Theatre Review: ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ at Dundalk Community Theatre by Mark Beachy

You will laugh and you will cry at Dundalk Community Theatre’s production of Brighton Beach Memoirs now playing through March 1, 2015 at CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center in the J…

Video: Lady Gaga Performs a Tribute to ‘The Sound of Music’ at the 2015 Oscars by Mark Beachy

Theatre Review: ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ by Epic Productions at Ciao Bella Restaurant by Mark Beachy

It is kind of ironic that a new Baltimore-based theatre company which call themselves Epic Productions has chosen a small, modest musical with only a cast of four to be their inaugural sh…

News: WINNERS of Best of 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards by Mark Beachy

The MD Theatre Guide is pleased to announce the winners of the Best of 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards!  Thank you for voting!  Over 5,000 votes were cast! The awards are designed to honor l…

Video: Ari Roth: From Theater J to Mosaic Theatre Company, Part 2 of 2 by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Ari Roth:From Theater J to Mosaic Theatre Company, Part 2 of 2. Mark Beachy interviews Ari Roth about Theater J and Mosaic Theatre Company. This interview is complete, unedited, and…

Theatre Review: ‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Mark Beachy

It’s not every day that a green ogre with a diet of rats and toads,  not to mention very bad table manners is really the “Prince Charming” of a fairy tale.  And once you really g…

Video: Meet the Skaters and Creative Team from Men Skating by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Meet the Skaters and Creative Team from Men Skating. Mark Beachy interviews the skaters from Men Skating, Wesley Campbell, Jonathon Hunt, John Kerr, Ryan Bradley, Shaun Rogers, and Ro…

News: Announcement of Nominations 15th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors by Mark Beachy

THE WATCH AWARDS Nominations Announced January 18, 2015 – 7:30 pm at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA   Award Ceremony Sunday, March 8, 2015 – 7:00 pm at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA …

Video: Ari Roth: From Theater J to Mosaic Theatre Company, Part 1 of 2 by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Ari Roth:From Theater J to Mosaic Theatre Company, Part 1 of 2. Mark Beachy interviews Ari Roth about Theater J and Mosaic Theatre Company. This interview is complete, unedited, and …

Theatre News: 15th Annual WATCH Award Nominations Announcement To Be Webcast LIVE on MD Theatre Guide by Mark Beachy

Join MD Theatre Guide as we webcast the 15th Annual WATCH Award Nominations Announcement LIVE! LIVE Webcast Time/Date: 7:30 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2013 WATCH by clicking HERE. The presenta…

Voting Ballot: Nominees for MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards by Mark Beachy

We are proud to announce the nominees for MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards! The awards are designed to honor local performing arts, entertainment and education …

News: Edward Herrmann Dead at 71 by Mark Beachy

Edward Herrmann was born on July 21, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia.  He passed away December 31, 2014.  He was 71. Mark Beachy interviewed Edward Herrmann at the Monster Mania C…

News: Interview with Theater J’s Managing Director, Rebecca Ende and Acting Artistic Director, Shirley Serotsky about the Recent Events Involving Ar by Mark Beachy

Artistic Directors come and go.  Most of the time the transition is a quiet and peaceful one.  In the case of the dismissal of Ari Roth, the former Artistic Director of Theater J in Washin…

Theatre Review: ‘Diner’ at Signature Theatre by Mark Beachy

Baltimore born filmmaker, Barry Levinson made his screen directing debut in 1982 with a movie called Diner.  Diner was the first of four “Baltimore Films” set in his hometown;�…

Video: Interviews with Cast of ‘Mary Poppins’ at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Interviews with Cast of Mary Poppins at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA.  www.mdtheatreguide.com.  Video produced and edited by Mark Beachy.  Performance footage provide…

News: Updated MD Theatre Guide Mobile App Released on iOS and Featured in iTunes Store by Mark Beachy

The MD Theatre Guide is pleased to announce that the updated MD Theatre Guide mobile app has just been released on iOS and is featured in the iTunes Store exposing the MD Theatre Guide to…

News: NEW MD Theatre Guide Website Design and Mobile Design Launches by Mark Beachy

The NEW and IMPROVED MD Theatre Guide website design and mobile design is online and ready to serve our community!  Using the latest and greatest technology available today, MD Theatre Gu…

Theatre Review: ‘Arcadia’ at Memorial Players by Mark Beachy

Emotion versus intellect, the mystery of romance, and the path of knowledge are the timeless themes in Tom Stoppard’s time-shifting masterwork, Arcadia, now playing through Novemb…

Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Olney Theatre Center by Mark Beachy

The Olney Theatre Center is currently presenting Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the stage adaptation of the classic 1989 Disney animated film.  Can you believe the film is celebrating…

Theatre Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Arena Stage by Mark Beachy

September 22nd marked the 50th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Fiddler on the Roof at the Imperial Theatre.  Producer Hal Prince helped to bring out the best of Joseph Stein who wr…

News: Updated MD Theatre Guide Mobile App Released on Android and Featured in Google Play Store by Mark Beachy

The MD Theatre Guide is pleased to announce that the updated MD Theatre Guide mobile app has just been released on Android and is featured in the Google Play Store exposing the MD Theatre Gu…

Video: Season’s Greetings from MD Theatre Guide by Mark Beachy

VIDEO:  Season’s Greetings from MD Theatre Guide!

Video: Interviews with Creative Team of ‘Moses’ at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: Mark Beachy interviews members of the creative team of the musical ‘Moses’ at Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA.  Produced and Edited by Mark Beachy.  Assistant …

Theatre Review: ‘Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical’ at Dundalk Community Theatre by Mark Beachy

Songwriter Ellie Greenwich earned 25 gold and platinum records during her career, selling a phenomenal 100 million records.  Many of Greenwich’s popular hit songs from the 1960̵…

Video: UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building Grand Opening by Mark Beachy

VIDEO:  The UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building celebrated their Grand Opening on October 17, 2014.  Here are highlights from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Produced and Edited by…

Top 5 Shows of The Week: Halloween Edition by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: MD Theatre Guide’s Top 5 Shows of The Week: Halloween Edition.  

Theatre Review: ‘Venus in Fur’ at Rep Stage by Mark Beachy

“Things are not always what they seem…or are they, ” says Joseph W. Ritsch, director of Venus in Fur now playing at Rep Stage in Columbia, Maryland. Written by David Ives …

News: Costume Designer and Professor at Howard University, Reggie Ray Has Died by Mark Beachy

Popular costume designer and Professor at Howard University, Reggie Ray passed away this morning. Reggie Ray has designed for Artistic Directors and Directors which include Debbie Allen (Ken…

News: Letter from Actress Irene Worth to Acting Students from 1992 by Mark Beachy

Actress Irene Worth AKA Harriet Elizabeth Abrams was born in 1916 in NE and passed away in 2002 in NYC.  Many of her performances were in London’s West End, frequently playing Shake…

Theatre Review: ‘Memphis:The Musical’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Mark Beachy

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll!  Memphis is in Columbia at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.  Directed by Toby Orenstein and Lawrence B. Munsey, this musical is electrifying and a must see! Win…

Video: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theatre Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony by Mark Beachy

VIDEO: MD Theatre Guide presents the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theatre Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony which took place on September 15, 2014. The video also includes an interview with Ian Gal…