Live Arts & Entertainment
in Beautiful Bowie, Maryland
Serving Prince George's County and the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan region
Featured Event
July 17-August 4, 2023
2023 BCPA Summer Camps

Students ages 6-18 are invited to join us for 3 very special summer camp experiences at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts: Broadway Bound Summer Camp (ages 8-12), Puppets, Performance, and Art Camp (ages 6-12), and Broadway Bound Audition Prep Camp (ages 13-18). Space is limited – register today!

Upcoming Events
$20
June 4, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Class Act Performing Arts presents Back in Time!
$50-120
June 9, 2023
Join us for Nigerian stand up comedian Basket Mouth – fresh off a sold out show in London! Basket Mouth will be at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for one night only June 9th.
$25-30
June 10, 2023
Join us for the Dance Dimensions spring showcase: “Are We There Yet?”
$23
June 17, 2023
Our annual spring recital is June 17, 2023! We can’t wait to see our dancers showcase all of their hard work! Admission is free for ages 2 and under.
$25
June 18, 2023
Jyla’s Studio of Dance presents their 15th annual dance concert, Ole School Block Party. Join in the fun – dress in your best 80s or 90s outfit!
$30-40
June 24, 2023
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring special guest Don “DC” Curry with Eddie Bryant, plus live music by Sound of the City Band featuring Precious Joubert and DJ Two Tone Jones. And...
$50-120
June 9, 2023
Join us for Nigerian stand up comedian Basket Mouth – fresh off a sold out show in London! Basket Mouth will be at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for one night only June 9th.
$30-40
June 24, 2023
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring special guest Don “DC” Curry with Eddie Bryant, plus live music by Sound of the City Band featuring Precious Joubert and DJ Two Tone Jones. And...
$20
June 4, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Class Act Performing Arts presents Back in Time!
$25-30
June 10, 2023
Join us for the Dance Dimensions spring showcase: “Are We There Yet?”
$23
June 17, 2023
Our annual spring recital is June 17, 2023! We can’t wait to see our dancers showcase all of their hard work! Admission is free for ages 2 and under.
$25
June 18, 2023
Jyla’s Studio of Dance presents their 15th annual dance concert, Ole School Block Party. Join in the fun – dress in your best 80s or 90s outfit!
Adagio Dance Dreamland
$25-30
July 2, 2023
Adagio Dance presents DREAMLAND: “Where Your Dreams Dance Too”
$15
September 22, 2023
LIFE SOMETIMES TAKES A TURN Presented by “We Got Our Forty Acres Productions” and starring Denascia Sally, Faheem Saadiq Adbus-Salaam, and Mayson Young.
$170-415
July 17, 2023 - August 4, 2023
Please Note: After registration for any BCPA camps, you will receive a Camper Information Form via email to provide more information. Email Summer Moore, Camp Coordinator, summer.moore@pgcps.org with any questions. Broadway Bound Summer Camp (ages 8-12) July 17-28, 2023 Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm (Morning Extended Hours...
$30-45
August 5, 2023
The Emergency Room is a comedy based off the experiences that people are going through with food-related diseases. The play offers, in great detail, foods that remedy many of our health problems. This play is sheer edutainment, written and directed...
$35
July 1, 2023
Join Brencore Entertainment for CEO Robert Smoot’s birthday celebration at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts! The evening’s hosts will be Jamar Dukes and Dr. Nick of WPFW 89.3, and the concert will feature Pam Ward, Alisha Glover, and Shuga...
$25-35
July 21, 2023
Creative Entertainment presents A Tribute to Tony Toni Tone and Mint Condition featuring E.J. Thomas & The Circle of Friends with special guest Jarreau Williams. Food and special drinks available!
$20
June 4, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Class Act Performing Arts presents Back in Time!
$48
July 7, 2023 - July 15, 2023
The Anatomy of Love takes you on a journey through the life of Autumn Phelps, a newly engaged daughter returning home after five years to visit her family. Love is in the air, and everyone is excited about where life has led them, especially her...
$30-45
August 5, 2023
The Emergency Room is a comedy based off the experiences that people are going through with food-related diseases. The play offers, in great detail, foods that remedy many of our health problems. This play is sheer edutainment, written and directed...
$35-40
August 6, 2023
This NEW STAGE PLAY called “Life: The Diary of a Broken & Healed Sinner” is a 2022 drama play written, directed, and produced by Elder Chanté Thompson. Meet seven dynamic women who are faced by life challenges and end up...
$80-120
September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023
A man tormented by failed dreams is unwittingly given an opportunity to relocate his family to The Big Apple. His struggle between passion and family draws thin when a Rotten Apple enters their lives. Blinded by selfishness, will the foundation...
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Health & Safety
The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts cares about your safety. We politely, but strictly, enforce all mandates from the state, county, and public schools. Please be courteous and understanding with all signage and direction from our staff.
Masking Policy

BCPA encourages all patrons to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, but we have lifted all mask mandates in accordance with Prince George's County guidelines.

Socially Distanced Seating

Ushers will seat our patrons in ``packs,`` meaning you will sit with the group you arrive with, but socially distant from other audience members.

Venue Details
Business Hours

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Box Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2 hours before performances

Address

15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
USA