Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
by Tina Collins - Jul 15, 2022
A multi-talented cast in a unique, romantic setting makes for a lovely summer evening. Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is the progenitor of the modern rom-com. Maybe this is why it has been placed in so many different eras of civilization from its original Renaissance setting to Edwardian England to the Roaring Twenties to its present incarnation in Post-World War II France. No matter where it travels, audiences will recognize the bickering protagonists, gossipy friends, meddling family, village buffoons, and broad comedy with a touch of tragedy.
BWW Review: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's THE ADVENTURES OF PERICLES
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 5, 2021
Given all the slapstick in this staging (jousting with pool noodles, silly sound effects, outrageous costumes, sending a coffin to a sea burial down a playground slide, tossing a babe-in-arms around like a fumbled football), the endless choruses of What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor in which the audience is encouraged to participate, the deliberately absurd doubling, it might almost seem at times that children are the target demographic here. But grownups will not be bored.
BWW Review: Chesapeake Shakespeare Sings Perfect Harmony In A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Cybele Pomeroy - Dec 17, 2018
Though it's not billed as a musical, there's quite a bit of singing in Chesapeake Shakespeare's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Anchored by strong character work, the production diverges from the format of 'straight play' by featuring wonderful harmonies and active, authentic-looking dances. Visual interest is high with action on three levels of staging, brisk pacing, brilliant costuming and dramatic special effects. Charles Dickens' effervescent dialogue and narrative paired with writer Ian Gallanar's adjustments create a classic rendition with a special Christmas In Baltimore flourish, a successful adaptation full of little surprises.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Beginning in June
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012
Now celebrating its tenth year at the Ruins in Ellicott City, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents its most romantic summer season yet thanks to star-crossed lovers and a sparkling comic romance. Returning to the picturesque PFI Historic Park, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company will present two of the most timeless of love stories:Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice.
BWW Reviews: Strong Portia and Shylock Redeem Confused MERCHANT at CSC
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Feb 20, 2012
In a play in which morally acceptable and unacceptable stances are hopelessly intertwined and might turn an audience off, there are two things that will draw us to the play anyway: Portia and Shylock. If they are right, the play will succeed, despite all its difficulties. They are right as can be in this staging.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Co Presents The Merchant of Venice
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 17, 2012
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Maryland's premier classical theatre company will present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Oliver's Carriage House in Columbia, MD, February 17 to March 24, 2012.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Co Presents The Merchant of Venice
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2012
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Maryland's premier classical theatre company will present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Oliver's Carriage House in Columbia, MD, February 17 to March 24, 2012.
BWW Baltimore Awards Update 12/27 - Voting Ends 12/31!
by BWW - Dec 27, 2011
It's almost over! There's just FOUR days of voting remaining for the 2011 Baltimore Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 26, 2011. Voting ends at midnight on 12/31 so time is running out.
BWW Baltimore Awards Update 12/5 - Have You Voted?
by BWW - Dec 5, 2011
There's just a few weeks left to go in voting for the 2011 Baltimore Awards and here is the latest update! Have you voted yet, and helped to spread the word to support your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Award? There is no time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday December 05, 2011.
BSF's 'Antigone': Brilliant Classic Theatre
by James Howard - Nov 3, 2007
WHO: Baltimore Shakespeare Festival WHAT: Antigone WHEN: Through November 11. Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 5PM. WHERE: St. Mary's on Roland Avenue TICKETS AND INFORMATION: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org or 410-366-8596
BSF’s ‘Desdemona’: Naughty Girls Need Love, Too
by James Howard - Jan 14, 2007
WHO: The Baltimore Shakespeare Festival WHAT: Paula Vogel’s Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief WHEN: Through January 28. Thus – Sat at 8PM, Sun at 5PM. WHERE: 3900 Roland Ave. in Hampden HOW MUCH: Thurs: $15.00, all other perfs $25 general, $20 Students, Seniors, Teachers and Artists