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The Rousuck Review: 'John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only' at Baltimore Center Stage

Ben Ahlers plays the title role
J Fannon Photography
Ben Ahlers plays the title role

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins the show to share her review of "John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only" at Baltimore Center Stage.

Matthew Weiner, who has credits from "Mad Men" and "The Sopranos," makes his playwriting debut in this show which tells a unique story set in Maryland. The play is a story from the past that has an eerie relevance to modern days.

Robbie Tann and Ben Ahlers (looking over Tann’s shoulder in the reflection)
J Fannon Photography
Robbie Tann and Ben Ahlers (looking over Tann’s shoulder in the reflection)

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Host, Midday (M-F 12:00-1:00)
J. Wynn Rousuck has been reviewing theater for WYPR's Midday (and previously, Maryland Morning) since 2007. Prior to that, she was the theater critic of The Baltimore Sun, where she reviewed more than 3,000 plays over the course of 23 years.
Teria is a Supervising Producer on Midday.
Sam Bermas-Dawes is a producer for Midday.