Chita Rivera, "West Side Story" star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
The season kicks off in September with the North American tour launch of & Juliet.
"Wicked," based on Gregory Maguire's cult novel, tells the story of two young witches-to-be, one a green brooder who will be the Wicked Witch of the West and the other blond and bubbly, who will be Glinda the Good Witch.
The remaining performances of "The Prom" at the Hippodrome Theatre have been postponed after multiple cast members got COVID-19, the theater posted on Facebook.
Broadway is back in Baltimore this November and the touring production of "Waitress" is set to take the stage at the Hippodrome Theatre.
The Hippodrome Theatre says it is preparing to welcome audiences back this fall.
A recent announcement by The Hippodrome about future Broadway performances isn't just good news for theatre fans, it's good for the city as a whole.
Do you know a local star who has gone above and beyond to help their community? Now you can nominate them for a chance to win tickets to a Broadway show at the Hippodrome Theatre.
Baltimore City Police are investigating after man is found in the 400 block of South Broadway Street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The "Dear Evan Hansen" Broadway series at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore has been postponed.
"Hamilton," the top-grossing musical on Broadway, is coming to Washington. The "room where it happens" is the Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The smash-hit Wicked is back in Baltimore, returning to the Hippodrome Theater for the fourth time.
The hit Broadway musical WICKED is back in town and you can score tickets for $25.
According to multiple reports, young actress Laurel Griggs died on Tuesday after suffering an asthma attack while at with her parents in Manhattan.
The world premiere play "Thoughts of a Colored Man" has been so successful it's likely headed to Broadway.
One of Broadway's best-selling musicals is making its Baltimore debut.
The Tony Awards, hosted by James Corden, will be broadcast live from the Radio City Music Hall on CBS, on Sunday, June 9.
"The King and I" features a legendary musical score by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The production will feature an actress and singer whose roots are in the Baltimore area.
The Hippodrome Theatre announced the lineup for the 2019/2020 season, anchored by the 2017 and 2018 Tony Award-winners for "Best Musical" Dear Evan Hansen and The Band's Visit.
City police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to rob the same store two weeks after serving time for the first attempted robbery.
City police arrested a man Thursday who allegedly robbed a Subway in Fells Point.
Cinderella's transformation from rags to princess has been touching hearts for decades.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway smash "Hamilton," made a subdued final bow Saturday.
The news that no die-hard "Hamilton" fan — or anyone who hasn't seen the Broadway smash yet — wants to hear has arrived: Lin-Manuel Miranda, its creator and star, is leaving the show.
James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" is going to Broadway.
More than two dozen injured veterans cycled through Annapolis on Thursday morning for the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, a multi-day cycling event that helps warriors heal through movement and raises awareness.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area tonight. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
For some, getting your hair chemically straightened is a part of the process, but studies show it can lead to health complications like cancer.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host a Virtual Industry Forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge at 2 p.m. on May 7.
An artificial intelligence expert spoke with WJZ about AI-generated voice cloning and how concerned you should be about having your voice cloned without your permission.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
More than two dozen injured veterans cycled through Annapolis on Thursday morning for the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, a multi-day cycling event that helps warriors heal through movement and raises awareness.
Pikesville High School's principal Eric Eiswert was implicated in an audio recording making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments, but police say the voice was AI-generated.
On Wednesday in Baltimore City, people gathered at Johns Hopkins University to stand in solidary with Gaza and students at other college campuses to call for disinvestment from Israel.
Temps in the 30s expected tonight for parts of the area with areas of frost possible.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
With foreign imports and the company's need for more money to get going, their plan to bring back manufacturing in Sparrows Point remains stalled.
The new charge accuses Clendaniel of illegally possessing a 12-gauge shotgun despite her spending more than a year in prison.
UMD is celebrating Maryland Day with a slew of events
MPT airs 30 programs through Chesapeake Bay Week a
Jim Henson was born and raised in Mississippi but moved with his family to Maryland when he was 10 years old. He went to the University of Maryland where he met his wife and partner, Jane, in a puppetry class.
The conference delivers opportunities for aspiring enterprisers to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, interact with exhibitors, and attend education sessions.
Flowers by Chris joins WJZ to talk about business and tips on planting and gardening this spring
The three-day NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and several local draft hopefuls could have their lifelong dreams come true.
The Baltimore Ravens will attempt to bolster their roster this week with new rookies from the NFL Draft.
The Baltimore Ravens will look to add to their already talented roster through this week's NFL Draft.
Henderson homered, doubled, singled and was hit by a pitch while scoring three runs.
Bateman, drafted 27th overall, became the first first-round wide receiver to sign a second contract with the Ravens.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area tonight. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
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Hair products containing formaldehyde may soon be banned. Baltimore hairstylists weigh in
WJZ sits down with Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
AI expert discusses concerns of voice cloning after arrest of Baltimore County athletics director
AFRAM announces star-studded lineup, including Busta Rhymes
Commercials ships on the move after being stuck at Port of Baltimore