Got to see the production of School Girls; Or; African Mean Girls Play!…read more Was a great afternoon matinee show. Such a beautiful set design and humorous cast. Loved the intimate theatre and am so excited to see a local show again soon!

We saw a fantastic production of Reefer Madness here. The cast and set and crew were fantastic. It…read morewent on seamlessly. The manager greated us so welcomingly when we got there. She also let us know we could eat and drink in the theater. And let us know about the Intermission pre-ordering which worked great! My snack was waiting for me and I didn't have to wait. The only downside is the small seats, why it's 4 not 5. It was hard to sit for the 2 hour show in the seats. Also they had no recycling for the bottle my beverage came in which was kind of a bummer.

Encore does amazing performances, with good sets and props. They also have good classes, teaching…read moreeverything from singing to dancing to stage combat to character development. My only complaint is that when casting their productions, they mainly pick kids that they know well, and after seeing two productions with almost the same cast, it can be a little boring. Other than that, they are a great and friendly company with awesome instructors.

Have been enjoying Encore shows for 10 years! Always a joy to see the magic of theater come alive…read morein so many young people! I'm loving the new shoes they are putting out (world premiers and lesser known titles); they are always very well written for all ages.

The doors open at 6:30pm and not a minute before. When you arrive, you're given your table number…read moreand you can begin eating at the buffet until the play starts around 8pm. Usually you feel so rushed at these dinner/shows but we had plenty of time. The food was very good and there were choices that should have made everyone happy. I cannot say enough good things about this performance!! We absolutely enjoyed it. None of us had ever been to a Murder Mystery before so we were ready for something new! The 2 Cast members were amazing! They kept us entertained and laughing the entire time! At the intermission, they have coffee/tea and desert at the same time. We appreciated this because you're always too full to eat desert with dinner but this gave everyone plenty of time to be ready for the delightful carrot cake they provided. The 2 Stars also stood around after the event to talk to everyone and take pictures! I highly, highly recommend this event! What made it even more special was that I was able to take my 15-year-old also!

We attended an Agatha Christie-inspired event. It was held in an industrial park building on the…read moresecond floor and came with food. There was a buffet. After that, I have to say things went off the rails a bit. For a start, this is the first "theatre" that had no stage. Not a small stage, no stage at all. We found ourselves, a group of 30-40 people crammed into a large room on the second floor with barely any room in July with AC so weak it was never below 76F. Then the show began. I was expecting a curtain to rise and a stage to appear, but sadly all the story and acting was done between the tables. I will say the acting ranged from surprisingly good to the obviously inispired acting of the audience members who decided to join in. The story was comedic and easy to follow, with references to Sherlock Holmes and even Indiana Jones. Sadly the heat and the terrible location without a stage made it hard to enjoy when the cast is constantly moving around. If they get a proper venue, I am sure they do wonderful things, but this was more like a test run. That I paid for.

Lots of different studios and many buildings to explore. If you like history the museum is…read moreworthwhile ... affordable art directly from the artist

Last night, several of my friends and I visited the haunted house. We're a group of moms in our 40s…read morewho came to enjoy the experience together. After going through the first section, we entered the second and were about to continue into the final part when an employee unexpectedly stopped us. I was told I needed to leave because I had "touched the talent." This accusation surprised me -- it simply didn't happen. The area was pitch black, and I held onto my friend's arm to stay together, not reaching for or guiding anyone else. Regardless, we didn't want to cause a scene and decided to leave quietly. I wanted to share this because the situation was confusing and disappointing. We were really looking forward to the full experience and left feeling unfairly treated. DO NOT RECOMMEND

We went for a preview showing of Once on This Island and really enjoyed the production! The acting…read moreand singing was phenomenal. We loved the upbeat tunes and all of the dancing. The theater is cozy and intimate, so you feel up close to the action! We were really glad that we went to the show. I recommend you check out Once on This Island. It's running until November.

I'm extremely impressed by how such a small theater puts on such a BIG show! I came to…read moreConstellation Theatre for the first time last week to see Aida. To say the show surpassed my expectations would be an understatement. The intimate space really allows you to feel in touch with the community of audience members, and even makes you feel like you are part of the show at times. I was blown away by the talent of the performers, and also the live musicians who played for the duration of the production. From the theater staff, to the performers, to the musicians, to the audience members, everyone I came in contact with had passion for the show. I truly feel like this theater gives you the best of both worlds - a big production without sacrificing the heart of local theater community. I will be back!

We saw Cinderella. It was excellent! I didn't give 4 stars because the seats were uncomfortable and…read morevery tight together. They don't take credit cards to buy snacks and beverages. Cash only. Come on people it 2023!

