Enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite upcoming gatherings and presentations around town.
“& Juliet”
Sept. 22-28
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
baltimore.broadway.com
Like the TV show “Schitt’s Creek”? Then you’re likely to love “& Juliet.” Why? Both shows were penned by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter David West Read. The hilarious new musical poses the intriguing question, “What would have happened to Juliet if she hadn’t entered a suicide pact with Romeo?”
“Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains”
Oct. 20-Nov. 17
Everyman Theatre
315 W. Fayette St., Baltimore
everymantheatre.org
Whether or not you were lucky enough to see the first two plays of Caleen Sinnette Jennings’ “Queens Girl” trilogy, you’re bound to love this third and final installment. A one-woman show featuring music, poetry and dance, this play tells the story of the lovable Jacqueline Marie Butler’s years at Bennington College during the transformative 1960s.
“Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None”
Dec. 1-Jan. 5
Everyman Theatre
315 W. Fayette St., Baltimore
everymantheatre.org
When a mysterious host invites 10 strangers to visit a remote island, suspense, murder and intrigue ensue. Adapted for the stage by Christie herself, this iconic murder mystery won’t disappoint.
“Oh Happy Day!”
Sept. 19-Oct. 13
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore
centerstage.org
When Keyshawn (played by Jordan E. Cooper) makes a surprise appearance at his father’s birthday barbecue party, his presence sparks revelations that leave his family members changed forever. Based on the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, “Oh Happy Day!” stars and was written by two-time Tony Award nominee Cooper.
“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”
Sept. 20-Oct. 13
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Downtown Campus
7 S. Calvert St., Baltimore
chesapeakeshakespeare.com
Set in Pittsburgh during “The Great Migration,” this play — part of the “Baltimore August Wilson Celebration” — chronicles character Herald Loomis’ search for his lost wife and lost identity.
“Pride and Prejudice”
Oct. 17-Nov. 10
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore
centerstage.org
Contemporary audiences will appreciate Kate Hamill’s progressive take on love, social mores and women’s roles in this funny but thought-provoking version of Jane Austin’s beloved “Pride and Prejudice.”
“Bluey’s Big Play”
Oct. 26-27
Lyric Baltimore
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
As anyone with young children will tell you, “Bluey” is all the rage. In this new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, kids will see their favorite characters come alive and have a chance to experience live theater.
“MJ The Musical”
Nov. 12-17
The Hippodrome
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
baltimore.broadway.com
There’s no disputing the fact that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest entertainers of all time. “MJ,” the multi-Tony Award-winning musical that focuses on Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, contains music and dance that will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. It was created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
“Mutts Gone Nuts”
Dec. 1
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrooke Ave., Owings Mills
gordoncenter.com
Dog lovers young and old will undoubtedly adore this spectacular comedy, starring some of the most talented canines you’ve ever seen!
“Love Actually In Concert”
Dec. 6
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
Whether you’ve seen the 2003 film “Love Actually” a hundred times or this is your first time, there can’t be a better way to see the cult classic and holiday favorite than when it’s accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra playing the film’s fantastic soundtrack.
“Life of Pi”
Dec. 7-14
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
baltimore.broadway.com
Shipwrecked in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi, a 16-year-old boy, manages to survive on a lifeboat along with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, “Life of Pi” is a three-time Tony Award-winner and winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play. With stunning puppetry and gorgeous sets, The Wall Street Journal calls the show “an exhilarating evening of theater.”
“Dan Rodricks in Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
Dec. 8-16
Baltimore Museum of Art
Meyerhoff Auditorium
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
artbma.org
In this original one-man show, award-winning columnist Dan Rodricks introduces audiences to the fascinating people he’s met and interviewed over the course of his 45-year career with The Baltimore Sun.
Israeli-Americans Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin talked about the pain of losing their 23-year-old son, who was kidnapped and later murdered in the Oct. 7th tragedy.
Rabbi David Wolpe looks at the recent interest in Hollywood productions about King David and why the story is resonating now.
Directed by Johanna Gruenhut, the production is based on of the 1998 novel and 2003 film of the same name.
In "The Future is Peace," Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon say there is still hope for coexistence between Arabs and Jews.