Tim Smith of the Baltimore Sun reviews. Read more.

Original Broadway castmember Danielle Ferland comes to Baltimore. Read the full release here

John Barry reviews the show for DC Theatre Scene. Read more >>

Tim Young of Patch.com says he was "clamoring to catch a piece of smashed bone when it flew off stage" in his review of A Skull in Connemara. 

 Amanda Gunther says, "With dark moments so funny that your skull will be splitting, you won’t want to miss this gruesome little story," in her review. Read more...

 Hundreds of items up for bid February 13 through February 26.

Stephen Richard is profiled by The Baltimore Sun writer Mary Carole McCauley.

Kwame Kwei-Armah chats with The Afro-American Newspaper six months into his first season as Artistic Director.

John Glass of Drama Urge gives readers a literary preview of Gleam, based on the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Donna M Owens of TheGrio says "'GLEAM puts new spin on Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'" Read the Review>>

In his review of GLEAM, Mike Giuliano of Explore Howard describes "the long-lasting bond between Janie and Pheoby.” 

DC Theatre Scene reviews GLEAM.

Andrea Appleton of the Baltimore City Paper says CENTERSTAGE's production of GLEAM is where the “…novel comes to breathtaking life” Read the review>>

Reviewer Nelson Pressley of The Washington Post says "McClinton’s ensemble makes the various confidantes, gossips and flirts funny and bright" and calls GLEAM"elegant...tall tales and heightened acting!" ” 

Tim Smith of The Baltimore Sun writes that Gleam "provides an engaging theatrical experience."

Brent Englar of Broadway World reviews Gleam.

 In their review, MD Theatre Guide says Gleam is "a dynamic work, compelling, and filled with emotion, wonderful design and performances – and is well worth the trip to Centerstage."

 Vickie Oliver-Lawson of The Examiner reviews Gleam.

Paule-Maryline Nzekio of Ask Miss A reviews Gleam. 

1/4/12: ‎WYPR's DanRodricks talks with Kwame Kwei-Armah, Tim Smith, John Lewis, and Randi Vega about the changing Baltimore arts scene. Listen now >>

by Bonnie Lee Moss Rattner, based on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. Full Release >>

Kwame Kwei-Armah joined several arts leaders in Baltimore to discuss with the Baltimore Sun on how to take the city's arts and cultural scene to the "next level" in 2012.

The Homecoming and American Buffalo made the Baltimore City Paper Top 10 for The Year in Stage.

Stephen J. Richard was today announced as the theater’s new Managing Director. Read the Release>>

Marc Steiner welcomed actors Rusty Ross, William Hill, and Jordan Lage to his studio to talk about Mamet's "American Buffalo."

Tim Smith of The Baltimore Sun calls American Buffalo a "raw force . . . curiously fascinating and touching . . . believability that is almost frightening!" Read the review>>

"Liesl's an extremely brave director who pushes you to find all the warts and bruises, the happiness and depth of these characters. She leaves no stone unturned. And she encourages everyone to go for broke." Read the interview

What Weekly Magazine says American Buffalo director Liesl Tommy "seeks the nitty gritty in life and amps it up in her theater." Read the interview >>

The Baltimore City Paper calls our production of "The Rivals" a "hilarious production of a famously funny play."  Read the review >>

WYPR 88.1 FM's Maryland Morning theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck says "CENTERSTAGE’s jolly production proves poking fun at pretentiousness is timeless." Listen Now! >>

Tim Smith calls The Rivals a "long, luscious feast of language and humor." Read the review >>

John Rowell says the show "manages to spin on its own comic axis."

Cast members Chelsea Devantez and Cody Dove hit it off with Jojo and Reagan. Listen Now! >>

John Glass calls The Rivals "A play to hit the road for." Read the review >>

On Wednesday, October 5, at 7:15 pm, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will open the gates in a red-carpet ceremony, marking the beginning of an exciting new season.

 CultureSeen4u reviews The Second City: Charmed & Dangerous. 

Baltimore Fishbowl reviews The Second City: Charmed & Dangerous.

Carroll County Times talks to The Second CIty: Charmed & Dangerous cast member Brooke Bagnall Breit.

Tim Smith reviews Charmed & Dangerous  

David Schweizer directs Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic, kicking off the 2011-12 Season. Full release here >>

DC Theatre Scene sits down with Kwame for an in-depth chat about his arrival at CENTERSTAGE.

