The 2023 Greenbelt Youth Musical: The Joy Gods Return is written and director by Christopher Cherry.

The Show: A year after 9/11, actress Felicity Knox makes a surprise appearance as Iris, the messenger goddess of joy, on the Channel Four morning news.  Her stunt is meant to publicize the premiere of her late husband’s musical, The Joy Gods Return, but it blossoms into a campaign of joy that lifts the spirits of the entire city.  New York falls in love with Iris, and so does jaded newscaster Brian Banning, whose quest for an exposé nearly wrecks everything.

Purchase tickets, $5, at the Community Center Business Office or call (301) 397-2208. More information.