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Monday, June 24, 2019

Arts Review: Columbia Festival of the Arts Presents ‘Selected Shorts’ at the Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center at Howard Community College by Susan Brall

On Sunday, June 23 the Columbia Festival of the Arts presented the dramatic readings titled “Selected Shorts” at the Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center at HCC in Columbia, Maryland.  It was…

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘The Second City-Cure for the Common Comedy’ at The Smith Theater by Susan Brall

On Saturday, June 22, 2019 the Columbia Festival of the Arts presented “The Second City-Cure for the Common Comedy” at the Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center at Howard Community College in C…

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Arts Review: Columbia Festival of the Arts Presents ‘David Dimitri L’homme Cirque-One-Man Circus’ at Merriweather District by Susan Brall

The Columbia Festival of the Arts presented “David Dimitri L’homme Cirque-One-Man Circus” at Merriweather District in Downtown Columbia, Maryland from June 20-23.  Dimitri has been la…

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Concert Review: ‘René Marie & Experiment in Truth’ at Columbia Festival of the Arts by Susan Brall

On Friday, June 21, 2019, the Columbia Festival of the Arts presented the fusion jazz concert ‘René Marie & Experiment in Truth’ at the Smith Theatre at the Horowitz Center at Howar…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:21PM
Friday, June 21, 2019

Arts Review: ‘Stoop Storytelling Series: On Purpose’ at Columbia Festival of the Arts Presents by Susan Brall

On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the Columbia Festival of the Arts presented another edition of the locally based distinctive performing arts group, Stoop Storytelling Series at the Smith Theatre…

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Tim Caron creator of ‘The Knights of Salisbury’ by Susan Brall

As “The Capital Fringe” is ramping up for their opening, one of the entries in this year’s collection of talent is “The Knights of Salisbury” by the Knighthood Players.  This is a…

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Arts Review: Columbia Festival of the Arts ‘LakeFest’ by Susan Brall

The weather held up, and “LakeFest” began the much-heralded Columbia Festival of the Arts on Friday, June 14, 2019.  “LakeFest” offers visitors to the Lakeside area of Downtown Colu…

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘Pride and Joy’ at Patricia & Art Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric by Susan Brall

“Pride and Joy: The Marvin Gaye Musical” played this past weekend at Patricia & Art Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland.  This is a touring company, an…

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Theatre Review: ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

“Charley’s Aunt” by Brandon Thomas, produced by Maureen Rogers and directed by Patrick Pase is now playing at the Laurel Mill Playhouse on historic Main Street in Laurel, MD. The play,…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:39PM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with David Jones of Montgomery Playhouse Celebrating its 90th Anniversary by Susan Brall

This year marks the 90th Anniversary of Montgomery Playhouse a regional theatre group located now in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  The City of Gaithersburg (the Mayor, Jud Ashman, and City Counc…

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Theatre News: Baltimore’s Own, André De Shields, Wins Tony Award for ‘Hadestown’ by Susan Brall

Baltimore’s theatre lights were shining a little brighter Sunday when native son André De Shields won a Tony Award for the role of Hermes in the acclaimed production, “Hadestown.” Her…

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Jessica Henkin, ‘Stoop Storytelling Series’ by Susan Brall

The “Stoop Storytelling Series” is a Baltimore-based live show and podcast that features “ordinary” people sharing the extraordinary, true tales of their lives.  If you have never s…

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘Macbeth’ (Movable/Outdoors Production) by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company at PFI Historic Park by Susan Brall

 “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare and directed by Ian Gallanar is being presented by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company at PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, Maryland.  This is a uniq…

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Friday, June 7, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with John Barker, actor in ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ at the Cumberland Theatre by Susan Brall

The Cumberland Theatre sequestered in picturesque Cumberland; Maryland will be presenting Tennessee Williams “Streetcar Named Desire.  This American classic follows the seemingly proper B…

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Theatre Review: ‘Grease’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Susan Brall

“Grease” with Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Directed and Choreographed by Mark Minnick, and Artistic Director, Toby Orenstein is presently rocking at Toby’s Di…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:13AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

