*Unless specified, performance times are Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m.
Online ticket sales will open 30 days prior to the event.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen
In partnership with The Montgomery Playhouse
July 10-26 • Arts Barn
No eve performance July 11; 2 p.m. matinee only.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Recommended for ages 14 and older.
THE FANTASTICKS
Music by Harvey Schmidt and Lyrics by Tom Jones
In partnership with Landless Theatre Company
Aug 7-23 • Arts Barn
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
A Charming and romantic musical about one young couple, two “feuding” fathers and an infinite love that transcends over time, The Fantasticks whimsically whisks audiences on a journey of imagination into a world of moonlight, magic and memory. Along the way, love is found, lost and rediscovered again after a poignant realization that “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.” Recommended for ages 14 and older.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company (35th Anniversary)
September 11-27 • Arts Barn
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. Recommended for ages 7 and older.
FROZEN JR
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
In partnership with KAT-2nd Stage
Oct 24 – Nov 1 • Arts Barn
Performance times: Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. takes us on a journey with Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with obstacles, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS by Pat Cook
In partnership with Sandy Spring Theatre Group
Nov 27 – Dec 13 • Arts Barn
No eve performance Dec. 12.
Additional 2 p.m. matinee performances on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
When Leo Tannenbaum appears from nowhere on December 23rd, things begin to change around the Holly Railway Station. A long defunct radio springs to life, the local carolers suddenly sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and everyone seems to be filled with an unusual Christmas spirit. This nostalgic theatrical greeting card is filled with eccentric small town characters and punctuated with memorable moments. A perfect holiday treat for the entire family! Recommended for ages 7 and older.
THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall
In partnership with Rockville Little Theatre
Feb 12-28 • Arts Barn
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
A gripping re-imagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people. Recommended for ages 14 and older.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling
In partnership with The Montgomery Playhouse
Mar 12-28 • Arts Barn
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
Truvy’s salon is Chinquapin, Louisiana’s go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle, Truvy pampers her small-town clients with hairdos, manicures and all kinds of unsolicited advice. Anybody who’s anybody is a regular: There’s the doting M’Lynn and her soon-to-be-married daughter Shelby, the moody Ouiser and the well-to-do widow Clairee. Through witty banter and wisecracks, this hodgepodge group of women form friendships as strong as steel, which they are forced to lean on when tragedy strikes. Recommended for ages 14 and older.
FINDING NEMO JR
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
In partnership with KAT-2nd Stage
April 17-25 • Arts Barn
Performance times: Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
When little Nemo swims too close to the surface, he is captured by a diver and taken away. His father Marlin must brave the open ocean to find him. On the way, he teams up with a friendly, but forgetful blue reef fish named Dory. Together, they encounter sharks, jellyfish and turtles on their way to bring Nemo back home.
Recommended for ages 4 and older.
AINT’ MISBEHAVIN’
Book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr.
In partnership with ANKH Repertory Theatre
May 7-23 • Arts Barn
No eve performance May 22; 2 p.m. matinee only.
Tickets: $22 General/$20 Student ages 15-21
The rollicking, joyous, and infectious music of Fats Waller will have you singing and dancing in the aisles! Equal parts pianist, singer, songwriter and comedian, Fats Waller was one of the seminal figures of the 20th century jazz and Tin Pan Alley, with such standards as “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Handful of Keys” and more. Recommended for ages 15 and older.
CLUE THE MUSICAL
Based on the board game Clue
Book by Peter DePietro, Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci, and Lyrics by Tom Chiodo
In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
June 11-27 • Arts Barn
Tickets: $24 General/$20 Student ages 15-21/$15 Youth 14 and under
Was it Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with a knife, or maybe Mrs. Peacock in the ballroom with a candlestick? Or perhaps Professor Plum in the study with a lead pipe? The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to live and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
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Summer Camps & Workshops: Registration continues for our summer camps and workshops. Join us for long-time favorites and brand, new additions. There is something for all ages and interests … performing, visual and literary arts, fine crafts, art history and artist business. Online at gaithersburgmd.gov/recxpress or call 301.258.6394 for more information or to register.
About the Arts Barn: Housed in a renovated stable once belonging to the Tschiffely family estate (circa 1900), the Arts Barn contains an auditorium for concerts, live theatre and film screenings. The stable’s stalls and loft were converted into classrooms, a box office, an art gallery, artist-in-residence studios, and a retail space for local artists. The Arts Barn along with the Kentlands Mansion create an arts campus known as Arts on the Green. It is located at 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
The mission of the Arts Barn is to provide residents and visitors with enriching arts experiences that include exploration, education, and observation. Nationally and regionally renowned artists are the highlight of the Arts Barn schedule and lead through artistic innovation. The Arts Barn nurtures community artists and arts groups by providing professional services and facilities in which to creatively develop. Education programs inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore their own creativity.
For workshop registration, theatre tickets, and more information, please visit the Arts Barn at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/AOTG or call 301-258-6394. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArtsontheGreen.
