Feature: WAITING IN THE WINGS at Ogunquit Playhouse
While audiences applaud the stars on stage, swings are the performers who keep a production running behind the scenes.
Maine Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Maine from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Video: Beth Leavel Sings 'Before the Parade Passes By' in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
Beth Leavel performs 'Before the Parade Passes By' as Dolly Levi in Ogunquit Playhouse's current production of HELLO, DOLLY!, running through July 18, 2026.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
The Public Theatre Executive Director Ray Dumont to Depart for Massachusetts Role
Ray Dumont has resigned as Executive Director of The Public Theatre in Lewiston, ME, to join The Academy of Music in Northampton, MA.
Review: THE LABORS OF LIBERTY: MSMT'S 1776 CHRONICLES THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence than by mounting a stirring production of the musical 1776.
Video: First Look at 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Maine State Music Theatre has shared a first look video for its production of 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, featuring Broadway veterans and MSMT favorites in the cast.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Video: Watch Beth Leavel Perform 'Hello, Dolly!' at Ogunquit Playhouse
Beth Leavel is back where she belongs! Watch a video of the Tony winner performing the title song in Ogunquit Playhouse's summer production of Hello, Dolly! as 'Dolly Levi.
Photos: Beth Leavel, Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse is presenting Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman.
Review: HELLO DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
There’s a specific kind of grand-scale theatrical magic that few modern shows can pull off.
Gunhild Carling to Perform at Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Maine
Swedish jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling, known for appearances on America's Got Talent and collaborations with Postmodern Jukebox, is set to perform at the Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Hiram, Maine.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Video: HELLO, DOLLY! Dance Rehearsal at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse posted dance rehearsal footage from its upcoming production of HELLO, DOLLY!, with choreographers William Carlos Angulo and Gianna Vasquez Bartolini leading the cast through their paces in New York.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Portland Ovations' 2026-2027 Season
Portland Ovations announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring Broadway national tours of BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and MYSTIC PIZZA, plus Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Audra McDonald, and world premieres by Maine artists.
Interview: Crisis, Confrontation, & Consensus James Patterson Debuts as John Adams in 1776
“John Adams is a debut role for me.
Interview: MSMT Launches Twelfth Season of PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Maine State Music Theatre launched the twelfth season of its popular panel discussion series, Peek Behind the Curtain, with a spirited conversation about the theatre’s current production, HAIRSPRAY.
Interview: John Treacy Egan On Playing Benjamin Franklin in 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Broadway veteran John Treacy Egan discusses making his Maine State Music Theatre debut as Benjamin Franklin in 1776, running June 24 through July 11 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
Video: 'I Know Where I've Been' from HAIRSPRAY at Maine State Music Theatre
Tarra Conner Jones performs the Act Two showstopper 'I Know Where I've Been' in Maine State Music Theatre's current production of HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theater
A giant green man with a booming brogue, a talking donkey, a wooden boy with a long nose, a wolf in granny skirts….
Theater at Monmouth Cancels 2026 Season
The Theater at Monmouth has announced the cancellation of its previously announced summer 2026 season.
News Flash: Local Actress Takes On Lead in MSMT's HAIRSPRAY
Understudies have always been important members of a theatrical company, but since the pandemic, they have become invaluable.
Review: HAIRSPRAY is An Anthem to Optimism and Change
From the joyful opening number, “Good Morning, Baltimore,” to the to the rousing vibrancy of the finale, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Maine State Music Theatre’s revival of HAIRSPRAY, a co-production with Lancaster, Pennsylvania‘s Fulton Theatre, which opens the 2026 season, offers the
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Come From Away Maine State Music Theatre (8/05-8/22) |
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Disney's Frozen Maine State Music Theatre (7/15-8/01) |
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Unabashedly Waterville Opera House (8/28-9/06) |
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr. Maine State Music Theatre (8/10-8/10) |
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City of Angels OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (7/23-8/22) |
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Parker McCollum at Maine Savings Amphitheater Maine Savings Amphitheater (9/03-9/03) |
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The Wizard of Oz! L/A Community Little Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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Disney & Pixar's FINDING NEMO: A 60-Minute Family Musical Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (6/27-8/23) |
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Thompson's Point (9/13-9/13) |
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Small Town- A World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (10/01-11/01) |