BWW Reviews: This is Your Gothic Life, Mr. Poe
by Tina Saratsiotis - November 13, 2012
As autumn shadows grow and winter knocks at your door, you may find yourself craving a little Poe to go with the dark and chill. Center Stage is at your service with THE COMPLETELY FICTIONAL-UTTERLY TRUE-FINAL STRANGE TALE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.
by Tina Saratsiotis - November 13, 2012
As autumn shadows grow and winter knocks at your door, you may find yourself craving a little Poe to go with the dark and chill. Center Stage is at your service with THE COMPLETELY FICTIONAL-UTTERLY TRUE-FINAL STRANGE TALE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.
Pumpkin Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 12/8-16
by Kelsey Denette - November 13, 2012
Pumpkin Theatre continues the 45th Anniversary Season "A Celebration of Imagination" with Beauty and the Beast. This show is a tribute to Pumpkin Theatre's 45th Season and its founder Sister Kathleen Marie Engers. This interactive play, written by Moses Goldberg, is done in the style that first made Pumpkin Theatre so popular.
by Kelsey Denette - November 13, 2012
Pumpkin Theatre continues the 45th Anniversary Season "A Celebration of Imagination" with Beauty and the Beast. This show is a tribute to Pumpkin Theatre's 45th Season and its founder Sister Kathleen Marie Engers. This interactive play, written by Moses Goldberg, is done in the style that first made Pumpkin Theatre so popular.
BWW Reviews: The Strand's INEXCUSABLE FANTASIES Delivers Outrageous Hilarity With No Excuses
by Giordana Segneri - November 11, 2012
The joy of watching a playwright perform her own piece comes from the insight and the passion she brings to it. Especially when the playwright perceives the performance-the entire production, really-as "a chance to make fun of myself," as Susan McCully describes Inexcusable Fantasies, her whip-smart romp through absurdly outrageous queer scenarios that everyone knows should be daydreamed and neither seen nor heard.
by Giordana Segneri - November 11, 2012
The joy of watching a playwright perform her own piece comes from the insight and the passion she brings to it. Especially when the playwright perceives the performance-the entire production, really-as "a chance to make fun of myself," as Susan McCully describes Inexcusable Fantasies, her whip-smart romp through absurdly outrageous queer scenarios that everyone knows should be daydreamed and neither seen nor heard.
Red Branch Theatre Company Presents PINOCCHIO, Dec 8-16
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Red Branch Theatre Company is bringing childhood favorite Pinocchio to life December 8-16 at Drama Learning Center in Columbia. Jennifer Spieler directs a unique interpretation in the commedia dell'arte style that will be sure to engage even the most familiar audiences.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Red Branch Theatre Company is bringing childhood favorite Pinocchio to life December 8-16 at Drama Learning Center in Columbia. Jennifer Spieler directs a unique interpretation in the commedia dell'arte style that will be sure to engage even the most familiar audiences.
Polochick To Lead BSO & Concert Artists of Baltimore Chorale In 30th Anniversary Performance of Handel’s MESSIAH, 12/7
by Patrick Nugent - November 09, 2012
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Concert Artists of Baltimore and conductor Edward Polochick continue their tradition of ushering in the Christmas season with an all-star performance of Handel's Messiah on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
by Patrick Nugent - November 09, 2012
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO), Concert Artists of Baltimore and conductor Edward Polochick continue their tradition of ushering in the Christmas season with an all-star performance of Handel's Messiah on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
BWW Reviews: The Mystery of MARY ROSE
by Brent Englar - November 09, 2012
Rep Stage continues its 20th Anniversary season with a compelling production of J. M. Barrie's haunted drama.
