The Hippodrome is no doubt thrilled to host the North American Tour launch of "& Juliet" as their season opener, but it is a woefully short run. This jukebox musical poses the question, …
If there ever was a more relevant moment for the Tony Award-nominated "POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive," this is it! When Everyman chose this p…
We are delighted to announce that Alma Davenport has been appointed as our new Artistic Director. Alma brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to women-centric theater and divers…
"Jersey Boys" is the mega-hit musical that tells the story of one of the most successful rock groups of the 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Season. They went head to head with the Beatles wi…
Everyman Theatre ends another great season with a surprising "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Directed by Artistic Director Noah Himmelstein and adapted by Gavin Witt, this is a very different, …
Grammy Award-winners, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall have a huge local following, performing many times at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. This year, they made their debut in an even larger arena"the…
If you've taken an English class in America sometime in the past 100 years, you're probably familiar with the works of Mark Twain. What you probably haven't heard of is his ill-fated theatri…
Folger Theatre concludes its 2023/24 season with Mary Zimmerman's "Metamorphoses." The play was nominated for three Tony Awards in 2002, including Best Play. The tales of Ovid are placed in …
The board game, "Murder at Tudor Close," was invented by a British couple during World War II. Its British publisher changed the name to "Cluedo." In 1949, their American partners, Parker Br…
Something astonishing is happening in the Brentwood neighborhood of Washington, DC"a powerful climax to Shakespeare Theatre Company's current season, complete with pyrotechnics. An old BET s…
Theater maker, director, and performer Adil Mansoor explores family tension, queerness, and faith in "Amm(i)gone," presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, in association with Kelly Stra…
The musical comedy "Company" was groundbreaking for its time and has an incredible pedigree. Premiering on Broadway in 1970, it was the first concept musical"it did not have a linear plot li…
Going to a Happenstance Theater production is like opening a jewel box. You never know what is inside but guaranteed it will be a treasure trove of imagination, talent, and creativity"always…
Week of January 21, 2024 1. "A Chorus Line" at Toby's Dinner Theatre "Director Mark Minnick and choreographer Vincent Musgrave have somehow managed to not only be faithful to the original pr…
The musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" is based on the popular 1993 film with Robin Williams which, in turn, was based on the novel, Alias Madame Doubtfire, a 1987 novel for young adults by Anne Fine.…
Week of January 14, 2024 1. "RENT" at Iron Crow Theatre "While some of his [Sean Elias'] changes serve to strip down the show to its essential elements or to bring out its gritty realism, ot…
"Sean Elias is a Tony Award-nominated, internationally award-winning educator, actor, and director. With a background in both performance and theatre for community development, Sean is commi…
Week of January 7, 2024 1. "Marjorie Prime" at The Colonial Players of Annapolis "It is the actors' metamorphoses…that are so spellbinding to behold in this production…heady, emotionally…
"Pretty Woman: The Musical" will be performing in Washington, DC at The National Theatre for one week only, December 12-17. The musical is "based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic …
Cirque du Soleil's first-ever holiday production is based on "Account of A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it is more well-known, "The Night Before Christmas," first published anonymously in…
"Folger Theatre continues its legacy through exciting interpretations and adaptations of Shakespeare and expands the classical canon through cultivating today's artists and commissioning new…
by Lynne Menefee and Herb Merrick Everyman Theatre is presenting the Baltimore premiere of "The Chinese Lady," directed by Nana Dakin. Written by Lloyd Suh, the play follows the story of Afo…
Review co-written by Herb Merrick and Lynne Menefee. Hold on to your hats! A tornado has hit Baltimore and this one is staying for week! Coming full circle, the revival of "The Wiz" is makin…
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical," based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film, is currently playing at Kennedy Center. Nominated for 14 Tonys in 2021 during the pandemic, it won 10 awards including Best Mu…
In August, Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT) kicks off its 36th season with a production of ten short plays portrayed by ten actors and directed by five directors. The ninth annual 10x10x10 …