Everyman Theatre — Attraction in Baltimore

We went there to see Flyin West, about African American migration after slavery and a family with struggles. It had a good guy, bad guy theme. When we arrived we visited the refreshments stand but were surprised to find out we could not take our refreshments' in the theatre. No one told us that until after we purchased. The theatre staff were rude. One woman followed me around and watched me like a hawk to see if I would try to eat a peanut so she could escort me out. The show had an all white audience. That wasn't necessarily awkward but we did not feel welcomed. At the end of the show one black man shot and killed another (the good, guy bad guy theme), and the entire audience erupted in loud cheers and claps! I was not amused. With the trauma and pain of black on black crime, seeing an audience full of white people clap and cheer a black man, shooting and killing another made me feel terribly uncomfortable. One would think this alleged group of elites watching the play were more aware of what that scene symbolized. To make matters worse the black theatre staff were were far from pleasant to us. I'm not black or white person. That's never my focus but in this theatre I was overwhelmed with a feeling that Baltimore is a place where white or black people did not expect to see us there and both were not welcoming. It was weird. I didn't like the play. I didn't like the way we were treated at the theatre and I did not like dirty looks from the audience or the staff. Not a place I'd...

Everyman Theatre is one of Baltimore’s true cultural treasures. I may be a little biased as a former board member, but this place is the real deal—authentic, daring, and deeply rooted in community.

What sets Everyman apart is its rare commitment to a resident company of actors—one of the few theaters in the country that still operates this way. That model allows artists to breathe, to grow, and to do their best work without constantly chasing the next gig. You can feel that difference on stage. The chemistry, trust, and artistic depth that come from that continuity is something special—and it’s a gift to the audience.

The first play I ever saw with an Asian lead was The Chinese Lady at Everyman, and that experience stayed with me. It was the first time I truly felt seen in a theater space. Since then, I’ve returned for everything from powerful dramas to joyful events like their Pride Month drag brunch. No matter what’s on stage, you can count on Everyman to elevate untold stories with care and courage.

This isn’t just a theater. It’s a home for storytelling, a space for connection, and a vital part of Baltimore’s...

I had gone on a snowy Saturday afternoon in December. Was able to get a student rush ticket, decent theatre pricing, especially saying most of what I see is in New York city. Interesting set and use of theatre space. Seating spacing was a bit tight leg room wise, and I'm sure it was a bit more tight for my dad, who is a good foot taller than me. Not as well marked so being the first time I went, I would have missed it if my parents didn't have some semblance of location. Saw the revolutionists and enjoyed the production, especially since it was a new play. Limited street metered parking or a validated lot. I'm interested in the joint venture with the parkway theater as well, just haven't checked a show out yet with that. Not much in that area of town coffee shop or restaurant wise unless you go a...