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; 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.
CHARLES COUNTY SCHOOL SPRING MUSICALS
THOMAS STONE
Show: Aladdin Jr.
Dates& Time:
- March 23, 2023 @ 6:30PM
- March 24, 2023 @ 6:30PM
- March 25, 2023 @ 6:30PM
Price: $10 General Admission/$5 Students/CCPS Badge Honored
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MCDONOUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Matilda
Dates & Times:
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April 14, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 15, 2023 @ 2PM & 7PM
- April 16, 2023 @ 2PM
Prices: General Admission $12/ Student, Seniors & Military $10/Thespians & Children 6 and under $9/CCPS Badge Honored
For more information or purchase tickets here.
ST CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Legally Blonde
Dates & Times:
- April 21, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 22, 2023 @ 2PM & 7PM
- April 23, 2023 @ 2PM
Price: $10 General Admission/ $5 Students, Military & Seniors/ FREE- CCPS Badge Honored
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LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Bring It On!
Dates/Times:
- Thursday, April 27, 2023 @6:30pm
- Friday, April 28, 2023 @ 6:30pm
- Saturday, April 29, 2023 @2:30pm
- Saturday. APRIL 29, 2023 @ 6:30pm
Prices: Adults $10/ Students $5/ CCPS Badge Honored
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WESTLAKE
Show: In the Heights
Dates:
- April 21, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
- April 22, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
- April 23, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Prices: Adults $10/$5 Student/ CCPS Badge Honored
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NORTH POINT
Show: Sister Act
Dates & Times:
- April 20, 2013 @ 7PM
- April 21, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 22, 2023 @ 1PM & 7PM
Price: $10 Adult/$5 Student & Military/ CCPS Badge Honored
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LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Cinderella
Dates & Times:
- April 27, 2023 @ 6:30PM
- April 28, 2023 @ 6:30PM
- April 29, 2023 @ 6:30PM
Price: $10 Adults/ $5 Students & Military/ CCPS Badge Honored
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CALVERT COUNTY SCHOOL SPRING SHOWS
CALVERT HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Sponge Bob the Musical
Dates:
- March 17, 18, 24, 25, 2023 @ 6PM
- March 18, 19, 25, 2023 @ 1PM
Cost: Ticket info coming soon, tickets sold at door.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SPRING SHOWS
GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Grease
Date:
- March 24, 2023 @ 7PM
- March 25, 20223 @ 12PM & &PM
Cost: $10 General Admission Adult/$8 Student
ST. MARY’S RYKEN HIGH SCHOOL
Show: James and the Giant Peach
Date/Time:
- March 30, 2023 @ 7pm
- March 31, 2023 @ 7pm
- April 1, 2023 @ 1pm and 7pm
- April 2, 2023 @ 3pm
Cost: $12 Adults/$7 Children
LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Music Man
Dates:
- March 24, 2023 @ 7PM
- March 25, 2023 @ 7PM
- March 26, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
- March 31, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 1, 2023 @ 1:00 PM
Location: Leonardtown High School
Cost: Ticket Purchased at doors
CHOPTICON
Show: Mean Girls
Dates: April 20-23, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Chopticon High School
PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL
Show: Chicago
Dates:
- April 14, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 15, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 16, 2023 @ 2PM
- April 21, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 22, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 23, 2023 @ 2PM
Location: Patuxent High School
Cost: $15 General Admission/ $12 Student
COMMUNITY THEATER
PORT TOBACCO PLAYERS THEATER
Show: Once Upon A Matress
Dates: March 10, 2023 – April 2, 2023
Times: Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 PM / Sundays 3:00 PM
Prices: $18 General Admission/$15 Student, Senior & Military
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COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Show: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Dates:
- March 31, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 1, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 2, 2023 @ 3PM
- April 7, 2023 @ 7PM
- April 8, 2023 @ 3PM
Prices: $15 General Admission; $10 Military with ID, Seniors age 65 and up, Youth age 17 and below; $5 CSM students, staff, and faculty with ID. One ticket per ID.
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CHILDREN‘S THEATER OF SOMD
Show: Beauty and the Beast
Dates:
- April 28, 2023 @7PM
- April 29, 2023 @2PM
- April 29, 2023 @7PM
- April 30, 2023 @2PM
Location: Huntington High School
Cost: $20 General Admission/Age 3 and under free
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
NATIONAL THEATRE DC
Show: Aladdin
Date/Times:
- April 19-30, 2023
Price: Pricing varies on seating.
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