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
The transformative performances that Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre has a reputation for staging have become beloved by all of Charm City’s audiences.  Their Resident Company boasts some of the highest-quality performers within the mid-Atlantic region.   Two of those performers, Beth Hylton and Megan Anderson, are currently showcasing their dramatic magnetism in DIAL M FOR MURDER.  With an extended run now through Sunday, January 7th, Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the Frederick Knott classic murder mystery is a heart-pounding tale of deception and betrayal. Hylton and Anderson recently chatted about the current production, the magic of being an Everyman Resident Company member, and the relationship they have forged as both cast-mates and real-life friends. 

By Frankie Kujawa
     Charm City will experience the dynamic moments that take place both on the ice and in the air when Disney On Ice presents: Magic in the Stars visits the CFG Bank Arena  from October 12-15, 2023.  Audiences will love the all-new production which brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs.

By Frankie Kujawa
     Running through Sunday, August 20th at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia is Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville. Audiences will meet a handsome bartender and singer named Tully (played by Howard County-native Patrick Gover) who works in the Caribbean at “Margaritaville” and falls for a career-minded tourist. The hilarious musical-comedy features some of Jimmy Buffett's most-loved classics, including: “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” and many more. 
     Gover, who has performed in previous Toby's productions "Something Rotten," "Ghost," and "Rocky: The Musical" recently chatted about his current performance. 

By Frankie Kujawa
        To the delight of Baltimore audiences, HARVEY - a well-known classic in American theatre - comes to life on stage this month at Everyman Theatre.  HARVEY is a comedy about the friendship between Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey the Pooka – an invisible, six-foot-tall rabbit! When his sister Veta finds his behavior no longer socially acceptable, she tries to place him into a mental institution, only to have a comedy of errors ensue.
          Everyman Theatre Resident Company members (and real-life married couple) Megan Anderson and Kyle Prue recently chatted about the performance, balancing real-life and stage-life, and sharing the stage for the first time in 20 years! 

By Frankie Kujawa
Monster Jam returns to Baltimore for an adrenaline-charged weekend at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena on April 28th-30th. Along with one of the most dynamic group of drivers and crew members that Monster Jam has ever seen, driver Armando Castro is thrilled to be bringing the family favorite to back to Charm City!

By Frankie Kujawa
Running through Sunday, April 2nd, TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS continues to tug at the heartstrings of audiences at Baltimore Center Stage.  The performance is based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Stayed, and adapted for the stage by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING).  The performance explores Strayed's time as The Rumpus' anonymous advice columnist, Dear Sugar.  This play personifies the questions and answers that "Sugar" was publishing online from 2010-2012.  Cast-member Caro Dubberly recently chatted about their role as one of the many letter writers in this production. 

By Frankie Kujawa
Running through Sunday, March 19th at Toby's Dinner Theatre, "Something Rotten" has audiences rolling over with laughter.  Set in the 1590’s, "Something Rotten" tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of a “Renaissance Rockstar.”  When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, they set out to write the world’s first musical.  Actor Jordan B. Stocksdale, who plays Nostradamus in the performance, recently chatted about the performance, his role and what makes Toby's such a unique theater to visit.

By Frankie Kujawa
Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything you've been waiting to see in a Broadway show is an IRONIC gift just waiting to be unwrapped this December!  JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the fearless musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music, is currently running through Sunday, December 18th at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre. Baltimore-native, Charles P. Way recently chatted about his excitement about returning to perform in his hometown of Charm City!