From community theater to high school drama clubs and professional theater to children’s theater; there are some great local shows for audiences of all ages this spring. Theater is more than just entertainment, it is a art form. Immersing children in the arts is important and many of these local shows offer a great way to introduce younger audiences to the world of performing arts. I love that local theater company’s are realizing how important theater is to children’s development. Many of the shows this spring are catering to a younger audience and should be a lot of fun.
The benefits from involvement in the arts are remarkable. UCLA did a study which concluded, that students exposed to the arts are more likely to be involved in community service, and are less likely to drop out of school. Performing arts also teach children how to think creatively through imagination and helps children develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Theater is great for social-emotional development as well; attending shows teaches young ones empathy and cultural relativity.
Let’s give a huge round of applause to the theater groups who have put together some amazing shows this Spring. I especially want to thank the Producers and Directors who selected family friendly shows that encourage children of all ages to attend a show. Without this opportunity, children would be missing out on an amazing experience, not to mention excellent learning opportunity. This article will highlight the shows occurring in and around Charles County, Maryland for audiences of all ages. Please scroll to the bottom of the article for giveaway rules.
CHARLES COUNTY SCHOOL SPRING MUSICALS
SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Show: The Missionary of Oz
Dates & Times:
- March 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM
- March 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM
- March 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Prices: Presale: $5 student/ $7 Adult & At the door: $7 Student/ $9 Adult
LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Matilda
Dates & Times:
- March 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM
- March 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM
- March 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Price: $10 Adults/ $5 Students & Military/ CCPS Badge Honored
For more information visit.
ST CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Xanadu
Dates & Times:
- March 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM
- March 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM
- March 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Price: $8 Adults/ $5 Students/Military/ CCPS Badge Honored
For more information visit.
THOMAS STONE
Show: Willy Wonka
Dates& Time:
- April 2, 2020 6:30 PM
- April 3, 2020 6:30 PM
- April 4, 2020 6:30 PM
Price: All tickets $5/4 and under FREE/CCPS Badge Honored
For more information visit.
NORTH POINT
Show: How To Succeed At Business Without Really Trying
Dates & Times:
- April 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM
- April 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM
- April 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student & Military/ CCPS Badge Honored
For more information visit.
LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Mama Mia
Dates/Times:
- Thursday, April 16 2020 @6:30pm
- Friday, April 17, 2020 @ 6:30pm
- Saturday, April 18, 2020 @2:30pm
- Saturday. APRIL 18, 2020 @ 6:30pm
Prices: Adults $10/ Students $5/ CCPS Badge Honored (Purchase Tickets)
For more information visit.
WESTLAKE
Show: Hair Spray
Dates: April 23-25, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Prices: Adults $8, Senior Citizens $7, Students $6
For more information visit
MCDONOUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Disney’s Newsies
Dates & Times:
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April 16 and 17 @ 7 PMApril 18 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
Prices: Adult $12/ Student, Seniors & Military $10/Thespians & Children 6 and under $9/CCPS Badge Honored
For more information visit or purchase tickets here.
CALVERT COUNTY SCHOOL SPRING SHOWS
PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Chicago
Dates:
- March 27 & 28, 2020 @ 7 PM
- March 29, 2020 @ 2 PM
- April 3 & 4, 2020 @ 7 PM
- April 5, 2020 @ 2 PM
Cost: $13 Adults & Students/ $10 Seniors /$5 Staff
Show: Addam’s Family
Dates:
- April 17, 18, 24, 25 @ 7PM
- April 19, 2020 @ 1PM
Cost: Ticket info coming soon, tickets sold at door.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SPRING SHOWS
Show: Disney Aladdin Jr.
Dates/Times:
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 6:00pm
- Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 6:00pm
- Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ 12:00pm and 6:00pm
Location: Margaret Brent Middle School – 29675 Point Lookout Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Cost: Adults $7, Students $5
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online.
Show: Hair Spray
Date: March 19-21, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $10 General Admission Adult/$8 Student
Show: Cinderella
Date:
- March 27, 2020 @ 6PM
- March 28, 2020 @12PM & 6PM
Cost: Tickets on sale at door.
Show: Disney’s Little Mermaid
Date/Time:
- April 2, 2020 @ 7PM
- April 3, 2020 @ 7PM
- April 4, 2020 @ 1PM & 7PM
- April 5, 2020 @ 3PM
Cost: $12 Adults/$7 Children
Show: Alice In Wonderland
Date/Time:
- April 30, 2020 @ 6:30 PM
- May 1, 2020 @ 6:30 PM
- May 2, 2020 @ 12:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Cost: $12 Adults/$7 Children
Show: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Dates:
- April 24, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
- April 25, 2020 @ 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Location: Leonardtown High School
Details: Leonartown High School Presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Event Type: Theatre Arts
Cost: Tickets on sale at the door
COMMUNITY THEATER
PORT TOBACCO PLAYERS THEATER
Show: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Dates: March 13- April 5, 2020
Times: Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 PM / Sundays 3:00 PM
Prices: $18 General Admission/$15 Student, Senior & Military
For more information visit.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
NATIONAL THEATRE DC
Show: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Date/Times:
- April 7, 8 & 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM
- April 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- April 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
- April 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Price: Pricing varies on seating.
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GIVEAWAY
One lucky fan will be randomly drawn to win a parent and me pass to see Matilda at Lackey High School. To enter:
- LIKE the post.
- COMMENT your all time favorite musical.
- SHARE (not mandatory) help spread the word about these shows our local youth have worked so hard on.
- Must like and follow The Playful Parent page to win.