by Brent Englar - November 09, 2012
Rep Stage continues its 20th Anniversary season with a compelling production of J. M. Barrie's haunted drama.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents LAUGH STATION: MASSACRE, 11/9 & 10
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present another installment of the surreal, sci-fi horror extravaganza that is the Laugh Station series. In Laugh Station: Massacre, it's Halloween aboard the Laugh Station and the crew is ready to party. Little do they realize their costume party falls on the tenth anniversary of a mysterious and tragic accident... and that a knife-wielding, homicidal psychopath is stalking the ship! Can the crew stop this madman before they're picked off one by one in the most grisly possibly fashion? ... Probably not! Join us for the blood-soaked fourth installment of the outrageous Laugh Station series. It's equal parts 80's teen slasher movie and raunchy screwball comedy. Bring your ponchos to this one folks! It's gonna be messy and it probably goes without saying but the show is intended for mature audiences only.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present another installment of the surreal, sci-fi horror extravaganza that is the Laugh Station series. In Laugh Station: Massacre, it's Halloween aboard the Laugh Station and the crew is ready to party. Little do they realize their costume party falls on the tenth anniversary of a mysterious and tragic accident... and that a knife-wielding, homicidal psychopath is stalking the ship! Can the crew stop this madman before they're picked off one by one in the most grisly possibly fashion? ... Probably not! Join us for the blood-soaked fourth installment of the outrageous Laugh Station series. It's equal parts 80's teen slasher movie and raunchy screwball comedy. Bring your ponchos to this one folks! It's gonna be messy and it probably goes without saying but the show is intended for mature audiences only.
Baltimore Shakespeare Factory Players Present THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Now thru 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory Players present The Two Gentlemen of Verona!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory Players present The Two Gentlemen of Verona!
Fells Point Corner Theatre Presents Baltimore Premiere of LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE, Now thru 12/9
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss and What I Wore, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, will make its Baltimore Premiere at the Fells Point Corner Theatre from tonight, November 9 to December 9.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss and What I Wore, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, will make its Baltimore Premiere at the Fells Point Corner Theatre from tonight, November 9 to December 9.
BUS STOP Comes to CENTERSTAGE, 11/21-12/23
by Sierra Fox - November 08, 2012
CENTERSTAGE is gearing up for its next production, Bus Stop, an American classic by William Inge. A slice of Americana, served up by the imaginative direction of David Schweizer (The Rivals, Snow Falling on Cedars), Bus Stop begins previews on November 21.
by Sierra Fox - November 08, 2012
CENTERSTAGE is gearing up for its next production, Bus Stop, an American classic by William Inge. A slice of Americana, served up by the imaginative direction of David Schweizer (The Rivals, Snow Falling on Cedars), Bus Stop begins previews on November 21.
Photo Flash: University of Maryland Crosses Continents with Bilingual Co-Production of MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2012
The University of Maryland's School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies crossed continents, oceans and 12 time zones with a groundbreaking bi-lingual co-production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Created in collaboration with the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, the production was presented at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center September 27-30, 2012. Check out photos below and read an insider's perspective on designing this revolutionary production!
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2012
The University of Maryland's School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies crossed continents, oceans and 12 time zones with a groundbreaking bi-lingual co-production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Created in collaboration with the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, the production was presented at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center September 27-30, 2012. Check out photos below and read an insider's perspective on designing this revolutionary production!
2013 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS IN HOWARD COUNTY Set for March 23, 2013
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2012
Howard County's signature event, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County gala, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 6-10 p.m. at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2012
Howard County's signature event, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County gala, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 6-10 p.m. at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.
BSO SuperPops Presents Linda Eder Tonight, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2012
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will welcome Linda Eder to the Music Center at Strathmore tonight, November 8 at 8 p.m., who will perform "Songbirds," a program featuring the music of Lena Horne, Etta James, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Eva Cassidy and more. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program. Please see below for complete program details.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2012
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will welcome Linda Eder to the Music Center at Strathmore tonight, November 8 at 8 p.m., who will perform "Songbirds," a program featuring the music of Lena Horne, Etta James, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Eva Cassidy and more. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program. Please see below for complete program details.
