CENTERSTAGE

Amazing theater. I have seen at least 20 plays here, they have all be outstanding.
A true Baltimore gem.

Our fried treated us to an evening at Center Stage. We attended a Play Lab and heard «Protect The Beautiful Place». What an interesting concept to have an audience sit in on what is really a rehearsal to iron out the kinks in the play. They told a riveting story — each of the performer’s voices was captivating. They brought you into the story.
Prior to the show, they hold a complimentary Toast Bar — a variety of breads that you can toast and add various toppings. We really enjoyed the evening.

Pride and Prejudice — AWESOME!
Leaning forward with smile on my face the entire time — an outstanding production! I have seen every interpretation of Jane Auston’s novel and this was a truly enjoyable rendition. Each character was spectacular and the production very clever. The venue is intimate and warm. If you are a fan or are curious abou the story it’s a must see!

So many fond memories of past performances. This will be the 6^th consecutive year I’ve held a season pass and with few exceptions each play has been thoroughly enjoyable.
As a patron you are afforded the opportunity to see a range of classic and timeless performances as well as modern world premiers.
Set design has been consistently impressive and the use of digital media rarely fails to elevate the theater experience. Many reviews already laud the contribution of actors, director and performances. I can only agree.

Last season was fantastic!
‘One Night in Miami’ was fantastic, and ‘Marley’ could be on Broadway! I appreciate that its easy to get parking near the theatre. Its very easy to make changes to your seats, if needed. I also like the pre and post-​show productions they offer — creates a full experience!

I absolutely adore everything about this theater! Great location, ample parking and tremendously interesting and engaging shows!!!
Not only that but if you are under 35, you can get a Go Pass which gives you access to all shows during the season at a low, low price!!! Not only that but if you want to bring a friend, their ticket is only $ 20.00 and they make sure you’re seated together! Another option is to get a Go Pass with your friend and you can coordinate seating and show times together! Such a great deal!
I have been a Go Pass member for two years and now that I have aged out, I have already invested in the 2015 – 2016 season to see what’s in store! I hear it starts with A Secret Garden and how fun is that!

Centerstage is a great venue. You can see very well from every seat. The staff is great and the place is just fun! We came to see Marley and we had a great experience. I’ve taken my husband to Broadway and as much as I love live shows he is not into them. He absolutely loved this show. They also re-​created Trench Town in the lobby, had a live DJ and dancing. They really got into it and so did we. The show was amazing. Their bar selection was good too. Small list of beer, wine and cocktails as well as coffee and tea for those that are not big drinkers. They also had sweet snacks which are always a plus! We BOTH are excited to come back for another show!

Marley show was very good… plan on going here often… good entertainment like the smaller venue

Awesome venue, great location in Mt Vernon — a stone’s throw away from a million restaurants and bars at which you can prep for or debrief on a show — and incredible artistic direction under Kwame Kwei-​Armah.
Bonus: at the Bob Marley play there was a live band outside of the theater, people smoking fake (and real) pot, and the floor was completely covered in sand. Not bad for Maryland’s State Theater.

We went to see «One Night In Miami». We enjoyed it thoroughly. We were seated up top. Initially I was worried we wouldn’t have a good view — Needn’t have worried. Every seat seemed to have a good view. The pre-​show in the lobby was fun and lively. The show was brilliant. The acting, singing and even the ice cream made the show fantastic. (I mentioned the singing but it was far from a musical!) They tackled their subject beautifully. It was insightful and thought provoking. It was our first time to Centerstage but we plan to be back!

Where I was once excited to see performances in this space, I am now going to have to pull my support of them at any and all cost, due to unethical practices. The the mgt. is unwilling to refund tickets or provide a credit for a future show, despite statewide major winter emergency declared! Having worked in theater for many years, this is unheard of. Instead their concession is to use this unforeseen & uncontrollable act of nature as an opportunity to in essence force me to donate the full price of my tickets, to the theater for a write tax write off, as a resolve; Talk about shifting the buck! They don’t respect or appreciate those who support them by continuing on with this practice. It is unthinkable to «force the hand of those that feed you» and I am wanton to think that this practice of forcing donations by offering no other alternative, to be unscrupulous and illegal! It’s a desperate attempt at fundraising at best, just in time for taxes. I risked life and limb to try and get there but I will never go to such lengths, ever again. Certainly this inconvenient tactic is not the way to encourage «donations» to support the theater. Perhaps management will reconsider, better business practices than to railroad its base.

