BWW Reviews: DIRTY DANCING By Guest Critic Anne Shoemaker
by Daniel Collins - May 18, 2015
Audience has 'the time of their lives' with performance of DIRTY DANCE at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theater
by Daniel Collins - May 18, 2015
Audience has 'the time of their lives' with performance of DIRTY DANCE at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theater
BWW Reviews: MARLEY: A Rare and Topical Event at Center Stage
by Jack L. B. Gohn - May 18, 2015
Even though the historical Marley was probably mainly thinking about apartheid when he sang these words, you could not possibly sing them on a Baltimore stage these days without making the audience think of events closer to home. Bob Marley, very self-consciously a prophet, sang for his moment, but he sang as well for the ages, which includes our own. Center Stage could not have bought Bob Marley's topicality, but it could earn it, and did. One could believe it really was Marley up there, singing right to us.
by Jack L. B. Gohn - May 18, 2015
Even though the historical Marley was probably mainly thinking about apartheid when he sang these words, you could not possibly sing them on a Baltimore stage these days without making the audience think of events closer to home. Bob Marley, very self-consciously a prophet, sang for his moment, but he sang as well for the ages, which includes our own. Center Stage could not have bought Bob Marley's topicality, but it could earn it, and did. One could believe it really was Marley up there, singing right to us.
BWW Reviews: Solemn and Unusual: 1776 at Toby's
by Jack L. B. Gohn - May 18, 2015
There are times it's hard to credit that 1776 is even a musical. In this retelling of the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence, there is some singing and some dancing, and even some laughs, but little effort to follow the tried-and-true path to rousing musical success. This is fundamentally a tale of a group of men sitting in a room debating, and Peter Stone, author of the book, gives us - a group of men sitting in a room debating. And yet the work has considerable power and appeal, and it is not strange either that it won the Tony for Best Musical in 1969, or that Toby's has revived it.
by Jack L. B. Gohn - May 18, 2015
There are times it's hard to credit that 1776 is even a musical. In this retelling of the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence, there is some singing and some dancing, and even some laughs, but little effort to follow the tried-and-true path to rousing musical success. This is fundamentally a tale of a group of men sitting in a room debating, and Peter Stone, author of the book, gives us - a group of men sitting in a room debating. And yet the work has considerable power and appeal, and it is not strange either that it won the Tony for Best Musical in 1969, or that Toby's has revived it.
MET's Fun Company to Premiere A WISH COME TRUE
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, is proud to present the World Premiere of "A Wish Come True". The modern day "Aladdin" adaptation by MET company member Caitlyn Joy will be directed by fellow company member Lia Seltzer. Full of fun and memorable characters the show will feature catchy original music by local composer and Urbana high school student Connor Cochran. The magical tale tailored for audiences ages ten and older will run at MET in June for eight performances over four weeks.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, is proud to present the World Premiere of "A Wish Come True". The modern day "Aladdin" adaptation by MET company member Caitlyn Joy will be directed by fellow company member Lia Seltzer. Full of fun and memorable characters the show will feature catchy original music by local composer and Urbana high school student Connor Cochran. The magical tale tailored for audiences ages ten and older will run at MET in June for eight performances over four weeks.
Fells Point Corner Theatre Presents LAST OF THE BOYS, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents on its Main Stage LAST OF THE BOYS, directed by Barry Feinstein, tonight, May 15 - June 7, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents on its Main Stage LAST OF THE BOYS, directed by Barry Feinstein, tonight, May 15 - June 7, 2015.
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre to Present WEST SIDE STORY, 6/12-8/29
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round producing theatre, continues its 2015 Mainstage Season this summer with the singing and dancing musical favorite West Side Story. The musical which was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Jerome Robbins, will run from June 12th - August 29th.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round producing theatre, continues its 2015 Mainstage Season this summer with the singing and dancing musical favorite West Side Story. The musical which was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Jerome Robbins, will run from June 12th - August 29th.
Everyman Theatre to Stage BLITHE SPIRIT, 5/27-6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Everyman Theatre will wrap up its 2014/15 Season with the hysterical and witty comedy Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The production is directed by Everyman Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi and will run from May 27th through June 28th.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Everyman Theatre will wrap up its 2014/15 Season with the hysterical and witty comedy Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. The production is directed by Everyman Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi and will run from May 27th through June 28th.
Applications for Howard County Arts Council's Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Now Available
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the FY2016 Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program are now available. This program was established at the bequest of Mark Ryder's family, in honor of his life's work, to recognize individual creative expression, and to provide financial assistance to choreographers to create new original work. A fund has been established at the Columbia Foundation to enable monies to be awarded for this purpose in perpetuity. The grant award recipients will be announced at HCAC's Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony in September 2015. The minimum grant amount will be $500.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the FY2016 Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program are now available. This program was established at the bequest of Mark Ryder's family, in honor of his life's work, to recognize individual creative expression, and to provide financial assistance to choreographers to create new original work. A fund has been established at the Columbia Foundation to enable monies to be awarded for this purpose in perpetuity. The grant award recipients will be announced at HCAC's Annual Meeting and Grant Awards Ceremony in September 2015. The minimum grant amount will be $500.
