By Frankie Kujawa
After thirty-five years of shaping Everyman Theatre into one of Baltimore’s most cherished cultural institutions, Founder and Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi is preparing to take his final bow. What began in 1990 as a bold dream in a fire-damaged church has grown into a thriving, $6 million theater dedicated to accessibility, artistry, and community. Lancisi’s vision — rooted in the belief that great theater should be both exceptional and inclusive — transformed Everyman from a fledgling idea into a cornerstone of Baltimore’s arts scene. As he readies for retirement in 2026, Lancisi reflects not only on the legacy he leaves behind, but on the next act waiting just beyond the curtain.

Compiled By Frankie Kujawa
Baltimore theater fans, get ready — Fells Point Corner Theatre (FPCT) has unveiled its upcoming 2025/26 season, and it’s packed with sharp comedy-dramas, fierce competition, feminist twists on classic mysteries, and the community-driven events that have made this scrappy theater a cornerstone of Baltimore’s arts scene.

Now entering its 38th year, Fells Point Corner Theatre has become a vital part of Baltimore’s cultural fabric. Known for championing both acclaimed premieres and homegrown original works, the theater is leaning into its reputation for staging challenging, relevant, and joyfully unpredictable productions.

​“Trouble in Mind” by Alice Childress
November 7 – 30, 2025
The season kicks off with a landmark piece of American theater. Alice Childress’s sharp-witted comedy-drama, Trouble in Mind, follows a seasoned Black actress navigating the contradictions of being cast in a so-called “progressive” Broadway play written and directed by white men. As rehearsals unfold, artistic compromise collides with racial politics in ways that remain startlingly timely today. Originally staged Off-Broadway in 1955, the play only made its Broadway debut in 2021 — earning four Tony nominations. Now, FPCT is bringing this long-overdue classic to its Baltimore stage.

“Dance Nation” by Clare Barron
Directed by Genevieve De Mahy
February 13 – March 8, 2026
Next, FPCT channels the manic, bloody, glitter-fueled world of competitive dance with Clare Barron’s Dance Nation, a Pulitzer Prize finalist that has been hailed as both hilarious and devastatingly honest. Set in the cutthroat world of tween dancers clawing their way toward Nationals, the play explores ambition, rivalry, and the messy journey from girlhood into adulthood. Expect sweat, tears, fangs, and maybe even a few gasps. Former Single Carrot Theatre Artistic Director Genevieve De Mahy will lead this electric production.

“Miss Holmes Returns” by Christopher M. Walsh
Directed by Brad Norris
April 24 – May 17, 2026
After a hit run of Miss Holmes in 2024, FPCT is bringing back the beloved duo — Sharon Maguire and Emma Grace Dunbar — in Christopher M. Walsh’s feminist twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters. In this sequel, Holmes and Watson (reimagined as women in Victorian England) return to crack a case involving murder, political intrigue, and the dangers faced by women daring to take on “men’s work.” Managing Director Brad Norris returns to direct, promising an even more thrilling adventure in this Baltimore premiere.

Beyond the main stage, FPCT will keep audiences buzzing with its rowdy annual Monologue Slam VI (January 9, 2025), where local performers duke it out for bragging rights, cash, and laughs in a one-night-only showdown.

​And for theater lovers looking to get on stage themselves, FPCT will continue offering educational programs throughout the season — with classes for all ages announced on a rolling basis.

Tickets, flex passes, and group discounts are available at www.fpct.org or by calling (410) 878-0228.

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
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
        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
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
Everyman Theatre's production of THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp, has audiences raving about the fantastic performances from Resident Company members Beth Hylton and Zach Powell.  Running through Sunday, April 2nd,  the production is filled with intrigue, stunning imagery, gorgeous writing, and a healthy dose of mystery.  The enchanting Beth Hylton recently chatted about the play, the amount of focus that went into this production, and the relationship Everyman Theatre has established within the Charm City community.