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Similar to American vaudeville, British Music Hall entertainment is a mixture of song, comedy, and specialty acts. Though vaudeville ended in America in the 1930s and Music Hall ended in the 1960s, The British Players in Kensington, MD has been keeping this form of entertainment alive since 1965. Now in its 49th year, The British Players [...]
In June of 2011, Maryland Theatre Guide officially launched as a company featuring original online reviews, articles, and videos. The MD Theatre Guide also serves as a resource where theatre companies may post their audition notices. Besides interviewing local celebrities like Toby Orenstein, Michael Bobbitt, and Michael Kahn, MD Theatre Guide has also interviewed international [...]
1. Company at Signature Theatre “…straight forward and honest… needs to go on your run don’t walk list.” -Elliot Lanes, MD Theatre Guide READ Elliot Lanes’ review. Synopsis: On his 35th birthday, Bobby, a commitment-phobic bachelor, searches for the answers to love and life in New York City. While enjoying the company of some lovely ladies, he [...]
Founded in 1971 by Philip Arnoult, Theatre Project serves as a performance venue for local performing artists and theatre companies in Baltimore City. Known as “Baltimore’s Free Theatre,” no tickets were sold; after performances a hat was passed for audience members to donate to the artists and theatre. Theatre Project celebrated its 40th Anniversary during the [...]
“America’s Got Talent” child prodigy singing sensation Jackie Evancho made her local concert debut at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore with her Songs of the Silver Screen Tour. Jackie Evancho performed with the world-class Baltimore Symphony Orchestra led by conductor John Mario. The song choices, featuring splendid musical arrangements, ranged from movies and musical theatre [...]
To help celebrate the bicentennial of Verdi’s birth, The Lyric Opera Baltimore is presenting his tragic opera Rigoletto as the final selection for their season. If you are familiar with the design of The Lyric, you will know that the names of famous classical composers are etched magnificently on the top portions of the walls surrounding the [...]
1. Show Boat by Washington National Opera at Kennedy Center “Great music, great cast, full orchestra…… what else do you need?” -Elliot Lanes, MD Theatre Guide READ Elliot Lanes’ review. Synopsis: This spectacular new production of Show Boat, Broadway’s original masterpiece, brings unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and an epic story together to make great entertainment and great [...]
Following the successes of the BSO’s presentations of The Gold Rush and City Lights, Marin Alsop and the BSO return to pay tribute to Charlie Chaplin by presenting his 1936 film Modern Times, a brilliant, biting satire on the mechanical age. The BSO accompanies this cinematic masterpiece, performing Chaplin’s own original score. Modern Times was ahead of its time when it [...]
1. Twelfth Night at Folger Theatre “…this production of ‘Twelfth Night’ is a wonder and something not to be missed…a tale as timeless as the laughter it induces.” Robert Michel Oliver, MD Theatre Guide READ Robert Michael Oliver’s review. Synopsis: Cast away on the shores of a distant land, lost lovers and their unruly servants converge and [...]
This review is brought to you by the letter “G” for GO! Go see Tidewater Players production of Avenue Q! It might not help you find your purpose in life, but it will bring you plenty of laughs! Best described as a Saturday Night Live spoof of Sesame Street, Avenue Q addresses the trials and tribulations of entering the ‘real’ adult [...]
On Sunday, May 5th, women in their fancy gowns and men in their dapper tuxedos turned out to help support the 21st annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala which provides critical funding to support the Center’s performances, education, and outreach initiatives. The centerpiece of the gala was a performance of a concert version of the musical My [...]
The Memorial Players are currently presenting Meet Me in St. Louis which promises to be as sweet and as fluffy as cotton candy on a stick. Based on the classic 1944 MGM motion picture starring Judy Garland, Meet Me in St. Louis didn’t appear on Broadway until 45 years later. Even after the musical was recognized by [...]
“Chess, a game of pure skill,” says The Arbiter. ”The players will alternate until the King of one is so attacked that he cannot escape.” Chess, the musical about two chess tournaments between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. during the Cold War is now playing at the Dundalk Community Theatre. This is only the 5th [...]
