Behold, A Negress is a passionate and daring examination of the challenges of intersectional feminism and the role of art during times of social unrest and political upheaval. Set in Paris at the beginning of Napoleon's reign, the play imagines an intimate relationship between real-life painter, Marie-Guillemine Benoist and her muse, Madeleine, a formerly enslaved black woman. Inspired by the execution of 18th Century feminist and playwright Olympe de Gouges, Marie and Madeleine maneuver the codes of women's power in pursuit of their own liberty and equality. When Marie's ambition and desire for artistic recognition overshadow Madeleine's sense of justice and personal integrity, the women find themselves on the brink of their own revolution.
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The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Maryland (12/13 - 12/21) | |
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Frosty The Snow Man
Adventure Theatre MTC (11/26 - 1/11) HOLIDAY SHOW LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Baltimore (1/17 - 1/17) | |
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Peter Rabbit and the Secret Garden Gate
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (2/21 - 3/15) | |
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MET Comedy Extravaganza
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Frederick, MD! On January 15, 2026
Weinberg Center for the Arts (1/15 - 1/15) | |
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Pride & Prejudice
Compass Rose Theater (11/14 - 12/14) | |
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Seven Guitars
Spotlighters Theatre (1/9 - 2/1)
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Macbeth
Endangered Species theatre Project (1/9 - 2/3) | |
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