45 stories by "Raychel Harvey-Jones"
It's the sound of silence that is haunting bars, clubs, theatres, and live music venues throughout the nation. When COVID 19 shut down the live music scene in Maryland in mid-March, musician…
More than six decades of music and 19 Grammy awards really sums up the icon that is Anthony Dominick Benedetto known to the world as Tony Bennett. A night with this charming crooner reminds …
What else would I be doing on a wet winter night in February but heading out to experience "Sex With Strangers" at The Colonial Players in Annapolis? As you can imagine this show containsÂ�…
Just minutes into “The Death of Walt Disney" Â by Lucas Hnath, I questioned if this was the brilliant big-hearted man who brought us Mickey Mouse, Disney World, and a plethora of lov…
It's a sign that the holiday season is officially underway and somewhat a tradition in my house to attend a Christmas concert with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO). This year the conce…
"A Christmas Carol" remains one of the most popular works ever written by Charles Dickens and the most popular ever penned in any language. It was written to be performed as "A Ghost …
"Annie" hit the stage at the Olney Theatre Center on Thursday for opening night. Get ready, this show will steal your heart. With its memorable songs and durable storyline casting, the ti…
The 44th Annual Maryland Irish Festival kicked off this past weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds and the Maryland Theatre Guide was there to witness the fun! The festival runs over thr…
If any woman in history deserves a one-woman tribute show it's Hedy Lamarr and if any actress is worthy of playing her it's the exceptionally talented Heather Massie. Charm City Fringe kicke…
Three-time Grammy Award and Oscar-winning Producer, keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes hit the stage at the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday night, and he didn't disappoint. He mix…
The stars and the stage lit up on Friday night as the cast of "Light Up The Stars" took to the stage in the state capital. An enjoyable evening of familiar songs as the cast led me on an enc…
Don't Blink and don't wait to get your tickets for this enigmatic roller coaster of musical fun! From the second the cast of "Dreamgirls" hit the stage at Toby's on Thursday night it was a n…
Spotlighters Theatre in downtown Baltimore is the perfect intimate setting for this musical- with its round stage and cozy atmosphere. Set in Germany in the 1980's it’s a deep and at t…
Singer, actress and songwriter Idina Menzel known for her princess like Disney voice took to the stage at The Theatre at MGM National Harbor on Sunday and wowed the packed crowd. Like many, …
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) took to the stage at the Hubert L Snyder Concert Shell at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville on July 3rd for the "Star Spangled Spectacular;" and Specta…
It wasn't quite on ‘The Hill, ' but very close to it as The Kennedy Center comes alive through July 15th with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "The Sound of Music." This is without q…
It's every nightmare I have ever had when attending a group exercise class. This play was physically and mentally stimulating and draining all at the same time. 90 minutes that will keep you…
You may remember back in November last year the Maryland Theatre Guide interviewed "Walking Dead" actress Kerry Cahill. Well, it seems the accolades just keep on gathering for Cahill as she …
Foot tapping fun with some unforgettable deep belly laugh moments from this talented cast as "Sister Act” hit the stage at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. You will remember the bl…
Charm City Bluegrass festival kicked off on Saturday at Druid Hill Park, and the crowds gathered early to attend the festival that is celebrating its 5th year. Despite the festival's name, t…
Celebrating its 10th season Single Carrot theatre once again shows Charm city how diverse and creative it can be. What could be more enjoyable and entertaining than a pleasant stroll around …
"Chicago" was on fire–not literally when Brandy Norwood hit the stage on Thursday night as the show opened at The Kennedy Opera House. A story of murder, corruption, exploitation and a…
Cher glittered onto the stage Las Vegas style with an entertaining show on Friday night proving that age is just a number. The Theater at MGM National Harbor is a fantastic venue fit to host…
A dynamic all-female cast hit the stage on Friday, March 3rd at the Spotlight Theatre in Charm City to look back at life as a woman in the 1930's. Based in Manhattan, these women are the ori…
A rare opportunity to see three short women-centric one-act operas under the heading of “Women in the dark.” They explore the light, the dark, the journey and the transformation.…
