About the Theatre
Diversity and Inclusion Statement Maine State Music Theatre is committed to building a company-wide culture that highlights the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and access and to prioritize these practices in the governance of our institution. MSMT is committed to a non-discrimination policy without regard to age, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religious beliefs, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran status, political persuasion or beliefs. MSMT is committed to increasing representation of historically marginalized groups among our company of actors, technicians, Board of Directors, staff and volunteers. MSMT is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
6/5 - 6/22/2024
Maine Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is delighted to present the timeless classic, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, the inaugural production for the 2024 Season. Since its premiere ...
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Review: MSMT Singers Close Out 2023 Season with Splendid Cabaret at Cadenza
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 27, 2023
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by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 11, 2023
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“And the audience will ...
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Past Shows
Something Rotten!
8/9 - 8/26/2023
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! This hilarious musical tells the story of the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, ...
Something Rotten!
8/6 - 8/22/2023
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...
9 to 5
7/19 - 8/5/2023
Inspired by the hit film, 9 to 5 The Musical features a sparkling score by Dolly Parton and is the quintessential feel-good show for the ...
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
6/28 - 7/15/2023
Experience the sensational musical about the bespectacled, 1950s rock ‘n’ roll icon. This non-stop entertaining rock show recounts Buddy Holly’s 18-month meteoric rise to fame ...
Titanic
6/7 - 6/24/2023
The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the twentieth century. A total of 1,517 ...
Kinky Boots
8/10 - 8/27/2022
Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...
TITANIC
6/3 - 6/21/2020
Produced on the 100th anniversary of the quintessential tragedy, Titanic - the Musical is the factual story of that ship — of her officers, crew ...
THE WIZARD OF OZ (R.S.C. 1987)
8/7 - 8/24/2019
HELLO, DOLLY!
7/17 - 8/3/2019
Hello, Dolly! is a timeless musical overflowing with charm and humor. Debuting on Broadway in 1964, the show tells the story of Dolly Levi, a ...
Sophisticated Ladies
6/4 - 6/23/2019
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
8/8 - 8/25/2018
The "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay ...
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
7/18 - 8/5/2018
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
6/27 - 7/14/2018
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
6/7 - 6/23/2018
The Tony® Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, ...
NEWSIES
8/9 - 8/26/2017
Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...
THE WHO'S TOMMY
7/31
The Who's Tommy is a rock musical bursting with energy, based on the iconic 1969 rock opera album of the same name by The Who. ...
GUYS & DOLLS
6/28 - 7/15/2017
The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...
MAMMA MIA!
8/10 - 8/27/2016
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
7/20 - 8/6/2016
Based on the tales by Shalom Aleichem and set in Tzarist Russia in 1905, this touching musical tells the story of Tevye, a poor milkman, ...
Evita
6/29 - 7/15/2016
GHOST
6/8 - 6/25/2016
The East Coast regional premiere of GHOST THE MUSICAL, adapted from the hit film, has recently been rewritten by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel ...
Broadway's tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein is truly A Grand Night for Singing. This Tony-nominated Best Musical shows how wonderfully timeless their ...
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
8/5 - 8/23/2015
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny ...
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
8/5 - 8/22/2015
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny ...
THE MUSIC MAN
7/15 - 8/1/2015
The Music Man, a classic American musical brimming with small-town charm and a touch of con artistry, follows the fast-talking Harold Hill. He arrives in ...
SISTER ACT
6/24 - 7/11/2015
Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...
THE FULL MONTY
6/3 - 6/20/2015
The Full Monty bursts onto the stage with a hilarious blend of humor, heart, and a healthy dose of male vulnerability. Set in a depressed ...
FAME
6/15
An unmistakable title from the unforgettable film and television franchise, Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like ...
Footloose
8/6 - 8/23/2014
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the Pickard stage with this exhilarating show. When Ren and his mother move ...
The Little Mermaid
8/18
Take a musical journey under the sea with "The Little Mermaid" this summer. Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark’s original take on the classic Hans ...
Footlight Follies
8/11
MSMT presents the FOOTLIGHT FOLLIES, an evening of songs, skits and silliness combining the best of talents provided by community members, our own MSMT acting ...
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
7/16 - 8/2/2014
“Goin’ courtin’” has never been so much fun! Bursting with rambunctious energy, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is the rip-roaring story of Millie, a young ...
GODSPELL
7/28
Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak , with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz , GODSPELL is one of the biggest off-Broadway ...
Godspell in Concert
7/28
Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, this concert version of GODSPELL boasts a string of ...
Chamberlain: A Civil War Romance
6/25 - 7/12/2014
CHAMBERLAIN: A CIVIL WAR ROMANCE celebrates a great Civil War hero from Maine – Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain – while examining a universal theme: How a ...
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
6/4 - 6/21/2014
On February 3rd, 1959, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash aged 22. Now, BUDDY – THE ...
The extremely talented Canadian actor Charles Ross will stun you with this one man show. Much of Ross’ childhood was spent in a galaxy far, ...
Theatreworks USA presents an exciting new musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s books. Book titles subject to change. The Teacher From the Black Lagoon ...
MARY POPPINS
8/7 - 8/24/2013
Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...
LES MISERABLES
6/26 - 7/13/2013
This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...
LEGALLY BLONDE
6/27 - 7/14/2012
LEGALLY BLONDE‘s sorority star protagonist Elle Woods doesn’t take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down ...
A CHORUS LINE
6/6 - 6/23/2012
A CHORUS LINE is a stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway ...
The Wiz
8/10 - 8/27/2011
Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Everybody knows ...
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Tuck Everlasting
Schoolhouse Arts Center (4/26 - 5/5) | |
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Alice in Wonderland
L/A Community Little Theatre (6/14 - 6/23) | |
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Little Shop of Horrors
Penobscot Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/14) | ||
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Miss Holmes Returns
Waterville Opera House (8/30 - 9/8) | |
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Royal River Community Players (5/17 - 5/26) | |
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Fiddler on the Roof
The Grand (4/5 - 4/21) | |
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Enemy of the People Revival
Picking The Best Dispensary (3/18 - 5/22) | ||
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Maine State Music Theatre (6/5 - 6/22)
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