Voting Open for 2012 BWW Baltimore Awards - Vote Now!
by BWW - November 07, 2012
After a record number of nominations, and careful proofing by our local editors, Daniel Collins, Charles Shubow, Brent Englar, Giordana Segneri and Lori Weglein, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Baltimore Awards.
by BWW - November 07, 2012
After a record number of nominations, and careful proofing by our local editors, Daniel Collins, Charles Shubow, Brent Englar, Giordana Segneri and Lori Weglein, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Baltimore Awards.
Stoop Storytelling Presents HOLIDRAMA!: Stories About Holiday Highs and Lows, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2012
CENTERSTAGE presents Holidrama!: Stories about holiday highs and lows on Monday, December 10, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2012
CENTERSTAGE presents Holidrama!: Stories about holiday highs and lows on Monday, December 10, 2012.
Strand Theater Company and Grrl Parts to Present INEXCUSABLE FANTASIES, 11/1-17
by Kelsey Denette - November 06, 2012
Strand Theater Company welcomes Baltimore playwright, performer and theater professor Susan McCully with her three-woman show Inexcusable Fantasies, exploring, often comically, her secret and not-so-secret obsessions with Martha Stewart, Harley Davidson, and Grandma's Oil of Olay. The production is a Baltimore premiere and the second offering of the Strand 2012-13 Season, under the leadership of Artistic Director, Rain Pryor. It runs November 1-17.
by Kelsey Denette - November 06, 2012
Strand Theater Company welcomes Baltimore playwright, performer and theater professor Susan McCully with her three-woman show Inexcusable Fantasies, exploring, often comically, her secret and not-so-secret obsessions with Martha Stewart, Harley Davidson, and Grandma's Oil of Olay. The production is a Baltimore premiere and the second offering of the Strand 2012-13 Season, under the leadership of Artistic Director, Rain Pryor. It runs November 1-17.
Olney Theatre Center Presents CINDERELLA, Beginning 11/14
by Kelsey Denette - November 06, 2012
Olney Theatre Center, the award-winning, year-round arts and entertainment destination, announces the opening of their upcoming production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Cinderella. Cinderella runs on Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from November 14 to December 30, 2012 with memorable songs such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible," and "Ten Minutes Ago".
by Kelsey Denette - November 06, 2012
Olney Theatre Center, the award-winning, year-round arts and entertainment destination, announces the opening of their upcoming production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Cinderella. Cinderella runs on Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from November 14 to December 30, 2012 with memorable songs such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible," and "Ten Minutes Ago".
Photo Flash: First Look at Way Off Broadway's CLARA AND THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE
by Sierra Fox - November 05, 2012
The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is bringing a classic story to the stage in a brand new children's musical adaptation of The Nutcracker. Based on the Tchaikovsky ballet, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince carries the audience away as the Prince introduces Clara to a world of fantasy. From the Sugar Plum Fairy to the Mouse King, Clara is taken on a magical holiday adventure neither she nor the audience will ever forget.
by Sierra Fox - November 05, 2012
The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is bringing a classic story to the stage in a brand new children's musical adaptation of The Nutcracker. Based on the Tchaikovsky ballet, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince carries the audience away as the Prince introduces Clara to a world of fantasy. From the Sugar Plum Fairy to the Mouse King, Clara is taken on a magical holiday adventure neither she nor the audience will ever forget.
Rapid Lemon Productions To Present Workshop Production of Max Garner's MARVIN'S TRIAL, 12/15 - 12/16
by Patrick Nugent - November 05, 2012
Rapid Lemon Productions presents the workshop production of MARVIN'S TRIAL by Max Garner - directed by CJay Philip - for two shows only, December 15th and 16th, 2012 at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Gateway Building, 1601 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Performances will be at 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 15th, and at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 16th.
by Patrick Nugent - November 05, 2012
Rapid Lemon Productions presents the workshop production of MARVIN'S TRIAL by Max Garner - directed by CJay Philip - for two shows only, December 15th and 16th, 2012 at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Gateway Building, 1601 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Performances will be at 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 15th, and at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 16th.
