281 stories by "Lynne Menefee"
Jukebox musicals have become a staple of the theater world over the past couple of decades with mixed results. The immensely successful "Mama Mia!" started the ball rolling with the music of…
1. "The Christmas Angel" at Creative Cauldron "…comforting, beautifully sung and choreographed, and brings a sense of home." " Mary Ann Johnson READ review. Synopsis: Based on a little-kno…
1. "Man Covets Bird" at Spooky Action Theater "…a brilliant and tenderly meaningful production that will enchant adults and children alike." " Liz Ruth-Brinegar READ review. Synopsis: From…
Sidelined by the pandemic, the 1st National Tour of "Tootsie" has finally arrived at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre and runs through December 5, 2021. Based on the 1982 film of the same name…
This weekend, native son André De Shields, winner of the 2019 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for "Hadestown," returns to his hometown to tell the story of Baltimore and…
1. 'Dreamgirls' at Baltimore Center Stage "'…this one reminds us why we love theatre." " Timoth David Copney READ review. Synopsis: All you've got to do is dream! This winter, experience t…
November 15 " 21, 2021 1. 'Maricela de la Luz Lights the World' at Fells Point Corner Theatre "…an absolute delight…smart, joyful, and certain to dazzle every generation." " Max Garner R…
November 7 " 14, 2021 1. 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' at Olney Theatre Mainstage "Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' is transformative." " Susan Brall RE…
Thanks to vaccines and safety protocols, theater is coming back in a big way and so is our "Top 5 Shows of the Week!" 1. 'Blood at the Root' at Towson University "…deftly directed…perfor…
Broadway has finally and gloriously returned to the historic Hippodrome with the charming and crowd-pleasing tour of the Tony and Drama Desk-nominated 2016 musical, the comedy-drama "Waitres…
There is a jewel of a little theatre that can be found just outside of Washington, DC. Operated by the City of Rockville, it sits on lovely grounds where you can go for a walk or have a picn…
On March 8, 2020, COVID forced us to cease all live in-person performances. But now, a year and a half later… Â WE'RE BACK! Welcome to Theatre Project's 50th Anniversary Season! Â Th…
Live theater has joyously returned to one of the gems in Baltimore's (and in the whole DMV area) performing arts scene. After being closed for almost a year and a half due to the pandemic, E…
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2021)  " Mosaic Theatre Company of DC regrets to announce its delay of My Father, My Martyr, and Me by Fargo Tbakhi due to growing concerns about the COVID-19 De…
Herndon, VA/Washington, DC- Due to the recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases in our community, NextStop Theatre has been very carefully considering how to balance their passionate desire to re…
 DMV THEATRES UNITE TO REQUIRE AUDIENCE VACCINATIONS Theatres across the greater Washington, D.C. area have united to provide the highest level of public safety for their audiences, staf…
We are very excited to announce that the best of Broadway will be back on Broadway starting in January 2022 with a lineup worth waiting for. THE CLEAN HOUSE running January 7-30, 2022W…
I am writing to share my feeling of excited expectation and deep satisfaction, a sense of falling in love again " with Theater. Looking ahead to our Reopening 2021-22 Season fills me wit…
THE REVOLUTIONISTSBY LAUREN GUNDERSONDIRECTED BY GENÉ FOUCHÉSEPTEMBER 17 " OCTOBER 17Preview September 16 Olympe d Gourges, Charlotte Corday, Marie Anotinette and Marianne Ang…
BCO will produce a fully-staged "Barber of Seville" with an orchestra! Baltimore Concert Opera is proud to share that not only will it be making its return to its home stage at the Engin…
  Treat your mom to the ballet!  Forget flowers. Chocolate can wait until Christmas. For this Mother's Day, treat your mom to the ballet, and we promise she will enjoy a live per…
Maryland Public Television to Broadcast Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala Celebration Honoring Marin Alsop Partnership Expands Free Programming of The Marin Festival for Viewers Throug…
Michael Ross will retire from his role as Managing Director of Baltimore Center Stage at the end of June, the theater's Board of Trustees announced today. Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra …
New Baltimore theater company Two Strikes Theatre Collective announces their 2021 season with virtual devised works, staged readings of original plays, a podcast, and the second annual Brown…
LEXINGTON PARK, MD " Executive Producer, Meg Pugh, announced The Newtowne Players' 18th season at Three Notch Theatre will begin September 2021 during a preview party last weekend. Since the…