If you bought tickets to a play at Centerstage, then you are bound to be delighted. I've been there a number of times seeing a variety of performances ranging from classics like Oscar Wilde to modern plays like adaptation to David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries." Also, they have shows written by local Baltimoreans. Quite eclectic. The performances are quite good. Can't complain too much about that. Also, the space is nice: multiple theatres with areas for resting, dining, etc. I heard that subscription to Centerstage is quite fairly priced. For someone who is new to the area and wants to catch a play, I'd definitely suggest Centerstage as one of the first theatres to check out. read more

Not a bad seat in the house. The theater has great acoustics and lighting and is well worth the ticket to see a top-notch production. Many of the performances are on par with Broadway at a fraction of the cost. I'm buying a season pass next year! read more

If you're a young adult (18-34) living anywhere in or around Baltimore, Centerstage's GO Pass is one of the best deals around in my mind. Typically, for less than $50 per season, you can see ALL of the theater's feature productions - when you want to and as many times as you want to. The box office/management are very cognizant of the fact that plans/schedules often change unexpectedly (especially for young adults), and have always been extremely flexible and responsive with my rescheduling requests. This will be our third year as GO Pass subscribers, and we've enjoyed several great shows in really good seats. All of Centerstage's theaters are pretty intimate and generally well laid-out, so I don't think there are many "bad seats." More often than not, we've been assigned orchestra level seats fairly close to the stage, which is pretty awesome considering you're paying less than $10 per show on average. I think the theater's management really values input from patrons and has actively modeled their offerings to reflect what people want to see. Several of the theater's recent offerings have been really impressive (Poe, The Mountaintop, Mud Blue Sky), and even in the event of a couple lackluster offerings here and there, the GO Pass still represents a phenomenal deal. read more

You can get discounted tickets at the end of each season! For example on Easter Sunday they offered 50% off for "In the Woods" about the Grimms fairy tale stories. $30/seat, not bad! The seats were right front in the 4th row too. It's a whole new experience when you sit up front and can see the details on the costumes and look the actors and actresses right in the eye. read more

Recently saw the play adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel Jazz. It was a wonderful experience. It's as if the audience is part of the production since the stage is within an arm's distance. The actors were phenomenal. They really made me feel like their characters were actually real, not fictional. There were some stage props (not an abundance but just enough) and other special effects on the screen behind the stage (for example, there was a background of the woods or the city during a particular setting). The staff were awesome and helpful. They've recently remodeled the entire building, and it looks amazing and welcoming. Lots of areas to lounge and have a chat before the show. I highly recommend visiting and seeing at least one of their plays. read more

Attended last night's performance Next to Normal at Center Stage. The play's run time is approximately 2hours 10 minutes. The play explores mental illness within a family. Without giving away the entire play,it's the mom suffering from mental illness. The play has a musical score,but is not your typical "happy" musical. The play is woth seeing,however, if strong language is not your cup of tea skip this one. There are plenty of F bombs throughout the performance. The play runs until November 16th. Check the website for tix prices and/or deals. Street parking and garage parking are available. read more

Poor Box Office Personnel I completely agree with Brittney. Their customer service is awful. We purchased tix for One Night in Miami for a Thursday. All shows begin at 8pm at CenterStage except on Thursday -- they begin at 7pm. We were gutted that we missed the show. My friend had to fly to Cuba on Saturday and is unable to reschedule because the show will not run after he returns. The box offices only solution was to donate our ticket exchange to charity and write it off at the end of the year. No credit for another show, no refund. While I understand a no refund policy, I think there needs to be a better solution than donate your tickets to charity. I will not be making the trek to Center Stage again because of their poor customer service. read more

Center Stage is a prime example of what a regional theater should aspire to be. I've been either a subscriber or a frequent attendee for at least 6 years now, even though for the past 3 I've lived in Philadelphia. Each season's selections are always a great range of eclectic offerings, new pieces and classics fantastically imagined. I particularly love how they make a point of choosing pieces that reflect the diverse population of Baltimore. Few theater-going experiences have compared to seeing the original production of August Wilson's last play, Radio Golf, with an audience as vocal, engaged and appreciative as a congregation in a church on Sunday morning. And this was the same season CS presented a lively, light production of George Bernard Shaw's Misalliance and a very compelling paired down Sweeney Todd (and this was before the John Doyle Broadway version). Center Stage is always a reliable source of quality theater and a great community resource. Their educational outreach is unparalleled and so valuable. No matter how far I get from Baltimore, I will always come back to see Broadway-quality original productions (and at a far more affordable price!). read more

Went to see "Thoughts of a color man" Me and my younger brother loved the play and the theater. Good seats all around.

