Our Season

CPM's 19th Annual Fundraising Gala:

Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World"

Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt

Musical Direction by Charlotte Evans

On Saturday, September 12, 2026 the Children’s Playhouse of Maryland will hold our Annual Fundraising Gala, in The F. Scott Black Theatre, on the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Join us for this wonderful event, including an online silent auction, raffles, lite fare and dessert reception, as well as a main stage performance of “Songs for A New World”. This is a powerful song cycle about the moments that change everything: choices made, paths taken, and the courage it takes to begin again.

This performance will feature CPM Alumni and Staff, PLUS a preview of our fall production of Billy Elliot: The Musical. 

Gala Tickets are ONLY $25 and include a Light Fare Buffet, Silent Auction, Raffles, and a Dessert Reception.

Reserve your tickets now and help keep the magic of live theatre alive.

Billy Elliot

The Musical

Don’t miss your chance to see CPM’s Billy Elliot the Musical!

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Set in a small English mining town, Billy Elliot follows a young boy who unexpectedly discovers a passion for dance, one that challenges everything his world expects of him.

As his love for ballet grows, so does his determination to break through barriers and pursue a future that feels true to who he is.

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This Tony Award-winning musical is filled with powerful storytelling, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable songs like “Electricity” and “Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher.”

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With heart, humor, and a whole lot of courage, Billy Elliot is a moving celebration of identity, resilience, and the courage it takes to stand out when you were meant to fit in.

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You won’t want to miss this inspiring musical theatre favorite, get your tickets today!

School of Rock
The Musical 

Young Actors Edition

Rock out with us at CPM’s School of Rock!

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Based on the hit film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher and turns a class of straight-A students into a full-blown rock band.

What starts as a scam quickly becomes a lesson in confidence, creativity, and finding your voice.

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Packed with high-energy rock music, hilarious moments, and powerhouse ensemble numbers, this musical celebration of music and self-expression!

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With heart, humor, and plenty of attitude, School of Rock is a loud, proud reminder that sometimes the most unexpected teachers bring out the best in us all.

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Get your tickets before it's too late!

CLUE

It’s a dark and stormy night at Boddy Manor, where six mysterious guests have been invited to a dinner party that quickly turns deadly.

With secrets behind every door and suspects at every turn, no one is quite who they seem, and everyone has something to hide.

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Based on the iconic board game and cult classic film, Clue is a fast-paced comedy whodunit full of twists, turns, and nonstop laughs as the mystery unravels one outrageous clue at a time.

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With sharp humor, larger-than-life characters, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end, Clue is a thrilling night of mayhem, murder, and mistaken identity.

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Whodunit?

There’s only one way to find out....

Get your tickets now!

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Happiness is… seeing CPM’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!

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Spend a day in the world of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang, where Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the gang navigate the ups and downs of childhood!

From baseball games and school days to kite-flying, crushes, and big imagination.  This musical is filled with charm, humor, and heart, this classic musical celebrates the simple joys  with unforgettable songs like “My Blanket and Me,” “Happiness,” and “The Kite.”

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With laughter, friendship, and plenty of nostalgic fun, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a feel-good favorite for audiences of all ages.

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Missing this CPM production will have you saying "Good Grief!"

URINETOWN

The Musical

Closing our our CPM season is our Young Adult Series Production of Urinetown the Musical!

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In a world where water is scarce and even using the restroom comes at a price, one brave young hero sparks a revolution that challenges authority, power, and the system itself.

What begins as survival quickly turns into a fight for freedom in the most unexpected place.

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This sharp, satirical Broadway hit takes on big ideas with even bigger humor! Packed with clever twists, over-the-top characters, and a score that blends parody, power, and punch.

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Bold, irreverent, and wildly entertaining!

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Don’t miss this daring and hilarious finale to CPM’s 2026/2027 season!