James was first bitten by the theatre bug at the tender young age of 11, when, at the last minute, he was called upon to replace a classmate who, 42nd STREET-like, broke his leg, in a play, of all things, about the skeletal system! It was a trip to New York with his high school drama teacher to see Angela Lansbury in MAME that sealed his fate. As an actor, favorite roles include Sheridan Whiteside in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, Potiphar in JOSEPH..., Col. Pickering in MY FAIR LADY, and Sancho Panza?s ass in MAN OF LA MANCHA. After spending a summer feeling very conflicted playing both an apostle AND a high priest in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, James' theatre career took a turn toward direction and design, including such varied productions as THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, LOST IN YONKERS, GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER and GRAND HOTEL, SIDE SHOW, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and SWEENEY TODD. James holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Towson University, with additional course work in journalism, dramaturgy, scenic design and stage direction. He is living proof that you can be a devout Sondheim fan AND love MAMMA MIA!
WHO: Towson University Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: Angels in America: Perestroika WHEN: Through May 5; See performance schedule at the end of review.
Marks Chowning, Vice-President and Executive Director of the France-Merick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore explains how a Broadway Across America season is put together.
WHO: Catonsville Theatre Company WHAT: Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy WHEN: Through April 15, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM and Sunday, April 15 at 3PM.
Toby's Dinner Theatre offers an exclusive discount to BWW readers! Buy One, Get One Free for the premiere performance of Fiddler on the Roof at Toby's Baltimore!
WHO: The National Touring Company WHAT: Annie WHEN: Through March 25; Weds - Sat at 8PM, Sat at 2PM, Sun at 1PM and 6:30PM WHERE: Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore HOW MUCH: $25.
WHO: Rep Stage at Howard Community College WHAT: Bach at Leipzig WHEN: Through April 1; Fri at 8PM, Sat at 2:30 and 8PM, Sun at 2:30 and 7:30PM; Thursday, March 29 at 7:30PM HOW MUCH: $16 - $24; $12 for students at all performances - ID required.