February 14, 2015 • 8:00pm
February 15, 2015 • 3:00pm
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Masterworks
Myths, Legends & Tales

KIM VALERIO, flute
MOZART Overture, The Magic Flute
GRIEG Peer Gynt Suite
CORIGLIANO Pied Piper Fantasy

Friday, February 20, 2015 •7:30pm
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY

"Critics" Pick! Exuberant and very entertaining!
50 Shades!delivers the goods!" - The New York Times
Don’t restrain yourself! Submit to 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY today.

This sexy and hilarious send up to Fifty Shades of Grey, the greatest novel EVER, has audiences rolling on the floor and dancing in the aisles! Now it’s your turn to experience the show that has sold-out audiences across the country begging for more!

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY will rock your world! Take your friends, take your co-workers, and, as Time Out Los Angeles says, “TAKE YOUR INNER GODDESS TO THIS SMASH HIT!”

Click here to see more | Official Website

Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 1-3pm
A Bridal Affair
The Maryland Theatre’s 2nd Annual Bridal Show

See the most exquisite wedding vendors in the area in the most memorable wedding venue: The Maryland Theatre! Come visit with vendors from 1-2:30pm and then watch the live on-stage fashion show at 2:30pm. This will be a one-stop shop for brides and their friends & family. Goody bags to the first 50 attendees and giveaways every 30 minutes!

Tickets are just $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door.

Thursday, February 26, 2015 • 7:30pm
Hagerstown Community Concert
Alex DePue with Miguel DeHoyas
Fiery Biolin and Guitar Duo

World-renowned violinist/fiddler leads duo through an array of styles – Classical, Bluegrass, Rock – with blazing virtuosity and emotion. Duo credits include an appearance with the Philadelphia Orchestra and as feature entertainers with the International Bluegrass Music Association. Supercharged, accessible, genre-crossing repertoire. Watch the video preview

Thursday, March 5, 2015 • 7:00pm
Cabin Fever Blues Bash

Homemade Jamz Blues Band

A certified hit at Blues Fest 2014, Homemade Jamz Blues Band (HJBB) may just be the youngest national touring blues band with the most established performing histories. A trio of siblings, whose guitarists play cool-looking and great-sounding homemade guitars fashioned from car mufflers, HJBB are Ryan Perry (23, guitar), Kyle Perry (20, bass) and sister Taya Perry (15, drums). Hailing from Tupelo, MS - the birthplace of “The King” Elvis Presley – the group owes its origins to the day Ryan spied Dad (Renaud Perry) unpacking his Stratocaster guitar in Baumholder, Germany where he was stationed with U.S. forces. It was love at first sight for 7-year-old Ryan, and within a week he was picking out notes and even playing along to TV commercials. Inspired by sounds from his Dad’s B.B. and Albert King records, by the age of 8 Ryan was gigging at Tupelo house parties as a solo, when brother Kyle, after seeing a video of Willie Dixon, also caught the blues bug and settled into learning bass. The brothers had their famous first gig at Clarksdale’s Ground Zero club (co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman) accompanied by a house drummer. Soon, though, sister Taya – who was only age seven (7) by this time- wanted in on the act, and a family band was born! The trio’s rise has been meteoric since then, including stops on The Today Show, and later placing 2nd (out of 157 acts) in the 2007 International Blues Challenge. Now the band is touring in support of their 4th CD, Mississippi Hill Country, and a self-released tribute to the rural style of blues of the same name. Written with lyrical help from Dad, even a quick listen shows that HJBB has maybe found its true lode-star - a style of blues that seem to fit it like a hand in a glove. We are confident that Ryan, Kyle and Taya Perry will show you the intense power of a loving family blues connection.

Sunday, March 8, 2015 • 3:00pm
The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical

Stan and Jan Berenstain originally published The Berenstain Bears in 1974 and have gone on to publish over 300 books, create three animated television series, an upcoming feature-length movie, and now a brand new musical! Approved by the authors themselves, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical is an adaptation of three of The Berenstain Bears’ most beloved books: The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food, and The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble at School.

Appropriate for Mamas, Papas, and Young Cubs of all ages, in this live musical production filled with fun songs and dancing, the Berenstain Bears learn important life lessons. Brother gets a bad grade on a test at school. At first, he tries to hide his troubles but soon realizes opening up to his family is the best way to help solve his problems. Sister gets a little carried away as she starts saying "Hello" to everyone she meets at the Village Green. Finally, when Doc Grizzly points out that the Berenstain Bears are eating way too much junk food, it is a tough pill to swallow, especially for Papa, who rips his overalls (exposing his red polka dot underwear!) trying to show off how fit he is. Everyone's secret is revealed when Mama finds Brother's test, Papa's junk food wrappers, and Sister's new friend, Mr. Frog, who she snuck into the house from the Village Green. Using the iconic stories and imagery of the books, you and your family will see Bear Country come to life on stage while learning about the importance of honesty, health, and safety. In the end, it becomes clear to each of the Berenstain Bears that what truly matters is family.

