Ed Higgins

During Pride month, it's appropriate to support theatre devoted to the inclusion of those who have been 'othered' by society in general, and even in the theatrical community. Take pride in your local alternative community theater and see Stand Up For.... Theatre's latest production, THE WIZARD OF OZ, at DoodleHatch in Columbia through June 18th, 2023.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, book, lyrics and music by Richard O'Brien, is his homage to B movies of horror and science fiction. This fantastical romp of a musical is packed with archetypal characters, hackneyed tropes and references that should have no resonance with contemporary youth. It's been a cult favorite for its entire half-century existence.

Just a fair MY FAIR LADY

In the tradition of excellence always associated with Vy Higginsen, The Mama Foundation for the Arts launches The Harlem Gospel Concert Series starring Vy Higginsen's Gospel Choir from Harlem at The Dempsey Theater, 127 West 127th Street starting April 15th and continuing the first three Saturdays in May (6th, 13th & 20th).

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature IN THE HEIGHTS in Detroit, ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE in North Carolina, THE LAST FIVE YEARS in Los Angeles and more.  Check out our top features below!

A few months back I decided to read Tracy Letts' SUPERIOR DONUTS. I do that a lot when I've decided I missed a show that I really wish I hadn't. If I can't see it in person, then reading the play is a close second. The story of a small donut shop in a rundown neighborhood of Chicago, its owner and the people that frequent his shop struck a chord with me. The relationship between Arthur, and Franco, the young man Arthur employs is full of differences. Arthur is an aging Polish hippie/donut-maker, while Franco is a young African American writer.

Pumpkin Theatre continues its 46th Season 'Discovering New Friendships Through Familiar Tales' with The Princess & The Pea. A mysterious young woman must prove to a skeptical King and Queen that she is a princess of royal blood. She must pass three tests involving ghosts, gold and, of course, a pea. Will the evil court attendant foil her plans to marry the Prince? Or will Prince Erik's magic troll have the last laugh and set things right? Performances take place today, December 14, 15, 21 and 22.

'Friendships Through Familiar Tales" with The Princess & The Pea. A mysterious young woman must prove to a skeptical King and Queen that she is a princess of royal blood. She must pass three tests involving ghosts, gold and, of course, a pea. Will the evil court attendant foil her plans to marry the Prince? Or will Prince Erik's magic troll have the last laugh and set things right? Performances take place on December 14, 15, 21 and 22. All shows are at 1 and 3pm and take place at 2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills 21117. We still have our affordable 4 and 3 play subscription packages available. Individual tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and available by calling the box office at 410 902 1814 or purchasing ONLINE by visiting our website at www.pumpkintheatre.org

Pumpkin Theatre continues its 46th Season "Discovering New Friendships Through Familiar Tales" with The Princess & The Pea. A mysterious young woman must prove to a skeptical King and Queen that she is a princess of royal blood. She must pass three tests involving ghosts, gold and, of course, a pea. Will the evil court attendant foil her plans to marry the Prince? Or will Prince Erik's magic troll have the last laugh and set things right? Performances take place on December 14, 15, 21 and 22. All shows are at 1 and 3pm and take place at 2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills 21117. Individual tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and available by calling the box office at 410 902 1814 or purchasing ONLINE by visiting www.pumpkintheatre.org.

Due to popular demand, Act II Playhouse is extending its production of the classic Broadway musical My Fair Lady, directed by Bud Martin, until Sunday, June 17. The production, now running, has been heralded by the press and public.

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon runs weekends through April 1, 2012 with the closing performance on Sunday, April 1 at 2pm.

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon will run weekends from March 16, 2012 through April 1, 2012 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. One special Thursday evening performance on March 22 at 8pm. Matinees are on Sunday, March 18, Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 at 2pm.

Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon will run weekends from March 16, 2012 through April 1, 2012 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. One special Thursday evening performance on March 22 at 8pm. Matinees are on Sunday, March 18, Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1 at 2pm.

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents its Mini One Act Festival from Wednesday January 4, 2012 through Thursday January 5, 2012.

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents its Mini One Act Festival from Wednesday January 4, 2012 through Thursday January 5, 2012.

Lenny Schwartz directs the premiere of Michael Roderick's modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents final weekend of the One Act Festival! Produced by Marvin & Maureen Rogers and Diana & Larry Simmons on September 23, 24 & 25, 2011.

In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's opening night, we introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and now that the show is up and running, we're happy to introduce you to another cast member...Jessica Higgins...

There comes a moment, very early on in Kate Adams-Johnson's A Chorus Line (which opened last night at The Keeton Theatre) in which, one by one, each of the actors is caught in the spotlight, with some portentous musical underscoring that heightens the emotional impact of the moment. But what's really telling about that sequence of illumination is how evocatively it telegraphs the stories of each of the actors in the cast. You can tell, almost imperceptibly, what it is that separates the pretenders from the contenders...

Laurel Mill Playhouse (508 Main Street Laurel MD 20707) presents Peter Pan, the Musical by Piers Chater Robinson