Musicals, Mystery, Ballet and Seasonal Concerts Take the Stage at the Civic Center
Musicals, Mystery, Ballet and Seasonal Concerts Take the Stage at the Civic Center
November 1, 2026
Musical theater, a mansion mystery, ballet, concerts and gallery exhibitions fill November and the weeks ahead at Rockville Civic Center Park at 603 Edmonston Drive.
For tickets to ticketed performances, visit the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre ticketing site or call the box office at 240-314-8690.
Rockville Musical Theatre Presents “Caroline, or Change”
7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14; 2 p.m. Nov. 1, 8 and 15.
Set in 1963, the Tony-nominated musical “Caroline, or Change” follows Caroline, an African American maid working for a white family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the country undergoes sweeping social change.
A single mother of four, Caroline develops an unlikely friendship with Noah, the young son of the Gellman family. When Noah’s stepmother, Rose, tells Caroline she may keep the money Noah leaves in his pockets, Caroline initially refuses. But with her own children in need of food, clothing and shoes, the arrangement forces her to confront questions of money, race and change.
Written by Tony Kushner, with music by Jeanine Tesori, the musical blends blues, gospel and traditional Jewish melodies.
The Friday, Nov. 6 performance will feature American Sign Language interpretation.
Tickets cost $26; $23 for students and seniors. Group pricing is available. Call the box office for more information.
Murder at the Mansion Presents “Funeral for a Gangster”
8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7; 2 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at the Glenview Mansion.
Celebrate 100 years of Glenview Mansion with a mob funeral and a missing fortune.
Welcome to 1926 and step into the roaring ’20s at the secret sendoff for mob boss Vito “The Gut” Marzetti at Ruby’s Place, the city’s hottest speakeasy. The family’s in mourning — sort of. Vito’s widow is hunting for his hidden fortune and guests might be the key to unlocking his final, deadly secret.
Patrons dressed in roaring ’20s-themed costumes have the chance to win a prize. Recommended for ages 15 and older. Presented in partnership with A Taste For Murder Productions.
Tickets cost $40; $35 for students and seniors. Tickets and optional buffet are $70; $65 for students and seniors. All tickets include dessert. A cash bar is available for patrons ages 21 and older.
Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents “Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights”
7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
Experience Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet through vivid lighting, illuminated costumes and dancers from around the world. Grand Kyiv Ballet’s return engagement combines traditional ballet with contemporary visual design to tell a story of love and magic through movement, music and light.
Tickets cost $44.
Washington Balalaika Society Presents “Winter is Coming!”
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
Hear the 55 musicians of the Washington Balalaika Orchestra perform with traditional folk instruments a program that spans different periods and genres.
Selections include “Waves of the Danube,” music from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Speak Softly, Love” from “The Godfather” and selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.”
The community orchestra performs music from Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia and other countries.
Tickets cost $35; $30 for seniors ages 65 and older and military; $15 for students; $5 for children ages 12 and younger.
Rockville Concert Band Presents “Autumn Reflections”
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.
Enjoy music inspired by the beauty and warmth of the season.
Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. More information is available at rockvilleconcertband.org.
Calligraphy Continues at the Gallery
“Calligraphic Journeys,” celebrating the Washington Calligraphers Guild’s 50th anniversary, will be on display through Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Glenview Mansion Art Gallery.
The gallery, located on the second floor of Glenview Mansion, is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed for official city holidays and private events. Admission is free, and the gallery can be accessed by stairs and an elevator.
Rockville Civic Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 4 and 11; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12; 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6 and 13
Join Clara on her magical journey in “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Rockville Civic Ballet and directed by Eleanor Simpson and Erin Kwong.
Tickets cost $17 for adults; $13 for children ages 12 and younger and seniors ages 60 and older. Group rates are $16.50 for seven or more adult tickets and $12.50 for 10 or more children or senior tickets.
Assigned-seat tickets are available online, by phone or in person. Visit fscottfitzgerald.showare.com/TheNutcracker or call 240-314-8690.
The box office is open 2-6 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday and two hours before ticketed events.
Rockville Art League Presents “Still Life: Silent Stories”
On display Dec. 6-Jan. 15 at Glenview Mansion Art Gallery. Meet the artists from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.
The Rockville Art League’s juried members’ winter show features artwork in varied media.
Rockville Concert Band Presents “Winter Celebration”
3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20
Enjoy festive favorites and seasonal classics for all ages.
Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. More information is available at rockvilleconcertband.org.
Rockville Chorus Presents “Hallelujah for the Holidays”
7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20
The holiday program will feature “Alleluia” by Randall Thompson, “African Alleluia,” the “Hallelujah Chorus” and seasonal selections.
No tickets required. Donations are appreciated. Learn more at rockvillechorus.org.