Click to see the video link: http://www.berenstainbearslive.com/video.html

Thursday, March 12, 2015 • 7:30pm
Comedian Jay Leno

Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…it’s no wonder that Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.”

Saturday, March 14, 2015 • 8:00pm
Sunday, March 15, 2015 • 3:00pm
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Masterworks
Brothers on the Battlefield
RODNEY MACK & THE PHILADELPHIA BIG BRASS

RMPBB includes some of America’s top brass musicians. This program is a moving multi-media presentation featuring the music that influenced America from before the Civil War to just after the Civil Rights Movement.

Thursday, March 19, 2015 • 7:30pm
Hagerstown Community Concert
Mainstreet Brass
Brass Quintet

Mainstreet Brass has proven itself on the concert stage as a dedicated ambassador to brass music, original or trascribed. Their experience in the field of concert performance and music education make this a very flexible form of chamber music, versatile in repertoire from Bach to Bernstein. Watch the video preview

Saturday, March 21, 2015 • 7:00pm
Teen Idol 2015

The Washington County Free Library & The Maryland Theatre along with After Five Productions Present Teen Idol 2015.

Twenty teens, ages 15-19, will perform for a grand prize of $1000 and second prize of $500.
Come out and cheer for your favorite Teen Idol and support Teen Programs @ the Washington County Free Library.

Guest Master of Ceremonies, Pieter Bickford (What’s NXT) and special performances by Teen Idol 2014 winners, EJ and Jake Boutieller, and the Barbara Ingram School For The Arts Dance Troupe.
Auditions: February 18th at Valley Mall Center Court 6:30pm OR February 19th at Fletcher Library 6:30pm

Tickets On Sale Friday, February 20th at 11am

Thursday, March 26, 2015 • 6:45pm
The Maryland International Film Festival
Opening Night

The Maryland International Film Festival, Hagerstown (MDIFF-H) is scheduled to run March 26-28, 2015 and expects to screen over 50 films from around the globe. Opening night will be at The Maryland Theatre on Thursday, March 26th at 7pm. This year MDIFF-H has changed the look and feel of the festival on several fronts. They branched out with a new website at www.marylandiff.com and they have also updated their logo. The logo was chosen through a social media vote by the festival fans.

MDIFF-H has also opened their yearly high school contest. This year the students will need to add a Maryland landmark while shooting their scenes as part of the contest. MDIFF-H is accepting films in several categories including: Feature, Documentary, Student, Short and Animation.

The MDIFF-H mission is to be a platform for independent filmmakers to engage audiences, collaborate with other filmmakers and educate the community with the celebration of film. For more information about MDIFF-H or to view a complete film schedule, please access the website http://www.marylandiff.com.

On sale soon.

Saturday, March 28, 2015 • 7:00pm
9th Annual Evening of Music & Comedy

A Comedy & Magical evening with the friends of Safe Place and the Antietam Exchange Club.

The 9th Annual Evening of Comedy and Magic will be held to benefit Safe Place, Washington County's Child Advocacy Center. Featured in our family friendly evening of comedy & magical evening, will be such acts as: Scott & Jenny Alexander: a playful mix of comedy, magic, mystery and music, Jonathan Burns: Contortionist and Adam Ace: comedian.

Saturday, April 11, 2015 • 8:00pm
Sunday, April 12, 2015 • 3:00pm
Maryland Symphony Orchestra World Masterworks
Sharon Isbin performs Chris Brubeck World Premiere

SHARON ISBIN, guitar
April 11, 2015 – 8pm
April 12, 2015 – 3pm

BRUBECK Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts presents
Shrek The Musical
April 17, 18, 19 & 24, 25, 26, 2015

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical being produced by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, is a TONY Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there's more to the story than meets the Ears.

This is a  tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, many other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.  Join more than seventy - five Barbara Ingram students as they bring to life this fun loving story!

Barbara Ingram student parents presale - Monday, February 2nd at 11 AM
General public on sale Wednesday, February 4th at 11 AM

Thursday, April 30, 2015 • 5-8:00pm
Taste of the Arts
City Center, Hagerstown

Delight all of your senses with the sights and sounds of local artists while sampling culinary treats. Purchase your passport at The Maryland Theatre Box Office allowing you to sample all sorts of food from downtown restaurants while being entertained by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students and other local artists. Plan your evening Downtown, City Center, Hagerstown! All proceeds support The Maryland Theatre, The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation and  the Washington County Arts Council.

Tickets on sale soon.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 • 8:00pm
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Pops!
Motown Tonight!
SPECTRUM, vocalist

Four talented vocalists and the MSO join forces to pay tribute to Motown and R&B.