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.

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Upcoming shows:

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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.

Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, PLAYdate, Happenstance Theater

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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.

Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, Miss Gayle, Miss Gayle’s Clean Comedy

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Peter Pan with Brightstar Theatre at the Publick Playhouse, Aug 11-13

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Miss Gayles Clean Comedy

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:30am and noon.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:30am and noon.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Join Brightstar Theatre’s acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel as they hilariously work to bring this literary classic to life in a hysterical play within a play. Young audiences will love the antics of Tinkerbell, the bumbling Captain Hook, Darling Wendy (or should we say, Wendy Darling) and of course the free-spirited adventurous boy who just wouldn’t grow up. This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Ages 4-10. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call our Box Office at 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Tickets: $6 child; $8 adult. Click here for tickets.

Tags: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland, Brightstar Theatre, Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie

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