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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. When She Had Wings at Imagination Stage. “…production elements flow together with the written word and build off each other to create this amazingly original piece.” –…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:09PM
Monday, September 28, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘When She Had Wings’ at Imagination Stage by April Forrer

A visual and audio masterpiece wings its way onstage with Imagination Stage’s production of the world premiere of When She Had Wings. Written by Suzan Zeder, a four-time winner of the Dist…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:27PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Ironbound at Round House Theatre. “…a well written script; superb acting and a high-end production all helmed by the immensely talented director Daniella Topol.” – El…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:47PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. An Inspector Calls at Everyman Theatre. “Everyman pulls out all the nuances of the script, making this production an edge-of-your-seat nail-biter.” – April Forrer. REA…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 01:10PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Caps For Sale: The Musical’ at Adventure Theatre, MTC by April Forrer

I think the key to excellent children’s theatre is engagement. Engage a group of wide-eyed children, and you can produce a success. Adventure Theatre’s production of Caps For Sale: The M…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:21PM
Monday, September 14, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘An Inspector Calls’ at Everyman Theatre by April Forrer

Everyman Theatre does not disappoint with their 25th season opener, An Inspector Calls, written by J.B. Priestley and directed by Noah Himmelstein. Inspector is not a traditional “who-done…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 06:33PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Top 5 Show of the Week by April Forrer

1. The Baltimore Waltz at Howard Community College’s Rep Stage. “Directed by Suzanne Beal this show is elegantly crafted to demonstrate not only loss but the lengths of imaginat…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:35PM

Theatre Review: ‘Greater Tuna’ at Vagabond Players by April Forrer

Vagabond Players’ first show of their 100th season starts off with a bang with the well-known comedy, Greater Tuna. Directed by Anthony Lane Hinkle and written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sear…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:28PM
Monday, September 7, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Sherlock’s Last Case’ at The Colonial Players, INC by April Forrer

The Colonial Players of Annapolis opened their 67th season with Sherlock’s Last Case to an almost sold-out showing. Directed by Beth Terranova and written by Charles Markowitz, Sherlock’…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 02:58PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Kristin Chenoweth at Wolf Trap. Performance Date: Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8:00pm. Synopsis: With a voice that “slices through the stratosphere like a supersonic jet,” (The New Yor…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:47PM
Monday, August 3, 2015

MD Theatre Guide’s Rising Star: Luke Pound by April Forrer

I first met Luke Pound when he was playing Ed Carmichael in The Park School of Baltimore’s production of You Can’t Take It With You.  I noticed right away that he is very comf…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:59PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Saving Myself for Steve Martin’ at Strand Theater Company by April Forrer

Saving Myself for Steve Martin, showing at Church and Company in Hampden, is produced by Strand Theater Company in partnership with Baltimore Playwrights Festival.  This one-woman play was …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:40AM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Into the Woods at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. “Toby’s ‘Into the Woods’ is a delightful, non-stop, twisted fairy tale adventure, where the audience willingly gets lost in the w…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:30AM
Sunday, July 26, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre by April Forrer

The roaring 1920s lives up to its name in Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre’s production of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, directed by Jimi Kinstle. From the glittering costumes (Laur…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:35PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. As You Like It at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory. “I am just a theater lover who adores seeing well-acted, well delivered performances and encouraging you to take in a great show.&#…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:45PM
Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. at Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre. “…fun songs, great dancing and adorable actors…” – April Forrer. READ review. Synopsis…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:13PM
Sunday, July 12, 2015

Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’ at Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre by April Forrer

Court Jesters Young People’s Theatre, Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr., directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt, to a full and enthusiastic house Friday…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:12PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Catch Me If You Can at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. “…a feel-good show…” – Rachel Russel. READ review. Synopsis: The season of intrigue continues with a musica…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:07PM
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘The Pillow Book’ in Partnership with Cohesion and Strand Theatre Companies by April Forrer

Cohesion Theatre Company ends their inaugural season with Anna Moench’s The Pillow Book, in partnership with Strand Theatre Company and directed by Jonas David Grey. Through snippets of th…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:41PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Double Trouble (AKA The Parent Trap)’ at Imagination Stage by April Forrer

Double the fun is guaranteed at Imagination Stage’s production of Double Trouble (AKA The Parent Trap). In this musical based on Erich Kastner’s 1949 novel Lottie & Lisa, adapted by …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:19PM
Monday, June 29, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude’ at Adventure Theatre, MTC by April Forrer

Adventure Theatre, MTC begins its summer with everyone’s favorite cool but grumpy cat, Garfield, with Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude. This enthusiastic musical has the stamp of appro…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:29PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. The Comedy of Errors at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. “…full of interesting twists and lots of laughs…” – Lynne Menefee. READ review. Synopsis: Two sets of tw…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:20PM
Monday, June 22, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Cockpit in Court by April Forrer

The Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre opens its season with a musical bang with The Wedding Singer, directed by Greg Dorsey, a 1980s throw back of fashion, dancing and songs. This stage play i…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:50PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Tartuffe at Shakespeare Theatre Company. “…Brilliantly directed… mesmerizing…breathtaking” – Elizabeth Bruce. READ review. Synopsis: Orgon has fallen under the s…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:38PM
Thursday, June 11, 2015

Theatre Review: Disney’s ‘Newsies’ at The National Theatre by April Forrer

Extra! Extra! Read all about it – the national tour of Disney’s Newsies: Broadway’s smash hit musical is playing at The National Theatre in Washington, DC, until June 21, 2015! The 199…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:48PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Born Yesterday at Vagabond Players. “You don’t have to be “born yesterday” to enjoy this delightful production.” – April Forrer. READ review: Synopsis: A seeming…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:15PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘Born Yesterday’ at Vagabond Players by April Forrer

Vagabond Players finish off their 99th season with a guaranteed laugh with Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday, directed by Steve Goldklang. Born Yesterday takes it’s audiences back to 1946 W…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:35AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Kiss Me, Kate at 2nd Star Productions. “With its catchy, nostalgic score, 2nd Star’s ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ features an energetic, well-rounded cast.” – Rebecca Wyrick.…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:07PM
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Jumpers For Goalpost at Studio Theatre. “This play is a gem. We in the DC Metro area are very fortunate to have the opportunity to see this U.S. premier production where everythin…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:36PM

Theatre Review: ‘Jumpers For Goalposts’ at Studio Theatre by April Forrer

Plays focusing on a brief window in time, a few characters and a single subject must rely heavily on three things for a good production: the writing, the director’s vision and the actors. …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:06PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. 1776 at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. “an important musical.” – Mark Beachy READ review. Synopsis: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, a groundbreaking event in…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:09PM

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