Published on: Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

15200 Annapolis Rd., Bowie

301-805-6880

www.bowiecenter.org

“A Complex Path from Slavery,” Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 and 5 p.m.

A unique story told through the spoken word, song and dance.

Admission: General audience: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. $5 for seniors over 62 and children under 12 and students with ID.

Purchase tickets at BCPA Box Officer or online at http://slaveryplay.webs.com.

Bowie Community Theatre

www.bctheatre.com

Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park

6314 Crain Highway, Bowie, 301-805-0219

“Daddy’s Girl,” Through Feb. 5.

By Gary Ray Stapp. Benard Muloovy, owner of Maudie’s Diner, is served a full plate when his deceased wife enlists the services of an angel to help reunite Benard with their long-lost daughter, Elizabeth. Into Benard’s life come two Elizabeths, and Benard’s task is to decide which woman is his real daughter, but there’s one problem: he doesn't like either of them. Adding to the dilemma: a forgetful waitress, a PhD student, a geriatric duo, a motorcycle mama anxious to become the next Mrs. Muloovy and Darlynn, who has been trying to get Benard to the altar for a quarter of a century. Sides are taken as one young lady reveals a secret and ultimately claims her paternity but not without a twist . . . or two.

Performances will be Jan. 29-30 and Feb. 5-6 at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.

Bowie State University

Jericho Park Road, Bowie

www.bowiestate.edu.

301-442-2166

“Life of the Late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall,” Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m.

Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center partners with The Elder Theodore L. Barber Scholarship Foundation, Inc. to present a play on the life of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.

The event takes place at the University’s Samuel Meyers Auditorium of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Communications Art Center. Leading up to the play, at 6:30 p.m., the Oxon Hill High School Choir will present a mini-concert. The event proceeds will be donated to the scholarship foundation for Bowie State University students.

Tickets are $20 for general admission; $10 for students with identification. 

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland

University of Maryland, College Park.

For information, call 301-405-ARTS (2787) or visit www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

“Kronos Quartet and pipa artist Wu Man” examine the influence of home on our individual and collective identities in an illuminating, multi-layered performance at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's Ina and Jack Kay Theatre on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m.

Furthering Kronos’ reputation for pushing classical music into new territories, the program explores ancient and modern Chinese culture through two pieces: Tan Dun's Ghost Opera and A Chinese Home, a new work co-commissioned by the Center. In addition to the Feb. 12 performance, the Center will host two free engagement events exploring themes of place and being.

Tickets are $42 for the general public and $9 for full-time students with I.D. State employees may receive additional discounts through the Maryland Citizens for the Arts StepUp program.

Greenbelt Arts Center

123 Centerway, Greenbelt.

301-441-8770 or visit www.greenbeltartscenter.org.

“Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” Feb. 4 – 7, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m.

From Thunderous Productions

Produced by Celeste Campbell with various directors.

Six original one-act plays by Nina Mansfield

“Smile,” “Missed Exit,” “Pedestrian Casualty,” “Text Misdirected,” “Crash Bound,” “No Epilogue”

Tickets: $15 general admission; $12 seniors and students

Laurel Mill Playhouse

508 Main Street, Laurel

www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.

Contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

“Laughing Stock,” by Charles Morey, opens Feb. 5.

Performances run weekends through Feb. 28 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees on Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for general admission, $10 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over).

For reservations, call 301-617-9906 and press 2.

Prince George’s Little Theatre (Photos: Roy Peterson rpeterson@avtekstaffing.com, 202-215-6878)

The Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy., Bowie. Contact 301-937-7458 or visit www.pglt.org.

“Arsenic and Old Lace,” by Joseph Kesselring. Performances are Feb. 12-13, 19-10, 26-27, at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21, 2 p.m.

Meet the eccentric Brewster family of Brooklyn, N.Y. There are scheming old women who poison their victims with elderberry wine; Teddy, who suffers delusions that he is Theodore Roosevelt; and their nephew, Mortimer, who discovers a body under the window seat. The elderly women “fess up to their deeds” matter-of-factly and head swiftly to a comical surprise ending.

Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors/18 & Under.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts

5445 Landover Road, Cheverly.

For information, call 301-277-1710.

Box office, 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312, or visit http://www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/publick.html

“Chuck Davis African-American Dance Ensemble,” Feb. 4-6. Performances Feb. 4, 10:15 a.m.; Feb. 5, 10:15 a.m. and 12 noon. Lecture/Demo $6; $5 for groups of 15. Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Dance concert, $20.

“Around the World with Love,” an annual Valentine concert, will be presented by The Prince George’s Choral Society on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $12; $10/seniors & students.

Come and enjoy a romantic musical treat at this popular concert featuring special selections of favorite love songs.  You will tap your feet, left your spirits and experience that wonderful feeling of love. Plus, enjoy a post concert reception with friends and chorus members as you indulge in decadent desserts.

“Buffalo Soldier,” Feb. 23, 10:15 a.m. and 12 noon. Admission: $6; $5 for groups of 15.

“Everybody’s Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story,” Feb. 26, 10:15 a.m. and 12 noon. Admission: $6; $5 for groups of 15.

“Praise!” Liturgical Dance Festival, Feb. 28, 4 p.m. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors, students and groups of 15.