Love Everyman, one of the most consistently good theaters in Baltimore. Know before you go:…read more * It is cold(ish) in the theater, take a sweater. (65F) * The specialty drinks at the bar are mid, stick to wine/coffee. Water is free. * There are lots of Pay-what-you-can opportunities, we usually can grab $10 tickets. If you loved what you saw, put some money in the donation box or buy a drink. * If you are from Baltimore, you know you can park for free near Lexington Market and walk, do not interact with the guys holding and they will leave you be. If you can't handle that, park in the garage.

I have had season tickets for Everyman Theatre since 2021. I love it here! Every play is amazing!read more

The Hippodrome in Baltimore puts on great On- and Off- and Pre-Broadway productions. We recently…read moresaw the premier performance run of the national tour of Maybe Happy Ending, a Tony Award® winner for Best Musical. Ok, I'm no theater critic, but here goes. It's sort of a romantic comedy of how life flows from random meetings. Did I mention that the main characters are robots? An interesting twist that lets them highlight feelings and decisions that may be taken for granted, and what love is like the very first time. The stars of this show also performed in the Broadway production, so it was top-notch acting and singing, bold and expressive. The music was stirring, and we especially enjoyed the incorporation of jazz for one character's dialog. The staging was clever, with rotating scenery to change settings, opening out into a seemingly vast vista, with interesting effects that introduce new perspectives. I don't want to give away too much. Some housekeeping: The show was nearly two hours long, with no intermission. The seats are pretty comfy. Folks dressed from casual to night-on-the-town. This show performed for 7-days, so you don't always get a long time get to a particular show. Pro-tip: There's a volunteer-usher program! You work mostly at the start of the show. You see shows for free :-)

This theatre has become our go-to theatre to see Broadway shows. We have seen several shows in the…read morelast three years. The theatre is only a ninety minute drive from our home. It offers the quality shows as seen on Broadway in Manhattan, NYC at a fraction of the cost. The theater is located in downtown Baltimore's Inner Harbor. There is so much to do in the area. There are countless quality restaurants, hotels and venues including Baltimore Orioles baseball. The theatre is within a very short walking distance of the Baltimore harbor. The theatre is a nice sized theatre not being too large or small. Every seat offers good views of the stage with good acoustics. Seating is comfortable and not too tight with adequate leg roon. The interior is absolutely beautiful. The walls are ornately decorated along with soft and warm lighting. Water, mixed drinks, wine, soft drinks and snacks are served before the show begins and during intermission. The theatre is well kept and maintained. The bathrooms are spacious and very clean Ticket prices are affordable and a fraction of the cost of Broadway without sacrificing the talent and quality of Broadway. There is plenty of paid parking available, with a multi-level garage across the street from the theater. Parking will cost approximately $25-$30 for the event/day. For all of you loving the arts, I strongly recommend attending a show at this venue, you won't regret it.

This is Everyman Theatre's mini me. Many, many pros and a con or two, Spotlighters Theatre is…read morecharming, homey, small and intimate. The seating is 4-5 rows in a circular setting. With this close-in seating you can see EVERYTHING. The acting explodes in your face, basically. My friend and I saw "The Hairy Ape," and, as a Eugene O'Neill fanatic I was set to love it, and was not disappointed. The acting was superb. The production was excellent, particularly because there is so little space and time to change/adjust the stage without being disruptive. The lead of the play was really spectacular and wish I could remember his name. (I looked it up -- Michael Leicht.) During the intermission attendees can mingle in the lobby or outside under the lights (and stars). It's really quite magical. As much as I love Everyman's Theatre, and there should be no comparison - they are very different, I find Spotlighters the ONE place I would most recommend.

I recently made my way out to the Spotlighters to see a production of The Game's Afoot - a sherlock…read moreinspired play. The play was both fun and funny, and I truly had a blast there. The theater itself is small and set up in the "round theater" tradition: Seats circle the entire stage. This means, you are no more than 3 seats back from the action, making for a very intimate theater experience. For some this may be intense, but I found myself really engrossed in the play, and feeling more a part of it than an audience member (don't worry, you don't actually participate). This is a community theater, so I had set my expectations really low. However, the energy and thought that went into this production was anything but amateur. I left really wanting to seek out more of these types of places - and I'm in luck, Baltimore appears to be filled with them. File this place under "something different to do on a Saturday night, that'll make you feel good about living in Baltimore"

My family and I are on vacation and needed something fun to pass the time with so we booked tickets…read moreto this. When I first arrived I wasn't sure what to expect because of the "non-traditional" venue. I was so pleasantly surprised. The cast of Much Ado About Nothing was hilarious, captivating and passionate! Additionally, the cast has the most stunning voices! I would gladly spend the money on this again and again. My 11 year old son and 13 year old daughter loved as much as my mom and husband. The intimate setting provides so much that traditional theatre does not. I highly recommend this play!

