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.
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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
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. 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
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. 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! 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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