Charles County Public Schools high schools are gearing up for a vibrant spring theater season in April and May 2026, featuring a diverse lineup of musicals and adaptations that range from Greek mythology reimagined to classic Broadway favorites. Multiple schools across the district will present student-led productions, offering theatergoers in Southern Maryland opportunities to support local talent and enjoy family-friendly entertainment.
North Point High School in Waldorf leads off with “Hadestown,” a Tony Award-winning musical that reinterprets the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a Depression-era folk-infused setting. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. April 16, 17, and 18, with a 1 p.m. matinee on April 18. Tickets are available through the school’s online box office at nphs7040.ludus.com.
Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf presents “Annie Jr.,” an abridged junior version of the beloved musical about an optimistic orphan finding a home with billionaire Daddy Warbucks. Shows run April 16 through 18, with times listed around evening performances. Tickets will be sold via the school’s gofan.co page next month.
Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret stages “Between the Lines,” a musical based on Jodi Picoult’s novel about a modern girl who falls for a fairytale prince who communicates through book pages. Evening shows are at 7 p.m. April 17 and 18, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on April 19. Tickets can be purchased on the McDonough theater website.
Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head brings “Legally Blonde Jr.” to the stage, the junior adaptation of the story following determined Elle Woods through law school challenges. Performances are set for 6:30 p.m. April 23 through 25, with a 1:30 p.m. matinee on April 25. Tickets are available at Lackey’s gofan.co page.
Westlake High School in Waldorf, home to the district’s High School of Performing Arts program, performs “Fame, the Musical,” celebrating aspiring artists pursuing dreams in performing arts. Shows are at 7 p.m. April 23, 24, and 25, plus a 2 p.m. matinee April 26. Tickets are offered at www.westlake.ccboe.com.
La Plata High School wraps the season with “Godspell,” the 1971 off-Broadway musical drawing primarily from the Gospel of Matthew through song and parable. Performances run April 30 through May 3, with evening shows and a matinee. Tickets are available via La Plata’s Eventbrite.com page.
St. Charles High School in Waldorf presented “Punk Rock Girl” in March 2026, concluding its earlier spring production before the April-May wave at other schools. The district’s theater programs benefit from student dedication, technical training, and community support, contributing to arts education in Charles County.
This season highlights CCPS’s commitment to fine and performing arts, with pathways like the theater program at McDonough and district-wide initiatives fostering student creativity and performance skills. Productions draw from popular musical theater repertoire, appealing to varied audiences while showcasing young talent in Waldorf, Pomfret, Indian Head, and La Plata communities.