On a rainy day, I found myself at the Publick Playhouse. This theater is an art deco theater with…read more1940s history and a must visit if you love the arts and in the Prince George's County area. It's Latin American Heritage month! The Tito Peunte Jr concert was phenomenal. Mambo is in his blood. It was an hour and thirty minutes of non stop Afro Cuban jazz. I'm talking salsa and mambo! I've been to Cuba and the scene was absolutely incredible with great acoustics and of course perfection on the timbales that could only come from the late Tito Puente's (17 time Grammy Award winner) son. This was not just a concert, this was a centennial celebration of the 100th year of Tito Puente's world renown influence. If feels good to listen to great music and even better to pay homage to those that paved the way before us. Oye cómo va, mi ritmo..." (Listen how it goes, my rhythm) Treat yourself!

Just came here for the first time ever and had such a positive experience. They had a poster in…read morethe lobby stating that it was their 40th birthday so it has been around a while. I took my 7 year old son to see the play "A Christmas Carol." We thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was geared to third through fifth graders and was just the right length. Very affordable as well...our tickets were $8.00 each. I loved the theater itself. It sort of had an old fashioned feel but had been updated where needed. There didn't seem to be a bad seat in the whole place and we were able to sit in the second row which was really fun. The seats were comfortable and positioned so they weren't one right behind another but staggered so that you could see through the heads of the people in front of you. The building was very easily accessible and had plenty of parking. I will definitely keep an eye on upcoming shows of interest to us and look forward to coming back again soon.

Had a fantastic time watching Pride and Prejudice. All the actors performed wonderfully on stage!read more

I've been to 2 plays, and will go again. I enjoyed both, but my friends DID NOT. You have to be…read moreopen minded about going to a whole in the wall playhouse, but Laurel Mill players make it work. I always enjoy quaint stuff like this, however, be very careful when entering because the place is so small, you're part of the show as soon as you open the door. Bottom line...DON"T GO LATE :o)

We had a wonderful time seeing Paranormal Cirque in White Marsh, MD. Getting inside of the venue…read morewas quick and easy. They had a short haunted maze that was fun. Concessions are extremely overpriced, but not uncommon for these types of events. The bathrooms were port-a-potties, but not really enough for the crowd in my opinion. The show was really fun. I enjoyed the variety of performers, aerial, jugglers, roller skaters, contortionists, and more! There is a cool wheel of death performance towards the end. The performers were great and engaged well with the crowd. There were some light horror aspects and some comedy aspects as well. Overall, it was an enjoyable show and I'd definitely recommend it!

I loved the show! This review is specifically for their "Nightmare" tour. I missed it last year and…read morethey have different themes and storylines. I didn't find out they were back until their second to last day, but I love anything horror themed so I had to go. They had a haunted maze in the tent with jump scares, loud noises, and a man in a chainsaw running around. It was short, but loads of fun. It did scare my wife since it was pretty dark with something lurking in every corner. They had two snack vendors (churros, popcorn, cotton candy, icees, sodas, and nachos), an arts table in the front before you enter, and a merch table with shirts and different masks (masquerade, horns, and such). The shirts were not on display so you have to ask for them. It was $40. About the same as concert shirts or theme park prices so that's something to note since everything is cash only (they mention this when you buy tickets). The seats are nicely spaced out and you get to see most acts from the sides. The only part we didn't have a good view of were the magic acts, so if you're a fan of that (they did have some amazing tricks) then you'll want any seats overlooking the stage and closer to the center. Otherwise, you'll get the gist of what's going on but you will miss pieces of the magic acts from the side. All other acts were enjoyable from our seats. They had great music, a live band during some parts, great lighting and smoke effects, and a few interesting performances I hadn't seen before. The aerial stuff I can honestly watch 100 times as that will aways amaze and terrify me. I also loved the reaction from audience members and seeing their minds blown. Circus acts are rare and some are incredibly expensive, so I get it might be a first for most people. If it is, then I recommend this one, if you love Halloween and want a reason to dress up, do it here too!

