‘The Chinese Lady’ at Everyman Theatre shares historical Asian joy
Lloyd Suh’s play about the first Chinese woman immigrant in America makes her dreams present. By DANIELLA IGNACIO
Happenstance Theater’s gleefully morbid ‘Cabaret Macabre’ at Theatre Project
A musical buffet of vignettes featuring Vaudeville technique, live music, and comedy brilliance — in Baltmore through November 12. By CYBELE POMEROY
An enchanting ‘As You Like It’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Founding artistic director Ian Gallanar directs the season opener with warmth, humor, and congeniality. By COLLEEN KENNEDY
Intense one-woman ‘Grounded’ lifts off at Maryland Hall for the Creative...
Joan Smith dominates the stage as the Pilot in this searing look at the psychological effects of drone warfare. By CHARLES GREEN
Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center strike gold with ‘Fela!’
This revival of the Tony-winning Afrobeat musical brings a legendary performer and activist bursting back to life.
‘Love and Vinyl’ to mix it up at KA-CHUNK!! Records in...
A music buff previews Bob Bartlett's new rom-com about browsing for records and romance, performed in a local neighborhood record store.
Thrilling performances in Arthur Miller’s ‘View From the Bridge’ by UpStage...
Veteran director John Cusamano leaves Maryland with a triumph.
Classic Theatre of Maryland’s hilarious take on the Bard in brief
'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' is a joy for all audiences who may know many or none.
Classic Theatre of Maryland announces 2023/24 season
A lineup of classic plays and musicals to delight audiences of all ages.
‘He Creeps’ is a fiercely funny farce from 3rd Eye Open...
Old and new jokey tropes combine in this comedy about how a woman can be deceived by her desire for 'a man.'
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.
Touching ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ gives good advice at Baltimore Center Stage
But its epistolary form is low on drama.
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.