Theater

    Actors double as pro wrestlers in a kinetic show that’s part Shakespeare, part spandex
    Flying V Theatre, which will put on “Fighter Fantasy” at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on Dec. 20, blends the sport and theatricality of adults in spandex.
    Filipinot Grigio, left, tries to submit “The World Famous” Cheeseburger at Flying V Theatre's "Double Dash II" on May 31, 2025. The two will appear at the nonprofit's "Fighter Fantasy" on Dec. 20 at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, including a local Grammy nominee’s concert
    Singer Maggie Rose tells The Banner about her upcoming hometown shows, plus more things to do this week in Montgomery County.
    Maggie Rose, a Grammy-nominated country singer, got her start in music growing up in Montgomery County. Rose is scheduled to perform two shows this weekend at the Bethesda Theater.
    Whitman senior sets sights on Broadway in national theater contest
    Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, is hoping to take his talents from the Walt Whitman High School to musical theater’s biggest stage: Broadway.
    Ryan Robbins, a 17-year-old Walt Whitman High School student, is a finalist in the Broadway World’s Next on Stage competition.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: The heartbreak of Wildberry’s final Christmas markets
    For Matt and Bridget Jones, a dream launched from the depths of COVID-19 isolation will end before Christmas. There are just two runs of Wildberry Farm + Market, but something new is on the way.
    Matt and Bridget Jones say they learned not to assume business partners are always friends. "I thought we were all in this together."
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday fun
    The Grand Illumination that kicks off the calendar filled with events that make Annapolis a perennial contender on national lists of the best Christmas towns.
    Decorators from Garden Girls place ornaments on the Annapolis Christmas tree at Market Place. The city will light the tree for the season on Sunday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ on stage for Jane Austen’s 250th
    If anyone knows what makes Jane Austen’s world tick, it’s British playwright Emma Whipday. Her adaptation of the 19th-century author’s most famous work debuts Friday.
    The Compass Rose production of "Pride and Prejudice" features Caleigh Riordan Davis as Elizabeth Bennet and Gaven Heglar as Mr. Darcy, surrounded by a cast of 10 supporting actors.
    Jerry B. Whiddon, artistic director who poured his heart into Round House Theatre, dies at 77
    Jerry B. Whiddon was the artistic director of Bethesda’s Round House Theatre for 20 years. He died on Oct. 17 at age 77.
    Jerry B. Whiddon.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: How not to spend $4,500 on an Army-Navy ticket
    The better Navy football is, the harder it can be to get good tickets.
    U.S. Naval Academy pet and mascot, Bill the Goat, on the sidelines during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
    Now, more than ever, we need to focus on Black men’s mental health
    Playwright Brandon Shaun Fields’ “What You Don’t See” is being restaged this weekend because he thinks this is a crucial time to focus on Black men’s mental health.
    Ebony Jackson, left, and Loch Edwards rehearse for "What You Don't See," which will be performed at the Chesapeake Arts Center on Oct. 18.
    Does anyone really like Edgar Allan Poe? Or is it just a Baltimore dream?
    Edgar Allan Poe would have loathed and loved what Baltimore has done with him. “I have great faith in fools,” he wrote. “My friends call it self-confidence.”
    A parade of Ravens marches in front of the Edgar Allan Poe House during the final day of the Poe festival. on Oct. 5, 2025.
    Broadway shows are picking Baltimore to launch national tours. Here’s why.
    Baltimore has become a launching pad for Broadway shows ready to hit the road. A recent state tax credit helps explain why.
    Connor Sullivan, center, stars as August Rosenbluth in the musical “Water for Elephants,” which debuted at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore on Sept. 27.
    Trying new things as an adult is scary, improvisational and healthy.
    Moving out of one's comfort zone is hard especially as a single mother. But Columnist Leslie Streeter is learning the benefits of it.
    Leslie Gray Streeter performs with Baltimore Improv Group’s Thomas Dotsry in November 2024.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: The fall boat shows have arrived
    When the Annapolis boat shows are in town, it can seem as if there’s nothing else going on. That’s far from true.
    The Annapolis Powerboat Show helps define fall in the city, marking the start of back-to-back weekends dedicated to boating. This year's show will be a little different, as redevelopment of City Dock begins.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, from ‘Annie’ at Maryland Hall to a Blossom Dearie tribute
    The musical story of a plucky orphan and her arms merchant father figure stars Jules Kanarek as Annie and James M. Toler as Oliver Warbucks. It’s one of the great things to do in the coming week, along with a production of “Brigadoon."
    Jules Kanarek portrays Annie in the Compass Rose Theater production of “Annie” at Maryland Hall through Oct. 19.
Sequel plays Annie's dog Sandy, trained by Kelly Litchford of Leverage Animal Actors.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: 14 bands, two stages and the Chesapeake Bay
    Fourteen bands will perform progressive bluegrass, American roots and improvisational music on the beach at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival. Other things to do include Al Green at Live! Casino, a queer dance troupe premiering its new work and the Naptowon Philharmonic.
    The Annapolis Baygrass Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park on Sept. 20-21 for the third year. Fourteen acts will perform on two beachfront stages.
    An underground circus thrives in a Howard County backyard
    "The Glow" is an annual backyard circus that draw performers from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia to test-run their wildest acts.
    Performers from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia present their wildest acts for a backyard audience in Columbia.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, from a sculpture dedication to the county fair
    Wednesday's kickoff of the Anne Arundel County Fair is among the things to do in Annapolis for the week ending Wednesday, Sept. 9.
    "Dragonfly," a sheet-metal sculpture by James O'Neil, is the 19th statue on the Quiet Waters Park Sculpture trail.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, from Navy football to the symphony at Quiet Waters Park
    The Navy Midshipmen open their football season Saturday in Annapolis against the VMI Keydets, the first time the two schools have met since 2014. Both schools could use the diversion.
    ANNAPOLIS, MD - SEPTEMBER 21:  Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) runs towards the end zone for a touchdown during the Memphis Tigers game versus the Naval Academy Midshipmen on September 21, 2024 at Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD.
    Baltimore Center Stage managing director to step down this fall
    Baltimore Center Stage managing director Adam Frank talks to The Banner about why he is stepping away from Maryland’s designated state theater.
    Adam Frank, Baltimore Center Stage managing director since late 2022, said he’s stepping away from the theater industry this fall.
    Highwire Improv keeps Baltimore on its toes
    Highwire Improv manages over 100 ensembles that can be hired for improv events at companies and organizations, with a new space in in Highlandtown.
    Highwire Improv founders, from top, Geoff Taylor, Barry Wright, Kristen McKenzie, and Brian Shea.
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