The Broadway Tenors to Perform Benefit Concert in Baltimore
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
The Edward A. Myerberg Center will present The Broadway Tenors in Concert, an evening of favorite musical theatre hits, at its annual fundraising event Thursday June 4, 2015 at 7:00pm, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21208.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
The Edward A. Myerberg Center will present The Broadway Tenors in Concert, an evening of favorite musical theatre hits, at its annual fundraising event Thursday June 4, 2015 at 7:00pm, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21208.
Teaching Young Actors to Present BRING IT ON
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
Drama Learning Center's teen professional company will present Bring It On the Musical next month. Based on the major motion picture franchise of the same name, Bring It On the Musical follows would-be cheer captain Campbell as she is suspiciously re-districted from preppy Truman High to the hard-knock Jackson High. Against the odds, Campbell befriends the head of Jackson's dance crew, Danielle. Together, they form a powerhouse cheerleading squad to stand toe-to-toe with Campbell's old team while they learn about the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
Drama Learning Center's teen professional company will present Bring It On the Musical next month. Based on the major motion picture franchise of the same name, Bring It On the Musical follows would-be cheer captain Campbell as she is suspiciously re-districted from preppy Truman High to the hard-knock Jackson High. Against the odds, Campbell befriends the head of Jackson's dance crew, Danielle. Together, they form a powerhouse cheerleading squad to stand toe-to-toe with Campbell's old team while they learn about the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness.
Cohesion Theatre's PARITYFEST BALTIMORE 2015 to Launch 7/1; Kickoff Party Set for 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
To cap off their Inaugural Season, Cohesion Theatre Company is tackling the need for parity in the arts and organizing Baltimore area theatre companies to participate in a city -wide festival aimed at exposing audiences to new and under-produced work by female playwrights. ParityFest Baltimore 2015 will run Wednesdays through Sundays for six weeks from July 1 to August 9, 2015 at multiple venues throughout Baltimore.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
To cap off their Inaugural Season, Cohesion Theatre Company is tackling the need for parity in the arts and organizing Baltimore area theatre companies to participate in a city -wide festival aimed at exposing audiences to new and under-produced work by female playwrights. ParityFest Baltimore 2015 will run Wednesdays through Sundays for six weeks from July 1 to August 9, 2015 at multiple venues throughout Baltimore.
Iron Crow Theatre Company to Present THE WELL OF HORNINESS, Begin. 6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
This hilarious and wild send up of a film-noir detective genre puts the focus on the women in this all-female Baltimore premiere of Holly Hughes' The Well of Horniness. As director Julianne Franz says, this play is 'a lust-filled lover who woos you with wit while in a full-on panic to get your clothes off". This outrageous comedy by playwright, lesbian icon, and Iron Crow Theatre Advisory Board member Holly Hughes is sure to be sexy, funny, and with just the right amount of mania expected of a live-show with a studio audience.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
This hilarious and wild send up of a film-noir detective genre puts the focus on the women in this all-female Baltimore premiere of Holly Hughes' The Well of Horniness. As director Julianne Franz says, this play is 'a lust-filled lover who woos you with wit while in a full-on panic to get your clothes off". This outrageous comedy by playwright, lesbian icon, and Iron Crow Theatre Advisory Board member Holly Hughes is sure to be sexy, funny, and with just the right amount of mania expected of a live-show with a studio audience.
Mitchell Brunings Leads World Premiere Bob Marley Musical, Beginning Tonight at Center Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
The world premiere production of MARLEY, the first original musical based on both the life and music of Bob Marley, began rehearsals March 24 at Center Stage, the State Theater of Maryland. MARLEY begins tonight, May 8, and runs now through June 14.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
The world premiere production of MARLEY, the first original musical based on both the life and music of Bob Marley, began rehearsals March 24 at Center Stage, the State Theater of Maryland. MARLEY begins tonight, May 8, and runs now through June 14.
Everyman Theatre Sets $25 Tickets for 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Everyman Theatre has announced that all seats for all Preview performances during the 2015/16 25th Anniversary Season will be just $25.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Everyman Theatre has announced that all seats for all Preview performances during the 2015/16 25th Anniversary Season will be just $25.
BWW Special Coverage: Everyman Theatre Announces 25th Anniversary Season...Its Biggest Season Yet
by Charles Shubow - May 07, 2015
Artistic Director Vince Lancisi has brought a superb selection of plays for 2015-16.
by Charles Shubow - May 07, 2015
Artistic Director Vince Lancisi has brought a superb selection of plays for 2015-16.
