Well it’s a hard, cold, tumble of a tourney, jumble of a journey to Urinetown! Actually, it’s a long drive, and it’s pretty hot outside, all the way up to Rising Sun for Urinetown. But my friends, I say— you have to run, freedom-run-freedom-run-awaaaaaay— up there to go and see this fine production! Campy, humorous, creative, clever, with all sorts of piss-taking songs and a company 32 strong in that little black box of Street Lamp Community Theatre,
You’ve already won me over, in spite of me, and don’t be alarmed if I fall, head over feet. The album I played so many times in middle school I scratched the CD and had to ask for it for Christmas. Twice. ANd then it became a stage musical. And now it’s making its area debut at Scottfield Theatre Company in Havre de Grace. And isn’t it ironic– don’t you think? It’s a ferocious piece of theatre that is evocative and visceral and way too relevant for the world we live in;
author: Lisa Standish
There’s a certain magic that happens when a beloved classic finds a fresh stage to call home, and that is precisely what occurred as Phoenix Festival Theatre followed the Yellow Brick Road to the newly renovated Chesapeake Theater. Bringing the 1939 MGM masterpiece to life with vibrant energy, this production of The Wizard of Oz manages to bridge the gap between silver-screen nostalgia and high-spirited live performance. Based on the timeless story by L.
When do we— ride into Jerusalem? When do we— ride into Jerusalem? When do we— ride into Rising Sun? When do we— ride into Rising Sun? What’s the buzz— I’ll tell you what’s a-happening? JCS— that is what’s a-happening! Triumphantly returning to the Street Lamp Community Theatre Stage under the majestic direction of Rylynn Woods, Musical Direction of Mia Bray and Choreography of Stephanie Peterson, the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is back!
‘Twas the night before opening and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a—
Whoops. Not that one. Lemme try again.
Marley was dead to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his—
Oh. Oh… not that one either? (Whew!) Let’s see…uh—
All I want for Christmas is a Red-Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun— no way, kid, you’ll shoot your—
Still no!?
Outside, life is grim. Filled with violence and scandal to the brim! But here within the walls of Phoenix Festival Theatre (currently contained up the road a smidge and across the street at The Amoss Center) there’s hope— there’s joy— there’s love and sisterhood. That’s right, they’re putting the ‘sis’ back in Gensis with their pulse-thumping production of Sister Act— one weekend only! Directed by Shelia Kahle, with Musical Direction by Mia Bray,
“Don’t wanna be an American Idiot! One nation controlled by the media. Information age of hysteria. It’s calling out to idiot America.” We— the last of the American girls, the rebels, those of us who walk alone along the boulevard of broken dreams could not have imagined a louder time in history these rock-n-roll lyrics were needed and felt than when they came out with Green Day’s concept album release— American Idiot (2004.) Enter 2025 where we’re living in unprecedented times and the message that thrums at the core of this concept-album-come-stage-musical is more potent,
When you got 100 voices singing who can hear a lousy whistle blow? Well there may not be 100 of them on stage (though it sure sounds like it) but Phoenix Festival Theatre is making sure that the world will know! About their production of Disney’s Newsies! Sensational vocal talent, strong acting with enthusiastic choreography, this classic screen-to-stage musical is making headlines for one weekend only at Harford Community College and you won’t want to miss it.
Words mean what we say they mean. But who— who— are— you? Are you who you say you are? Do you expect to believe that you are who you say you are? Are you— Alice? Do you know Alice By Heart? Book by Steven Sater (lyrics too) & Jessie Nelson? Music by Duncan Sheik? If you weren’t able to answer yes to any of those questions, then you should tumbled own the rabbit hole by way of Street Lamp Community Theatre to experience this rarely produced musical gem.
They’re gonna shake you! They’re gonna bake you! A donkey! Pot! Whoopsie. That’s the wrong iteration of that show…now let’s see here…I made the left onto Thomas Run Road…got turned around at Maleficent’s castle— oh! Oh there it is. Phoenix Festival Theatre! Hiding out at The Amoss Center with their production of Shrek the musical! (Which does not include “Donkey Pot Pie”, not even sure that song ever made it off Broadway!) Directed by Emily Jewett with Musical Direction by Mia Bray and Choreography by Samantha Jednorski,
author: Anthony Case
Sometimes, you just really need to escape the world for a while, sit in a dark theater, and pray you’re about to see a great show. That was certainly the mood I was feeling sitting in the dark theater at the Opera House in Havre de Grace last night, waiting for Scottfield Theatre Company’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone to start. While not a huge fan of the wink-wink nudge-nudge nature of some similar musicals,
Street Lamp Community Theatre. They’re here to tell you how this whole damn freak show works. And once you’ve seen…you can’t unsee. Known for their edgy, unusual choices in musicals that are rarely produced, SLCT is bringing you a dark and bloody thriller for the ages! Directed by Matthew Peterson with Musical Direction by Mia Bray and Choreography by Stephanie Peterson, Carrie is here to thrill you with a few shivers up the spine from the powerhouse company belt-blasting their way through this haunting score.
Well, who’d have thought? Well, bless my soul! Well, who’d have guessed? Well, who indeed? That Phoenix Festival Theatre would be sold out before you could be their guest? Just wait and see— standing room at least— that’s all that’s left for their stunning production of Beauty and The Beast. Disney has a funny way of enchanting ticket buyers to purchase tickets before the run even truly gets underway. Good luck finding someone who wants to give up their ticket to this sold-out performance.
If you’re looking for something to see in Havre de Grace’s theatre district one day— Shoop da-doo!
You might pass by this place on Union Street— downtown-da-doo!
And sometimes in that there opera house building— arts-da-doo!
You’ll find some crazy amazing theatre stuff happening inside— Tidewater Players-da-doo!
But don’t take my word for it— take the urchins’! Or take Seymour’s! They’ll tell you that Tidewater Players is putting on a pretty crazy,
Downtown…there’s no rules, you know. Downtown… you’ll have to see their show. Downtown… the urchins of Skid Row— this one’s about the-ee-eem. There on Skid Row. That’s right— Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon— the urchins of Skid Row and in a sit-down TheatreBloom exclusive, we’re talking with Tigga Smaller, Isabel Bray, and Kalea Bray on what it’s like to play the ‘ensemble’ of an ensemble-less show.
Thank you all so very much for taking some time to sit and talk with me.
Are you ready Havre de Grace? AYE-AYE, CAPTAIN! I can’t heeeaaar you! AYE-AYE CAPTAIN! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Appearing at Tidewater Players is he! If nautical nonsense be something you wish! Then get your tickets right now and have fun with the fish! At The SpongeBob Musical now appearing live, in-person on the Havre de Grace Opera House stage with Tidewater Players! Directed and Choreographed by Bambi Johnson with Musical Direction by Nathan Scavilla,
They’re back in the game! Back on the case! If you out— that’d be a waste! They’ve lit a fuse and they’ll show you who’s— Legally Blonde! After what feels like an eternity, The Suburban Players of St. Demetrios has finally opened their production of the smash-hit musical Legally Blonde. And the best part is that they’re on stage, live, with an in-person audience! Directed by Lauren Spencer-Harris, with Musical Direction by Steven Soltow,