Poor Box Office Personnel
I completely agree with Brittney. Their customer service is awful. We purchased tix for One Night in Miami for a Thursday. All shows begin at 8pm at CenterStage except on Thursday — they begin at 7pm. We were gutted that we missed the show.
My friend had to fly to Cuba on Saturday and is unable to reschedule because the show will not run after he returns. The box offices only solution was to donate our ticket exchange to charity and write it off at the end of the year. No credit for another show, no refund.
While I understand a no refund policy, I think there needs to be a better solution than donate your tickets to charity. I will not be making the trek to Center Stage again because of their poor customer service.

Attended last night’s performance Next to Normal at Center Stage. The play’s run time is approximately 2hours 10 minutes. The play explores mental illness within a family. Without giving away the entire play, it’s the mom suffering from mental illness.
The play has a musical score, but is not your typical «happy» musical.
The play is woth seeing, however, if strong language is not your cup of tea skip this one. There are plenty of F bombs throughout the performance. The play runs until November 16^th. Check the website for tix prices and/​or deals. Street parking and garage parking are available.

This is one of my favorite theatres I have ever been to. I have been going since I was eight years old with my parents and you could never have a better place to grow up around.
The way Center Stage works through the changing times of theatre is a remarkable one. Giving their patrons a true variety of shows without extinguishing on the things which truly matter.

This post is regarding canceling your tickets and my interaction with the box office personnel.
Make sure that if you need to cancel you do it before 24 hours from the show. While I understand the policy completely, and find it rude to have people cancel within 24 hours, there needs to be an exception to the rule in regards to people with medical conditions. I have a client that has a rare disease and while many days she is fine, there are the bad days too. And it turned out to be a bad day on the day she had tickets to see Amadeus. She eventually re-​gifted them to me since she has not found the time or energy to go since then. I just spoke with the box office and they are keeping these tickets on standby, which means you can’t get reissued tickets until the day of the performance. They also said giving us standby tickets was already an exception for having cancelled within 24 hours. Even with trying to explain the medical issues they would still make no exceptions. Even with talking to a manager, that is their strict policy across the board they said. So if all the tickets sell out, which they are selling like hotcakes, then we’re basically screwed on trying to use these. And there goes $ 100. Thanks guys for the help you didn’t give us, we really appreciate it.
So note to everyone, whatever you do, Don’t Cancel Within 24 Hours.

Center Stage hasn’t seen this much excitement and fun since the Cabaret Series. Wild About Happy is a you’re crazy if you don’t see it, stage play. Calling on the stereotypes of just about EVERY race and sexual orientation but never offending any of them. It’s non stop laughter with plenty of «I don’t believe they just said that,» thrown in and a great plot about loss and grief. This was opening night and there was a reception with good food and drinks. And what would a great reception be without a good olé fashion Drag show. Miss Tsunami put on a great show dancing to Beyoncé, and my free pass, Rihanna. It’s a play worth seeing twice!

Very nice theater inside. Even the back row has a decent view. Saw the Raisin in the Sun which was excellent. They have great performances for young adults. Tickets are usually reasonably priced. Great local restaurants for dinner beforehand. Would definitely recommend checking out.
They also have season tickets that allow you access to all their shows for the season. There is street parking which is never a problem.

Enjoying a reading of (Expanding the Cycle) directed by Dwight R.B. Cook. The first reading of this play was very enjoyable. This play is a offset of Raisin in the sun in which I emmensely enjoyed. If you are a patron of the Performing Arts this is must play to see which is being seen now through June 16 at Center Stage. Everytime I visit Center Stage it’s a new adventure in the life of past and present events that is displayed on stage.
So to all my UnilocalERS out their enjoy the play if this is on your things to do list.

A beautiful theater with a nice little bar inside for intermission. The main theater is nice with great views from every seat. A really nice venue!
However, I’m not thrilled with the artistic direction. I saw most of their 2012 – 2013 season as a season ticket holder, and the staging and theatrical selection seemed to be lacking, as compared with other theaters in DC. That season seemed particularly race-​focused. I’m guessing that was a conscious choice, though I’m not sure, and perhaps other seasons would have a different theme. An Enemy of the People was a drag, the Poe play (which seemed such a great topic) came off to me as just weird, and Clybourne Park, a play which I love, seemed too 50s sitcom-​stylish campy in the first act so that it really detracted from the importance of the work. (Maybe I’m too picky having seen it to wonderful effect at the Wooly Mammoth in DC the earlier year?)
It’s a great venue for Baltimore, usually with easy parking and acceptable traffic delays to get to it. I just wanted more from the quality of the plays they’re producing.

I’ve only been here once for a play but I really liked the cozy feel of the theater. It is really intimate so make sure you don’t come here if you have a cold. lol.
And like the other Unilocalers said if you like theater, their GO Pass is the best deal. It’s perfect if you live in Baltimore but if you need to drive and park, they have a nearby parking garage.