‘Sheila the Great’ Opens BlackRock Children’s Matinees

BlackRock will stage its first Saturday children’s matinee of the season, “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great,” a musical based on the Judy Blume novel.

Showtime is 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, preceded by a free pre-show party with arts and crafts and a snack, according to BlackRock.

The show was produced by ArtsPower, a New Jersey-based touring company that specializes in kid-friendly shows. Through music, the play chronicles the ups and downs of 10-year-old heroine Sheila Tubman, who's on a journey of self-discovery.

If you go …

WHAT: “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great,” musical show based on the Judy Blume novel, especially for ages 5 or older
WHERE: BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6
PRICE: Tickets cost $14 
MORE: Purchase tickets at the box office by calling 240 -912-1058 or visiting www.blackrockcenter.org