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Baltimore Arts and Theater News

In Baltimore, arts and theater news means performance schedules, museum exhibitions, dance seasons and theater company operations. Coverage follows the production calendar and the creative organizations that stage events across the city.

Baltimore Rock Opera Society Fires Artistic Director

Baltimore Rock Opera Society Fires Artistic Director

The nonprofit theater group dismissed Kelly Carnes two weeks after her start following controversy over her hairstyle.

Live Poll

Would you continue to support a local nonprofit group experiencing significant internal leadership controversy?


Children’s Theater

Live Poll

Do you value the presence of traveling Broadway theater productions in your local community?

Children’s Theater

Maybe Happy Ending North American Tour Launches in Baltimore

The hit musical about two helperbots begins its nationwide journey after a successful Broadway run.

Maybe Happy Ending North American Tour Launches in Baltimore

Fine Art

Live Poll

Do you believe supporting local arts organizations should be a priority in your community?

Fine Art

Maryland Art Place Celebrates 45 Years in Baltimore

The nonprofit marks over four decades of supporting local artist development and art sales.

Maryland Art Place Celebrates 45 Years in Baltimore

Arts Theater — General

Arts Theater — General

Arena Players Began Historic Theater Renovations

The Baltimore institution has launched a project to modernize its facility while seeking final funding.


Cultural

Live Poll

Do you plan to attend a local theater performance in your community this year?

Cultural

Theatre Morgan Stages Two Trains Running in Baltimore

The production at Morgan State University features a 1969 Pittsburgh setting as part of an August Wilson project.

Theatre Morgan Stages Two Trains Running in Baltimore

Opera

Live Poll

Do you feel that local opera and theater organizations add sufficient value to your community?

Opera

Maryland Opera Expanded Leadership and Announced New Season

The company added three staff members ahead of its upcoming 2026/2027 performance schedule.

Maryland Opera Expanded Leadership and Announced New Season

More in Arts and Theater

Reporting here centers on production openings, season announcements, administrative changes at cultural institutions and the logistics of staging performances. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Baltimore has a high concentration of historic venues and small theater companies that shape the cultural landscape. Season schedules and project funding levels remain the primary factors that influence whether a program reaches the stage.