1. Star-Spangled Spectacular Concerts.
On September 13, 6:00-10:00 PM at Fort McHenry, observe the bicentennial of the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the spot that endured the British bombardment, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write what became our National Anthem. This evening program commemorates that historic event through patriotic music by the United States Marine Band “The President’s Own,” the Morgan State University Choir and others. The evening will also include performances by the Fort McHenry Guard, raising of the 30-by-42 foot Star-Spangled Banner, and remarks by elected officials. The evening will conclude with Baltimore’s largest fireworks display, celebrating the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem!
On September 13, 7:00-10:00 PM at Pier Six Concert Pavilion enjoy the Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of our National Anthem, a two-hour concert special. The special will be hosted by actor, musician and author John Lithgow and co-hosted by platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks. The concert special will feature pop music artist Kristin Chenoweth, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, celebrated mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves-Montgomery, country group Little Big Town, American a cappella group Pentatonix, legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Rogers, multi-platinum Grammy award-winning band Train and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The patriotic special features a diverse line up of entertainers paying tribute to our nation’s ideals in a thrilling and inspiring concert. The evening will conclude with Baltimore’s largest fireworks display, celebrating the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem!
For more information about both concerts, click HERE.
2. King Lear at Folger Theatre.
“…it was a marvel to watch [Lear] performed by such a competent group of performers… “-Morgan Halvorsen.
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Synopsis: Weary of his royal duties, King Lear proposes to break up his kingdom and divide it among his three daughters. Shakespeare’s Globe’s King Lear stars Joseph Marcell, well known as Geoffrey the English butler on the hit TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and internationally known as a classical actor and seen in Folger Theatre’s 2007 As You Like It.
READ feature about Actor Joseph Marcell by Elliot Lanes.
Joseph Marcell copes with madness, rejection, and familial disloyalty as King Lear in the Globe’s touring production, now at Folger Theatre. Photo courtesy of www.folger.edu.
3. 2014 NextNOW Fest at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
For the first time ever, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is kicking off our season with four days of fun and frolic with the NextNOW Fest! Discover the next big thing in small, intimate and surprising environments: sonic massages, subway buskers, Terptastic jazz, deep theatre for your short attention span, dance mysteries, late-night art explosions, food frolics, an arts tailgate, and toast… and then something curious… and then…
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is building the future of the arts now! We are breaking through traditional boundaries in art making and audience experience by being a hub of innovation and possibility. We are creating artistic opportunities that build connections, foster exploration and invigorate you to find your voice.
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4. Art at Vagabond Players.
“…Vagabond does it so well, with such amusement and skill, that the white-on-white painting is worth the $200,000 price tag.” -April Forrer.
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Synopsis: An explosively funny and smart Tony Award-winning comedy that explores the boundaries of friendship and art.
Mark Scharf as Marc, Eric C. Stein as Yvan, and Steven Shriner as Serge. Photo by Tom Lauer.
5. Molly at Scena Theatre.
“The physicality and dynamic energy that Davy brings to the role of Molly is undeniable and her Irish brogue is superbly realistic.” -Jennifer Minich.
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Synopsis: Molly explores secret revelations of the young mistress of J.M. Synge—esteemed playwright of the Irish Literary Renaissance. Synge died at 37, yet his work still greatly impacts audiences, writers, and culture. See this original one-woman play featuring Danielle Davy.
Danielle Davy as Molly Allgood. Photo by Jae Yi Photography.
