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The movie has everything a fan could want. But are professionally filmed stage musicals the future we need? By KENNY NEAL
This dark comedy about funeral rites is an experience of mourning, grief, and laughter through tears. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
The ensemble was full of talent, and Cody Boehm’s direction allowed this classic work to cast a poignant reflection on our own era. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
Spooky Action's 22nd season, 'Remix,' features ambitious new works exploring themes of storytelling for survival, family drama and power, and revolution.
This 25th-anniversary production has been staged with unparalleled excellence and reaches new heights of entertainment. By MATT MOORE
Despite opening weekend disruptions caused by hazardous air, ‘Così fan tutte’ and ‘Madame Butterfly’ proved why this upstate New York festival remains one of opera's summer treasure…
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ will be a fully immersive theatrical event that blurs the line between audience and performer. By CARSON COLLINS
Congratulations to the class of 2026 as it celebrates the mysteries of love, the pleasures of mischief, and the true nature of folly. By SOPHIA HOWES
A reading of a new play explores what it means to be Black and a woman in the entertainment industry. By MARY V. HOLIMAN
The future shines bright for the class of 2026. By DERYL DAVIS
The staged reading offered poignant and engaging theater, and impressive performances showcased the play’s enormous potential. By AILEEN JOHNSON
This new musical seems destined to leap from sold-out staged readings to full production. By HANNAH ESTIFANOS
The delightfully inventive show is full of physical comedy, music, puppetry, dance, and striking visual imagery that lingers in the mind. By DERYL DAVIS
At its best, the play is a tender and beautiful meditation on the ways women inherit family, history, and loss, but emotional momentum stalls in exposition. By NICOLE HERTVIK
Rex Daugherty’s personal musical narrative brings to mind the grit and conviction of Bruce Springsteen. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Eight new plays by local artists showcase storytelling, collaboration, and talent. By JULIA TUCKER
The performers bring tremendous heart and personality to their characters — and you grow attached to them throughout the show. By JAKE C. SCHWARTZ
Aurin Squire’s laugh-out-loud play looks at the demise of journalism and the rise of fake news. By BOB ASHBY
A charming puppet show skewers a roster of social norms with razor-sharp humor and creative artistry. By KENNY NEAL
Each skit gets sillier than the last, so that by the end, it feels like a sleepover party of punch-drunk teenagers. By LAURIE SARA OLIVER
Baltimore’s best little playfest runs through July 26. Go and be surprised. By CYBELE POMEROY
This classic is always a special show, and this production has just the right combination of light and darkness to make it a great experience. By ANDREW WALKER WHITE
Mixing humor and heart, the performers hit every moment perfectly and sing with energy and passion. By CHARLES GREEN
An entertaining new work about the legendary comedy team Nichols and May, as well as an in-depth look at the discrimination women experience. By ARNOLD SALTZMAN
Theresa Cunningham delivers a gripping autobiographical journey through abuse, survival, and the search for healing. By NICOLE HERTVIK
