Now showing on stage

June 29, 2006

'Grease'

Washington County Playhouse presents "Grease," the popular Broadway musical that re-creates the look and sound of the late 1950s. Hot rod-loving boys with DAs and leather jackets and wisecracking girls in teased curls, bobby sox and pedal pushers bring the music and stories of the early rock era to the stage. Erica Hernandez and Brandon Jimenez play Sandy and Danny, right, to lead the cast.

Shows are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Saturday, July 15, (no shows Saturday, July 1, or Sunday, July 2) at the Playhouse, at 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Tickets cost $29 and include dinner; discounts are available for seniors, students and children.

For reservations, call 301-739-7469.

Mid-Atlantic Comedy Show

FREDERICK, Md. - A comedic arts festival. Each Friday and Saturday evening will feature a stand-up comedian followed by musical, improvisational or sketch comedians depending on the scheduled night. Continues through Saturday, July 22. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Maryland Ensemble Theatre, downtown Frederick. Tickets cost $12, individual shows; $16, weekend; $36 for all nine shows. For information, call 301-694-4744, or go to www.myspace.com/midatlanticcomedy for a schedule; or www.marylandensemble.org for tickets and information.

'The Boy Friend'

BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. - A light, romantic musical comedy that takes place in the Roaring Twenties on the French Riviera. Wednedsay through Sunday. Continues through Sunday, July 30. Allenberry Playhouse. For information or reservations, call 717-258-3211 or go to www.allenberry.com.

'Cinderella'

FREDERICK, Md. - Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre is presenting "Cinderella." Continues through Saturday, July 29. Matinee performances every Saturday and the second and fourth Sunday of each month, as well as selected weekdays. Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive. $10.50 per person. Call 301-662-6600 or go to www.wayoffbroadway.com.

'Fiddler on the Roof'

FREDERICK, Md. - The story of a poor Jewish dairyman, trying to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his faith in the face of changing social values. Performances Friday and Saturday evenings, select Thursday evenings and alternating Sunday matinees. Continues through Saturday, Aug. 26. Way Off Broadway, 5 Willowdale Drive. Tickets are $36 and $38. Call the box office at 301-662-6600 or go to www.wayoffbroadway.com.

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