Round House Theatre - Bethesda…read more This was my first visit to Round House Theatre in Bethesda, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. As someone who is still a novice when it comes to the many forms of live theatre available in our area, I found the evening entertaining, educational, and thoroughly enjoyable. Round House is a nonprofit theatre company, and my friend--who is much more involved in the local theatre scene--was able to purchase specially priced tickets through a program that made the performance incredibly affordable. It's nice to see organizations finding creative ways to make live theatre accessible. Parking is available in several nearby paid garages, all within a short walk of the theatre. I didn't notice whether street parking was available. The performance we attended was Adrift, presented by Happenstance Theatre. The intimate, in-the-round stage creates an engaging atmosphere, and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Being so close to the performers made the experience feel much more immersive. One unexpected highlight was chatting with a fellow theatre patron who spent the time before the show working on an intricate handcrafted project that was a work of art in itself. The production was unlike the traditional plays I was expecting, which made it even more enjoyable. The live music was excellent, and the performers had incredible voices that brought the entire production to life. To end the evening, we walked across the street to Andy's Pizza in Bethesda. The lively atmosphere, upstairs seating, and delicious pizza--available by the slice or as a whole pie--made for the perfect post-show meal. Overall, it was a wonderful night out. Great theatre, talented performers, and excellent pizza made for an evening I would happily recommend.

I loved first experience at Round House Theatre to watch Sally & Tom. This Theatre is very clean…read moreand has a lot of offer-- Bar and coffee. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I'll be back.

Out in the boonies. Ugly venue bereft of any nearby eateries. Nothing wrong with community theater,…read morebut this feels like community theater.

I love coming out here to this theater. All be it this is only my second production that I have…read morebeen to, I was still just as pleased as I was with the first. This location provides plenty of free parking which is always a huge plus for me. The theater is located in the back of this huge complex which houses a community center, a middle school(for sure) and possibly an elementary school and high school. The place is ginormous lol. The theater is a nice intimate size. The sets that I have seen are minimal but provide all the back drop that is needed. The cast is always spot on and very entertaining. They always put a twist on whatever they do. I look forward to the next show!!

Wear your bathing suit and a tank top. They dont turn on the AC so they can save a few bucks. Or…read moremaybe they only turn it on for certain shows...

Affordable local theatre…read more Nice assortment of plays offered. The facility is accessible. The staff is very helpful - they even relocated my wheelchair accessible seating from the back of the hall to the front due to vision and hearing impairment.

Leaves much to be desired. Many other quality theater options to choose from in the MD-DC-VA area…read more Don't waste your time here.

Silver Spring Stage has some wonderful productions, including an annual series of one-act plays…read morethat are well-written and well-acted. Some of these plays are unforgettable, especially the serious ones. I was a little disappointed that this year's series is going to lean more toward comedy, according to an article in the Gazette. However, the comedies I saw yesterday were certainly entertaining, and one of the dramas was outstanding. The theater is small, but the seats are very comfortable, and the prices reasonable. Ample parking is available. They now have online ticketing, which is very convenient. However, I'd suggest avoiding having your tickets available at will call: I still had to wait in line with those who hadn't yet paid for tickets or had problems with their seats. In the future, I'll print out my ticket and avoid the long line.

Arena stage is a performance arts center that offers many plays, musicals and shows during each…read moreperformance season. They have 3 theatres within the venue. There is also a bar to order drinks before the show and during intermission. Tonight we saw the CrazySexyCool TLC musical and it was phenomenal! The show was a biopic of TLCs journey as a musical performance group, the ups, downs, challenges and losses. I really learned a lot about the group as I listened to them growing up without knowing much about their personal history and life details. The main actors for T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were spectacular. Their voices were incredible and evoked a lot of emotions. The show highlighted many of TLCs music as expected and the show exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!

Arena is my favorite place to take in a play. The modern stone aesthetics with the loft overlooking…read morethe open cafe area is beautiful. Hana Sherif, the artistic director is tapping into so many amazing stories that capture the African American experience in America. The latest hit is Chez Joey which is here till 3/15/26. The play is a 10 out of 10. It's a love triangle story that takes place in 1940's Chicago at a jazz club. Joey is a young ambitious entertainer looking to make a name for himself and has to choose between true love or being bought by a rich baroness who can easily fund his dreams. The dancing and singing is electrifying and steamy, the story is told well and highly engaging. On Wednesdays they've added a complimentary jazz concert from 6:15 to 7pm that takes place in the lobby with seating. Check out Arena's lineup, they are procuring amazing work this season.