Family Friendly Shows Rule at the Theater in April

[Howard Hartman]

For Immediate Release March 19, 2012

Family Friendly Shows Rule
at the Theater in April

Rockville, Md., March 19 - Families with children of all ages will find something to enjoy at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive in April.

HST Cultural Arts will present "Oz," Friday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, at 5 p.m.; "The Taming of the Shrew," Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, at 2:30 and 7 p.m.; "Let Your Hair Down Rapunzel," Friday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, at 5 p.m.; and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the four HST Cultural Arts shows cost $11-$13 and are available by calling 301-294-0520.

The Rockville Concert Band will present its annual "Young People's Concert: Animal Kingdom," Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. No tickets are required; a $5 donation is suggested.

Adults will enjoy the Rockville Little Theatre presentation of "The Little Foxes," Fridays, April 27 and May 4, at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, April 28 and May 5, at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, April 29 and May 6, at 2 p.m. The ruthless, moneyed Hubbard family lives in, and poisons, their part of the deep South at the turn of the 20th century in this caustic and engaging tale. Tickets are available through the theater box office at www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre and cost $14 to $16.

Tickets for most shows are available through the theater box office at www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre or by phone 240-314-8690 between 2 and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at Rockville Civic Center Park named for the celebrated author who often visited Rockville. The 446-seat facility for the performing arts is used by both community theatrical groups and professional touring companies. Besides stage performances, the theater and its Social Hall are available for conferences, seminars and other large meetings.