Live Arts & Entertainment
in Beautiful Bowie, Maryland
Serving Prince George's County and the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan region
Featured Event
December 13-20, 2026
BCPA Presents Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Christopher Dwyer and directed by Alyssa Hill. Filled with music, magic, humor, and heart, this heartwarming holiday favorite brings the beloved story to life for audiences of all ages!

“This delightfully spirited, joyful, and genuinely moving BCPA production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a perfect family treat that absolutely deserves a spot on your holiday calendar.” — DC Theater Arts

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Upcoming Events
$20
GYPASO Red Carpet Event: Give Your Parents a Standing Ovation
November 7, 2026
GYPASO Productions, in partnership with SMADO Films, proudly announces the Red Carpet Film Premiere of “Give Your Parents A Standing Ovation,” returning by popular demand for a special engagement at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The premiere will...
$40-50
Creative Entertainment Presents: This is My Night: A Tribute to Chaka Khan
November 14, 2026
Join Creative Entertainment III at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for THIS IS MY NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO CHAKA KHAN, back by popular demand! Tribute performance features the DMV’s own Bléz and DJ Maxx. Bléz is a DC...
$35-50
Joe Clair Presents: Bangin’ In Bowie
November 28, 2026
Joe Clair and Friends presents a Comedy and Go-Go Edition of the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series! This month’s event features special guest comedians Damon Williams and Vanessa Fraction with Be’La Dona Go-Go Band, plus live music by Sound of...
$20-30
Design in Motion Presents: The Nutcracker
December 5, 2026
Design in Motion brings its production of The Nutcracker to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for the first time! Experience the holiday classic through beautiful dance, festive music, colorful costumes, and the timeless story of Clara’s magical journey....
$35
Kayla René Presents: Countdown to Christmas
December 11, 2026
Celebrate the season with Kayla René’s Countdown to Christmas! Enjoy an evening of holiday favorites, lively skits, delicious food, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Sing along to songs you know and love, laugh with family and friends, and make new...
$40-50
Brencore Entertainment Presents: A Holiday Celebration
December 12, 2026
BRENCORE Entertainment and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts present “A Holiday Celebration!” Enjoy an evening of festive music as the BRENCORE ALLSTARS perform your favorite holiday songs. Featuring selections from our popular MOTOWN Christmas and more, this event...
$35-50
Joe Clair Presents: Bangin’ In Bowie
November 28, 2026
Joe Clair and Friends presents a Comedy and Go-Go Edition of the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series! This month’s event features special guest comedians Damon Williams and Vanessa Fraction with Be’La Dona Go-Go Band, plus live music by Sound of...
$20-30
Design in Motion Presents: The Nutcracker
December 5, 2026
Design in Motion brings its production of The Nutcracker to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for the first time! Experience the holiday classic through beautiful dance, festive music, colorful costumes, and the timeless story of Clara’s magical journey....
$22-30
Class Act Performing Arts Presents: Winter Snow Glow
December 19, 2026
Class Act Performing Arts presents Winter Snow Glow! Tickets go on sale November 1.
$20-25
Oh! Ballet Arts Academy Presents: Nutcracker
January 9, 2027
Join Oh! Ballet Arts Academy at the BCPA. One show only!
$20
GYPASO Red Carpet Event: Give Your Parents a Standing Ovation
November 7, 2026
GYPASO Productions, in partnership with SMADO Films, proudly announces the Red Carpet Film Premiere of “Give Your Parents A Standing Ovation,” returning by popular demand for a special engagement at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The premiere will...
$18-26
BCPA Presents: A Christmas Carol
December 13, 2026
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Filled with music, magic, humor, and...
$22-30
Class Act Performing Arts Presents: Winter Snow Glow
December 19, 2026
Class Act Performing Arts presents Winter Snow Glow! Tickets go on sale November 1.
$40-50
Creative Entertainment Presents: This is My Night: A Tribute to Chaka Khan
November 14, 2026
Join Creative Entertainment III at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts for THIS IS MY NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO CHAKA KHAN, back by popular demand! Tribute performance features the DMV’s own Bléz and DJ Maxx. Bléz is a DC...
$35
Kayla René Presents: Countdown to Christmas
December 11, 2026
Celebrate the season with Kayla René’s Countdown to Christmas! Enjoy an evening of holiday favorites, lively skits, delicious food, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Sing along to songs you know and love, laugh with family and friends, and make new...
$40-50
Brencore Entertainment Presents: A Holiday Celebration
December 12, 2026
BRENCORE Entertainment and the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts present “A Holiday Celebration!” Enjoy an evening of festive music as the BRENCORE ALLSTARS perform your favorite holiday songs. Featuring selections from our popular MOTOWN Christmas and more, this event...
$18-26
BCPA Presents: A Christmas Carol
December 13, 2026
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Filled with music, magic, humor, and...
$18-26
BCPA Presents: A Christmas Carol
December 13, 2026
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Filled with music, magic, humor, and...
$50-60
Studio Nikki Presents: “Raine” The Stage Play
March 26, 2027
WHEN OBSESSION HAS NO LIMITS… She wants him. She wants control. And she will stop at nothing to get both! NOTHING! Raine is seductive, calculating, and dangerously obsessed. When desire turns into manipulation, the people around her become pawns in...
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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

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Phone

(301) 805-6880

Email

bcpa15200@gmail.com

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