The Lion King’s Forest VanDyke: Bringing the Mischief of Banzai to Life at the Hippodrome Theater2/12/2025 By Frankie Kujawa
Roaring back into Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theater through Sunday, March 2nd, Disney’s The Lion King captivates audiences once again. Forest VanDyke, who brings the mischievous hyena Banzai to life, recently sat down to discuss his role, the excitement of the upcoming production, and the personal insights he's gained while traveling with the national tour.
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Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, which houses Baltimore's iconic Hippodrome Theatre, recently unveiled the 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series, presented by CareFirst® BlueCross BlueShield.
By Frankie Kujawa
Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, now extended through January 12th at Everyman Theatre, is a masterclass in suspense and mystery. Adapted for the stage by the Queen of Crime herself, this iconic thriller pulls audiences into a world where nothing is as it seems. In this interview, Everyman Theatre's lighting designer Harold Burgess illuminates the creative process behind his captivating designs, sharing insights into how he brings both mood and meaning to the stage through light. Compiled By Frankie Kujawa
Producer Cameron Mackintosh recently announced that the newly revitalized production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will launch a new multi-year North American tour from Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre in November 2025. This new North American tour will not only premiere here in Charm City, but it will also utilize Maryland’s Theatrical Production Tax Credit program. By Frankie Kujawa
As many well-renowned set designers already know, the design of a set must be able to support the performance’s narrative, which is the essential element in storytelling. No one knows this more than Daniel Ettinger, Everyman Theatre's Resident Set Designer. Ettinger has created scenic designs for over 260 productions for New York and regional theatre companies. Since 1996, he has designed extensively at professional theatres in the Baltimore/Washington area. Audiences can see his current designs in "POTUS" running at Everyman Theatre through Sunday, September 29th. Ettinger recently chatted about his creative process, the challenges set designers face, and what makes being part of the Everyman Theatre a unique experience. By Frankie Kujawa
Running through Sunday, June 9th, Everyman Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a dynamic ensemble cast of 12 seasoned actors who are no strangers to Shakespeare. Directed by Everyman Associate Artistic Director, Noah Himmelstein, and adapted by Gavin Witt, Himmelstein leans into the strengths and bonds of the Everyman Resident Company by casting it a little differently by skewing the ages of the young lovers. Everyman Resident Company Member Zack Powell recently chatted about his dual roles as Puck and Philostrate in the performance, his background as a performer, and the power theater has on Everyman audiences. By Frankie Kujawa
Dive into the world of literature, laughter, and friendship with Everyman Theatre's THE BOOK CLUB PLAY running now through Sunday, April 14th. Written by popular DC-based playwright Karen Zacarías, THE BOOK CLUB PLAY follows the story of Ana, a devoted book club leader, and her eclectic group of friends who become the subject of a legendary documentarian. Actor Steve Polites, who plays Robert Novum Smith in the performance, recently chatted about his role in the production. By Frankie Kujawa
Audiences will dive into the world of literature, laughter, and friendship with Everyman Theatre's THE BOOK CLUB PLAY. Running through Sunday, April 14th. Written by popular DC-based playwright Karen Zacarías, THE BOOK CLUB PLAY follows the story of Ana, a devoted book club leader, and her eclectic group of friends who become the subject of a legendary documentarian. Making her Everyman debut, Majenta Thomas stars in the role of Lily Louise Jackson. Thomas recently chatted about the upcoming performance and her journey from Everyman's box office to stage. With 'Biceps to Spare,' Audiences Swoon For Actor Patrick Gover in Toby's "Beauty and the Beast"3/26/2024 Actor Patrick Gover gleefully flexes his villainous muscles as Gaston in Toby's Dinner Theatre's production of the beloved Disney classic "Beauty and The Beast." Running now through Sunday, June 16th, the tale as old as time is just another in a long line of stellar performances for the Howard County-native. Gover, whose works include Toby's "Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville," "Something Rotten," "Ghost," and "Rocky: The Musical" recently chatted about the production.
Reposted Press Release From Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre
BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 26, 2024) – Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the historic Hippodrome Theatre, is proud to announce the new 2024/2025 Hippodrome Broadway Series presented by CareFirst® BlueCross BlueShield. |
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