Rockville Musical Theatre presents "Caroline, or Change"
Rockville Musical Theatre presents *Caroline, or Change*, a Tony-nominated musical set in 1963 Louisiana during a pivotal period in American history. Jeanine Tesori’s score combines blues, gospel, and traditional Jewish melodies with Tony Kushner’s deeply personal story about race, class, family, friendship, and social change.
In Lake Charles, African-American maid Caroline Thibodeaux works for the white Gellman family while raising four children as a single mother. She forms a delicate friendship with Noah, the family’s young son. When Noah’s stepmother, Rose, cannot afford to give Caroline a raise, she tells Caroline she may keep the money Noah leaves in his pockets. Caroline refuses to take money from a child, even as her family struggles to afford food, clothing, and shoes. Their conflict unfolds against the backdrop of major social advances taking shape beyond the family’s laundry room. The production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, which also supplies the authorized performance materials.
When: October 31 through November 15, 2026
Showtimes: October 31 at 7:30 p.m.; November 1 at 2 p.m.; November 6 at 7:30 p.m.; November 7 at 7:30 p.m.; November 8 at 2 p.m.; November 13 at 7:30 p.m.; November 14 at 7:30 p.m.; and November 15 at 2 p.m.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, based on the listed performance times
Tickets: $26 for adults and $23 for students and seniors. Group pricing is available by contacting the box office. A $0.50 processing fee is added to each ticket.
Ticket policy: All sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges. The event page advises purchasing only through the City of Rockville’s official F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre ticketing service because of potential ticket scams.
Presented by: Rockville Musical Theatre
Music and creators: The score is by Jeanine Tesori, known for *Shrek The Musical* and *Thoroughly Modern Millie*, and the production is based on Tony Kushner’s story.
Ages: No age restriction is listed.
Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.
Venue: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Address: 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851
Parking: Free parking is available in two large lots at the Civic Center: one behind the theatre and another between the theatre and Glenview Mansion.
Box office: (240) 314-8690
Email: boxoffice@rockvillemd.gov