Kwame Kwei-Armah tells TCG about his "palace of thought" in their video campaign "I Am Theatre."

Only two weeks until The Second City blows into CENTERSTAGE!

Peter Davis delves into Kwame Kwei-Armah's vision for CENTERSTAGE and Baltimore. Read the article >>

Adapted from Zore Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God", "Gleam" will be directed by Marion McClinton. Full press release here.

Style Magazine and Kwame Kwei-Armah discuss his move to Baltimore and future plans, while knocking down a few duckpins in the process.

Kwame Kwei-Armah wants to transform CENTERSTAGE and redefine Baltimore. Baltimore Magazine's John Lewis finds out how.

Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah announced today that Toni Morrison’s "Jazz", adapted by CENTERSTAGE Associate Artist Marion McClinton, will not be part of the theater’s 2011-12 Season.

 Local lifestyle website Baltimore Fishbowl sits down with incoming Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah for a Q&A

Ken Roberson, Choreographer of Broadway's Avenue Q, speaks with Baltimore Gay Life about his upcoming Cabaret at CENTERSTAGE. 

Students from The Renaissance Academy review Crime & Punishment. 

Kwame Kwei-Armah tells The Baltimore Sun of his bold plans for CENTERSTAGE.

Broadway World says that Crime & Punishment "holds the attention of the audience and makes them think long after they have left the theater." 

City Paper gives an upbeat review of Crime & Punishment. 

In its review, Urbanite Magazine says that "like the original novel...Crime and Punishment plumbs the depths of cruelty and ambiguity in the human soul." 

Final play added to 2011-12 Season lineup, full details here >>

Jerome Hairston's Knife on Bone will be the Play Lab slated for May 26-29. Click for more >>

As part of the ongoing celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Young Playwrights Festival, CENTERSTAGE is honoring five distinguished schools.

In a special engagement, Josh Kornbluth presents Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews? at CENTERSTAGE.

Kwame Kwei-Armah meets with Tom Hall of WYPR's Maryland Morning to discuss his vision for CENTERSTAGE.

The Baltimore Sun says "the theme of Center Stage's 2011-2012 season might be summed up as rhythm."

From theater classics and international playwrights to a Tony Award-winning musical, the 2011-12 Season includes Into the Woods and Toni Morrison's Jazz.

CENTERSTAGE tackles taut, three-actor adaptation of Dostoevsky’s psychological mystery.

Charles Shubow of Broadway World reviews Snow Falling on Cedars. 

The Washington Times says Snow Falling on Cedars is a "journey worth taking" in its review.

J. Wynn Rousuck talks with Tom Hall of WYPR's Maryland Morning about Snow Falling on Cedars.

Kai Jackson of WJZ's On Time sat down with director David Schweizer to talk about Snow Falling on Cedars.

"Snow swirls into a disarmingly entertaining two hours," says Bret McCabe of City Paper.

Drama Urge!! gives a thorough review of Snow Falling on Cedars. 

 What's Up? Magazine says Snow Falling on Cedars is a "touching performance" in its review of the production.

In his blog, Tim Smith highlights the issues that "are at the heart of the murder/love/war plot" of Snow Falling on Cedars.

The Baltimore Sun writes a review of Snow Falling on Cedars. 

JHU News-letter writes a review of Snow Falling on Cedars

Bmore Bedell sits down with local actor Owen Scott to discuss his role in Snow Falling on Cedars.

City Paper shares the news about the upcoming Play Lab reading of James A. Williams' A Walk in August.

Buck Jabaily of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance writes about discovering Kwame Kwei-Armah as CENTERSTAGE's new Artistic Director. 

Mary McCauley looks at Kwame's varied background and the community reactions to the announcement that he will be our next Artistic Director.  Full article >>

CENTERSTAGE announced Monday the appointment of Associate Artist Kwame Kwei-Armah as the new Artistic Director. Full announcement >>

The Sun breaks the story announcing that Kwame Kwei-Armah will be the new Artistic Director for CENTERSTAGE.

The  NEW Baltimore Sun Auction for CENTERSTAGE ended Monday midnight with a resounding finish. Thank you to all the donors — over 600 of you — and to all the bidders in Baltimore and worldwide who helped raise over $158,000 for the theater's artistic and education programs.

