This concert, the third in a series of holiday offerings, introduces Baltimore audiences to William Langley, the newly appointed Staff Conductor of the BSO. In this position he will have a b…
The Puppet Co.'s annual presentation of "The Nutcracker" is making its 36th appearance this year, and it continues to be a clever and innovative production that is ideal both to introduce yo…
If theatre is indeed a reflection of society and offers insights into the culture of a place and its people, then what does Keegan Theatre's "An Irish Carol" reveal? Set in a cozy Dublin pub…
Some years ago, Adventure Theatre's then-Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt approached playwright Ken Ludwig and asked him to write a show for the children's theatre at Glen Echo. Ludwig agre…
Now playing at Arena Stage is Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile." This production of Ken Ludwig's stage adaption of the thriller is directed by Hana S. Sharif. "The play features the c…
It's starting to become an annual holiday tradition. For the third straight year, packed houses in the Meyerhoff Auditorium at the BMA are being treated to Baltimore Sun columnist Dan Rodric…
There's nothing that cures the mid-December blues quite like something cozy. We yearn for comforting things in our lives"a crackling fire in a fireplace, warm meals, and simple, recognizable…
"Life of Pi" is a play adapted for the stage by Lolita Chakrabarti from the 2001 philosophical adventure novel by Canadian author, Yann Martel. The novel won the Man Booker Prize in 2002. An…
In the 1920s, archaeologists unearthed the world's oldest cookbook: ancient Babylonian recipes inscribed on tablets dating back to 1730 BCE. One recipe called for beer, but all beers today a…
This concert, the first in a series of holiday-themed programs, features soloists Sherezade Panthaki (soprano), Diana Moore (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Cooley (tenor), Enrico Lagasca (bass), and…
"Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" seems to be a question that everyone is asking these days. Whether it concerns news headlines, politics, family dynamic…
Out for a rare date night, Jasper (Jacob Yeh) and Adelaide (Kari Ginsburg) chat happily, seemingly content with their lives as suburban, middle class parents raising twin girls. That is, unt…
"Black Nativity," written by Langston Hughes, is a musical adaptation of the birth of Christ celebrating gospel music, dance, and poetry. It was first produced off-Broadway December 11, 1961…
Charles Dickens' classic novella, "A Christmas Carol," has been presented in numerous formats since its publishing nearly 200 years ago. This venerable tale tells the story of Ebenezer Scroo…
 Looking for something a little different on stage this holiday season? If you have seen all the typical holiday shows more times than you can count, you might want to head to Silver…
Agatha Christie's 1943 British play "And Then There Were None" was based on her 1939 mystery novel of the same name. In her autobiography, she says, "I wrote the book after a tremendous amou…
To the Nazis, being born Jewish was synonymous with being "born devoid of honor." To be born with disabilities was to be deemed "unworthy of life." Fall into either of these categories durin…
Strand Theater Company's production of "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" has everything you need for a little holiday entertainment"quick-witted humor, heartfelt romantic and familial c…
"Miracle on 34th Street, A Live Musical Radio Play" is adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio broadcast. This cheerful performance bustled with life and laughter, with many heart-warming moments an…
"Much Ado About Nothing!" is part of Lumina Studio Theatre's ongoing Shakespeare festival. The ensemble of child performers dazzled in this interpretation of one of the Bard's most beloved c…
At the Jewish Community Center of northern Virginia, a truly special show is running through December 8th. "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins" was originally a children's picture book written…
"White Christmas," now playing at the Classic Theatre of Maryland and wonderfully directed and choreographed by Sally Boyett, follows the story of two talented World War II army buddies, Bob…
"Humbug!" according to Wikipedia, is a term emerging around 1751 that describes a dishonest or deceptive person. In 1843, "Bah humbug!" appeared in the Charles Dickens novella, "A Christmas …
Imagine you're a trendy, #blessed social media influencer. Your YouTube Gold Play Button"awarded to content creators with at least a million subscribers"hangs proudly over your fireplace. It…
 Christmas card etiquette has been a ubiquitous topic of the holiday season for generations with the practice of sending greetings dating back to the Victorian era. Jennifer Faletto's ho…