Maryland

The theater for young aspiring professionals presents fun character moments in this horror/comedy musical but struggles with fundamentals.  By RICHARD TARBOX

The high-energy throwback to a bygone era is filled with talented cast members and tremendous choreography. By ERIC COLCHAMIRO

Sharp comedic timing, earnest performances, and vibrant character work come together seamlessly. By VALERIE J. MIKLES

The delightfully inventive show is full of physical comedy, music, puppetry, dance, and striking visual imagery that lingers in the mind. By DERYL DAVIS

Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent.  By JULIA TUCKER

Mixing humor and heart, the performers hit every moment perfectly and sing with energy and passion. By CHARLES GREEN

The performers give every song energy and feeling and hit every comic and emotional moment spot on. By CHARLES GREEN

Eleven productions, including three MET Originals, celebrate the transformative power of storytelling through musicals, contemporary plays, and imaginative theater for audiences of all ages.

New partnership with Live Arts Maryland expands performance experience.

The bouncy songs are from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album, and all the voices blend beautifully. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON

Olney Theatre Center's stylish production revives the Tony Award-winning musical with charm, precision, and theatrical flair.  By CELIA WREN

This jazzy and humorous musical makes a joyful noise about what it means when we dare to dream. By MARY V. HOLIMAN

From three-fifths of a person to negro to colored to African American, a serious story is told with sass and humor.  By MARY V. HOLIMAN

The cast’s energy, vocals, and dancing talents provide catchy, upbeat family entertainment. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

The performances are flawless in this musical about power plays among teens in high school, and the show is just plain fun to watch. By BOB ASHBY

The agit-prop classic is the right play for this moment, just not for three-and-a-half hours. By LISA TRAIGER

Set in West Africa, the drama offers a universal message of determination to reject beliefs and practices that harm girls. By NEAL LEARNER

The new musical, based on a popular YA book series, shows how theater makes high school hell survivable. By JENNIFER GEORGIA 

The performers are, without exception, excellent. The live band onstage is precise, rich, and nuanced.  By CYBELE POMEROY

An excellent cast, combined with a unique setting, is one of the best ways to enjoy this roller-coaster of a play. By MORGAN FEDDES SATRE