If Joseph Papp had had his way, “Free for All,” Kenneth Turan’s newly published oral history of Papp and the Public Theater he helped found, would never have seen the light of day.

Waters, Levinson and Simon will share stage to promote Maryland Film Festival John Waters, Barry Levinson and David Simon aren't just appearing on stage for the first time together for the Maryland Film Festival benefit on Nov. 14. They're also throwing their support behind the event in advance.

2 top hip-hop artists performing in Baltimore Tuesday night T he differences between Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z - two hip-hop icons - can be subtle or striking.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company performs amid ruins of Patapsco Female Institute Y ou've got to admire the mix of imagination and chutzpah behind the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, which last year tried out the concept of an outdoor production that includes nearly as much action on the part of the audience as the cast.