Bowie Community Theatre 

Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park

6314 Crain Highway, Bowie

301-809-3078

www.bctheatre.com

“Same Time, Next Year,” July 30-Aug. 14.  This play was written in 1975 by Bernard Slade and is directed by Linda Kirby. The plot focuses on two people, married to others, who meet for a romantic tryst once a year for two dozen years. New Jersey accountant, George, and Oakland, Calif. housewife, Doris, meet at a Northern California inn in February 1951. They have an affair, then agree to meet once a year, despite the fact both are married to others and have six children between them. 

Week 1 performances: July 30, 31 at 8 p.m. to Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.; Week 2: Aug. 6, 7 at 8 p.m. to Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.; Week 3: Aug. 13, 14 at 8 p.m.

Bowie Town Center

15606 Emerald Way, Bowie

outside the Food Court

301-860-1818

www.bowietowncenter.com

The 2010 concert series features a variety of performers who reflect the energetic spirit of the musical community in the Bowie area and who make the music uniquely entertaining for everyone. 

July 30, “Voices of Inspiration”

Performance begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own low-seat lawn chair or blanket. Concerts are free and open to the public. 

First Baptist Church of Glenarden

3600 Brightseat Road, Landover

The youth and drama ministries of First Baptist Church of Glenarden will present the dynamic play, “Broken House,” July 30 to discuss the lack of love, trust, character and communication often found in homes.

The play will be featured as a part of the youth ministry’s BAM JAM event, which occurs on the fifth Friday of every month. BAM JAM gives youth an opportunity to explore tough topics with their peers in a safe, non-traditional church atmosphere.

The play’s message sheds light on the struggles that kids face on a daily basis, and equips them with the necessary tools to battle those struggles while still honoring their parents and God.

The youth ministry, officially called R.E.B.E.L.S. 4Life, uses BAM JAM to specifically address young people in grades 6 to12, but the events are open to everyone. This month’s BAM JAM, will be held at the FBCG Ministry Center on July 30 at 7 p.m. 

The play is free and open to the public.

Greenbelt Arts Center 

123 Centerway, Greenbelt

301-441-8770 www.greenbeltartscenter.org.

“Greenbelt Voices” Visiting Production from TransitionTheater, Inc., July 23-31. Greenbelt Voices is a staged collection of Greenbelt stories written by and about the Greenbelt community. Various monologues, ranging from the dramatic to comedic, will offer a snapshot of how lives are affected by the town and its residents, workers and volunteers.

 

“Charleston Revisited,” Aug. 6-14. Guest Performance. Written and directed by Anthony Gallo. Produced by the 7th Street Playhouse Indomitable Charleston matron, Charlotte Butler, is visited by her neighbor’s new beau. The two make a nighttime trip to a cemetery, which leads to an unanticipated encounter. This mystery-comedy, set in Charleston’s Historic district, is filled with eccentric characters and old-world gracious living. 

Laurel Mill Playhouse

508 Main St., Laurel

www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.

Contact Maureen Rogers

maureencrogers@gmail.com  

301-452-2557.

“Disco Inferno,” July 30 through Aug. 22. 

A spellbinding story that captivates audiences, making them laugh and cry. It’s packed with over 30 classic seventies floor fillers and is a musical celebration of the perpetual spirit of the decade that brought us flared trousers, platform shoes and more glitter than can be found in Liberace’s wardrobe. A hilarious script, fantastic characters and an electrifying score, combine to create a high energy musical guaranteed to warm hearts, get feet tapping and audiences leaving the auditorium with a daft grin of pleasure and the fondest memories of a sensational era. Songs from the 1970s including some performed or written by Air Supply, David Bowie, Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, K.C. and the Sunshine Band and the Trammps.

Performances run weekends from July 30 through Aug. 22 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 for general admission. Admission for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) is $10. For reservations, call 301-617-9906 and press 2. 

“The American Way,” a play being produced in partnership with Montpelier Mansion and the Laurel Museum. The play, which runs October 1 through October 22nd, is part of a project called Barriers and Gateways: The Immigrant Experience, which in turn is part of a larger project with the Smithsonian Institution called Between Fences. 

 The American Way, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Marie Sproul and produced by Maureen Rogers, explores the challenges faced by a family of German immigrants in the early 1900s. 

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Burnham at Montpelier Mansion, 301-377-7817, holly.burnham@pgparks.com, or Maureen Rogers at Laurel Mill Playhouse, at 301-452-2557, maureenrogers@gmail.com. 

Mall at Prince Georges

Hyattsville

“Summer Concert Series,” Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. in the food court

Montpelier Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel

301-377-7800, 

410-792-0664

TTY301-490-2329

Jennifer Rose & the Mixx, Country, Rock, August 6

Free two hour concerts at 7:30 p.m.

Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and Muirkirk Road entrances off Route 197.

For information, call 301-776-2805

Port Tobacco Players’ Theatre 

508 Charles St.

La Plata

301-932-6819

www.ptplayers.com

“The Producers,” Through Aug. 1.

Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts. When timid accountant Leo Bloom reviews Max’s books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop. The play which is to be their gold mine? “Springtime for Hitler.” 

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. 

Tickets: $17 for adults; $14 for students/seniors/military 

“Arsenic and Old Lace,” Aug. 27 – Sept. 12. 

A farcical black comedy set in Brooklyn, New York during the 1940s. The play revolves around two nice, sweet old ladies who murder nice, sweet, lonely old men by offering them elderberry wine laced with poison. 

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 

Admission: $17 for adults; $14 for students/seniors/military. 

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 

5445 Landover Road, Cheverly 

301-277-1717; TTY 301-277-0312

http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Arts/Publick_Playhouse.htm

“Chinese Acrobats of Hebei,” Thursday, July 29, 10 a.m. and noon.

Acrobats of Hebei China are a “must see” production that combines Chinese traditions, incredible acrobatics, stunning costumes, Chinese props, and a beautiful music soundtrack. Ranging in ages from 19 - 25 and trained from childhood in acrobatics, they are marvels of what the human mind and body can accomplish. Recommended for all ages.

Tickets purchased on or before June 30: $8/person. Tickets purchased on or after July 1: $10/person.

“ShoeBert Alley Goes Salsa,” Saturday, July 31, 6-9 p.m.

This fun, dancing-in-the alley event that makes you the star and benefits area children is back and shaking things up with a salsa band on an outdoor stage! The evening starts with an hour-long salsa lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a two-set dance with a hot Latin band and a food tent. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit; this is an outdoor event that only moves inside the theatre if it rains. 

Tickets: $15, or bring a pair of NEW shoes and socks for a preschool- or elementary-age child. 

Prince George’s Summer Teen Theatre

High Point High School

3601 Powder Mill Road

Beltsville

www.pgstt.org

“FOOTLOOSE,” directed by Darnell Morris from the Kensington Arts Center and other local theater programs and choreographed by Nicole Martin. Mayumi Baker is the music director.

FOOTLOOSE, one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. It follows the story of Ren who moves with his single mother to Bumont, Texas, from lively Chicago. Although he expects to have to work to fit into his new hometown, he is not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing, instituted by the local preacher. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top-40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Performances are July 17, 24, and 31 at 8 p.m. and July 18, 25, and Aug.1. 

Admission prices: $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12/seniors 62+.