Maribeth Eckenrode

There's nothing more personal than theater in the round, especially when it's on such an intimate scale as that at Spotlighters Theatre where there's a maximum of three rows of seating on each side. And it seems a fitting way to get to know Dolly Gallagher Levi, star of Hello, Dolly!, since her greatest joy is getting to know you-in the hopes of making a little money off of what she's figured out.

The Spotlighters' performance space is an interesting and often frustrating challenge - a theater-in-the-round (or really in the square) with four columns supporting the ceiling and interfering with sight-lines. But it is actually an excellent space for a chamber musical. The singers can be extremely close to each other, playing off each other rather than each other's amplified voices, as well as right on top of the audience, and when, as here, they're on pitch and on fire, even the most trivial musical fluff can get pretty intense.

Spotlighters Theatre presents the hilarious musical comedy - The Great American Trailer Park Musical Opening Friday, March 25, 2011 - 8pm

Spotlighters Theatre presents the hilarious musical comedy - The Great American Trailer Park Musical Opening Friday, March 25, 2011 - 8pm

Spotlighters Theatre will close the REGIONAL Premiere of BINGO! - a winning musical, on May 23rd. This fun, zippy new musical takes us along with Vern, Patsy and Honey in pursuit of their weekly passion! BINGO!

Spotlighters Theatre and its cabaret series presents SONGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD on May 2nd at 6:30 pm. The cabaret will be performed by some of Baltimore's favorite performers. Besides a preview of Spotlighters' new show, BINGO!, there will be selections from classic musical theatre such as EVITA and OKLAHOMA as well as newer pieces from RENT and AVENUE Q.

Spotlighters Theatre and its cabaret series presents SONGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD on May 2nd at 6:30 pm. The cabaret will be performed by some of Baltimore's favorite performers. Besides a preview of Spotlighters' new show, BINGO!, there will be selections from classic musical theatre such as EVITA and OKLAHOMA as well as newer pieces from RENT and AVENUE Q.

Spotlighters Theatre presents the REGIONAL Premiere of BINGO! - a winning musical! This fun, zippy new musical takes us along with Vern, Patsy and Honey in pursuit of their weekly passion! BINGO!

Spotlighters announces their upcoming events and performances. For additional information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.spotlighters.org.

WHO: Spotlighters WHAT: The Great American Trailer Park Musical WHEN: Through November 4. Fri-Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM. HOW MUCH: $18 General, $15 Students, Seniors and BTA Members, $13 with BROADWAYWORLD Discount! INFORMATION: www.spotlighters.org or call 410-752-1225

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at jameshoward@broadwayworld.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Regional Sites, then Baltimore.

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at jameshoward@broadwayworld.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Regional Sites, then Baltimore.

WHO: Fells Point Corner Theatre WHAT: Charles Busch’s The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife WHEN: Now through April 16th, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2 HOW MUCH: $14 adults/$12 students/seniors

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at jameshowardbww@yahoo.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Region, then Baltimore.

Questions, comments, news tidbits, or story ideas about Baltimore area theatre are always welcome! Please contact me at jameshowardbww@yahoo.com. And you can always respond and post for everyone at www.BroadwayWorld.com, selecting Region, then Baltimore.