Baltimore
Theater - Baltimore offers a plethora of
theaters and each offer a variety of entertainment.
Due to its historical roots, many of Baltimore’s
theaters are historic buildings such as the Lyric
Opera House which opened in 1894.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra,
established in 1916, was originally created as a branch
of the local government. It is the only major American
orchestra to be started this way. Visitors can now
hear the beautiful sounds of this world-renowned orchestra
at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
The Center Stage is one of the top
ten regional theaters and is known for its creative
interpretations of both classic and contemporary plays.
It has been in operation for over 40 years. The theatre
changes its performances often so be sure to check
the schedule periodically to see what’s new
in town.
The Arena Players, Inc. performs
in the nation’s oldest continuously operating
African-American theatre at 801 McCulloh Street, Baltimore.
The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
is located within the Hippodrome Theater which was
recently renovated. The theatre was originally opened
as a movie palace in 1914 for vaudeville performers.
The improved center now hosts Broadway shows and various
other performances.
The Vagabond Players operate in
the oldest little theater in America. Performances
are held every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday
at 2 p.m. The Creative Alliance at the Patterson in
Canton offers performances in an informal 1930’s
theater.
Below is a list of some of the theaters Baltimore
has to offer. This is only a starting point as the
city has a variety of performances and locations.
A good place to find out what’s playing while
you’re in town is the Baltimore Visitor Center
or www.baltimoreperforms.org.
Lyric Opera House
140 West Mt. Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-5086
www.lyricoperahouse.com
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra)
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-783-8000
www.baltimoresymphony.org
Center Stage
700 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-332-0033 or 410-986-4000
www.centerstage.org
France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
12 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-7400
www.france-merrickpac.com
Shriver Hall Concert Series
Johns Hopkins University
Shriver Hall, Ste. 501
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-7164
www.shriverconcerts.org
Vagabond Players, Inc.
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-563-9135
www.vagabondplayers.com
Creative Alliance at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-276-1651
