Rousuck's Review: ArtsCentric's "Crowns," at Balt. Center Stage

By J. Wynn Rousuck,

Published February 23, 2023 at 12:45 PM EST

The cast of ArtCentric's production of "Crowns": FRONT, L-R: Asia-Ligé Arnold, Katrina Jones, Anaya Greene, Ashley Johnson-Moore; BACK, L-R: Nikki Owens, Anitra McKinney and Ryan Gholson. Now at Baltimore Center Stage. (photo credit: J Fannon Photography) — The cast of ArtsCentric's production of "Crowns": FRONT, L-R: Asia-Ligé Arnold, Katrina Jones, Anaya Greene, Ashley Johnson-Moore; BACK, L-R: Nikki Owens, Anitra McKinney and Ryan Gholson. Now at Baltimore Center Stage. (photo credit: J Fannon Photography)

It's time for another visit with Midday' theater critic, J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins us each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage.

Today she spotlights the new ArtsCentric production of Crowns, playwright Regina Taylor's spirited musical tribute to the traditional Black church, adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

The musical — which blends gospel, poetry, dance and dialogue — is directed at Baltimore Center Stage by ArtsCentric's artistic director, Kevin S. McAllister.

Crowns continues at Baltimore Center Stage through March 5. Click the theater link for more information.

The well-attired cast of Artscentric's "Crowns": FRONT, (L-R): Nikki Owens, Ashley Johnson-Moore, Asia-Ligé Arnold; BACK (L-R): Anitra McKinney and Anaya Greene. At Baltimore Center Stage thru March 5. (photo credit: J Fannon Photography)