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 David Socolar and Jisel Soleil Ayon in "Waitress" - Photo: Jeremy Daniel By Frankie Kujawa
Running from Saturday, November 6th – Sunday, November 7th, “Waitress” triumphantly returns to warm the hearts of Charm City audiences at the Hippodrome Theatre. Baltimore’s own David Socolar, who stars in the performance, recently sat down to discuss the upcoming show, weathering the pandemic, and his excitement to perform for his hometown audiences.
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 By Frankie Kujawa
Submersive Productions will debut “rECHOllection,” an open-air and open-ended theatrical experience next to Latrobe Pavilion in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. The experience, free to all visitors, is a timely production. Artistic Directors Ursula Marcum and Glenn Ricci both talked about the upcoming “rECHOllection" experience, as well as why art is more important than ever as Charm City awakens from their pandemic slumber.  By Frankie Kujawa
To the delight of Charm City audiences, Disney On Ice skates back into Baltimore this October. Running from Wednesday, October 13th – Sunday, October 17th, Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party brings Disney magic to the Royal Farms Arena. Through innovative technology and transformative performances, audiences will experience dynamic, multi-leveled production numbers that make Disney on Ice enjoyable for children of all ages! Performer Cale Ambroz, who plays Aladdin in the production, recently chatted about this exciting new performance.  The Company of "Steel Magnolias" ~ All production photos taken by Mark Garvin By Frankie Kujawa
Everyman Theatre celebrates the return to live, in-person theater with the iconic production of “Steel Magnolias.” Running through September 5th, Everyman’s first production of the 2021-2022 season follows six unique Southern women as they deal with life’s triumphs and tragedies set against the background of a northwestern Louisiana beauty parlor. Among the outstandingly wonderful cast is incomparable Beth Hylton, who plays M’Lynn in the production. Hylton recently shared about her character, the joys of this production and her excitement to return to live, in-person theatre.  By Frankie Kujawa
Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s production of “Elf: The Musical” wraps up this week after a bringing the spirit of Christmas to the hearts of all theatregoers this summer. Running until Sunday, August 22nd, “Elf: The Musical” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. DeCarlo Raspberry, who plays Santa in the production, recently chatted regarding his role in the production.  Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates June Pride Month with a special evening of LGBTQ-centric programming beginning at 8PM on Monday, June 28, 2021. By Frankie Kujawa
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates June Pride Month with a special evening of LGBTQ-centric programming beginning at 8PM on Monday, June 28th. Featuring the documentaries of Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, viewers will enjoy films such as the Oscar-winning “The Times of Harvey Milk” (1984) and the TCM premiere of “Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt” (1989). Friedman and Epstein recently chatted about the upcoming night of programming, their passion for storytelling and the importance of younger generations taking the time to view these crucial films.  By Frankie Kujawa
Baltimore’s newest theatre company, Two Strikes Theatre Collective, recently announced their 2021 season complete with virtual devised works, staged readings of original plays, a podcast, and the second annual Brown Sugar Bake-off play festival. The independent theatre company, founded in July 2019, celebrates, promotes, and encourages the intersectional voice of Black women and how it can be used for social change through art and community engagement. We recently chatted with Aladrian C. Wetzel, Executive Director of Two Strikes, to discuss the upcoming season, their upcoming work The Crown is Mine, and why now more than ever a theatre company such as this is needed in Baltimore.   By Frankie Kujawa
It’s all about gender expression and being fabulous! That’s the tag line for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington D.C.’s upcoming performance of Genderosity. The performance, which will be a glam rock spectacle celebrating self-expression, was previously scheduled for March 2020, but will now be available from the comfort of your living room. Streaming online from March 13th – March 28th, the performance heralds the upcoming 40th Anniversary of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC (GMCW). “The goal was to have a really nice, high energy, colorful, joyful escape from everything else going on,” explained Dr. Thea Kano, Artistic Director of GMCW. Dr. Kano recently chatted about the upcoming performance and why it’s so important for this organization to a be a beacon of light and hope during these current times.  By Frankie Kujawa
As awards season begins to descend upon Hollywood, the theatrical release of the film “Draw With Me” has recently garnered a lot of early Oscar buzz! “Draw With Me” is the story of talented teen artist Brendon Scholl, who identifies as trans non binary. Their art has been a vital outlet for self-expression. From coming out as trans and consequently attempting suicide, to becoming an advocate, this intimate portrait of Brendon and their supportive family’s trials dives deep into what endured and was overcome in this heartwarming journey of acceptance.  She May Be Southern, But Don’t Ring Her Bell! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hill's Sutton Stracke By Frankie Kujawa
Southern Debutante-turned Beverly Hills socialite, Sutton Stracke is one of the newest cast members of this current season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Sparkling with charm, style and utter sophistication, Stracke has garnered much popularity with viewers for her candid wit and social grace. We were thrilled to chat with Stracke regarding her commitment as an LGBTQ ally, her background in the arts, and the importance on giving back through philanthropic endeavors. |