Cultural Center at the Opera House

Nine year old Ralphie Parker wants one thing for Christmas, and one thing only: An Official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun. There’s only one problem: everyone else is convinced he’ll shoot his eye out! Undeterred, he begins his saga of convincing all the necessary players, from his sweet but protective Mother, to his straightlaced teacher, Miss Shields, all the way to Santa Claus himself, that he needs that gun for the protection of his loved ones, and…

Join us for a joyous and memorable musical feast in celebration of the holidays, with the Mid-Atlantic’s finest traditional musicians presenting a marvelous mix of seasonal and holiday favorites from far and wide. Included will be Scandinavian, Irish and Scottish, French-Canadian, Appalachian and bluegrass music, plus some fun and festive surprises. The Baltimore-based Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet (with Rachel Eddy and Alex Lacquement) will join with Charm City Junction, the Irish-Old-time-Bluegrass fusion band. Joining the fun will be Scottish…

It’s Back! The Mayor’s Pick! Join us for Mayor Bill Martin’s 2022 Holiday Film Party, featuring “Scrooged.” The fun starts at 7pm; film at 8pm. Cash Bar! Door Prizes & More!

Sophia has had it with the holiday season: the stress, the chaos, the selfishness and greed. Even her mother seems to have very little time to spend with her and her sisters. Her friends try to get her into the spirit, but Sophia just doesn’t feel the joy the others have. Amidst all the chaos, Sophia notices an old woman in need of help. The old woman transforms into the beautiful Queen of Spirit and offers to help Sophia, whisking…

Sophia has had it with the holiday season: the stress, the chaos, the selfishness and greed. Even her mother seems to have very little time to spend with her and her sisters. Her friends try to get her into the spirit, but Sophia just doesn’t feel the joy the others have. Amidst all the chaos, Sophia notices an old woman in need of help. The old woman transforms into the beautiful Queen of Spirit and offers to help Sophia, whisking…

FREE! The conditions that make life possible are rapidly changing. The water cycle is being broken, and the consequence is an increasingly erratic and uninhabitable planet. "Reflection: a walk with water" chronicles a 200-mile walk along the Los Angeles aqueduct. Along the way, we meet people who tell transformational stories which make widespread ecological healing seem well within reach.

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

THE PROM book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin book by Bob Martin music by Mathew Sklar When 4 washed-up Broadway stars can't get hired because their over-inflated egos overshadow their actual talent, their publicist instructs them they need to do some damage control and find a good cause to back for some good press. They seize upon the opportunity to help a teenage girl in Indiana who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend as their mission.…

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble is long recognized as a creative and pioneering force in presenting roots-based music and percussive dance. Celebrating over 36 years touring internationally, Footworks delivers acclaimed theater productions and festival performances, along with arts-integrated programming for schools and universities. With a dazzling and diverse array of traditional and original music and choreography, HOT STRINGS AND FLYING FEET takes you on a journey that conveys the roots and branches of American music and dance, integrating live music, song,…

FREE! Growing and processing food, packaging and bringing it to us—all use enormous amounts of energy, water and chemicals, creating an overwhelming burden on our planet's resources. "Fixing Food" tells stories of people who are working to lower our carbon footprint with impactful new ways to gather and prepare the food we need, as well as reduce the vast amount of food waste that occurs in our country.

Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Ireland. They are known worldwide for their award-winning sound combining original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. From an early age, the Diver sisters entertained international audiences around Ireland accompanying their mother, legendary céilí band singer Kathleen Fitzgerald. The band has always defied being pigeonholed, having masterfully developed their own unique fusion of folk and pop. The sisters’ trademark spine-tingling four-part harmony and mastery…

Join us for an exciting evening featuring the musical talent of Alex Ruvinstein. The recital will include a wonderful collection of the most famous chamber, vocal and organ works arranged for piano by composers spanning three centuries, from J.S. Bach to Liszt and Rachmaninoff to Gryaznov.

Join us for this very special community event in recognition of Women's History Month! A diverse group of nearly two dozen local women will perform poetry by female American poets, including Maya Angelou, Joy Harjo, Nikki Giovanni, Barbara Kingsolver, Chia-Lun Chang, Margaret Walker, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Mary Oliver, Ada Limon, and Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as several original poems. There will be performances of five of Langston Hughes' "Madam poems" featuring the irrepressible Miss Alberta K. Johnson - Madam, to you.…

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with a crew of young pirates! With the Jolly Roger hoisted high, they'll traverse the rolling seas, but watch out - there's a stowaway on board! The King of the High "Cs" may have the answer. This one act kid friendly musical is designed for young audiences, featuring a cast of 5-10 year olds. Don't miss the chance to join in the fun and excitement.

