PreK-Grade 5. Renowned storyteller and cultural educator Dovie Thomason presents a special on-stage educational performance celebrating Native American Heritage Month. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, Stories of Thanks shares the tales of many cultures explaining the original “whys” of the world, as science does now. The imagery and values in the stories from Dovie’s Native ancestry pair the “whys” of science with the very contemporary “hows” of living in balance on our shared Earth. This enriching experience supports learning through the arts while inspiring students to listen deeply, celebrate heritage, and appreciate the power of stories passed down through generations.
Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.
Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, Dovie Thomason, We Call the Earth Our Mother
