Premiering on Broadway in 1991, And the World Goes ‘Round showcased iconic Kander & Ebb songs from Cabaret and Chicago to The Rink and The Act. It’s been staged by theatres consistently since, but over 30 years later, one issue could no longer be ignored: what about the works of Kander & Ebb since? Actor and ArtsCentric director Kevin S. McAllister decided to produce the show with this in mind, updating the revue’s songbook to include pieces from Kiss of the Spider Woman (1992), Curtains (2006), and The Scottsboro Boys (2010). Co-produced between ArtsCentric, Everyman, and Olney Theatres, the new […]
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST runs through Sunday, June 11, with weekly performances Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Special performances include a special Saturday matinee on June 3 at 2 p.m. and a $10 Thursdays on Broadway performance June 8 at 8 p.m. Cast list, show times and tickets are available at www.vagabondplayers.org
Edgar Allen Poe comes home to Baltimore and it’s Not a Midnight Dreary
In 2006, the musical Nevermore, with music by Matt Conner and book by Grace Barnes featuring lyrics adapted from the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, made its live theatre debut. In northern Virginia. What’s wrong with this story? Ask any Baltimorean – Poe is ours. Yet somehow the musical ran in Virginia, England, and even Australia. Never Baltimore. After a 16-year wait, Stillpointe Theatre is to thank for Nevermore’s Baltimore debut. Director Ryan Haase, along with the talented cast and crew, have delivered a cryptic and immersive experience to finish their 13th season. Nevermore isn’t a full biography, but an […]
Queer Jewish Arts Festival on the Road in Baltimore
In honor of Pride month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon. The festival celebrates multiple facets of our identities – including gender, race, religion, and class – through the arts. Sponsored by the Grandchildren of Harvey M. & Lyn P. Meyerhoff Philanthropic Fund, the festival will highlight local, national, and international artists who are making art with queer and Jewish content and examine the complexity of how we present ourselves and move throughout life. “This year, we have […]
Angels in America’s Michael Kevin Darnall on Overcoming Fear and Avoiding Apathy
If you regularly attend live theatre in Washington, DC, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Michael Kevin Darnall perform onstage. Frequently spotted at the Hub Theatre and Spooky Action Theatre, Darnall recently made his Arena Stage debut in Tony Kushner’s epic play, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches, which recently ended it’s run on the Fichandler Stage on April 23. Top image: Michael Kevin Darnall as Louis in Angels in America, Part One: Millenium Approaches. Photo by Margot Schulman. Darnall, who plays the role of Louis Ironson, spoke with Baltimore OUTLoud to share his thoughts on Arena Stage, the AIDS epidemic, […]
There’s ‘Something Rotten’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
Shakespearean send-up scintillates as consummately clever comedy by Chuck Duncan The Broadway musical Something Rotten opened on April 22nd, 2015, garnered ten Tony Awards nominations (winning one for Christian Borle as Best Supporting Actor) and for some reason closed after just 742 performances on January 1st, 2017. I first became aware of the show while watching the Tony Awards performance of its signature number, “A Musical,” and finally got to see the show when it went on tour in 2017. I was instantly smitten with Rotten’s simultaneous parody and embrace of Broadway musical conventions. Possessing everything anyone would want in […]
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol with a Baltimore twist returns, re-imagined by Company Member and historian Laura Rocklyn. Ebenezer Scrooge lives in Victorian Baltimore in our spirited version of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story. This year’s brand-new adaptation is exhilarating and imaginative featuring beloved carols and characters to make your season bright! A delight for all ages! Tickets are now on sale for our holiday tradition that celebrates Baltimore’s charm and the magic of the season! A Christmas Carol runs Nov. 30 – Dec. 23, with previews on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Adult tickets start at $55, tickets for youth under 25 start at $29, and […]
The Golden Gays presents: Thank YULE For Being A Friend- The Musical
Picture it: Baltimore, MD 2022 ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the store, each department was dripping with Yuletide decor. Sophia was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of sugar prunes danced in her head. Before traveling to spend the Holidays with their families, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose participate in a golden gift exchange full of hilarious surprises. Just as they get to the airport a winter storm blows in, leaving them trapped! In an unexpected Charles Dickens twist of events, the three grannies must visit their past, present, and future to save Christmas (and find […]
Yours Forever, Lincoln
YOURS FOREVER, LINCOLN is a new chamber opera that examines the intimate male relationships of Abraham Lincoln. These relationships have been under the scholar’s microscope for decades with many proposing the idea that they went beyond basic friendships. Quarry Theatre’s original chamber opera aims to spark discussions around the history of sexuality, American revisionist history, and the importance of LGBTQAI+ visibility. YOURS FOREVER, LINCOLN will premiere at The Voxel in Baltimore, October 2022. The Voxel, an ADA accessible theatre space, is located on 9 W 25th Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218. Performances: October 21, 22, 28, 28 29 @ 8:00 pm […]
“FOOL OF ILLUSIONS” REGGIE RICE LIVE in the BOWIE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Reggie Rice’s Award-Winning family-friendly show “FOOL OF ILLUSIONS ” will be coming to The BOWIE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTs! This 90-minute theatrical Ride is full of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, and foolish antics that will have people of all ages bursting into laughter. Filled with Brand-New spectacular illusions this show is guaranteed to have everyone on the edge of their seats with pure fun and excitement. Reggie is DC’s 3-Time Comedy Magician of the year and has been the opening act for Jordin Sparks, and has performed before former First Lady […]