The View Upstairs presented by Iron Crow Theatre at Baltimore Theatre Project

The View Upstairs

Baltimore Theatre Project
45 W. Preston St Baltimore

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS is a fiercely original, soul-stirring tribute to queer history, community, and resilience. With a lush, genre-blending score by Max Vernon, this boundary-pushing work transports audiences to 1973 New Orleans and into the Upstairs Lounge—a vibrant gay bar and haven for queer joy, chosen family, and radical self-expression.

Presented by Iron Crow Theatre

Thru - Jun 14, 2026

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 7:30pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Show Type: Drama

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The View Upstairs Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...In this timely, beautiful, and energy-filled production, The Iron Crow Theatre’s production of “The View Upstairs” (the show premiered off-Broadway in 2017) soars with excellent vocals, a captivating set, and wonderful costumes. This production is a must-see, prompting reflection on how we remember queer love, joy, and community, and what community-building can and should look like today"

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- Emily Peterson

Theatre Bloom - Highly Recommended

"...Something big, bold, and beautiful is happening in Baltimore, and it’s here just in time for Pride Month! That’s right: we are talking about The View Upstairs, over at Iron Crow Theatre, directed by Sean Elias, stage managed by Haley Baugues, assistant stage managed by Lauren Marsh and Janell Hill (special shoutout to Hill for the iconic spotlight moments), and produced by Natka Bianchini. This queer musical debuted Off-Broadway in 2017, and is rarely done."

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- Ryan J Bordenski

Hotchka - Recommended

"...Overall, the story and music are passable, but it all would have been better without time traveler Wes. The people, whose stories must and should be told, would have been better served if the story was just about them, but as it is, director Sean Elias, his crew, the orchestra and the outstanding cast make the show compelling enough to recommend."

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- Chuck Duncan

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...There are not enough superlatives for the design and execution of Iron Crow’s physical production. “Fabulous” — in all senses of the word — is the best description of James V. Raymond’s set. Colorfully creating a believable place for the characters to gather, the set is also immersive. Some audience members are seated at tables in the playing area, and actors interact with them frequently throughout the show. It’s an effective way of making the audience — even those in the regular seating area — feel part of the show."

- Bob Ashby

The View Upstairs presented by Iron Crow Theatre at Baltimore Theatre Project