Maine Theatre Newsroom

The Public Theatre starts the New Year with one of the most powerful and unique experiences you may ever have in a theatre, the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit Every Brilliant Thing playing Jan 24 – Feb 2.

Portland Stage Company will kick off 2025 with laughter. MURDER ON THE LINKS hits the stage this month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Mad Horse Theatre Presents: Dark Horse Nights! This new series of staged readings will present works that provide additional insights and conversation to the main stage productions they align with.

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stagehands at Maine's State Theatre have joined forces with the Portland-based International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to file a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board.

The Public Theatre starts the New Year with the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit Every Brilliant Thing. Every Brilliant Thing runs January 24 – February 2 at The Public Theatre.

Women Laughing Alone With Salad by Sheila Callaghan will come to Mad Horse in March. Directed by Lauren Stockless. Learn more about the production here!

Mad Horse Theatre will present the award-winning classic of American theater, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance, directed by Christopher Price, in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Dial M for Murder by  Frederick Knott, adapted by Jefferey Hatcher, is coming to Penobscot Theatre Company next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The historic Bangor Opera House is once again buzzing with life, as Penobscot Theatre Company delivers an all-new production of A Christmas Carol that rivals the grandeur of larger metropolitan stages. See photos from the production.

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Monmouth Community Players will present the 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival, happening at the start of the new year, January 3-5, at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, ME.

What did our critic think of PAULA POUNDSTONE at Jonathan's?

USM Department of Theatre brings the Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) to Russell Hall Stage, running December 5-8, 2024.

Explore the intricate dance-theater production SPLIT MY SOUL by Kelsie Steil, featuring seven characters navigating mental health themes with an original score by Michael Wall at the Historical City Theater. Learn how to attend!

Monmouth Community Players has announced MCPKids! production of “A Dickens Christmas Carol” and “Three Ghosts and a Jock.” Learn more about the production here!

Portland Stage Company will present the timeless tale of love, friendship, and the lengths we go to to care for our loved ones, THE SNOW QUEEN.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist announced its 98th annual PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY, a cherished tradition featuring a live nativity scene and carols, set to take place this December.

Portland Symphony Orchestra will perform Magic of Christmas this holiday seaosn. The beloved holiday classic soars to dazzling heights as Cirque de la Symphonie joins the Portland Symphony Orchestra for Magic of Christmas.

Portland Symphony Orchesta will perform La bohème next year! One of opera’s most beloved classics, Puccini’s La bohème explores the triumphs and tragedies of love in the lives of a group of bohemian friends.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!