Ogunquit Playhouse Offers Behind the Scenes Tours, Now thru 10/19

The Ogunquit Playhouse, one of Maine's cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America's theatrical heritage, is celebrating its 80th Anniversary season by inviting fans to take an exclusive backstage tour of the National Historic Register theatre. For 80 years, the Ogunquit Playhouse has produced the finest Broadway shows, showcasing over 300 Broadway, television and film stars on its stage. Many who have entered the beautiful historic theatre have exclaimed, "If only these walls could talk!" Well, the walls can't talk, but a group of enthusiastic docents are ready and waiting to share the fascinating stories of the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Go behind the scenes on a walking tour of the historic theater and learn how The Playhouse puts together its award-winning productions. Walk through the stage door to see how the magic on stage is made, from the wigs, the sound, the sets and costumes to the dressing rooms, where luminaries such as Bette Davis, Celeste Holm, William Powell and Van Johnson prepared for their performances in years past, just as stars still do today! The live tour highlights the history of the theatre, including how it survived the Depression, thrived after WWII (when hundreds of summer theatres closed permanently) and how it became America's Foremost Summer Theatre.

Backstage tours are offered on the following dates this fall:

• Friday, September 28 at 10:30 am (45 min) and 11:00 (90 min)
• Monday, October 1 at 10:30 am (90 min)
• Friday, October 5 at 10:30 am (45 min) and 11:00 (90 min)
• Friday, October 12 at 10:30 am (45 min) and 11:00 (90 min)
• Friday, October 19 at 10:30 am (45 min) and 11:00 (90 min)

Full 90 minute tours cost $10. Abbreviated 45 minute tours cost $5. To purchase tickets call the Box Office at 207-646-5511 or visit the website, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

The Ogunquit Playhouse is America's Foremost Summer Theatre, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, producing the finest Broadway musicals each season, with performances Tuesday through Sunday, from May 23 to October 21, 2012. Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (@OgunquitPH) and become our fan on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

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