James Howard News

Behind the Scenes: How a Touring House Season is Created

by James Howard — April 4, 2007

Marks Chowning, Vice-President and Executive Director of the France-Merick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore explains how a Broadway Across America season is put together.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - March 30,2007

by Charles Shubow — March 30, 2007

From 'Grey's Anatomy' to Shakespeare.

CONTEST: Win Tickets to SWEET CHARITY in Baltimore!

by James Howard — March 27, 2007

Win one of five pairs of tickets to Sweet Charity's opening night at the Hippodrome, Tuesday, April 10th!

"Cats" Eye View of Acting on the Road

by James Howard — March 14, 2007

An interview with two of the stars of the 25th Anniversary Tour of Cats, now at DC's Warner Theatre through March 18th.

CONTEST: Win Tickets to ANNIE in Baltimore!

by James Howard — March 13, 2007

Win one of five pairs of tickets to Annie's opening night at the Hippodrome, Tuesday, March 20th!

Charm City Girl Hits the Road with 'Cats'

by James Howard — March 12, 2007

Local actress talks about life on the road with Cats, one of the world's most popular musicals.

CONTEST: Win tickets to CATS in DC

by James Howard — March 7, 2007

Enter to win one of 5 pairs of tickets to the March 13th performance of CATS at DC's Warner Theatre!

CONTEST: Opening Night Tix for Altar Boyz in Baltimore

by James Howard — October 31, 2006

Take the Boy Bands quiz to win one of 5 pairs of tickets to opening night of Altar Boyz on November 7 at the Hippodrome Theatre.

Interview: Toby on Her New Theatre in Baltimore

by James Howard — October 20, 2006

Part 2 of 2 - The legendary dinner theatre owner/director talks about opening a new location, building an audience, and the future.

INTERVIEW: Award-winning Playwright on 'Split' and TU

by James Howard — October 18, 2006

Ira Gamerman, author of Split on writing, Neil Simon and giving back to Towson University

INTERVIEW: Toby on Her Dinner Theatres and Edward Norton

by James Howard — October 12, 2006

Director/Owner of Toby's Dinner Theatres of Baltimore and Columbia in a candid interview with James Howard.

Contest: Win tickets to 'Spelling Bee' in Baltimore

by James Howard — September 14, 2006

The 1st National Tour opens in Charm City, and you can win tickets!

Baltimore/Washington Backstage- September 12, 2006

by Charles Shubow — September 13, 2006

A weekly column for Baltimore/Washington and Broadway theater

INTERVIEW: 3 Mamma Mia Stars in Charm City

by James Howard — September 5, 2006

An interview with the two stars of the National Tour of Mamma Mia, now at the Hippodrome through September 10.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - September 2, 2006

by Charles Shubow — September 4, 2006

A weekly column regarding Broadway, Baltimore, and Washington theater

INTERVIEW: Kathryn Lyles of MAF’s Gypsy

by James Howard — July 17, 2006

INTERVIEW: Vourvoulas and Boehm Cut 'Footloose' at Toby's

by James Howard — July 13, 2006

13 Questions for Becca Vourvoulas and Kurt Boehm of Footloose: The Musical now playing at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore

Baltimore/Washington Backstage-June 23, 2006

by Charles Shubow — June 24, 2006

A weekly column on Broadway, Baltimore, and Washington theater.

INTERVIEW: Spotlighters SISSIES Speak Some More! (Part II)

by James Howard — June 23, 2006

Part II of II: Members of the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, the acclaimed production at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre on Gay/Straight relations, Dolly, Reba and Wynonna, and Family.

INTERVIEW: Spotlighters' SISSIES Speak! (Part I)

by James Howard — June 20, 2006

Part I of II: Members of the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, the acclaimed production at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre on Religion, Gay Pride, Drag Queens and Homophobia.