'The Threepenny Opera'
FREDERICK, Md. - Mack the Knife is back in town with the retelling of the classic Bertold Brecht/Kurt Weill musical that satirizes government officials and CEOs as gangsters and thieves in a futuristic city. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and Thurdsays, April 12, 19, 26; 2 p.m. Sundays, April 8, 15, 22. Maryland Ensemble Theatre, FSK Hotel, 31 W. Patrick St. $20; $17 for seniors and students; $15 all tickets for Thursday performances. RSVP at 301-694-4744 or purchase tickets at www.marylandensemble.org.
'Footloose'
"Footloose" is the story of a big-city boy who settles in a small town. He falls for a local girl and deals with a conservative local minister. The musical celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Teenage actors from six local schools appear in the production. No shows Easter weekend; continues through Saturday, May 26. Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. For show times and ticket information, call 301-739-7469.