Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center

Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center The Murphy Fine Arts Center is a state-of-the art performance and event venue and houses Morgan State University's Dept of Fine and Performing Arts and. . .
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The Murphy Fine Arts Center is named for Carl J. Murphy, a Baltimore-born educator, publisher, journalist, and civil rights activist. He was also the first African-American to serve on the Morgan State (then) College's Board of Regents. The Murphy Fine Arts Center (MFAC) is a modern, state-of-the-art facilities for the performing and visual arts communities to showcase their talents. MFAC's perf

ormance spaces ably accommodate performers and productions who play to 'thousands" at a time. . . to acts who prefer the intimate settings of studio theatre or recital hall venues. MFAC's complete package includes four performance spaces; talent/crew expertise that rival the offerings at Baltimore's downtown performance venues; and a museum with art objects valued in excess of $10 million. The centerpiece of this great venue is the James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall, with seating for over 2,000. With the Gilliam Concert Hall, and three other performance spaces, MFAC is able to mount a wider range of productions than any other facility in Baltimore. The James E. Lewis Museum of Art - also within the walls of MFAC - is built to house touring art exhibitions of many genres. The ticket office is open Mon-Fri 10A-6P and Saturdays 10A-4P.

05/08/2026
05/04/2026
03/19/2026

From the same talented Musical Theatre Company that brought you "Echoes of Motown," "AIDA," "The Color Purple," and "Dreamgirls!" ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a Caribbean Folk Tale with vivacious music and dance and story that will enliven your spirit. Tickets are on sale: 5 performances April 9-12

From the same talented Musical Theatre Company that brought you "Echoes of Motown," "AIDA," "The Color Purple," and "Dr...
03/19/2026

From the same talented Musical Theatre Company that brought you "Echoes of Motown," "AIDA," "The Color Purple," and "Dreamgirls!" ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a Caribbean Folk Tale with vivacious music and dance and story that will enliven your spirit. Tickets are on sale: 5 performances April 9-12

We're Saving Seats for you! Come see us at the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University!
11/13/2025

We're Saving Seats for you! Come see us at the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University!

06/23/2025

June 19, 1865, can be described as a day of freedom. It's the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free.

BRAVA!!!!
05/03/2025

BRAVA!!!!

Put some on her name!

Audra McDonald has once again made history, becoming the most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway history with her 11th nomination.

This year, she’s recognized for her brilliant role as Rose Hovick in the Broadway revival of Gypsy.

Already a record-breaker, McDonald became the most Tony-awarded performer in 2014, earning six Tony Awards—one in each of the four acting categories, a feat no other performer has accomplished.

Her first win came in 1994 for Carousel, followed by Master Class (1996), Ragtime (1998), A Raisin in the Sun (2004), Porgy and Bess (2012), and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (2014).

Her additional nominations include standout performances in Marie Christine (2000), 110 in the Shade (2007), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (2020), and Ohio State Murders (2023).

Congratulations Mrs. McDonald and thank you for continuing to raise the bar. Read more at ESSENCE.com.

05/03/2025

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2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD
21218

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 11pm
Tuesday 10am - 11pm
Wednesday 10am - 11pm
Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(443) 885-4440

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