Culture and Recreation, Rockville Reports

Journey to Penzance, Spain and Swan Lake, This Month at the F. Scott

UPDATE, Saturday, March 14: Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, please note that performances of “Swan Lake” have been cancelled.

The final performance of “Pirates of Penzance,” a trip to Spain and a classic Tchaikovsky ballet are all on stage this month at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved comic opera tells the story of Frederic, a boy mistakenly apprenticed to a softhearted band of pirates. Features many of Gilbert and Sullivan’s wittiest and most engaging tunes, including the immortal “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General” and “Poor Wand’ring One.” Directed by Amy Sullivan; choreographed by Jacklyn Rogers; music directed by Joseph Sorge.

Tickets cost $28; $24 for seniors 65 and older; and $20 for students.

“Spanish Roadtrip,” presented by the Rockville Concert Band. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

Enjoy a musical road trip exploring and discovering the diverse regions and towns of Spain. No tickets required; $5 suggested donation.

“Swan Lake,” presented by the Rockville Civic Ballet. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15.

The tragic tale of Prince Siegfried and the Swan Queen.

Tickets cost $17; $13 for children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older.

For tickets or more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre, call the box office at 240-314-8690, or email theatre@rockvillemd.gov. F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre is located at 603 Edmonston Drive.