Week of June 15, 2025
1. “The Rocky Horror Show: Pride Edition 2025″ presented by Iron Crow Theatre at Baltimore Theatre Project
“A big-spirited production full of love, sex, surprises, and laughter, it’s a terrific show for this queer moment.” – Anne Valentino
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Synopsis: The Full Broadway Musical: Live Cast, Live Rock Band, Plus All The Iconic Callouts & Prop-Tossing Chaos!
Darsen Durant (Rocky), Kristen Stickley (Janet Weiss), Nicholas Miles (Frank ‘N’ Furter), Jack Taylor (Brad Majors), and Kiley Ernest (Columbia) Photo by Wilson Freeman.
2. “The Bravado – A More Humane Mikado in Concert” presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company
“…clever reimagining of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic comic operetta, thoroughly delights…fresh…” – Jennifer Georgia
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Synopsis: The Bravado is a theatrical reimagining of The Mikado, set in the GSU (Gilbert and Sulli-verse)—a world where classical theatrical singing is law and crooning is the highest punishable offense. Amidst a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, mistaken identity, and absurd legal antics, the show pulls the audience into the life of a singer, exploring the rich legacy of theatrical performance.
Andrew Shifler as Pitch Pipe, Bill Rogers as The Bravado, Maggie Ramsey as Kadenza, Michael Beder as Echo, Lika Bozhich as Rhythm, Michael Wu as Ingénu, Amanda Jones as Hear-Me-Sing, Deacon Withers as Oom-Pah, and Sarah Robinson as Up-Bow. Photo courtesy of VLOC.
3. “Company: The Musical” at Silver Spring Stage
“…introspective, funny, and moving.” – Corvin Kevlihan
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Synopsis: Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical about modern relationships, following Bobby, a bachelor facing his 35th birthday, as he contemplates love, commitment, and the complexities of being single in a coupled world.
Tanya Coyne as Sarah and Brian Lyons-Burke as Harry. Photo by Nickolas Cummings.
5. “Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro'” presented by Wolf Trap Opera at Wolf Trap
“…a promising group of emerging artists, making clear that the future of the art form and the cast is bright…Under the baton of Conductor Emily Senturia, the Wolf Trap Orchestra plays with emotional intensity and technical mastery…” – Jeannette Mulherin
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Synopsis: An unforgettable, Picasso-esque look at Mozart’s masterpiece. Quick-witted Figaro hatches a plan to thwart the Count’s scheme to seduce his bride-to-be, Susanna. A comical riot of mistaken identities, disguises, and delightful chaos ensues. Secrets are revealed, but love triumphs with Mozart’s dazzling score and a fast-paced, brilliant exploration of class, love, and loyalty. Whether you are a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer, The Marriage of Figaro promises unending artistry, humor, and exhilaration through every note.
Brittany Logan (Countess Almaviva), Christian Simmons (Figaro), Arianna Rodriguez (Susanna), and Charles Eaton (Count Almaviva) in Wolf Trap Opera’s production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”
5. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Howard County Summer Theatre
“…a delight for the entire family…a wonder to behold.” – Julia Tucker
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Synopsis: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a sung-through musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Follow Joseph’s journey from Israel to Egypt as he finds his place in the world. As a fully sung show, it includes many songs such as “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door”. Its family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes, and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings. (synopsis: Wikipedia)
Danny Bertaux (Joseph) and the Children’s Chorus Photo by Neil Rubino.
