The New Year is a good time to treat yourself to a show at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, whether it’s music or a show.
The theater will host the “Swinging Sunday: Annual Jazz Concert,” 3-4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22. The Rockville Concert Band will perform an afternoon of jazz conducted by Douglas Pierce, associate music director and professor of jazz trumpet at University of District of Columbia.
No tickets are required; $5 is the suggested donation.
Rockville Little Theatre presents the classic true story of the young Helen Keller and her steadfast teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan in William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker,” directed by Laura Andruski, over six performances throughout February: at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3, 4, 10 and 11, and at 2 p.m., Feb. 5 and 12. Tickets are $22; $20 for seniors (62-plus) and students.
“The Tamburitzans Live!” brings an Eastern European experience to the F. Scott’s stage, 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18. Tier 1 tickets are $38 ($33 for seniors); Tier 2, $35 ($30 for seniors).
The Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents “La Perichole” in English, at 8 p.m., Feb. 23-25 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26. Tickets are $28 ($24 for seniors, $20 for students).
You can reach the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office by emailing theatre@rockvillemd.gov or calling 240-314-8690. Hours are 2-7 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, and two hours prior to every ticketed performance.