Kevin McKeon's adapataion of David Guterson's entrancing tale of roamance and redemption arrives this spring under the direction of David Schweizer.

Charles Shubow reviews Simply Complicated, and calls it an "autobiography via music about [Charlotte] Cohn's fascinating life." 

Kai Jackson of WJZ's On Time sat down with the charming Charlotte Cohn to discuss her upcoming cabaret at CENTERSTAGE.

Charles Shubow of Broadway World gives a well-rounded review of The Homecoming. 

Drama Urge!! says Irene Lewis could not have chosen a "more striking exclamation point for her impressive directorial career" in its review of The Homecoming. 

Towson Times calls The Homecoming a "confident production" in its review. 

The Washington Post gives an insightful look into Irene Lewis' 20-year career at CENTERSTAGE. 

Bret McCabe of City Paper reviews The Homecoming. 

The Washington Times admires Irene Lewis' ability to "push the envelope" in its review of The Homecoming.

Bohs and Os says Second City Does Baltimore "had everyone in the theater laughing" in its review of the show. 

"Irene, you've taken us on a grand ride," says Maryland Morning theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck in her review of The Homecoming.

Baltimore Magazine writes about Irene Lewis' "impressive legacy" at CENTERSTAGE.

 Jayne Blanchard of DC Theatre Scene reviews The Homecoming. 

The Washington Post calls The Homecoming "a tense, taut, rigorous performance."

An "impressive production," The Homecoming is reviewed by Tim Smith of The Baltimore Sun.

After opening night of The Homecoming, CENTERSTAGE gives tribute to Irene Lewis.

Preview more than 600 items at www.centerstage.org/auction!

Live bidding begins February 14, 2011.

The Baltimore Sun sits down with Artistic Director Irene Lewis to talk about her 20-year tenure at CENTERSTAGE and how her final show, The Homecoming, will surprise audiences. 

Charles Shubow of Broadway World reviews Second City Does Baltimore. 

B's Mary Medland talks with CENTERSTAGE interns Stewart Ives and Lily Brown about the benefits of participating in an internship program.

 ReEntry gets a mention in The Washington Post article about the burgeoning theater field of docudrama.

For her final directorial outing as CENTERSTAGE’s Artistic Director, Irene Lewis is pleased to helm Harold Pinter’s darkly comedic family drama, The Homecoming, running from January 26 to February 20. 

Mike Giuliano reviews Second City Does Baltimore.

City Paper says "Second City has pulled it off" in its review of Second City Does Baltimore.

Tom Hall of Maryland Morning and theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck discuss Second City Does Baltimore. 

Radar Redux gives upbeat review of Second City Does Baltimore.

Tim Smith says "all the cool people are going to want to see this show" in his review of Second City Does Baltimore.

What's Up Annapolis reviews Second City Does Baltimore

Jayne Blanchard of DC Theatre Scene reviews Second City Does Baltimore

Tim Smith reviews Opening Night for The Second City Does Baltimore. Full Review >>

Mix 106.5's Reagan Warfield attends the Opening Night performance of The Second City Does Baltimore.

CENTERSTAGE to feature local celebs including Marin Alsop and Poe the Raven in walk-ons during The Second City Does Baltimore. Read more >>

Stoop Storytelling's O Little Town of Baltimore receives a cheerful review from City Paper.

CENTERSTAGE production Ma Rainey's Black Bottom makes the City Paper list of "Top Ten: The Year in Stage." 

Urbanite writes a brief history of Stoop Storytelling, past storytellers, and a preview of the upcoming O Little Town of Baltimore: A Holiday Live Radio Show.

The Baltimore Sun offers a preview of Stoop Storytelling's O Little Town of Baltimore: A Holiday Live Radio Show.

The annual auction for CENTERSTAGE is going global! All bidding will occur online, allowing anyone worldwide with access to a computer to participate.

O Little Town of Baltimore: A Holiday Live Radio Show, December 9-19. Full release here.

The Washington Post gives ReEntry an upbeat review and calls it "cool, savvy entertainment."

The Baltimore Sun says ReEntry will "keep you thinking" in its review of the play.

Rain Pryor, an NAACP Theatre Award winning actress, author, singer, and director, will teach an introduction into the Art of Performance at CENTERSTAGE, beginning November 8. This weekly class will focus on monologues, scenes study, and characterization. For registration info, click here.

