The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and its social hall will reopen soon following nine months of renovations to improve accessibility and sound.
The theater’s box office is tentatively scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. A performance by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company on Friday, Sept. 5 will mark the theater’s full reopening.
The primary focus of the renovations was to improve safety and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Changes were made to the lobby, theater house and dressing rooms. The box office and restrooms were expanded and made wheelchair accessible. New speakers were installed in the theater, upgrading the sound experience and making assisted-listening devices more effective. The ADA-seating section was expanded and modified for easier and safer access.
The Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents “The Zoo” and “Trial by Jury” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7.
A comedic doubleheader! VLOC will present an evening of wit, whimsy and charm with semi-staged concert readings of “The Zoo” and “Trial By Jury” — two hilarious one-act operas packed with mistaken identities, courtroom chaos and love gone awry. Tickets cost $30, $28 for seniors 65 and older, and $26 for students. Season subscriptions and group pricing are available. Call the box office for more information. Tickets are sold through the Fitzgerald theater box office and can be purchased by calling 240-314-8690 or visiting rockvillemd.gov/theatre.
The Rockville Concert Band presents a “Summer Evening of Pops” 7 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at The Square in Rockville Town Center, 36 Maryland Ave. Free.
A concert, directed by Christine Higley, featuring music from movies, marches and musicals, including “The Incredibles,” “John Williams Symphonic Marches,” highlights from “The Music Man,” “Pirates of Penzance Overture” and more. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. In case of inclement weather, call 240-314-8681 after 5 p.m. regarding cancellation. Visit rockvilleconcertband.org for more information.
The Rockville Civic Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole on her curious adventure through Wonderland. The performances, directed by Eleanor Simpson and Erin Kwong, will be held at Timothy O’Shea Theater at Watkins Mill High School, 10301 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg. Tickets cost $13 and must be printed in advance and presented in person. Visit rockvillemd.gov/registration and search “Alice in Wonderland” for tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door.