352 stories by "April Forrer"
1. Godspell at Olney Theatre Center. “Godspell at Olney Theatre Center is a quality production aided by superb direction, strong technical elements, and a lively talented cast.̶…
Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood at Adventure Theatre MTC takes us on an exciting trip down the swampy bayou in Louisiana. A little white duck in a bright red cape named Rouge (red in F…
1. One Night in Miami at Center Stage. “This play is a knockout that clearly should not be missed.” – Steve Charing. READ review. Synopsis:Â February 25, 1964. Twenty-two…
Liz Boyer Hunnicutt, a local Baltimore actress and Resident Director of the Children's Playhouse of Maryland (CPM) was kind enough to share her thoughts about Philip and although I never …
1. Rehearsal For Murder at Reston Community Players. “This is a clever and creative mystery story, and the play's Broadway setting only adds to the fun. Audience members will leave the…
The Vagabond Players present Interlock, a psychological drama written in 1958 by Ira Levin and directed by Roy Hammond, which explores at love, pride, manipulation and loyalty. Interlock ope…
1. Jekyll & Hyde at Spotlighters Theatre. “Spotlighters' Jekyll & Hyde is sure to please, entertain and at times scare you…” – April Forrer. READ review. Synopsis…
Spotlighters Theatre presents Jekyll & Hyde, a musical based on one of the oldest "horror" stories, written in 1886 by Robert Louis Stevenson. The musical, with book and lyrics by Leslie…
I recently interviewed Tom Delise, Artistic Director of Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, about their upcoming production of The Merchant of Venice in Original Pronunciation (OP). First off Tom…
Magic fills Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia for their production of Marry Poppins, The Broadway Musical, a show about an extraordinary nanny who literally swoops in to care for two trouble…
1. Black Nativity at Theater Alliance. “We watched the group work beautifully together in their rhyme and rhythm as they told the story of the birth of Jesus.” – Beatric…
Shrek the Musical is a play based on the 2001 Disney movie about a lovable green ogre, a talking donkey and a princess searching for true love. The Children’s Playhouse of Maryland, in…
Everyman Theatre presents Deathtrap, the play with so many twists and turns it is sure to make anyone dizzy. This production, directed by Vincent M. Lancisi, is exciting, fast-paced and thri…
1. It's a Wonderful Life at Howard Community College's Arts Collective. “The entire cast works well as an ensemble, and their joy of being on stage together is obvious.” – …
Charm City Players' production of the classic musical The Wizard of Oz, directed by Stephen Napp, charmed my daughter and me as soon as we walked into the theatre. On our way to our seats, w…
Pumpkin Theatre's second production of its 47th season, themed "A Season of Princes and Princesses," is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This original production, written by Jimi Kinstle, mu…
As far back as I can remember, Frank Capra's film It's a Wonderful Life has been part of my holiday season. I remember first watching it on a small black-and-white television my parents had …
1. Little Dancer at Kennedy Center. “…’Little Dancer’ soars big time in every way…bar none the best musical I have seen all year.” –Â Elliot Lanes. READ r…
Imagination Stage's production of 101 Dalmatians, based on the book by Dodie Smith and adapted by Martha King DeSilva and directed by Janet Stanford, tells the story of 99 beautiful black an…
1. Disney's The Little Mermaid at Olney Theatre Center. “Olney Theatre Center's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid is a splashing success!” – Mark Beachy. READ…
1. Richard II at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. “The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's production of Richard II should not be missed because of its historical significance and for its …
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's production of Shakespeare's Richard II is such a terrific success that I was astonished to learn that it is the first professional production of the play…
Annapolis Shakespeare Company's Macbeth makes a big impact in their new space " a small black-box theatre " that I think is all the better for the feeling like part of the action. And in thi…
1. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at Reston Community Players. “Overall, the Reston Community Player's managed to take Charlie Brown and make it their own while still reflecting the …
The Rocky Horror Show is back in Baltimore thanks to Spotlighters Theatre and this show is produced like the original London production at the Royal Court Theatre on June 19, 1973. Ric…