ATMTC Receives Harold Oaks Award
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA), a national service organization whose mission is to promote the power of professional theater for young audiences across cultural and international boundaries, today announced Adventure Theatre MTC is a Harold Oaks TYA/USA 2015 Honoree.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA), a national service organization whose mission is to promote the power of professional theater for young audiences across cultural and international boundaries, today announced Adventure Theatre MTC is a Harold Oaks TYA/USA 2015 Honoree.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc. to Host inaugural Golf Tournament, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence at CCBC Essex, hosts its first Golf Tournament June 6, 2015 at River Downs Golf Club, 1900 River Downs Drive in Finksburg, Md. Check-in time is noon.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc., in residence at CCBC Essex, hosts its first Golf Tournament June 6, 2015 at River Downs Golf Club, 1900 River Downs Drive in Finksburg, Md. Check-in time is noon.
Fells Point Corner Theatre to Present LAST OF THE BOYS, 5/15-6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents on its Main Stage LAST OF THE BOYS, directed by Barry Feinstein, May 15 - June 7, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents on its Main Stage LAST OF THE BOYS, directed by Barry Feinstein, May 15 - June 7, 2015.
Everyman Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season to Feature DEATH OF A SALESMAN, 'STREETCAR' & More
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Everyman Theatre has announced its 25th anniversary season. For the first time ever, the company will present a rotating repertory of two masterpieces of American theatre: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Both productions will feature the same cast and performances will rotate from day to day. Known as The Great American Rep, this event will take place from April 5 through June 12, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2015
Everyman Theatre has announced its 25th anniversary season. For the first time ever, the company will present a rotating repertory of two masterpieces of American theatre: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Both productions will feature the same cast and performances will rotate from day to day. Known as The Great American Rep, this event will take place from April 5 through June 12, 2016.
Enrollment for Howard County Arts Council's Visual and Performing Arts Camps Open
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Space is still available for visual and performing arts summer camps at the Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) in Ellicott City. Programs are open to the public, regardless of residency in Howard County, for students entering grades K-7.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Space is still available for visual and performing arts summer camps at the Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) in Ellicott City. Programs are open to the public, regardless of residency in Howard County, for students entering grades K-7.
Children's Playhouse of Maryland Presents LES MISERABLES School Edition, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2015
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at CCBC Essex, presents 'LES MISERABLES School Edition' in its Young Adult Series at 1 p.m. today, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 in the Administration Building at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2015
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM), in residence at CCBC Essex, presents 'LES MISERABLES School Edition' in its Young Adult Series at 1 p.m. today, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 in the Administration Building at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd.
KWL CEO Kevin Lilies Pens Letter to Hometown of Baltimore
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Dear Baltimore, Even for a city that has known its share of hardship, it has been a tough week for Baltimore. Once again, we've lost a young black man before his time.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Dear Baltimore, Even for a city that has known its share of hardship, it has been a tough week for Baltimore. Once again, we've lost a young black man before his time.
Dundalk Community Theatre Closes Season with THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
After months of waiting the secret is finally revealed...Dundalk Community Theatre will concluded its 41st season with that finger snapping family many of us grew up with, The Addams Family. Who could forget the words used to describe them: 'They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're altogether ooky!' This much anticipate musical tells a new tale in the life of the Addams as their little girl Wednesday grows up and finds love. The show runs from tonight, May 1st to May 10th.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
After months of waiting the secret is finally revealed...Dundalk Community Theatre will concluded its 41st season with that finger snapping family many of us grew up with, The Addams Family. Who could forget the words used to describe them: 'They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're altogether ooky!' This much anticipate musical tells a new tale in the life of the Addams as their little girl Wednesday grows up and finds love. The show runs from tonight, May 1st to May 10th.
Prince George's Little Theatre Presents SUITE SURRENDER, Now thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Prince George's Little Theatre will present 'Suite Surrender' by Michael McKeever weekends at the Bowie Playhouse today, May 1 -16. All Friday performances and the Saturday performances May 2 and 9 are at 8 p.m. The Sunday May 3 and 10 and Saturday May 16 matinees are at 2 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Prince George's Little Theatre will present 'Suite Surrender' by Michael McKeever weekends at the Bowie Playhouse today, May 1 -16. All Friday performances and the Saturday performances May 2 and 9 are at 8 p.m. The Sunday May 3 and 10 and Saturday May 16 matinees are at 2 pm.
PETER PAN Extends at Tysons Corner Center Through 8/16
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015
Producers Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment and Charlie Burnell of threesixty°Entertainment are pleased to announce casting for the spectacular new stage production of PETER PAN, which makes its Washington area premiere beginning June 24. The engagement has been extended through August 16. All additional performances go on sale Monday, May 4.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015
Producers Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment and Charlie Burnell of threesixty°Entertainment are pleased to announce casting for the spectacular new stage production of PETER PAN, which makes its Washington area premiere beginning June 24. The engagement has been extended through August 16. All additional performances go on sale Monday, May 4.
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