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Lighting the Way: Everyman Theatre's Harold Burgess Talks Innovation, Inspiration, and the Art of Lighting Design

1/2/2025

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Lighting Design by Harold Burgess - Everyman Theatre's "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE" Photos Courtesy of Teresa Castracane Photography.
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.

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'Phantom of the Opera' Returns to Charm City to Launch 2025 National Tour

11/2/2024

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The new North American tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will premiere at Charm City's historic Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD.
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.

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"Dial M" for Magnetic: An Inside Look at Everyman Theatre's Dynamic Collaboration

12/30/2023

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Megan Anderson (L) and Beth Hylton (R) in "DIAL M FOR MURDER" - Courtesy of Teresa Castracane Photography
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. 

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Behind The Curtain: The Highly Anticipated M&T Bank Exchange Space To Open Soon

8/11/2023

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Executive Director of the M&T Bank Exchange – Andrew Springer
By Frankie Kujawa
   The Hippodrome Foundation recently welcomed members of the Baltimore media to a tour of the state-of-the-art, newly renovated M&T Bank Exchange.  Completion of this $20M+ renovation project marks a new era for the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home to the beloved Hippodrome Theatre. Visitors to the Exchange will soon be able to experience the top-of-the-line amenities, technologies and upgrades in a space designed for the entire Baltimore community to enjoy. 

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Everyman Theatre's HARVEY Brings Real-Life Couple Together On Stage

5/20/2023

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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! 

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Caro Dubberly Chats About "Tiny Beautiful Things" at Baltimore Center Stage

3/26/2023

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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. 

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Everyman Theatre's Beth Hylton Shares "The Sound Inside"

3/25/2023

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(L-R) Zach Powell, Beth Hylton ~ Production Photos by Kiirstn Pagan
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. 

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An IRONIC Holiday Gift as JAGGED LITTLE PILL Rocks Charm City's Hippodrome Theatre

12/15/2022

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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!

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"The Lion In Winter" Roars Into Charm City at Everyman Theatre

10/24/2022

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(L to R) Deborah Hazlett as Eleanor and Jefferson A. Russell as Henry II in THE LION IN WINTER at Everyman Theatre. Photo credit: Teresa Castracane Photography
By Frankie Kujawa
As the saying goes, ‘All is fair in love and war.’  This rings true at Everyman Theatre this month as James Goldman’s modern-day classic, THE LION IN WINTER takes the stage.  Running through Sunday, November 13th, the wickedly amusing tale of family dysfunction set during Christmas 1183 follows King Henry II, his imprisoned queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine [played by Resident Company Member Deborah Hazlett]; and their three entitled, double-dealing sons all vying for the throne.  Resident Company Member Jefferson A. Russell, who plays King Henry II, recently chatted about the dynamic performance, his role and why audiences are so fascinated by royal intrigue. 

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Megan Anderson Shines in 'Sense and Sensibility' at Everyman Theatre

4/24/2022

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By Frankie Kujawa
​Everyman Theatre’s Resident Company member Megan Anderson has captivated and entertained Baltimore audiences for almost twenty years.  Currently performing in the adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel “Sense and Sensibility” (written by Kate Hamill and directed by Susanna Gellert), Anderson continues to delight audiences in this performance as eldest sister Elinor Dashwood.  Anderson recently chatted about her current performance, her recent artwork which is subsequently on display at Everyman, and what inspires her as a performer. 

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