Maryland

Season delivers two powerful musicals exploring resilience in times of crisis: 'Next to Normal' and 'The View Upstairs.'

Faithful to the show’s origins, the experience combines the energy of an unhinged drag show with the edginess of an underground punk rock club. By ANDREA MOYA

Shakespeare’s tragicomedy is staged with an all-female cast of six as part of the seventh-annual Frederick Shakespeare Festival. By ANDREA MOYA

35th anniversary year features six plays led by resident company of artists.

Upcoming season promises powerful storytelling and special performances for all ages.

The second act brings joy, which ends this musical on an uplifting note. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO

This unique rendition of Shakespeare's classic is a visual feast, wondrously telling the timeless story solely through movement and original music. By JULIA TUCKER

Director Evan Crump’s take on the play not only musicalizes the Bard’s original songs; it also incorporates pop and rock classics that mirror the story. By ANDREA MOYA

Baltimore’s 21st annual world premiere ten-minute play festival runs at Strand Theater through July 27. By CYBELE POMEROY

This witty, colorful interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy is a fun summer show that offers plenty of laughs. By CHARLES GREEN

Matthew López's epic two-part drama opens Round House 2025/26 season, directed by Tom Story and featuring a cast of 13 actors.

Even though cut short due to rain, Act I alone delivered a whole show’s worth of toe-tapping music, excellent singing, and top-notch dancing. By CHARLES GREEN

The production captures the play’s wit, heartbreak, and silliness, and delivers it all with just the right punch. By DEEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

The shop owner's hilarious physical presence, infectious humor, and martial arts moves had the audience in stitches. By MALCOLM LEWIS BARNES

28th season includes MainStage and FUN Company shows, as well as MET Comedy Night offerings, special events, and a new performance space!

This charming play features uproarious comedy, dynamic characters, and innovative visuals, creating a delightfully interactive theatrical experience. By JULIA TUCKER

Season includes two newly commissioned world premieres, and beloved storybook characters brought to life on stage.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s touring initiative is back for a third year, offering free performances in parks and outdoor spaces throughout the region.

She replaces the theater's Founding Artistic Director, Lucinda Merry-Browne, who had led the theater since 2011 and retired in 2024.

The musical's themes of longing, friendship, and coupling remain evergreen, and the cast sings beautifully together. By LISA TRAIGER