THE GREAT ESCAPE to Play Mad Horse Theatre
Ruthie Scarpino's THE GREAT ESCAPE, a clown and corporeal mime show for ages 6 to 100, will play Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland, with tickets available as a sliding donation at the door.
Maine Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Maine from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: MSMT'S THE LITTLE MERMAID: A Timeless Tale of Love & Redemption
Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark‘s musical theatre adaptation of The Little Mermaid, a tale of love and redemption, sings with a fresh, modern spirit at Maine State Music Theatre’s Family Series.
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION to Open at Hackmatack Playhouse This Summer
Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present Annie Baker's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, staged inside the historic Berwick, Maine barn, with the action set in the center of the space rather than on the traditional stage.
Review: MAGIC, WONDER, & TRUE HEART in Disney's FROZEN at Pickard
Maine State Music Theatre celebrates Mid-summer with a dazzling production of Disney’s FROZEN, brilliantly directed and choreographed by Marc Robin.
Video: Matt Doyle, Ruthie Ann Miles in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
Get a first look at new footage from Ogunquit Playhouse's its summer production of HELLO, DOLLY!, this time spotlighting the numbers Elegance,Ribbons Down My Back, and It Only Takes A Moment.
VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM & SLEEPING BEAUTY OR COMA to Open in Maine Co-Production
Good Theater and Out There Theater Company will present their first-ever co-production, pairing two Charles Busch camp comedy classics at Good Theater at Stevens Square in Portland, ME.
Video: 'The Egg' From 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Maine State Music Theatre posted a clip of 'The Egg' from its production of 1776, featuring James Patterson as John Adams, John Treacy Egan as Benjamin Franklin, and Quinn Corcoran as Thomas Jefferson.
Interview: Paul Schwensen on Playing Hans in MSMT's FROZEN
Paul Schwensen has spent his career slipping between leading tracks and understudy roles on Broadway and the road, from Elder Price in The Book of Mormon to Fiyero in Wicked and Chris in Miss Saigon.
Video: Matt Doyle, Beth Leavel Perform 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' in HELLO, DOLLY! at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse has released new footage from their summer production of HELLO, DOLLY!, with Tony Award winners Matt Doyle, Beth Leavel, and more performing 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Open at Hackmatack Playhouse
Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, directed by Boston-based A.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Joy, Curiosity, and Fellowship: Nick Moulton Portrays the Lovable Olaf in FROZEN
Actor Nick Moulton, who returns to Maine State Music Theatre this month to reprise the role of the enchanting snowman in Disney’s FROZEN, speaks animatedly about his love of this particular Disney work, his experiences with the show here and previously at the Fulton Theatre, and his journey to bec
Ben Jacoby and Tony Yazbeck to Star in CITY OF ANGELS at Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the complete cast for City of Angels, featuring a book by Larry Gelbert, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by David Zippel, directed by Hunter Foster.
Video: HELLO, DOLLY! 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes' Clip From Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse has shared footage of 'Put on Your Sunday Clothes' from its current production of HELLO, DOLLY!, starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Dolly Levi.
MSMT Hosts Second PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Despite the heat, a large audience gathered at Curtis Memnorial Library on July 1 to enjoy a conversation with four of the stars of MSMT’s smash hit, 1776, now playing at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick through July 11.
Video: Watch 'Momma Look Sharp' From 1776 at Maine State Music Theatre
Watch Jalen Kirkman perform 'Momma Look Sharp' as The Courier in Maine State Music Theatre's production of 1776.
New England Heat Wave Reschedules Opening Weekend for Hackmatack Playhouse
Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, Maine would rather be performing Singin in the Rain rather than rescheduling its opening weekend in the midst of a summer heat advisory.
1776, COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Maine Theatre Summer Picks
Though for many residents and folks from away, summer in Maine signifies a chance to revel in gorgeous scenery - beaches, lakes, trails – summer is also time to enjoy two of Maine’s premiere regional companies, Maine State Music Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse.
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.
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.
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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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The Producers OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (8/27-9/26) |
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Small Town- A World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (10/01-11/01) |
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Thompson's Point (9/13-9/13) |
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The Joni Project - Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell featuring Katie Pearlman and her band! Jonathan's Ogunquit (8/07-8/07) |
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr. Maine State Music Theatre (8/10-8/10) |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels City Theater (7/17-8/02) |
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Million Dollar Quartet The Public Theatre (8/26-9/13) |
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Unabashedly Waterville Opera House (8/28-9/06) |