BWW Reviews: Lovestruck and Crazy Like Foxes: BUS STOP at Spotlighters
by Jack L. B. Gohn - November 04, 2012
The flaws I've mentioned are real, but are far from detracting altogether from the enjoyment Bus Stop has to offer. Inge not only speaks up for crazy love, but for rustics who in their own ways are crazy like foxes in their pursuit of it. Crazy like a fox is usually good, especially when presented by as fine an ensemble as The Spotlighters have assembled here.
by Jack L. B. Gohn - November 04, 2012
The flaws I've mentioned are real, but are far from detracting altogether from the enjoyment Bus Stop has to offer. Inge not only speaks up for crazy love, but for rustics who in their own ways are crazy like foxes in their pursuit of it. Crazy like a fox is usually good, especially when presented by as fine an ensemble as The Spotlighters have assembled here.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Presents Encore Performance of RICHARD III Today, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Due to the impending storm and the closure of PFI Historic Park, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has postponed its final SOLD-OUT performance of Richard III. A special encore performance of Richard III has been announced for today, November 4, 6:00 pm at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012
Due to the impending storm and the closure of PFI Historic Park, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has postponed its final SOLD-OUT performance of Richard III. A special encore performance of Richard III has been announced for today, November 4, 6:00 pm at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City.
BWW Reviews: FOR THAT WHICH RETURNS Quite Literally Up in the Air
by Giordana Segneri - November 03, 2012
Through a series of vignettes, For That Which Returns (performed at Baltimore Theatre Project) explores the constantly shifting relationship of mother and daughter, unraveling how their reliance on and need for each other never wane despite their roles often flip-flopping as they age.
by Giordana Segneri - November 03, 2012
Through a series of vignettes, For That Which Returns (performed at Baltimore Theatre Project) explores the constantly shifting relationship of mother and daughter, unraveling how their reliance on and need for each other never wane despite their roles often flip-flopping as they age.
Barbara Cook Celebrates 85th Birthday with Meyerhoff Performance Tonight, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2012
Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook takes to the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall stage with a performance showcasing her silvery soprano voice tonight, November 3 at 8pm. In her first performance ever at the Meyerhoff, Ms. Cook will celebrate her 85th birthday through inspiring performances from jazz, swing and pop songs. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program. Please see below for complete program details.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2012
Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook takes to the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall stage with a performance showcasing her silvery soprano voice tonight, November 3 at 8pm. In her first performance ever at the Meyerhoff, Ms. Cook will celebrate her 85th birthday through inspiring performances from jazz, swing and pop songs. Note: The BSO does not perform on this program. Please see below for complete program details.
Arts Council Announces Honorary Chair for Celebration of the Arts in Howard County
by Kelsey Denette - November 02, 2012
The Howard County Arts Council has announced that Dr. Kathleen Hetherington, President of Howard Community College, will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2013 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County. The Celebration gala, presented by the Arts Council, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. Dr. Hetherington will make opening remarks in the Smith Theatre during the 90-minute program, which features the Rising Star Competition.
by Kelsey Denette - November 02, 2012
The Howard County Arts Council has announced that Dr. Kathleen Hetherington, President of Howard Community College, will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2013 Celebration of the Arts in Howard County. The Celebration gala, presented by the Arts Council, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. Dr. Hetherington will make opening remarks in the Smith Theatre during the 90-minute program, which features the Rising Star Competition.
CCBC Announces November Events
by Kelsey Denette - November 02, 2012
The Community College of Baltimore County celebrates National International Education Week this month, exploring global education through music, dance, art and theatre. CCBC also hosts many varied activities.
by Kelsey Denette - November 02, 2012
The Community College of Baltimore County celebrates National International Education Week this month, exploring global education through music, dance, art and theatre. CCBC also hosts many varied activities.
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