Broadway Hits and Artistic Masterpieces: What's On in Baltimore Today
A Night of Myth and Music at the Hippodrome
Tonight, the Hippodrome Theatre welcomes the national tour of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown. This vibrant retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice features a haunting score that blends modern folk with New Orleans-inspired jazz. The performance begins at 8:00 PM, offering a profound exploration of hope and industry that has captivated audiences across the country.
Contemporary Drama and Shakespearean Reimagining
For those seeking intimate theater, Iron Crow Theatre presents Next to Normal at the M&T Bank Exchange starting at 7:00 PM. This Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical offers a raw and powerful look at a family’s struggle with mental illness. Meanwhile, at the Fells Point Corner Theater, the Motte & Bailey production of Caesar/Americana provides a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, reimagining the political drama of Julius Caesar for a modern stage.
Masterpieces at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Art lovers have several must-see exhibitions at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today. The newly opened Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again features a dialogue between the works of Henri Matisse and contemporary Maryland artist Louis Fratino. Additionally, the landmark exhibition Amy Sherald: American Sublime remains on display, showcasing the transformative portraiture of one of the most significant voices in contemporary art. If you are near Lexington Market around 1:00 PM, look for the Making with MICA! workshop, a free community art-making session hosted by the BMA.
New Releases on the Big Screen
It is a big day for cinema in Baltimore with several highly anticipated titles opening today. Local favorites like the Senator Theatre and AMC Security Square 8 are hosting screenings of Reminders of Him and the thriller Undertone. For those catching up on recent hits, sci-fi fans can find showtimes for Project Hail Mary, while horror enthusiasts can catch Ready or Not 2: Here I Come throughout the afternoon and evening.