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Maryland Ensemble Theatre's FUN Company Will Present JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s (MET) FUN Company will present Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Reinstituting a nine-year tradition, Junie B. returns to the MET FUN Company stage!

54 Below Celebrates Halloween With Broadway Villains And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

54 Below announced a Halloween celebration featuring performances by Broadway stars, themed cocktails, and costume contests. The event promises a night of entertainment and festive activities for attendees.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Lights Up The Season With INEBRIATED HISTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE presents Inebriated History - Press Announcement. Maryland Ensemble Theatre lights up the season with Inebriated Holiday from November 30 - December 23, 2023. Frederick, MD.

MET's Fun Company to Present DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's FUN Co., under the Artistic Direction of Julie Herber, will kick off the 2023-24 family theatre season this fall with 'Dragons Love Tacos.” Dragons Love Tacos is appropriate for all ages, particularly geared toward children ages 2-7.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Host MUSICAL BINGO CABARET in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023

MET's newest fundraiser, Musical Bingo Cabaret will be held on Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 at 7:30PM in The Frank Greene Stage 2 at MET.

The FUNCompany at Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents THE COMMEDIA CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023

A lively troupe of commedia players love the story of Cinderella so much they try to improve upon it. Arlequin, the mischief-maker, boasts about getting the role of the prince. But Columbine gives Punchin the prince's role making Arlequin the prince's servant instead! Full of slapstick shenanigans, dance, and music this re-telling of the classic tale gets a wonderful Commedia dell'arte spin.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at the Eccles Theater is Effervescent
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 12, 2023

A new national tour of HAIRSPRAY, adapted from the original 2002 Broadway production, has arrived at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, bringing with it effervescent joy.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Paramount Theater
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Apr 5, 2023

HAIRSPRAY is a toe-tapping, dance in your seat, good time show with a message we still need to hear. With an audience who came ready for a party, the show hummed along with enthusiastic support from the crowd. With catchy tunes, over-the-top characters, and energetic dance numbers, HAIRSPRAY is a whirl of excitement. Beyond the flash, the show has a poignant message of inclusion, self-worth, and acceptance.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Mar 29, 2023

You will be hard-pressed to find anything more fun than this super sassy, high-energy celebration of self-acceptance, inclusivity, and, of course, big hair.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents CRAFT TOWN By Lydia Hadfield, March 30 - April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

When crime comes to CraftTown, Assistant Manager Scotty DelRio finds a purpose. Can Scotty construct a new identity as a P.I. and sleuth his coworkers' secrets while keeping his own? Comedy and mystery collide in this mid-size retail noir by local playwright and MET Ensemble Member Lydia Hadfield. 

MET's FunCompany Presents THE SNOWY DAY And Other Stories By Ezra Jack Keats
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's FUNCompany invites you to follow Peter and his friends as they set out to celebrate the first snowfall of the year with snowball fights, making snow angels, and playing in the snow.

Review: RICK ASTLEY'S SWINGING CHRISTMAS, Royal Albert Hall
by Laura Jones - Dec 21, 2022

Christmas time at the Royal Albert Hall is always magical - and what better way to get in to the festive spirit than with a big band singing classic Christmas and swing songs, fronted by none other than eighties star Rick Astley. 

HAIRSPRAY Tour to Play The Eccles Theater in April 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2022

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10am. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play April 11 - 16, 2023 in Salt Lake City at the Eccles Theater. 

National Tour Of HAIRSPRAY Returns To Wilmington Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

You Can't Stop the Beat! The Grand is proud to present the Wilmington engagement of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon HAIRSPRAY at the historic Playhouse on Rodney Square from December 1 to December 4.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company Presents JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS BATMAN SMELLS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2022

Based on the children's book by Barbara Park, this play follows the feisty and irrepressible June B. Jones as she plays Secret Santa to her least favorite classmate, Tattletale May. Will Junie B. give Tattletale May exactly what she thinks she deserves or will the holiday spirit force a change of heart?

HAIRSPRAY On Sale At The Orpheum Theatre This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, returns to Minneapolis next year as part of the 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.

Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022

All new photos and video have been released of the new cast of the North American tour of Hairspray, helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell. Check out the clips and photos here!

Tickets for HAIRSPRAY Tour with Nina West at Miller Auditorium On Sale Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, went on sale September 16, 2022 at 10 AM. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play Friday, November 4 – Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Kalamazoo at Miller Auditorium. 

Jet City Improv Presents THE EMERALD CITY SLASHER Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

Jet City Improv will present its first new show of the fall season: The Emerald City Slasher, produced in association with the Theatre Off Jackson. Join us for an improvised PNW murder mystery where you create the characters and follow them as they find out who the menace is or if they're the next victim of... The Emerald City SLASHER! The killer's identity will be different with every performance.

Tickets For HAIRSPRAY at the Ohio Theatre On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is on sale now! This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play November 8-13 in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre, presented by CAPA and PNC Broadway in Columbus.