I love this place! I recently saw "Miss You Like Hell" at BCS and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. First, the location. Like most major regional theaters, this is in the heart of downtown, but it somehow still feels quaint and charming (I see why it's called Charm City) and has a ton of bars a restaurants in walking distance for before or after your night out. The building itself is a beautiful combination of a historical and modern aesthetic. There's a bar and cafe where you can buy merchandise, as well as plenty of places to sit while you're waiting for the show to start. The show itself that I saw is now closed, so I can't recommend you see it (but if "Miss You Like Hell" does come to a city near you, get a ticket!), but what I can say is how much I appreciate, in the era of remakes and reboots, taking a strong stand by opening their season with a new musical. And not only a new musical, but one that is topical and made up almost entirely of people of color. It was so refreshing to hear a new voice in a medium that for so long has been dominated by white stories. Just for that I would recommend supporting their future endeavors. Kudos to the entire behind the scenes team at BCS. Next time I'm on the east coast, I'll make a point to see whatever show they're producing. read more

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Awesome venue, great location in Mt Vernon - a stone's throw away from a million restaurants and bars at which you can prep for or debrief on a show - and incredible artistic direction under Kwame Kwei-Armah. Bonus: at the Bob Marley play there was a live band outside of the theater, people smoking fake (and real) pot, and the floor was completely covered in sand. Not bad for Maryland's State Theater. read more

This is one of my favorite theatres I have ever been to. I have been going since I was eight years old with my parents and you could never have a better place to grow up around. The way Center Stage works through the changing times of theatre is a remarkable one. Giving their patrons a true variety of shows without extinguishing on the things which truly matter. read more

Kind of a Baltimore Institution - I've been coming here for a long time. I guess that you could call this "modern theater." The plays are always sort of strange - I don't know if its the content or the delivery. Some of the plays are by mainstream writers, and some are kind of on the fringe. Overall, the concept is good, but I don't think that the execution is ever 100%... Anyways, I came recently for a play called Hearts, which was a semi-true story about PTSD from World War II. The actors were pretty decent, and as always, the staging was minimal. Overall, the play came across as a bit strange. I fell asleep for a bit, but I'll blame that on me being tired rather than the play being boring. Overall, don't expect Broadway (or anything of the sort), but you just might have a good time if you come here. And if not, don't blame me... read more

A beautiful theater with a nice little bar inside for intermission. The main theater is nice with great views from every seat. A really nice venue! However, I'm not thrilled with the artistic direction. I saw most of their 2012-2013 season as a season ticket holder, and the staging and theatrical selection seemed to be lacking, as compared with other theaters in DC. That season seemed particularly race-focused. I'm guessing that was a conscious choice, though I'm not sure, and perhaps other seasons would have a different theme. An Enemy of the People was a drag, the Poe play (which seemed such a great topic) came off to me as just weird, and Clybourne Park, a play which I love, seemed too 50s sitcom-stylish campy in the first act so that it really detracted from the importance of the work. (Maybe I'm too picky having seen it to wonderful effect at the Wooly Mammoth in DC the earlier year?) It's a great venue for Baltimore, usually with easy parking and acceptable traffic delays to get to it. I just wanted more from the quality of the plays they're producing. read more

Very nice theater inside. Even the back row has a decent view. Saw the Raisin in the Sun which was excellent. They have great performances for young adults. Tickets are usually reasonably priced. Great local restaurants for dinner beforehand. Would definitely recommend checking out. They also have season tickets that allow you access to all their shows for the season. There is street parking which is never a problem. read more

This place has a small bar (great house cocktail) and helpful staff. There's also a fairly inexpensive parking garage adjacent to the building ($5 on the weekends). The decor is...interesting, to say the least, but the actual play room is pretty neat. I'm not quite sure what the style is called, but it's much more interactive and personal than the typical front and center stage. Some of the actors were seasoned and believable, others were a bit over-the-top; the typical mix when it comes to theatre. All in all, it was a positive experience. Sadly, the play wasn't the highlight, but that won't stop me from coming here again. The prices are great (get the previews!) and the atmosphere is something you don't really get elsewhere. I'd recommend it. read more

The weather & roads were treacherous- winter weather emergency declared and major accidents on the road yet, the mgt. is unwilling to refund tickets or provide a credit for a future show! Where I was once excited to see performances in this space, I am now going to avoid supporting them at any and all cost. Having worked in theater for many years, this is unheard of. Instead their concession is to use this unforeseen & uncontrollable act of nature as an opportunity to in essence force me to donate the price of my tickets to the theater for a write tax write off as a resolve. Talk about shifting the buck! They don't respect or appreciate those who support them by continuing on with this practice. It seem highly questionable to force the hand of those that feed you, and I am wanton to think that practice of forcing donations to be unscrupulous and perhaps even illegal! read more

