María Irene Fornés’ ‘Life Is a Dream’ awakens at Baltimore Center...

The characters in this modern adaption of a 17th-century play make something of their lives in ways that have a real impact on the audience.

With heart and hilarity, ‘Harvey’ is a crowd-pleaser at Everyman

This is a show designed to provoke laughter — the performers have impeccable delivery, fascinating physicality, and brilliantly coordinated comic timing.

A virtuoso Prince heads brisk ‘Hamlet’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Vince Eisenson’s Hamlet is natural and effortless, and the production is lean, energetic, and powerful.

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ still awes kids at the Puppet Co.

In the age of tiny electronic devices for small fingers, the company celebrates its 40th year of 'inspiring a new generation of puppet enthusiasts.'

Fresh voices, raw energy in ‘Dreamgirls’ at BlackRock Center for the...

A dreamy kick-off to the Germantown arts center's new effort to stage their own professional productions.

With queer-themed ‘Falsettos,’ Rep Stage ends on a high note

The heartfelt musical brings the company full circle.

Poe musical ‘Nevermore’ is a gothically good time at Stillpointe Theatre

A fantastical and fun study of the famous writer with dedicated performances and a wonderfully ghastly design.

Mona Mansour on humor, loss, and not seeing in ‘Unseen’ at...

The award-winning playwright talks about her sharp-edged thriller set in the fragile world of today’s Middle East.

A deeply touching ‘Jump’ explores loss and recovery at Everyman Theatre

Charly Evon Simpson’s poignant drama about family, forgiveness, and healing will stay with you for a long time.

‘Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club’ packs a wallop and there’s no telling...

After a run last weekend at GALA, the secretive slapstick smackdown heads to Baltimore for four sold-out shows at Creative Alliance Theater.

Baltimore Center Stage announces artistic director change

Stephanie Ybarra to leave after five transformative years, Ken-Matt Martin to serve as interim artistic director during nationwide search for new AD.

Howard Community College to shut Rep Stage after final two shows

'Ghost/Writer' by Dane Figueroa Edidi and 'Falsettos' coming in spring 2023.

Happenstance Theater’s ‘Pocket Moxie’ is a fantastic throwback

Five talented performers give vintage vaudeville routines — from a ventriloquist's dummy to lighthearted songs — new life.

‘Lion in Winter’ is furiously funny and sublimely staged at Everyman...

It’s a play both timeless and timely, a good old-fashioned family feud, a soap opera with crowns and daggers.

In ‘Dinner and Cake’ at Everyman Theatre, a tense culture-clash satire

Tuyết Thị Phạm’s sardonic family drama echoes 'Look Who's Coming to Dinner.'

Immersive ‘Rent’ at ArtsCentric sings with a full heart and soul

A talented cast brings Jonathan Larson’s prize-winning musical to relatable life.

‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre is a joyous delight

The show is overflowing with compassion and heart. It reminds us what the world could be.

‘Bakkhai’ at Baltimore Center Stage is daring, spirited, and utterly fearless

The modern dress musical production of Euripedes’ ancient Greek tragedy is a unique, immersive Bacchanalian experience — and it's free.

‘Crying on Television’ at Everyman Theatre is damn good and funny

R. Eric Thomas's world-premiere comedy is an homage to and sendup of TV shows that have shaped our collective memory.