Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Review: Toby’s Throws Down A Throwback with Hit-Filled ROCK OF AGES
ROCK OF AGES is mostly cheese.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Stage PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present 'Peter Rabbit and the Secret Garden Gate' from Feb 21 to March 15, offering a family-friendly theatrical experience in downtown Frederick.
Flipping The Script To Present Peter Filichia’s MUSICALS WITHOUT MUSIC
Flipping the Script Productions has announced performances of Musicals Without Music by Peter Filichia in Baltimore.
Shriver Hall Concert Series to Feature Isidore String Quartet and Golda Schultz in March
Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season this March with performances by the Isidore String Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk and soprano Golda Schultz with pianist Jonathan Ware.
DANCE NATION Opens At Fells Point Corner Theatre
Fells Point Corner Theatre will present the Baltimore premiere of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, opening February 13 and running through March 8, 2026.
Vagabond Players Will Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE This February
Murder, mayhem, and impeccable farce take center stage as Vagabond Players brings Joseph Kesselring's classic ARSENIC AND OLD LACE to the stage Feb.
PAW PATROL LIVE! “A MIGHTY ADVENTURE” Coming To Baltimore In 2026
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” will be presented in Baltimore in 2026 at the Hippodrome Theatre.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Full Circle Dance Company to Perform LINEAGE
Two of Maryland's top professional dance companies—Ballet Theatre of Maryland and Full Circle Dance Company—will unite this spring in a performance that explores ideas of heritage and legacy, with special focus on the contributions of women.
Everyman Names New Artistic Director
The Board of Directors at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, Md.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Adds New Dates To THE STUNNING TOUR
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B.
Everyman Theatre and YPT Will Stage RIOT: THE BEAT OF FREDDIE GRAY
Everyman Theatre, in collaboration with Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT), is proud to announce a special one-night-only performance of Riot: The Beat of Freddie Gray on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7pm.
Cumberland Theatre to Open 38th Season with HEARTBREAK HOTEL Musical
The Cumberland Theatre will launch its 38th season with HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical biography of Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his greatest hits.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre To Present SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS
SEO blurb: Maryland Ensemble Theatre will stage Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl, a comedy set at a silent meditation retreat.
HAVANA HOP By Paige Hernandez To Play Imagination Stage
SEO blurb: Paige Hernandez brings her autobiographical performance Havana Hop to Imagination Stage as part of its Theatre for Young Audiences programming.
PAW PATROL LIVE! Returns To Baltimore For Three Performances Only
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group will present PAW PATROL LIVE! 'A Mighty Adventure' in Baltimore, continuing the narrative from the box office hit.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Baltimore Choral Arts Society Executive Director Jack Fishman To Retire
Jack Fishman, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, will retire after over eight years of leadership.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, HAMILTON, THE OUTSIDERS, And More Lead Hippodrome’s 2026–2027 Broadway Season
The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center announced the 2026-27 Broadway Series at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, featuring a mix of tour launches and market debuts.
The Ringwald To Present the Michigan Premiere of SOMEWHERE
The Ringwald Theatre will present the Michigan premiere of Matthew López's play Somewhere.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Celebrates Valentine's Day With MOMENTUM: A MIXED BILL
Each year, Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents Momentum: A Mixed Bill, a mixed repertory performance that platforms world-premiere works with both classical and contemporary movement.
Review: World Debut in Baltimore: FROM EAST, LIKE THE SUN, by Karen Li
FROM EAST, LIKE THE SUN is a multi-generational drama, a mystery, a comedy, a coming-of-age story, a social commentary and a completely captivating experience.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland to Present MOMENTUM: A Mixed Bill This February
The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present MOMENTUM: A Mixed Bill, featuring a diverse repertoire, on February 13th and 14th.
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Blood of the Lamb - regional premiere Rapid Lemon Productions (8/28-9/13) |
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Toby''s Dinner Theatre Presents: Summer - The Donna Summer Musical Toby's Dinner Theatre Columbia (8/28-11/01) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Baltimore (9/19-9/19) |
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Sun's Out Puns Out! Sky Stage (8/09-8/09) |
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Weird Al Yankovic at Merriweather Post Pavilion Merriweather Post Pavilion (8/02-8/02) |
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The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! Maryland Ensemble Theatre (11/28-12/20) |
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The Crater Sisters' Christmas Special Maryland Ensemble Theatre (11/20-12/20) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) M&T Bank Exchange (9/26-9/26) |
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Deathtrap Cockpit in Court (7/24-8/02) |
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MET Comedy Extravaganza Maryland Ensemble Theatre (9/05-9/06) |