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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…

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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.  …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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Friday, April 19, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Zachary Michel, President and Co-Founder, Charm City Fringe by Susan Brall

Charm City Fringe, Inc. (CCF) which began in 2015 holds its Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. According to CCF, they provide a platform for theatrical artists to elevate their work and reach …

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Carolyn Koch, ‘All New People’ at Green Globe Theatre by Susan Brall

The Green Globe Theatre will be presenting “All New People” which will run Friday and Saturday nights from April 26-May 4 at The Green Globe Theatre in residence at Breath of God Luth…

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‘A Quick 5’ with Adam Downs, ‘P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!’ at Dominion Stage by Susan Brall

Dominion Stage will be performing “P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!” – a dark, funny, physical comedy about losers on their worst day. It will be performed at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang …

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Concert Review: ‘ECCO – East Coast Chamber Orchestra’ at Candlelight Concert Society by Susan Brall

The Candlelight Concert Society changes venues for the day and presented “ECCO – East Coast Chamber Orchestra Program-An Ancient Walkabout” at the Linehan Concert Hall on the campus of…

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Concert Review: ‘Lewis Black’ at Strathmore by Susan Brall

On Sunday, April 13 the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland presented the comedy of Lewis Black.  Black is known for his acerbic, angry wit and his off-beat look into social and politica…

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Concert Review: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Porgy & Bess’ at Strathmore by Susan Brall

On Thursday, April 11, 2019 the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore in North Bethesda, presented a “semi-staged” production of George Gershwin’s classic, Porgy and Bess. with li…

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Review: ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Susan Brall

Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is presently playing at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland.  This is a new musical adaptation based on the Hugo novel and uses s…

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘Scotland Road’ at APL Drama Club by Susan Brall

“Scotland Road” by Jeffrey Hatcher, presented by the APL Drama Club and directed by Sharon Maguire is playing at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel Marylan…

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Theatre Review: ‘Appropriate’ at Silver Spring Stage by Susan Brall

“Appropriate” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Jeff Mikoni and produced by Diego Maramba is now playing at Silver Spring Stage in Silver Spring, MD.  The play premiered in 2013 an…

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Monday, April 1, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Jay D. Brock, Production Director, ‘Into the Light’ presented by The Choral Arts Society of Washington by Susan Brall

The Choral Arts Society of Washington are presenting a unique production Into the Light, Music Space and Resonance on April 5th and 6th at 8PM at the Dupont Underground under the Artistic Di…

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Jessica Bennett, Esmeralda at Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ by Susan Brall

Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD is presently showing “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” based on the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo with songs from the Disney movie.  There are new songs …

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Anne Marcotte, APL Drama Club’s ‘Scotland Road’ by Susan Brall

The Applied Physics Lab Drama Club will be presenting “Scotland Road” by Jeffrey Hatcher at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory at the APL Parsons Auditorium, 11100 J…

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Music News: Candlelight Concert Society Presents Italian Saxophone Quartet performing ‘La Dolce Vita’ at Howard Community College by Susan Brall

Looking for something unique to celebrate the advent of spring and warmer weather?  Here’s a fantastic idea! This weekend the Candlelight Concert Society is offering an Intriguing variati…

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Concert Review: ‘Twentieth Century European Composers’ Performed by Columbia Pro Cantare by Susan Brall

On Sunday, March 17, 2019, Columbia Pro Cantare, with Frances Motyca Dawson, Conductor, performed “Twentieth Century European Composers” in concert at the First Evangelical Lutheran Chur…

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Beth Hylton, Dinner with Friends Actress by Susan Brall

Dinner with Friends is presently playing at Everyman Theatre until April 7, 2019.  Everyman is located at 315 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD and is easily accessible by car or public tr…

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Saturday, March 16, 2019

‘A Quick 5’ with Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan of Vanity Fair by Susan Brall

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of “Vanity Fair” by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, is now playing at the Lansburgh Theatre at 450 7th Street N…

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