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Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Toby's in Columbia Invites Everyone to “Be Our Guest.”


by Cybele Pomeroy - April 09, 2024

The fairytale magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Musical is on opulent display at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, directed by Mark Minnick. This family favorite, packed with stunning performances and resplendent costumes, delivers the enchantment of live theater through June 16th, 2024...

Review: The Atreides Are Us in THE ORESTEIA at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company


by Jack L. B. Gohn - February 19, 2024

There are great depths here, and great wisdom, and Playwright Ellen McLoughlin’s handiwork and that of Chesapeake Shakespeare convey them well. It is good to see a Shakespeare-oriented theater applying its tools and insights to other material from time to time, particularly classical material that i...

Review: A CHORUS LINE at Toby's Sings And Dances Its Way Into Your Heart


by Cybele Pomeroy - February 04, 2024

A CHORUS LINE at Toby’s in Columbia through March 10th, 2024- Staff are warm and helpful, the atmosphere is welcoming and the production is wonderful. If you’re a fan of musical theater, A CHORUS LINE will resonate. It’s a visual and auditory delight, with complex dance numbers and Marvin Hamlisch’...

Review: RENT Rocks At Baltimore's Theatre Project AND M & T Bank Exchange


by Cybele Pomeroy - January 30, 2024

RENT is an assemblage of romantic tragedy interspersed with moments that touch your heart, rattle your nerves or tickle your funny bone, set in the gritty underbelly of New York at the height of the AIDS epidemic. The show is a tribute to the spirit of people undaunted by poverty, addiction and illn...

Review: In THE BOOK OF GRACE from Rapid Lemon, a Penchant for Grand Themes and Intoxicating Characters, Outstanding Cast


by Jack L. B. Gohn - January 15, 2024

Playwright Suzan Lori-Parks evidently likes to swing for the fences. In The Book of Grace, now being presented by Rapid Lemon, he is fearless in presenting an extravagantly exaggerated and often violent version of the realities she sees in our country today. Despair seems the only reasonable respons...

Review: POE'S LAST STANZA at Perry's in Odenton Is Full of Wit, Poetry and Humor


by Cybele Pomeroy - November 13, 2023

Here is wonderful dark magic at work. The wizarding workshop is Do Or Die Productions, its owner/ director/ writer, CJ Crowe, the magician, and her brainchild, POE'S LAST STANZA the spell. The magic of live theater, collective imagination, and audience-driven improvisation are the ingredients in Cro...

Reality Crumbles But A Plot Emerges: Jon Fosse's STRONG WIND Premieres at Scena Theatre


by Jack L. B. Gohn - November 06, 2023

Scena Theatre productions are never mere theatrical comfort food; they generally have classical or European roots and, whether comic or tragic, they are always intellectually serious affairs, out to show us or make us think about interesting matters. And this show is no exception. With not only [Nob...

Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Hippodrome


by Timoth David Copney - October 25, 2023

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at The Hippodrome? When I was a kid, I wanted nothing so much as to be Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl. I mean, it literally shaped my career aspirations. And I desperately wanted to see the stage version, having practically worn out my LP of the Broadway musi...

Sisters Act Up And Over The Top In Lively Production of SISTER ACT at Toby's In Columbia


by Cybele Pomeroy - September 19, 2023

SISTER ACT at Toby's in Columbia is a delightfully energetic show that is woman-driven and relationship-positive. Songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater (of Disney fame) create numbers specifically for theatrical production of the movie-inspired script. Ear-pleasing harmonies abound in an ...

Review: A Challenging DOLL'S HOUSE at Everyman Theatre


by Jack L. B. Gohn - September 10, 2023

A Doll’s House, by Henrik Ibsen, translated, adapted, and directed by Joanie Schultz, runs through September 28, at Everyman Theatre. Read our review of A Doll's House here!...

Past Shows

Legally Blonde Jr.
1/30 - 3/7/2020


Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical....