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with a crew of young pirates! With the Jolly Roger hoisted high, they'll traverse the rolling seas, but watch out - there's a stowaway on board! The King of the High "Cs" may have the answer. This one act kid friendly musical is designed for young audiences, featuring a cast of 5-10 year olds. Don't miss the chance to join in the fun and excitement.

Strange Souls delivers the ultimate live Doors experience. Experiencing Strange Souls is a remarkable evening made intimate by an extraordinary performance and performer who brings the music, poetry, and chaotic energy of Jim Morrison and The Doors to The Havre de Grace theater for one exceptional evening.

Professional Dame Edna Impersonator, Scott F. Mason returns to the Opera House for his first matinee show! Named by the real Dame Edna’s creator, Barry Humphries, as his “Honorary Understudy,” one never knows what to expect from his Dame’s multiple-award winning quick wit and hilarious observations. Get ready for a belly-busting good afternoon and make sure you come prepared! This Dame is ready to share a round of crazy zingers, double-entendre one-liners, and mischievous observations of the crowd. As she…

Cinderella, Beauty and Rapunzel share fantastical tales of their wishes and dreams. Learn how they overcame obstacles to make their dreams come true! Little princesses and princes will enjoy singing and dancing along to all their favorite songs. Attending royalty may also wish to join their 6 of their favorite princesses, in the adjoining fire hall, for a Royal Tea Party at 2PM after the show where they can enjoy tasty treats, a meet & greet, and take home a…

Join three princesses (whose names all begin with M!) for a special lesson at the Royal Princess Academy! Magic is more than meets the eye - young royal students will learn how to make magic REAL in their own lives through kindness, patience and determination. Attending royalty may also wish to join their 6 of their favorite princesses, in the adjoining fire hall, for a Royal Tea Party at 2PM before the show where they can enjoy tasty treats, a…

Join us as we follow the adventures of Marlin, a timid clownfish, and his son, Nemo. After Nemo is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, they both face challenges on the journey to be reunited.

Join us as we follow the adventures of Marlin, a timid clownfish, and his son, Nemo. After Nemo is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, they both face challenges on the journey to be reunited.

Join us as we follow the adventures of Marlin, a timid clownfish, and his son, Nemo. After Nemo is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, they both face challenges on the journey to be reunited.

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

FREE! Registration is recommended. Taking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England, using one-of-a-kind lenses he forged on his kitchen table. See his surprising discoveries in My Garden of a Thousand Bees. The documentary follows Dohrn during the COVID-19 lockdown of spring and summer 2020, as he becomes bee obsessed and develops relationships with individual bees, filming more than 60…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

This musical is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never…

The Tidewater Players is performing The Addams Family Musical at the Cultural Center at the Opera House, Havre de Grace, on May 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. The shows are at 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays of those dates. Plot: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have…

Explore the legends of Maui the Demi-God as told through the art of live dance! This is an interactive, family-friendly show where audience members will be invited to participate in some of the dance elements. Presented by Pacific Tempo, LLC in partnership with the Havre de Grace Arts Collective.

Explore the legends of Maui the Demi-God as told through the art of live dance! This is an interactive, family-friendly show where audience members will be invited to participate in some of the dance elements. Presented by Pacific Tempo, LLC in partnership with the Havre de Grace Arts Collective.

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: Crime and Pun-ishment: a 1920's Murder Mystery In this immersive whodunnit experience, guests are transported to a 1920's speakeasy to help the owner of the bar solve a murder! Guests will trade clues with each other and encounter jilted lovers, a rival Mafioso, and even an undercover fed. The setting may even share a few resemblances to the history of our very own Havre de Grace. Costumes are not required but guests are…

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a timeless story about friendship and adventure based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn…

A “SWEET AS HONEY” PRODUCTION TAKES THE STAGE! Disney’s WINNIE THE POOH KIDS Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7PM Saturday, June 24 at 2PM Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a timeless story about friendship and adventure based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and…

A “SWEET AS HONEY” PRODUCTION TAKES THE STAGE! Disney’s WINNIE THE POOH KIDS Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7PM Saturday, June 24 at 2PM Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a timeless story about friendship and adventure based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to…

FREE, but registration is recommended Minimalism: a Documentary About the Important Things. How might your life be better with less? Meet two guys who claim if you remove the clutter, it frees up space for what's important.