Enjoying a reading of (Expanding the Cycle) directed by Dwight R.B. Cook. The first reading of this play was very enjoyable. This play is a offset of Raisin in the sun in which I emmensely enjoyed. If you are a patron of the Performing Arts this is must play to see which is being seen now through June 16 at Center Stage. Everytime I visit Center Stage it's a new adventure in the life of past and present events that is displayed on stage. So to all my YELPERS out their enjoy the play if this is on your things to do list. read more

Centerstage's production of Clybourne Park is outstanding! Great acting and great direction by Derrick Sanders.

One of our favorite troupes is Second City and they did NOT disappoint. Hilarious! We go to Centerstage as often as we can because this theater is what a real theater should be like. Everyone that works at Centerstage is incredibly nice and works so hard. I recommend this place highly. read more

I attended SOUL the Stax Musical at Center Stage and it was an awesome experience. The show was lively and fun. The music was great. The theater was nice, comfortable, and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating. It was a Friday night so I was shocked at how easy we found parking around the theater. Would definitely attend another show at Center Stage and I recommend SOUL the Stax Musical to anyone who loves music from the 1960's and 1970's! read more

I love Centerstage!! I come here often with my family. Its always great to do something different. I've seen several plays and never been disappointed. I would recommended Centerstage to anyone who loves to laugh and have a great time. read more

Food was great the drinks were fantasic the plays has been good so far hope to see more in near future

Love, love, LOVE this gem of Baltimore! This place made me fall in love with live theater again. Tickets are affordable, ushers are friendly and the variety of plays amazing! There is something for everyone each season. I love to grab dinner and a drink across the street at Plates Restaurant and then experience art! They have kept a piece of Baltimore's history alive and thriving! read more

This post is regarding canceling your tickets and my interaction with the box office personnel. Make sure that if you need to cancel you do it before 24 hours from the show. While I understand the policy completely, and find it rude to have people cancel within 24 hours, there needs to be an exception to the rule in regards to people with medical conditions. I have a client that has a rare disease and while many days she is fine, there are the bad days too. And it turned out to be a bad day on the day she had tickets to see Amadeus. She eventually re-gifted them to me since she has not found the time or energy to go since then. I just spoke with the box office and they are keeping these tickets on standby, which means you can't get reissued tickets until the day of the performance. They also said giving us standby tickets was already an exception for having cancelled within 24 hours. Even with trying to explain the medical issues they would still make no exceptions. Even with talking to a manager, that is their strict policy across the board they said. So if all the tickets sell out, which they are selling like hotcakes, then we're basically screwed on trying to use these. And there goes $100. Thanks guys for the help you didn't give us, we really appreciate it. So note to everyone, whatever you do, Don't Cancel Within 24 Hours. read more

Pride and Prejudice - AWESOME!! Leaning forward with smile on my face the entire time - an outstanding production! I have seen every interpretation of Jane Auston's novel and this was a truly enjoyable rendition. Each character was spectacular and the production very clever. The venue is intimate and warm. If you are a fan or are curious abou the story it's a must see! http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60811-d558904-r315593214-Center_Stage-Baltimore_Maryland.html# read more

Burritos, Beer and Beats - Last month I experienced my first opening night event at Centerstage in downtown Baltimore. Prior to arriving, all I knew was that the play was "Joe Turner's Come and Gone", and that there were to be free burritos and beer before the play began. Honestly, it was these last two items that really cinched my attendance. Now, don't misunderstand me, I love live theater and opening nights are always exciting. But due to my past experiences in other cities (namely Tampa), I imagined a slightly formal, somewhat stuffy, too-many-silver-haired-women-in-sequined-Liza Minnelli-castoffs kind of ambiance. Not that I really believe all theatergoers look like this, especially at a play I hadn't seen in a city I had never seen a play in. Possibly it could be I've attended one too many performances (and one is enough, thank you) of "Cats" in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area. And well, it was a Friday night after an especially long Friday at work, and I was ready to slip on some jeans, hit the hooch and hang out in my neighborhood. But man, I could not have been more wrong about what I expected to find! I also could not have been closer to missing out on absolutely great time had I chosen to remain in the confines of Hampden. The atmosphere was fun and diverse, and the steel drum band (yep, steel drums, baby) was amazing. The crowd - young and old, be-sequined and be-denimed both - danced and everyone seemed to have a genuinely great time. Oh, and the burritos (yes, plural) were terrific and the beer was Brewer's Art. Need I say more? I had a blast and am certainly looking forward to many more events here. read more