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
12/2 - 12/20/2019


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

Disney's The Lion King Kids
12/7 - 12/13/2019


Introduce theatre to your classroom today! Explore, Create and Share the arts with this easy-to-use, multi-media program....

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
8/8 - 8/10/2019


Catch Me If You Can is a musical drama based on the 2002 Steven Spielberg film of the same name, which itself is based on ...

MARY POPPINS JR
7/2 - 7/18/2019


One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
7/2 - 7/18/2019


Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's ...


Disney Channel's 2006 smash hit movie musical comes to life! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, ...

SEUSSICAL JR
1/24 - 1/26/2019


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...


From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
12/6 - 12/13/2018


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...


Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film....

NEWSIES
8/9 - 8/11/2018


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL JR.
7/11 - 7/12/2018


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

ANNIE JR
6/1 - 6/2/2018


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
4/20 - 5/24/2018


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
5/7 - 5/17/2018


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...


Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie's best friend Lucille has found new best friends ...


Introduce theatre to your classroom today! Explore, Create and Share the arts with this easy-to-use, multi-media program....


Madame's jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and ...

DISNEY'S THE LION KING KIDS
7/19 - 7/20/2017


Introduce theatre to your classroom today! Explore, Create and Share the arts with this easy-to-use, multi-media program....

DISNEY'S CINDERELLA KIDS
7/6 - 7/7/2017


The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked ...

SEUSSICAL KIDS
5/15 - 5/19/2017


Beginning in the Jungle of Nool, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of ...

TARZAN
5/5 - 5/6/2017


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

SEUSSICAL JR
4/21 - 4/28/2017


A delight for children to perform, strongSEUSSICAL/strong is now one ofnbsp; the most-performed shows in America!nbsp; In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners a ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...


Disney Channel's 2006 smash hit movie musical comes to life! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, ...


Mother Goose introduces the next generation to her ?greatest hits? in this energetic musical revue. Classic nursery rhymes are set to a catchy contemporary score ...


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

TARZAN
8/3 - 8/4/2015


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
7/15 - 7/16/2015


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

ANNIE JR
7/1 - 7/2/2015


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...


Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...


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Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...


Mother Goose introduces the next generation to her ?greatest hits? in this energetic musical revue. Classic nursery rhymes are set to a catchy contemporary score ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
8/6 - 8/7/2014


THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a high-spirited musicalromp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new1920's musical that has taken Broadway ...

DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS KIDS
7/16 - 7/17/2014


101 DALMATION KIDS is the familiar tale of kidnappers, puppies, and villains.  In a loving home in the city of London, human owners Robert and ...


The jungle is jumpin' with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
7/2 - 7/3/2014


Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...

ANNIE JR
5/9 - 5/10/2014


Leapin' Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...

HAIRSPRAY
3/8


The 1950's are out and change is in the air!  HAIRSPRAY , winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled ...


Broadway's legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of ...

SHREK
7/25 - 7/28/2013


SHREK THE MUSICAL , based on the Oscar ® winningDreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story ofeveryone's favorite ogre to dazzling new ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,...


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
8/8 - 3/1/2013


Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL ...

Videos


The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents The Sleeping Beauty in Baltimore The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents The Sleeping Beauty
Maryland Hall (4/26 - 4/27) Tracker
Footloose the Musical in Baltimore Footloose the Musical
The Cumberland Theatre (7/11 - 7/28)
Short Comedy Festival in Baltimore Short Comedy Festival
CCBC Essex Academic Theatre (4/18 - 4/23)
MEAN GIRLS - High School Version in Baltimore MEAN GIRLS - High School Version
Children's Playhouse of Maryland (5/4 - 5/19)
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends in Baltimore Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends
The Mainstay (5/10 - 5/10)
The Underpants in Baltimore The Underpants
WMC Alumni Hall (4/25 - 4/27)
Annapolis Dinner & A Show Benefit in Baltimore Annapolis Dinner & A Show Benefit
Compass Rose Theater (4/19 - 4/19)
Sideways in Baltimore Sideways
The Cumberland Theatre (6/6 - 6/23)
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