Theater

You hear Jimmy Buffett’s tropical-rock sound around the city, in marinas or wherever boaters raft up for a summer afternoon. Maybe it’s the laidback vibe Annapolis wears so casually. No socks, no ties but plenty of boat shoes. Maybe too many margaritas. Whatever it is, there’s a relationship. Understanding it is a chance to know Annapolis through song.

I don’t get the appeal of tribute bands. But plenty of people do. There are eight through Labor Day at Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis’ most popular performance venue. Up first are two with similar but unrelated names: The Allman Others on Sunday and The Doobie Others on Tuesday.

A busy summer season at Maryland Hall could be a glimpse of the future once the performing arts center completes a $5.6 million campaign for renovations in 2025, allowing it to put on two shows at once.

CJay Philip’s journey from Broadway performer to Tony Award recipient for her work in theater education took a life-changing turn in Baltimore.

Summer is a state of mind. Nothing sums that up better than a trip to the beach. But where can you go if you can’t make the six-hour round-trip drive to the Atlantic Ocean?

Matthew August Jeffers has a rare form of dwarfism. It has not stopped him from opening big on Broadway in one of the hottest shows of the season, Enemy of the People.

You could catch the music of George and Ira Gershwin at the Classic Theatre of Maryland in Annapolis, listen to the great John Hiatt or try a new run and paddle club. Those are just some of the great things to do over the next seven months.

Though the Parkway Theatre will still do quite a bit with film, several arts and cultural partnerships and events are planned.

Everyman Theatre’s production of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” puts a new spin on the classic play.

Stevie Wonder and Misty Copeland will deliver addresses as part of the Peabody Conservatory’s graduation ceremonies May 22.

You could catch a new production of “Gypsy” at Classic Theatre of Maryland, new music at the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra or some very, very old-style singing from a German choir. There’s lots more to do during the week through April 17.

April will kick off a three-year effort during which 10 pieces of the late playwright August Wilson's work will be presented in chronological order at 10 Baltimore theaters.

St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, so the annual Annapolis parade is almost guaranteed to be the most popular event through March 21. But you could still see an Italian opera, catch a performance of a play or take to the water as a decadeslong journey resumes.

If you can't wait for St. Patrick’s Day next weekend, there’s plenty of Irish fun for a warmup in the week through March 13. You could join the Green Beer Races, hear a performance of button accordion and fiddle, or have a pint of Guinness while listening to pub tunes.

You could listen to an acclaimed cellist, see a new theater production, burn your old socks or watch a high-energy urban circus in the week through March 7.

Lutherville. Timonium. Cockeysville. I never thought that I'd move back to the 'burbs where I grew up, but then I did-- and discovered the area is full of hidden gems.

You could catch the world premiere of a play at Classic Theatre of Maryland, enjoy a local band in an intimate setting or watch movies with others or by yourself during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Then, of course, there’s Valentine’s Day on Wednesday.

You could learn about early Maryland history through the eyes of a mapmaker, celebrate Black History through one family’s story, see flying Italian dancers or catch a national tour for singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz in Annapolis through Feb. 7.

Theater is more than a hobby. It saved his life.

Whether you want to watch the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra play the “Back to the Future” score, attend a pet expo or learn about theoretical physics, we’ve got you covered.