Spring Arts 2023: Theater

March 22, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

The Bolyn Company of The North American Tour of "SIX" guarantees a rocking good time. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite upcoming gatherings and presentations around town.

“Tiny Beautiful Things”

March 9-April 2
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore
centerstage.org

Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, “Tiny Beautiful Things” was adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, star of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” The result is a humorous and emotionally gripping play that uses a series of advice columns to celebrate the pain and beauty of being human.

“Hadestown”

April 11-16
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
baltimore.broadway.com

Based on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this highly acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, with direction by director Rachel Chavkin, will fill you with hope and joy.

“Harvey”

April 25-May 21
Everyman Theatre
315 W. Fayette St., Baltimore
everymantheatre.org

Set in 1944, this classic play by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd with an imaginary friend who’s a 6-foot-tall rabbit. What could possibly go wrong? Directed by Jackson Gay.

“Six”

May 9-14
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
baltimore.broadway.com

This hit musical tells the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII in pop concert form. With music and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this show is sweeping audiences off their feet.

“Life is a Dream”

May 4-21
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore
centerstage.org

Adapted from Pedro Calderon de la Barca’s 17th-century play, “Life is a Dream” tells the tale of Segismund, a Polish prince locked in a tower because of a prophecy that he will destroy his kingdom.