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‘The American Maid’ at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Francine Schwartz

On Friday night, I had fun at the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, where I have previously enjoyed several Gilbert and Sullivan performances. VLOC is...

‘Golda’s Balcony’ at The Vagabond Players by Amanda Gunther

What happens when idealism becomes power? It kills. And to save your world how many other worlds are you entitled to destroy? The shocking...

‘Electra’ at Mobtown Players by John Harding

After 14 seasons of new and often experimental theater, Baltimore’s Mobtown Players is busy re-inventing itself this fall with a slate of classics. If...

Stage Dad: ‘Talking to Other Parents’: Part Two: ‘What Other Parents...

What Other Parents Wish They Had Known… One of my favorite television shows is Friday Night Lights, a beautifully written, small-scale drama that focuses on...

Stage Dad: ‘Talking to Other Parents’: Part One by Glenn Cook

Balance is something every parent wants. Vertigo is what we can get, if we allow it to happen. That’s true for all parents, but the...

‘Campaign Caper’ comes to Way Off Broadway by Justin M. Kiska

In addition to Way Off Broadway’s regularly scheduled Mainstage and Children’s Theatre seasons, the theatre also hosts a number of special events each year.  Some...

‘Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris’ at...

MetroStage presents Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, a musical revue of the songs of Jacques Brel, an esteemed Belgian singer-songwriter...

‘Music In The Movies II’ at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre’s Cabaret series continues with the spectacular Music In The Movies II. There’s only a few days left to enjoy a really, really,...

‘Don’t Bury The Story in a Musical’ by David Rohde

Every musical has a story for the audience to enjoy, so don’t bury it on stage. In the musical Li’l Abner, a rousing chorus number...

Ben Harper and Rickie Lee Jones at Wolf Trap by Grace...

The night at Wolf Trap belonged to Ben Harper. Debuting his first solo performance in a career that spans two decades, fans were treated...

There’s a New Look at Olney Theatre Center by Heather Latiri

Last night, to honor its 75th Anniversary Season, Olney Theatre Center unveiled it's new logo and branding. The new identity and branding of the Olney...

Married to the Stage: ‘My Faire Children’ by Natalie McCabe

My husband may live in an imaginary village, but we both belong to the category of 'imaginary friends.' Recently, I sat down to chat...

Interview with ‘TRIPTYCH’ Composer Robert Sirota and Collaborating Artist Deborah Patterson...

Composer Robert Sirota will be in Baltimore next Sunday, September 9, 2012, to attend a concert featuring a performance of his work, TRIPTYCH, a...

An Appreciation of Post Dance Critic Alan M. Kriegsman by Carolyn...

Each ballet season at the Kennedy Center Opera House, dancers flock to see the company chosen for the opening program. This year, the Mariinsky (a.k.a....

‘Page-to-Stage’ Festival Reflections by Jennifer Perry

For the 11th year, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has opened its doors to local theatres to showcase works still in...

Special 50% TONIGHT AT 7:30 PM For Everyman Theatre’s ‘Time Stands...

Everyman Theatre is opening its 2012/13 season with the acclaimed Broadway hit, TIME STANDS STILL by Donald Margulies. Read DCMTA's Amanda Gunther's *****rave review! ...

2012-2013 Season Preview of Encore Stage & Studio by Aileen Pangan

Encore 2012-2013 Season Showcases Adventure and Search for Justice Our heroes and heroines are ready to travel, spread their wings and make a difference. They won’t...

‘Baby Bear’s Birthday’ at The Puppet Co. by Julia L. Exline

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Baby Bear’s Birthday was presented at The Puppet Company through their highly popular program, Tiny Tots @ 10:00. Tiny Tots...

‘Stones in The Secret Garden’ by Brent Stone

Whenever I see a Stone perform on the stage I always see a performer who gives 200% and whose joy of performing glows on...

‘The Temperamentals’ at Rep Stage by David Friscic

In Rep Stage's production of The Temperamentals the ensemble of fine actors plunge into Jon Marans' very observant play with intensity and verve. Playing with brisk efficiency under...