Centerstage is quite the experience. It is high quality performances at a pretty high quality venue. The plays tend to be a little off of the big names, but that doesn't affect the value. Tickets are very reasonable, and I am definitely considering season passes. They also serve a good selection of alcohol at the location at pretty reasonable prices. The atmosphere is wonderful, and you would fit in wearing a suite and tie or just a polo shirt and jeans. They do a great job, and I am happy to have found this wonderful little place! read more

We went to see "One Night In Miami". We enjoyed it thoroughly. We were seated up top. Initially I was worried we wouldn't have a good view - Needn't have worried. Every seat seemed to have a good view. The pre-show in the lobby was fun and lively. The show was brilliant. The acting, singing and even the ice cream made the show fantastic. (I mentioned the singing but it was far from a musical!) They tackled their subject beautifully. It was insightful and thought provoking. It was our first time to Centerstage but we plan to be back! read more

Centerstage is a great venue. You can see very well from every seat. The staff is great and the place is just fun! We came to see Marley and we had a great experience. I've taken my husband to Broadway and as much as I love live shows he is not into them. He absolutely loved this show. They also re-created Trench Town in the lobby, had a live DJ and dancing. They really got into it and so did we. The show was amazing. Their bar selection was good too. Small list of beer, wine and cocktails as well as coffee and tea for those that are not big drinkers. They also had sweet snacks which are always a plus! We BOTH are excited to come back for another show! read more

I've now been a Go Pass member for years and I'm so glad that we have Center Stage in Baltimore. The plays are always thought-provoking with great quality acting, sets, and costumes. Great variety of the plays. Love being a member here! read more

The seats are amazing. The variety of shows is great and the price is even better! It makes a fun night out. There is Sasha's express upstairs or plenty of restaurants close by. There is street parking available and garage parking. Buy some tickets now!! read more

We were delighted by the current production: Into The Woods. This was our first visit to Centerstage and we plan to return from out of town to see future performances. Our group included several children who were absolutely delighted by the show. Tickets are a little more expensive than some regional theaters but well worth the price. Oh, I also wanted to add that I appreciate their policy regarding very young children. We attend a lot of children's cultural events and have been dismayed to note that more and more families include children who cannot sit quietly throughout the performance. Centerstage has a clear policy about the minimum age for children at a performance. I do not know if the ages varies but for this one the minimum age was six and they even sent reminders advising patrons of the policy. All of the children in attendance seemed to love the show and they were very well behaved. read more

Went to see "Into the Woods" the other day and I generally liked it. The theater is small, but there is room for balcony seating. This creates an intimate vibe, but not over-crowded. The stage is pretty medium sized and the set design really is intricate. I enjoyed the show and the lobby is clean with helpful staff. There is also a cafe, but is you want any snacks you'll have to pay a couple of dollars for a muffin and a slice of cake. Drinks are from $2-4 dollars. read more

What a great theater! I've see a few wonderful plays here (recently saw "Animal Crackers) and often go to Stoop Stories. The seats are comfortable, and you can see well from anywhere! read more

Season tix holders for 16+ years. Great theater! Not a bad seat in the house. Exceptional customer service. Thank you Center Stage. We in Charm City are very lucky! read more

Marley show was very good...plan on going here often...good entertainment like the smaller venue

I just saw "A Wonder in my Soul" and it was fantastic. A story about the enduring sisterhood and friendship of two North Carolina natives that transplanted to Baltimore to open a beauty shop in the mid-late 1960s. The story showcases the difficulties small minority business owners face. The plays portrayal of the black hair salon highlights its importance as a lifeblood force for its impact in the black community (and the community at large). The actors did a great job bringing the characters to life to convey how black women of all walks of life come together and empower each other in the beauty salon. There was a wonderful afterword dialogue where the audience had an opportunity to discuss the play with the actors. The Center Stage theatre is an intimate venue where there really is not a bad seat in the house. Concession is offered in a swank bar lounge area where you can enjoy a cocktail or club soda before the play or during intermission. Friendly staff and concierge. A real gem in Baltimore City and surely a great place for out of town friends, date night, or girls night out! Highly recommended. read more

Amazing theater. I have seen at least 20 plays here, they have all be outstanding. A true Baltimore gem. read more

Excellent plays...learned of this playhouse from a friend, saw a play that I thought I would hate but actually loved. Seats are a bit tight, not really a place to place your coat except for the back of your chair. The seats in the upper level are very "tight" vantage point is great from any position in the theater which is a plus. Gives you a very intimate feel. Currently undergoing renovations, so the plays are being held at Towson University. Saw Detroit 67 last week and LOVED IT. read more