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Cumberland Theatre to Open 38th Season with HEARTBREAK HOTEL Musical
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
The Cumberland Theatre will launch its 38th season with HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical biography of Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his greatest hits. The show, sponsored by Mary Splain Shrout, will run for 10 performances starting January 30th.
PAW PATROL LIVE! Returns To Baltimore For Three Performances Only
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group will present PAW PATROL LIVE! 'A Mighty Adventure' in Baltimore, continuing the narrative from the box office hit.
HAVANA HOP By Paige Hernandez To Play Imagination Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
SEO blurb: Paige Hernandez brings her autobiographical performance Havana Hop to Imagination Stage as part of its Theatre for Young Audiences programming.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre To Present SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
SEO blurb: Maryland Ensemble Theatre will stage Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl, a comedy set at a silent meditation retreat. Directed by Peter Wray, the production blends physical comedy and quiet observation to explore human connection.
Baltimore Choral Arts Society Executive Director Jack Fishman To Retire
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Jack Fishman, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, will retire after over eight years of leadership. Adam Frank has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director, with a search for a permanent successor expected to begin soon.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Celebrates Valentine's Day With MOMENTUM: A MIXED BILL
by Joshua Wright - January 15, 2026
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.
The Ringwald To Present the Michigan Premiere of SOMEWHERE
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
The Ringwald Theatre will present the Michigan premiere of Matthew López's play Somewhere. After a wildly successful staged reading last summer, Somewhere will dance its way into a full production next month.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, HAMILTON, THE OUTSIDERS, And More Lead Hippodrome’s 2026–2027 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
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.
Review: World Debut in Baltimore: FROM EAST, LIKE THE SUN, by Karen Li
by Cybele Pomeroy - January 14, 2026
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. It explores themes of stability, opportunity, other-ness, connection and growth in a fresh way that feels completely natural and heart-wrenchingly honest. The real-people characters navigate emotional and physical obstacles that they often aren’t able to completely articulate, even to themselves.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Vagabond Players
by Tina Collins - January 14, 2026
This gem of a production is a perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the blockbuster that started it all.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company To Present AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will stage the powerful drama FENCES, exploring themes of race, family, and dreams in a 1950s African American experience.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland to Present MOMENTUM: A Mixed Bill This February
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present MOMENTUM: A Mixed Bill, featuring a diverse repertoire, on February 13th and 14th. This event showcases the company's range in ballet through various performances.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
McDaniel College Unveils Spring 2026 Lineup of Arts and Cultural Events
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
McDaniel College has announced its Spring 2026 schedule of cultural activities, including art exhibitions, concerts, theatre productions, lectures, film screenings, and community events.
Adventure Theatre MTC to Stage FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2026
Adventure Theatre MTC will present FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL, a vibrant adaptation of Julianne Moore's beloved book, from February 13 to March 29, 2026. The production aims to inspire audiences with its positive message about self-acceptance and the beauty of individuality.
Everyman Theatre To Present World Premiere Of DAWN By Tuyết Thị Phạm
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Everyman Theatre will present the world premiere of Dawn, a new play by Tuyết Thị Phạm, running February 1 through March 1, 2026, directed by Seonjae Kim.
Can You Guess Which Shows Are Coming to the Baltimore Hippodrome in 2026/27?
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2025
The Baltimore Hippodrome has posted a mood board guessing game on Instagram, inviting people to guess which shows will be touring to the venue in 2026 and 2027.
Review: WICKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - December 22, 2025
For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.
Review: DECEIVED at Everyman Theatre
by Tina Collins - December 17, 2025
Christmas is the season for goodwill, warm hearths, and ghosts, real and imagined. Dark days and chill nights conjure tales of things tapping at the window or lingering in the shadows.
Video: First Look At DECEIVED At Everyman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Everyman Theatre has released a video trailer for DECEIVED, its holiday-season psychological thriller now running through January 4, 2026. The production is a new adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s classic play Gas Light, adapted by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson and directed by Vincent M. Lancisi.
Blackrock Center For The Arts Seeks Nominations For Visionary Award
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
BlackRock Center for the Arts is accepting nominations for its annual Visionary Award, honoring an individual whose work has supported arts and culture in Upper Montgomery County.
Early Childhood Classes And Performances Return To Imagination Stage This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Imagination Stage will present a full winter lineup for children ages one to five, including two Theatre for the Very Young productions and a new session of early childhood arts classes.
Review: A TUNA CHRISTMAS at Spotlighters Theatre
by Timoth David Copney - December 10, 2025
A Tuna Christmas runs through December 21st, 2025, at Spotlighters Theatre. Read our review here!
THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Open At Vagabond Players in January
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Vagabond Players will continue their historic 110th Season— and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic film JAWS—with the Baltimore premiere of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon.
A TUNA CHRISTMAS To Play The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre In Baltimore
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Spotlighters Theatre will present the comedy A TUNA CHRISTMAS, set in the tiny Texas town of Tuna and centered on its fiercely competitive holiday yard display contest.

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