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The Sterling United Methodist Players are presenting Stephen Schwartz’s musical drama, "Children of Eden," a musical retelling of the stories of Genesis, May 18-20, at the church, at 304 East Church Road in Sterling.
Show times are at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings, May 18 and 19; and at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May 20. Tickets purchased in advance are $6 per adult and $4 per child age 4-12, children age 3 and under are free, but ticket required to hold the child’s seat. Ticket prices will be $1 more at the door. Contact the church office at 703-430-6455 or Visit www.sterlingumc.org.
The Sterling Playmakers presents the 2007 10-Minute One-Act Festival, May 18-19, 8 p.m. and May 20, 2 p.m., at Sterling Middle School, 201 W. Holly Ave. The festival includes several short plays in a variety of styles suitable for the entire family. Each play will be performed twice over the three-day period. Cost: $5 for one night, $7 for three-day pass. Visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com for complete lineup.
Stone Bridge's Running Dog Productions presents the Elton John/Tim Rice musical "Aida," May 24-26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Stone Bridge is located at 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn.
Freedom High School Theatre, 25450 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, presents "Brigadoon," May 24, 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m., and a May 26 matinee, at 2 p.m. Visit a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every 100 years. Call 703-957-4300.
Galilee United Methodist Church invites the community to the musical, "Children of Eden," based on the stories of Adam and Eve and Noah and the Ark shared by the youth choir from First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, Fla. This free event will held at Galilee UMC, 45425 Winding Road, Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m. Directions can be found at www.GalileeUMC.org or call the office at 703-430-2203.