It's official! The Wiz is a smash hit in Baltimore, surpassing previous CENTERSTAGE top seller Ain't Misbehavin'.

 Former CENTERSTAGE Managing Director Michael Ross will return on a part-time basis to serve as a consultant during the theater's time of transition.

Writers from Chicago's Second City comedy troupe spent a week in the Charm City to see what makes Baltimore funny, in preparation for their show at CENTERSTAGE. Read the article >>

CENTERSTAGE congratulates Jason Loewith and The National New Play Network (NNPN)—the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays—that has received a grant of $425,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for its programs over the next three years. 

The grant supports the expansion of the pioneering Continued Life of New Plays Fund (CLNPF) with the enhancement of new and existing partnership efforts, and infrastructure support. The NNPN's flagship program, the CLNPF supports three or more theaters that choose to mount the same new play within a 12-month period in a "rolling world premiere" through which the playwright develops a new work with at least three different creative teams. To date, NNPN has championed the continued life of 23 new plays in nearly 100 productions, with nearly a half million dollars in grants. Support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation over the next three years will increase both the number of rolling world premieres NNPN supports as well as the amount of support each participating theater receives. 

Jason Loewith, Executive Director of the National New Play Network, also serves as the Associate Producer for Special Programs here at CENTERSTAGE, selecting and coordinating our ongoing series such as the Play Lab and Cabaret Series.
 

Broadway World's Charles Shubow interviews Euan Morton about his role in Chess and upcoming cabaret at CENTERSTAGE.

Four local cast members of The Wiz, including Jonathan Burke, LaTrisa Harper, Eric B. Anthony who plays the Scarecrow, and Kristen Dowtin who plays Dorothy, sat down with The Baltimore Sun to talk about what it's like to be performing so close to home.

CENTERSTAGE is thrilled to announce the 2010-11 selections for the Play Lab Series, featuring a trio of “homegrown” talent with new work in the throes of development.

Cabaret legend KT Sullivan kicks off the season, which features five fabulous artists from familiar faces to Broadway headliners. Visit www.centerstage.org/cabaret for all of our artists and tickets, or read the full release here >>.

The Wiz, which opens September 29, begins rehearsals. The cast includes CENTERSTAGE alumni, Broadway stars, and several local talents! For show details and tickets, visit our microsite! Or see the full press release >>.

Managing Director Debbie Chinn announced Tuesday that she will be leaving CENTERSTAGE in December. Full release >>

All single tickets are now on sale for the 2010-11 Season! Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 410.332.0033. Full release can be found here and full season details at www.centerstage.org/season.

The CENTERSTAGE Board of Trustees and Board President Jay Smith announce the appointment of five new members to the board: Janet Clauson, Ted E. Imes, Sr., John R. Gilbert, Michael B. Styer, and Steve Schwartzman.

Irene Lewis Announces the 2010-11 Season plays.

Irene Lewis discusses her work at CENTERSTAGE and what's ahead after next season with WYPR's J. Wynn Rousuck. Listen >>

Irene Lewis, Artistic Director of CENTERSTAGE, and Jay Smith, President of the theater's Board of Trustees, announced today that Ms. Lewis will leave CENTERSTAGE in June 2011 after completion of the 2010-11 Season, which will mark her 19^th year as Artistic Director. Read more>>

#2 is Eurydice at Single Carrot Theater - directed by Single Carrot Artistic Director Buck Jabaily, who is the Development Associate at CENTERESTAGE! Heather Jackson, who designed/constructed Eurydice's costumes, is CENTERSTAGE's PR Manager.
Read the rest of the Top Ten list >>

 Kai Jackson visits CENTERSTAGE and sees the Head Theater revamp in action.

 Affordable elegance returns to CENTERSTAGE pre-show dining with the return of Sascha's Express. Featuring a three-course prix fixe meal, Sascha's will serve beginning two hours before each evening performance (90 minutes before matinees) in our Mezzanine Cafe.

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Our new website is hot off the virtual presses--and we need your help! Let us know if you come across broken links, dead-end navigation, or have any other constructive feedback to share!

Your comments can be shared on our new Forums or emailed to webfeedback@centerstage.org.

Thanks for your help as we build a new-and-improved virtual CENTERSTAGE!