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Monday, February 27, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Unraveled’ by the Akropolis Reed Quintet – part of the CandleKids Series at the Smith Theatre at Howard Community College by Pamela Steinik

If you feel the need for reeds, ‘Unraveled’ by the Akropolis Reed Quintet is the perfect concert. This group of five super talented musicians takes listeners on an amazing, interactive m…

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Motherhood Out Loud’ at Vagabond Players by Pamela Steinik

Squeeze. Hold. Release. It’s necessary when doing pelvic floor exercises – or when you have a child. You squeeze your children tight, hold them close, and then release them into the worl…

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Monday, February 20, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Peking Acrobats’ at The Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

Mix Chinese culture, acrobatics, humor, and stunts you never thought humanly possible and you have The Peking Actobats. This spectacular show made me gasp and laugh and just wonder in amazem…

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Amazing Max’ at the Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

To me, a magic show is all about ‘how did he do that?’ And with the Amazing Max, even my skeptical 12-year old was amazed. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill magic show with card tricks a…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:21AM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Comedy Review: ‘Judy Gold’ at the Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

From the moment Judy Gold comes on stage, you can’t help but laugh.   Gold is an expert comedienne with decades of experience – from her roles on shows like Law & Order, 2 Broke Gi…

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Complete History of America (Abridged)’ at Vagabond Players by Pamela Steinik

It all started with Amerigo. The mapmaker found the New World more than 500 years ago, and as they say, the rest is history. In “The Complete History of America (Abridged),” presented by…

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘The Divine Sister’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Pamela Steinik

‘The Divine Sister’ should really be called ‘The Secret Lives of Nuns.’ The production, currently playing at Fells Point Corner Theatre, does not feature your typical run-of-the-conv…

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Concert Review: ‘The Snowman’ at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra by Pamela Steinik

Do you want to build a snowman? You’ll be hoping for snow after seeing “The Snowman,” presented by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The show follows a young boy’s adventure when a s…

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Skippyjon Jones Snow What’ at The Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

Skippyjon Jones is not just any cat. In “Skippyjon Jones Snow What,” presented by The Gordon Center, Skippyjon is a cat posing as a Chihuahua who craves adventure. The family musical is …

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ presented by Charm City Players by Pamela Steinik

Be their guest! Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by Charm City Players, is the enchanted tale of Belle and the Beast we all know and love. This production has beautiful costu…

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Starmites Lite’ presented by Carroll County Arts Council by Pamela Steinik

Comic-Con lovers take note – “Starmites Lite,” currently presented by Carroll County Arts Council, is a comic book come to life as teenage Eleanor finds herself in Innerspace, Earth’…

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Honk’ presented by Reisterstown Theatre Project by Pamela Steinik

Bring on the birds! “Honk,” presented by Reisterstown Theatre Project, reimagines the Hans Christian Andersen tale of ‘The Ugly Duckling’ as a musical. The all-kids production is set…

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Concert Review: ‘Richard Rodgers and His Sounds of Music’ at The Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

Richard Rodgers was a musical genius, composing music for over 900 songs and 43 Broadway musicals. He was also the first person to win the top show business awards in music, television, film…

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Theatre Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Children’s Playhouse of Maryland by Pamela Steinik

In a small town like Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana, the beauty salon is the center of life. Truvy’s Salon offers more than manis and haircuts, it’s also the location for an informal suppo…

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘The Complete Deaths of William Shakespeare: The Remount!’ by Cohesion Theatre and Baltimore Shakespeare Factory by Pamela Steinik

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, Cohesion Theatre Company and Baltimore Shakespeare Factory have partnered to present “The Complete Deaths of William Sh…

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Young Frankenstein’ by Silhouette Stages by Pamela Steinik

What happens when the grandson of Victor Von Frankenstein shows up in Transylvania? In “Son of Frankenstein,” currently presented by Silhouette Stages, we discover whether the legacy of …

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘The Giver’ by National Players at Chesapeake Arts Center by Pamela Steinik

How would you feel if you lived in a world where your job and your spouse were chosen for you? And if this world had no music or color or change in weather? This is the world in “The Giver…

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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Forever Plaid’ at Dundalk Community Theatre by Pamela Steinik

Forever Plaid is back from the dead to perform one final concert. In this musical, currently playing at Dundalk Community Theatre, the 1960s group performs some of their favorites for us in …

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Theatre Review: ‘Pinkalicious, The Musical’ by Vital Theatre Company at Amoss Center (Harford Community College) by Pamela Steinik

Think pink! “Pinkalicious,” presented by Vital Theatre Company at Amoss Center, is a pinktastic adventure for kids and parents alike. Parents will like that it teaches kids moderation an…

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Pamela Steinik

Who knew nuns could be so much fun? In “Sister Act,” currently playing at Toby’s Columbia, nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier shows an order of nuns that there’s more to life than …

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Peter Rabbit and Me’ at Pumpkin Theatre by Pamela Steinik

Once upon a time, there were four little rabbits – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. So starts the beloved Beatrix Potter’s “Tale of Peter Rabbit,” first published in 1902.  In …

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Theatre Review: ‘Crazy For You’ by Children’s Playhouse of Maryland at CCBC Essex by Pamela Steinik

Who would ever want to go to Deadrock, Nevada? Definitely not Bobby Child, who is sent to the old gold-mining town by his mother to foreclose on a rundown theatre.  In “Crazy For You,” …

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Anything Goes’ at Phoenix Festival Theater at Harford Community College by Pamela Steinik

Welcome aboard! On this ship, “Anything Goes.” The musical, now playing at Harford Community College, takes you on a journey from New York to London full of mistaken identities and madca…

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ by September Song Musical Theatre at Carroll Arts Center by Pamela Steinik

Who knew the Old Testament could be so exciting? “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” playing this weekend at Carroll Arts Center, brought the ‘coat of many colors’ story …

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ at Red Branch Theatre by Pamela Steinik

As a child of the 80s, I was looking forward to seeing Heathers: The Musical, which in my mind was something like the original ‘Mean Girls.’  However, it’s been 20+ years since I’ve…

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Julius Caesar’ at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory by Pamela Steinik

No togas. The director of Julius Caesar, now playing at The Meadow at Johns Hopkin’s Evergreen Museum & Library, made a conscious choice not to clothe the actors in Roman garb because …

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Monday, July 18, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘The Gazebo’ at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre by Pamela Steinik

Murder.  Mystery.  And even a few laughs.  The Gazebo, now playing at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre, is a whodunit that will keep you guessing. The story goes something like this.  Sc…

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Spamalot’ at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre by Pamela Steinik

I admit it. I lived in London for five years and never saw Monty Python. So, I was curious to see Spamalot, a musical based on the 1975 film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ now playin…

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Monday, July 11, 2016

Theatre Review: ‘Mulan Jr,’ by Court Jester’s Young People’s Theatre at CCBC Essex by Pamela Steinik

Mulan Jr., presented by Court Jester’s Young People’s Theatre at CCBC Essex, would bring honor to the Chinese ancestors. The cast brought the Oscar-nominated Disney film to life with bea…

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Saturday, July 9, 2016

Theatre News: ‘White Christmas’ at Howard County Summer Theatre by Pamela Steinik

Christmas came early this year at Howard County Summer Theatre’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Who would have thought we’d be able to have some holiday spirit – and …

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Theatre Reveiw: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ by Charm City Players by Pamela Steinik

Bring a beloved Disney film to the stage, add some dazzling undersea costumes, and make sure you have all the original songs we love, and it’s a recipe for success. The Little Mermaid, pre…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards