BWW Review: Words Fail, But Humanity May Prevail in TWILIGHT, LOS ANGELES at the REP
Most of the characters fail to use words properly to convey directly what is important to them or us.
Baltimore Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Baltimore.
Fathers, Sons, and Dynastic Struggle: HENRY IV, PART I at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I (1597), now being revived by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, is at its heart a family story.
BWW Review: The Rude Mechanicals' UNCLE VANYA a Charming, Funny Glimpse of Country Life
Maryland's own Rude Mechanicals have taken on a Chekhov classic and infused it with the irony and wry humor that-believe it or not-were just what Dr.
Inspired Self-Parody: CYMBELINE at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory
The play seems to be a retrospective of Shakespeare's career, with a strong note of self-parody.
BWW Review: NELL GWYNN at Folger Theatre - Be Prepared to Laugh and Learn about One of England's First Actresses on The Stage
Go back in time to 1665 and learn about the theatre world in London.
ONCE at Olney Theatre Centre - Betcha You Can't See It 'ONCE!'
Production at Olney of Tony-winning musical not to be missed.
BWW Review: EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL at The Everyman
EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL at The Everyman is good theater at its best.
Compulsions, Secrets, and Ecstatic Polyphony: FUN HOME at Center Stage
A major work of art, in a quintessentially American genre, an important representation of an under-represented group that advances understanding and dialogue, and beautifully produced.
BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at The Hippodrome Delivers a World of Pure Imagination
As the Candy Man himself said, "come with me, and you'll see a world of pure imagination.
BWW Review: A Rewarding and Ambitious JERUSALEM at Fells Point Corner Theatre
Even though sometimes funny, even to the extent of farce, and filled with a manic vitality, Jerusalem is not easy theater, but it is infinitely rewarding.
BWW Review: Don't Miss MISS SAIGON at Kennedy Center
There are few entertainments as popular as Miss Saigon (36 million attendees worldwide since it premiered on London's West End in 1989), and few that have occasioned as much controversy.
BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Everyman
The Victorians are very confused in this vivid and animated version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Everyman.
BWW Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Artistic Synergy Of Baltimore Spreads Lots of Christmas Magic
If there's anything more magical than a Christmas show at Christmas time, I don't know what it is.
BWW Review: ANASTASIA at The Hippodrome
ANASTASIA at the Hippodrome is full of charm and exuberance.
BILLY ELLIOT at Signature Theatre - Just Plain Spectacular
Do not miss this Tony-winning musical!
KING OF THE YEES at Baltimore Center Stage - A Challenging Take on the Chinese Experience
Talented cast knows how to some some laughs.
ANASTASIA at the Kennedy Center - Talented Cast Cannot Save a Disappointing Musical
This fable of a musical lacks passion and is rather bland.
Wild Wilde: A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Scena Theatre
If you go expecting, as it were, wild Wilde, you won't be disappointed.
BWW Review: SWEAT at Everyman Theatre
When the world you've known your whole life starts falling apart due to forces outside of your control, are you able to roll with the punches? When the bubble you've lived in for years starts imploding upon itself due to the choices made by others, are you able to move forward with compassion and un
'Not Entirely Honest' an Understatement in REP Stage's Obscure But Funny THINGS THAT ARE ROUND
While basic questions about what the characters are doing or why are never fully resolved (nor do they need to be), the debatable and sometimes contradictory answers each character gives to these questions form the basis of a relationship that dramatically and comically changes as the play progresse
How The Assembly Line Ended: SWEAT at Everyman Theatre
This industrial Eden will not end well.
BWW Review: Drinking from a Firehose with STICK FLY at Fells Point Corner Theatre
Audiences should approach Stick Fly, with the expectation that they will not understand all of it, fully grasp any character's motives or thoughts and/or playwright Lydia R.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Just Off Broadway is a Beautiful and Creative Take on an Old Classic
It seems fitting that I would attend Just Off Broadway's thrilling performance of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on the 41st anniversary of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber show.
SPRING AWAKENING Well-Sung and Well-Performed by Stillpointe
With acting and singing at this level, and with such a strong, moving work, this rendering of Spring Awakening packs a punch, and will reward any evening's theater-going.
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Hippodrome Theatre
Les Miserables is a 'classic' many theatergoers have seen over and over again, with a reputation that comes with its own set of expectations.
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Bocking Baltimore Center Stage (8/14-9/06) |
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The Comedy Pigs' Sky Stage Takeover Sky Stage (9/06-9/06) |
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Classic Theatre of Maryland presents "SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER" Classic Theatre of Maryland (3/04-3/21) |
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Into the Woods Maryland Ensemble Theatre (9/11-10/04) |
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Maybe Happy Ending Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (9/13-9/19) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show (10/17-10/17) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Baltimore (10/03-10/03) |
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Classic Theatre of Maryland presents "THE SECRET GARDEN" Classic Theatre of Maryland (7/08-7/25) |
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Classic Theatre of Maryland presents "HAMLET" Classic Theatre of Maryland (10/01-10/18) |
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Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs The Puppet Co. (8/22-9/20) |