Great night out with local theatre! I had a free evening and Googled what was happening in the…read morearea, and this came up, specifically The Merry Wives of Windsor. For context, I frequently attend shows in Virginia and DC (4+ per year), especially at Sidney Harman in Chinatown, the Lansburgh in NW, and Synetic in Crystal City. Based on the show I attended, this company makes an effort to simulate elements of 16th century stage production (simple lighting, sets, non-specific gender casting, and mild audience participation). The space is nice and intimate - it's a converted Church with a stage, balcony, and cushioned pews; on the smaller side, so it's easy to snag an up-close seat. I have to say, and again I only went to one production so far, I wholeheartedly disagree with the other review on here. That review was pretty hard on the audience participation aspect, but I sat very close to the stage and was comfortable the entire time. The participation was more general and whole-group than spectator specific. An actor would ask, for example, "How should I revenge him?!!" and someone in the audience might call out. Seemed low pressure to me, and it engaged the audience. I actually felt this company likely does a much better job at being true to the play's original origins and intentions than most shows I see in the area, which usually have crazy modern takes or completely change the space/time of the original play and drop it into today's political era. There was pre-show entertainment, mainly in the form of several actors singing and playing music together, and an actor announced upcoming events and explained some of what we would see with the stage production elements and what audience participation would look like, which made me comfortable. As for the pre-show and intermission entertainment overall, it was a nice and joyful touch. There's usually awkward silence/chatting, people reading phones, people standing up and waving wildly to find friends, and others just sitting and waiting around in theatre settings. Instead there were several actors on stage singing hits from the 70s on, with music accompaniment. A trio singing "No Scrubs" before The Merry Wives of Windsor?! Fantastic song choice! Overall there was a fun atmosphere. Snacks and drinks ($5 wine) sold in the lobby, and there's a free parking lot behind the Church. Park in any unreserved space. And the ticket price was very affordable. I will return!

My god, are there enough adjectives to rave about Black Cherry Puppet Theater adequately…read more Everything I've ever seen has been excellent. The audience is always engaged in this very familial, genuine way... great art, cool vibe, affordable prices. A Baltimore treasure.

I miss you Black Cherry Puppet Theater. One of my favorite places in Baltimore. Such a quaint…read morelittle place full of class and character. Support the arts and support Black Cherry! Catch a show with friends and family.

We saw Mr Wolf. It was an interesting play with very compelling actors. I didn't realize we'd be…read moremoving from room to room. This added to the story. However, I should have worn flats! LOL I'm looking forward to seeing the next play.

Are you looking for something new to do in Baltimore? Are you visiting for a short period? If…read moreso...check out this theater!!! They have unique shows some that are interactive (Mission Implausible), some that are just super bizarre but amazing (Year of the Rooster) and if you get a season pass, you get to check them all out and make your own decisions! I mean AMAZING! Their season pass is extremely affordable and every ticket gets a complimentary drink upon arrival: wine or beer. What a treat!!! The staff and the actors are amazingly wonderful, talented people who come out and chat with you after the show and are just all around fun people! And they are in a super trendy area so you can always find something to eat before or after the show and that is always a bonus!!

Easily the best independent theater in Baltimore from my experience. We've been lucky enough to…read morecatch two plays, The Starlight Barking and The Flower Queen both of which were excellent! We've also been able to attend their David Lynch celebration Wonderful and Strange: A David Lynch Appreciation Festival which was one of the most interesting and lovingly crafted events related to Lynch or any director that I have ever experienced. Bottle Episodes was another great monthly event they ran which featured their awesome group of performers acting out television shows, I only hope one day they'll return as seeing shows like Unsolved Mysteries and GI Joe get acted out this way was extremely fun. The theater isn't huge but does have a clean bathroom and excellent setup for visual effects via projection. There is a lot of passion that goes into the playwriting, acting and musical performances at the Mercury Theater and it's a venue that helps define art in Baltimore.

Not a big theater, but I still enjoyed! I went for a Baltimore Improv show and had a blast! The…read moreshow was very entertaining, and by it being a smaller theater the actors was able to interact with the crowd! If I'm ever in Baltimore on the weekend again, I'll check them out! And you can't beat the price!

Saw a great show last night! Willard read some minds. Somehow he knew the image I was thinking…read moreof. Peter Wood was genuinely funny and did a crazy thing with a dice. The venue was really nice. The crowd was intimate and it felt like pretty much everyone got be involved. All around we had a great night.

It was an excellent date night. So funny family friendly and relaxing. Those guys know how to make…read moreyou laugh and have a good time. Looking forward the new place