I recently came to see the production of Peter Pan and can say that overall they put on a pretty…read moregood show! It wasn't the best I've seen but I was not expecting much. Before I end my "positive list" I would like to recommend getting here early. Here is what they need to improve on: 1. The reason I recommend getting here early was because of their poor concept of crowd control. Luckily I got here just in time to squeeze inside the doors, but the other unlucky audience people had to wait outside in the 90+ degree weather. They could have easily fixed this by having people wait under the covered walkway connecting to the school. 2. The sound from the speakers was a little "wonky". In other words, it was loud at one second and the next second it was muffled. Other than that, I didn't have much against this place and can say it was a good Church show! I would defiantly recommend giving this place a try!

A lovely community theatre, welcoming staff, an intimate setting in a cozy size playhouse. A great…read moreexperience, the actors did a great job, and parking is very convenient. Tucked back in the woods, they offer free parking with a wonderful paved and lighted walk up to the theatre. Need handicap parking, plenty spaces available right next to the playhouse. Go soon, a wonderful night out and right in your neighborhood!

Amazing place to work! Great team, amazing shows,plays,musicals,dance companies…read more.. The City of Bowie Playhouse is wonderfully set back in the woods of White Marsh Park, which gives it a magical quality all in its own.

Legit live theater in an unexpected part of DC…read more If you've been around the last 20+ years, you would notice dinner theaters and old school acting abilities have died off to no talent sitcoms and overpriced cheap entertainment. Well Studio Theatre is a local spot with lots of talent and great shows. We saw Paradise Blue and it was amazing. Beyond that, this place just works. Plenty of parking. Decent place of DC. Clean bathrooms. Decent snacks and drinks. If you are a fan of live acting that is in our face, this is a great spot for dates and night outs with friends. Overall a great live theatre option.

Lovely neighborhood theater! I enjoyed the show in the intimate setting. The actors were top notch…read moreand super professional, they didn't miss a beat! I was really impressed. I wish the ticket prices were a bit lower, but you definitely get high value for your money!

Olney Theater does it again with another incredible show. Little Miss Perfect should be headed to…read moreBroadway - literally a perfect show and incredible performers. Guessing we're going to see this show in all the local high schools as well in 3-5 years. Olney Theater continues their streak of picking winners - wow, blown away!!

Olney Outdoors Think performances on an outdoor stage during…read morethe summer months. All of the seating is at a cost. The sections include Chairs / Side Chairs / Lawn. Chairs section face the stage and are set up as first come, first sit. Side Chairs are similar, but you are located on the sides at an angle, and it is also general admission as well. The Lawn area is just that - the area of the lawn to the sides - bring your blanket or low chairs and enjoy the show. As you arrive for the show, you will need to park in the designated areas mentioned by Olney Theatre Center - before each show you will receive an email with this information. Have your tickets ready as you will need to show it to some employees positioned under a tent near the Olney Outdoors area (this is behind the theaters). Want to snack on something: They do have beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and a few snacks available for purchase - Menu is available at their stand. I attended a performance with a band called Orquesta Manplesa (listed as DC's newest and hottest salsa band) and I loved that a dance floor was provided for people to dance on. For that type of music, it is hard to dance on grass. Salsa lessons were provided by Salsa with Silvia during the performance and many took advantage. It was my first time attending. I had so much fun that I went back for another show soon after - Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE which is listed as the most celebrated tribute to Prince. It certainly was as I had the best time ever. Happy Dancing!!! Tip # 1: Doors open 2 hours before each show. Tip # 2: Check the FAQs before attending. Visited August 2025

My wife invited me and my teenage son to watch a work colleague perform in a fun community theater…read moreversion of Shakespeake's "Much Ado about Nothing". The 2-hour show (with intermission) was entertaining with the setting in New Orleans. This little theater had several pluses. First, the interior space is cozy and provides a fun vibe of live theater in which audience engagement is part of the experience. Second, it's only a few blocks away from restaurants on King Street. Street parking is not difficult to find if you arrive early. Third, the overall quality of individual theatrical performances was quite good. All the performers seemed to have regular day-jobs, but love theater for its own sake (perhaps from college). The only minus is the theater seats are very close to each other (think ballpark). Thus, if you happen to sit behind someone who is really tall, it may require a bit of peeking around to see parts of the stage. Hopefully, the folks in front of you will not be tall. Would definitely return for a future performance.

Cute, little quaint theatre! I was staying in the area and looking for something to do. I came upon…read moreA CHRISTMAS CAROL that was playing here on a tuesday evening. I reserved my seat online (got to choose my seat!) which was for E1 Street parking in the local neighborhood. I ended up parking and walking almost a block or so. not bad When I got in , there were ppl standing around waiting to be let in the auditorium. I checked in with a woman who had a printed list of ticket holder names. The seats were very close to one another and infront and back of you. I could see the stage very well It was hard to understand what the actors were saying at times, there is a speaker but in genera I couldn't understand some of the words (plus im deaf in my right ear, so theres that) Production was for an hour. Cute little theatre!