BALTIMORE, MD (November 13, 2025)
Everyman Theatre is excited to announce the return of its annual holiday tradition of a thriller onstage with a gripping new production of the iconic play and film Gaslight. Running November 30, 2025, through January 4, 2026, this psychological thriller promises to be the perfect antidote to holiday cheer – plunging audiences into a dark, suspenseful world where nothing is as it seems. This new adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, titled Deceived, is based on Patrick Hamilton’s classic play Gas Light – the 1938 thriller set in 1880s London, which inspired the Academy Award-winning film of the same name. For the play at Everyman Theatre, Founder and Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi directs this tension-filled production that features the magnetic cast of Resident Company Members Deborah Hazlett (POTUS, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Elizabeth, Katie Kleiger (POTUS, Crumbs from the Table of Joy) as Bella, and Zack Powell (The Mystery of Irma Vep, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ) as Jack, as well as Everyman newcomer Em Whitworth as Nancy.
Alongside Lancisi, the design team consists of Resident Company Members Daniel Ettinger (August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson) as Scenic Designer; David Burdick (Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None) as Costume Designer; and Harold F. Burgess II (Crumbs from the Table of Joy) as Lighting Designer; as well as Sun Hee Kil (Art, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None)as Sound Designer. The creative team also includes Resident Company Members Gary Logan for Dialects; Lewis Shaw (The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful) for Fights and Intimacy; Robyn Quick for Dramaturgy; and Cat Wallis (The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful) leading the Stage Management team.
“Our holiday show has become a beloved tradition, and this new adaptation of Gaslight delivers on every level. It’s a masterfully written psychological thriller filled with suspense that will have our audiences questioning everything until the very last moment,” says Lancisi. “From the staging to the costumes to this phenomenal cast, this adaptation shines a new light on a classic story of manipulation, and we are excited to share Bella’s journey of empowerment in this new version of the story.”
Set in a London townhouse, Deceived centers on Bella Manningham, a young wife who believes she is losing her grip on reality. The gaslights in her home are mysteriously dim, objects disappear, and strange sounds echo in the night – all while her loving husband, Jack, expresses growing concern for her sanity. This compelling re-imagining, empowers Bella to find the strength and cunning to save herself, offering a fresh, modern perspective. Audiences can expect a night of edge-of-your-seat suspense, dark secrets, and dramatic reveals, making it an unforgettable addition to Baltimore’s holiday entertainment calendar.
“The holiday season is a time for shared joy and wonder, and nothing brings people together quite like the magic of live theater,” states Marissa LaRose, Everyman Theatre’s Managing Director. “It’s a perfect time to bring friends, family, and visiting guests to experience top-notch live theater built right here in Baltimore. We also remain deeply committed to ensuring that theater is accessible to everyone in our community with various discount programs including our popular Pay-What-You-Choose program to make sure the arts truly remain a gift for all this winter.”
There are 40 public performances of Deceived scheduled from Tuesday, December 2 through Sunday, January 4, with weekday and weekend performances starting at $55. Giving the gift of theater and unforgettable experiences is easy this holiday season! Everyman offers gift card options for Deceived, subscriptions to the rest of the season, and classes. Additionally, Everyman offers more than 800 Pay-What-You-Choose seats across the entire run with seats allocated to every performance as well as an entire Pay-What-You-Choose performance on Sunday, November 30. Student discounts are available at all performances with valid student ID. These discount programs serve Everyman’s mission to remove barriers and enable as many people as possible to share the joys of theatre.
If you’ve ever wondered where the term “gaslight” originated from before it was named Meriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2022, you must see this play.
Deceived
Based on the play Gas Light by Patrick Hamilton
Adapted by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Directed by Vincent M. Lancisi
Onstage November 30- January 4
Tickets are on sale now at everymantheatre.org or by contacting the box office at boxoffice@everymantheatre.org or calling 410.752.2208. Standard box office hours are Monday through Friday 12pm-5pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The Box Office will open 2 hours before every performance, including weekends.
Special Performances
- Sunday, November 30, 7pm – Pay-What-You-Choose: The entire theater for this first preview is reservable at a pay-what-you-choose price point. General Admission seating is on a first come-first serve basis, and reservations are encouraged. Click here for more information.
- Sunday, November 30, 5:30pm- Theatre-Night-For-Teens: A social event for high-school aged students who want to see a play and meet other teens interested in theatre. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for dinner with inside access to the show, including pre- and post-show discussions with production artists. TNT purchase includes tickets to see the show at 7PM that evening, dinner, and conversation access. More details here.
- Tuesday-Thursday, December 2, December 3, and December 4- 7pm – Preview Performances: Be among the first audience to see Deceived during one of our three preview performances. https://everymantheatre.org/event/deceived/
- Tuesday, December 9, 12pm- A special early start time offers a perfect way to experience the charm of live theater with friends, family, or colleagues.