‘A Quick 5 with Ian Gallanar, Director of ‘Macbeth’ for The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Susan Brall

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company began in 2002 with a small group of artists committed to changing how people think about Shakespeare, by producing shows that allowed audiences to connect…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:36PM
Monday, June 3, 2019

‘A Quick 5′ with Jason Love, Conductor, Columbia Orchestra by Susan Brall

Jason Love is both a cellist and conductor, presently leading the Columbia Orchestra in Columbia, MD.  Jason just celebrated his 20th Anniversary as Artistic Director and Conductor of the C…

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Friday, May 31, 2019

Arts Preview: Columbia Festival of the Arts is Rocketing Up for June 14th Launch by Susan Brall

The much-anticipated annual event in Howard County is the Columbia Festival of the Arts.  The performances and events go into high gear for more than two weeks commencing on June 14th.  It…

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Monday, May 20, 2019

Concert Review: ‘The Rite of Spring’ at Columbia Orchestra by Susan Brall

Saturday night, June 17, 2019, the Columbia Orchestra performed “The Rite of Spring” at the Jim Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, Columbia, MD and featuring Kelli Young, vocalist, K…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:55PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Silhouette Stages by Susan Brall

“Cabaret” with Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Deuten and stories by Christopher Isherwood with Music by John Kander and Lyrics by Fred Ebb is presently playing at S…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Theatre News: Helen Hayes Awards Presentation and Recipients by Susan Brall

The Washington Theatre family was dressed in the finery at The Anthem for the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday night, May 13, 2019.  Dozens of performers, directors and designers were honored f…

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Monday, May 13, 2019

Concert Review: ‘Escher String Quartet’ at Candlelight Concert Society by Susan Brall

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, the Candlelight Concert Society presented “Escher String Quartet” at Howard Community College’s Smith Theatre, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.  …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:36PM
Monday, May 6, 2019

Concert Review: ‘Salute to Gershwin & Kern’ at Columbia Pro Cantare by Susan Brall

Columbia’s Pro Cantare presented “Salute to Gershwin & Kern” at the Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland.  Under the leadership of Frances Motyca Daws…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:45PM
Saturday, May 4, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘The 39 Steps’ at Rep Stage by Susan Brall

Rep Stage’s “The 39 Steps” adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Joseph W. Ritsch, is presently playing at the Studio Theatre at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at H…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:45PM
Friday, May 3, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Brook Speltz, Cellist, Escher Quartet by Susan Brall

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 7 PM Candlelight Concert Society will be presenting Escher Quartet and Christopher Shih, piano, at the Smith Theatre at the Horowitz Center for the Arts at Howa…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:24PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Kerry McGee, Director, ‘Treasure Island’ by Susan Brall

We Happy Few, a theatrical group in the D.C. area, continues its Classics-in-Action series with a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s seminal pirate story Treasure Island directed b…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:34PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Matthew Morrison at Strathmore’s Annual Spring Gala by Susan Brall

Strathmore will be holding its Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 9 PM at The Music Center.  The night will start with a dinner for Strathmore Patrons before the show.  Ticket…

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘Jekyll and Hyde the Musical’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

“Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical” conceived for the Stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn, Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Music by Frank Wildhorn and based on the story by Robert Lou…

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Friday, April 26, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Pat Montley, Playwright and Director, ‘Plays on Principle’ by Susan Brall

On Saturday, April 27 at 8 pm and Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2 pm in celebration of Channing’s Baltimore Sermon “Plays on Principle” written and directed by Pat Montley, will be perform…

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Theatre Review: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at The Kennedy Center by Susan Brall

The Broadway Center Stage production of “The Who’s Tommy” is presently playing at The Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in the Eisenhower Theater directed and choreographed by Josh…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:57PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Kelley Curran Appearing as Clytemnestra in “The Oresteia” at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Susan Brall

Shakespeare Theatre Company will be presenting playwright Ellen McLaughlin’s adaptation of Aeschylus’ “The Oresteia,” directed by Michael Kahn, at Sidney Harman Hall at the Harman Ce…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:41PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime