Penobscot Theatre Company to Present THE WOMAN IN BLACK, 10/17-11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company proudly presents the spine-chilling ghost play, The Woman In Black from October 17 - November 3, perfectly set in the historic Bangor Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company proudly presents the spine-chilling ghost play, The Woman In Black from October 17 - November 3, perfectly set in the historic Bangor Opera House.
Ogunquit Playhouse to Offer Backstage Tours Throughout October
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse, one of Maine's cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America's theatrical heritage, invites fans to take an exclusive backstage tour of the National Historic Register theatre this fall. For more than 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.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse, one of Maine's cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America's theatrical heritage, invites fans to take an exclusive backstage tour of the National Historic Register theatre this fall. For more than 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.
POP! Benefit for Ovations Offstage Set for Tonight at Portland Company Complex
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
POP! (Portland Ovations Presents) is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs, Ovations Offstage. The party takes place tonight, October 1st at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2013
POP! (Portland Ovations Presents) is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs, Ovations Offstage. The party takes place tonight, October 1st at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
Photo Flash: First Look at Portland Stage's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson runs now through October 20, 2013 at Portland Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson runs now through October 20, 2013 at Portland Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Reviews: Portland Stage Cries the Blues in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 30, 2013
'Blues are a way of understanding,' Ma Rainey tells her band in the second act of August Wilson's 1984 play set in a 1920s recording studio in Jim Crow era Chicago. And, indeed, Wilson uses music as a means of making sense of the African-American experience in a world scarred by racism and violence. The Portland Stage's new production, which opens its 2013-2014 season, is a tautly directed, intensely acted interpretation of Wilson's meditation on what it is like to be black in a white man's world. The play, which uses the a quasi-musical blues structure of long, seemingly improvised solos interspersed with short rhythmic exchanges of dialogue, builds slowly and tensely to its chilling climax. Along the way, it penetrates the recesses of the musicians' hearts, their troubled pasts and their tenuous presents. And it examines the high cost of 'making it' in white America, where, for all their artistic talent and success, these determined entertainers remain faceless and invisible. Delivering Wilson's prose with an engaging blend of humor and pathos, the Portland Stage Company's cast scales the poetic heights of the playwright's genius.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 30, 2013
'Blues are a way of understanding,' Ma Rainey tells her band in the second act of August Wilson's 1984 play set in a 1920s recording studio in Jim Crow era Chicago. And, indeed, Wilson uses music as a means of making sense of the African-American experience in a world scarred by racism and violence. The Portland Stage's new production, which opens its 2013-2014 season, is a tautly directed, intensely acted interpretation of Wilson's meditation on what it is like to be black in a white man's world. The play, which uses the a quasi-musical blues structure of long, seemingly improvised solos interspersed with short rhythmic exchanges of dialogue, builds slowly and tensely to its chilling climax. Along the way, it penetrates the recesses of the musicians' hearts, their troubled pasts and their tenuous presents. And it examines the high cost of 'making it' in white America, where, for all their artistic talent and success, these determined entertainers remain faceless and invisible. Delivering Wilson's prose with an engaging blend of humor and pathos, the Portland Stage Company's cast scales the poetic heights of the playwright's genius.
Twelfth Night to Play Cumston Hall October 10-13, then Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2013
William Shakespeare's comic romp of disguise and devotion comes to Theater at Monmouth! Filled with mistaken identities, silly pranks, and romantic entanglements, Twelfth Night will run for one weekend only in Cumston Hall October 10-13 before heading out on the road as part of the theatre's Shakespeare in Maine Communities education tour. Twelfth Night will tour for three weeks to schools and community centers across the state. This production is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. TAM is one of 40 theatre companies selected from across the country to participate in this initiative.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2013
William Shakespeare's comic romp of disguise and devotion comes to Theater at Monmouth! Filled with mistaken identities, silly pranks, and romantic entanglements, Twelfth Night will run for one weekend only in Cumston Hall October 10-13 before heading out on the road as part of the theatre's Shakespeare in Maine Communities education tour. Twelfth Night will tour for three weeks to schools and community centers across the state. This production is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. TAM is one of 40 theatre companies selected from across the country to participate in this initiative.
Ogunquit Playhouse Honors Emergency Responders with Local Heroes Offer
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse is introducing a Local Heroes offer for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel in honor of their service to our local communities. Emergency service personnel are invited to purchase special two-for-one tickets (limit of 4 tickets total per person) to select performances of Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story starring Kurt Jenkins, on Sunday, October 6 at 7PM, Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 13 at 7PM.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse is introducing a Local Heroes offer for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel in honor of their service to our local communities. Emergency service personnel are invited to purchase special two-for-one tickets (limit of 4 tickets total per person) to select performances of Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story starring Kurt Jenkins, on Sunday, October 6 at 7PM, Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 13 at 7PM.
Stephanie Colavito to Star in Penobscot Theatre's CINDERELLA: A NEW TELLING OF AN OLD TALE; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company has announced the cast and design team for its holiday production of Cinderella: A New Telling of an Old Tale (December 5 - December 29th). Tickets go on sale to the public, Tuesday, October 1st at noon.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company has announced the cast and design team for its holiday production of Cinderella: A New Telling of an Old Tale (December 5 - December 29th). Tickets go on sale to the public, Tuesday, October 1st at noon.
Mandy Patinkin to Play Merrill Auditorium, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theatre concert to Merrill Auditorium thanks to Portland Ovations for one performance only on Friday, October 18 at 8pm. Tickets are on-sale now at PortTIX, the box office at Merrill Auditorium,207.842.0800 or by visiting portlandovations.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013
Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theatre concert to Merrill Auditorium thanks to Portland Ovations for one performance only on Friday, October 18 at 8pm. Tickets are on-sale now at PortTIX, the box office at Merrill Auditorium,207.842.0800 or by visiting portlandovations.org.
Manhattan Short Film Festival Set for 9/27-29 at Public Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - September 20, 2013
For one weekend only, filmgoers in Lewiston Maine will unite with audiences in over 300 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 16th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Public Theatre in Lewiston on Fri 9/27 at 7:30pm, Sat 9/28 at 7:30, and Sun 9/29 at 4:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thepublictheatre.org or by calling 782-3200. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.
by Tyler Peterson - September 20, 2013
For one weekend only, filmgoers in Lewiston Maine will unite with audiences in over 300 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 16th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at The Public Theatre in Lewiston on Fri 9/27 at 7:30pm, Sat 9/28 at 7:30, and Sun 9/29 at 4:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thepublictheatre.org or by calling 782-3200. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.
Theater at Monmouth Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's PATIENCE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
Theater at Monmouth's 44th season continues with the opening of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, Patience, or Bunthorne's Bride today, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. The society ladies in the village are mad for aesthetic poets but the poets are in love with Patience, the village milkmaid. The young ladies' military suitors see no point to overblown verses but give it a try to win back the ladies' hearts. Things are touch and go for a while but in the end everyone lands a suitable partner, even if it is only a tulip or lily.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
Theater at Monmouth's 44th season continues with the opening of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, Patience, or Bunthorne's Bride today, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. The society ladies in the village are mad for aesthetic poets but the poets are in love with Patience, the village milkmaid. The young ladies' military suitors see no point to overblown verses but give it a try to win back the ladies' hearts. Things are touch and go for a while but in the end everyone lands a suitable partner, even if it is only a tulip or lily.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Ross Lekites, Carly Evan Hughes and More in Highlights of Ogunquit's WEST SIDE STORY
by Christina Mancuso - September 19, 2013
West Side Story, one of the greatest love stories of all time, is currently running at the Ogunquit Playhouse stage through September 28. This all new production of the timeless classic, helmed by Broadway veteran director BT McNicholl, mesmerizes audiences of all ages from the first note to the final breath. With a set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit Playhouse by Michael Schweikardt, an extraordinary cast and an iconic score soaring throughout, theatre goers will fall in love with West Side Story all over again. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!
by Christina Mancuso - September 19, 2013
West Side Story, one of the greatest love stories of all time, is currently running at the Ogunquit Playhouse stage through September 28. This all new production of the timeless classic, helmed by Broadway veteran director BT McNicholl, mesmerizes audiences of all ages from the first note to the final breath. With a set designed exclusively for the Ogunquit Playhouse by Michael Schweikardt, an extraordinary cast and an iconic score soaring throughout, theatre goers will fall in love with West Side Story all over again. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!
BUDDY, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY to Return to Ogunquit Playhouse, 10/2-20
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story starring Kurt Jenkins as Buddy Holly returns by popular demand to rock the Ogunquit Playhouse's season to a close from October 2 to October 20. If you saw this record-breaking show last year, come see it again. For those of you who missed it now is your chance to see one of the most popular shows in Playhouse history!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story starring Kurt Jenkins as Buddy Holly returns by popular demand to rock the Ogunquit Playhouse's season to a close from October 2 to October 20. If you saw this record-breaking show last year, come see it again. For those of you who missed it now is your chance to see one of the most popular shows in Playhouse history!
Maine State Music Theatre Announces New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Following an outstanding season, Maine State Music Theatre is pleased to announce new leadership for the 56-year-old organization.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Following an outstanding season, Maine State Music Theatre is pleased to announce new leadership for the 56-year-old organization.
Blue Man Group to Play Merrill Auditorium, 10/11-12
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Portland Ovations brings Blue Man Group back to Portland for 3 shows from October 11th to October 12th at Merrill Auditorium. Tickets are now on-sale at www.portlandovations.org
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2013
Portland Ovations brings Blue Man Group back to Portland for 3 shows from October 11th to October 12th at Merrill Auditorium. Tickets are now on-sale at www.portlandovations.org
Mad Horse Theatre Co. to Open 28th Season with THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, 9/26-10/13
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2013
Mad Horse Theatre Company is proud to open their 28th season with the Maine Premiere of David Ives' smart, sparkling THE SCHOOL FOR LIES - inspired by Moliere's THE MISANTHROPE.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2013
Mad Horse Theatre Company is proud to open their 28th season with the Maine Premiere of David Ives' smart, sparkling THE SCHOOL FOR LIES - inspired by Moliere's THE MISANTHROPE.
POP! Confirms Local Performers for 2013 Fundraising Party, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
POP! (Portland Ovations Presents) is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs, Ovations Offstage. The party takes place on Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
POP! (Portland Ovations Presents) is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs, Ovations Offstage. The party takes place on Tuesday, October 1st at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
Ogunquit Playhouse Awarded Grant from Maine Arts Commission
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse is the proud recipient of a Great Works grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, in the amount of $5,000 to support its production of West Side Story and an associated student outreach program conducted in partnership with LearningWorks of Portland, Maine. The Ogunquit Playhouse has a superlative heritage of producing the most outstanding theatrical works since 1933 and an ongoing commitment to provide underserved communities the experience of live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
The Ogunquit Playhouse is the proud recipient of a Great Works grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, in the amount of $5,000 to support its production of West Side Story and an associated student outreach program conducted in partnership with LearningWorks of Portland, Maine. The Ogunquit Playhouse has a superlative heritage of producing the most outstanding theatrical works since 1933 and an ongoing commitment to provide underserved communities the experience of live theatre.
WALK AMONG THE SHADOWS, HANSEL AND GRETEL & More Set for Acorn Production's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Acorn Productions is pleased to announce that they have hired two new staff members for the coming season, and expanded the job descriptions of two current staff members as part of a staff reorganization that better allows the company to operate its educational programs and production season. The new staff structure will better provide the support necessary to produce Acorn's season, comprised of three children's theater presentations by the Fairy Tale Players, the company's annual Jewish-themed holiday show, the 13th edition of the Maine Playwrights Festival, and more ongoing free performances by Naked Shakespeare. Additionally, the Acorn Acting Academy will offer four semesters of classes and summer camps as well as the second year of our Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory. Acorn has also just begun a new partnership with the Westbrook Community Center that involves afterschool educational theatre classes and performances through the 21st Century Grant program. For more information, contact Acorn Productions at 854-0065 or visit www.acorn-productions.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Acorn Productions is pleased to announce that they have hired two new staff members for the coming season, and expanded the job descriptions of two current staff members as part of a staff reorganization that better allows the company to operate its educational programs and production season. The new staff structure will better provide the support necessary to produce Acorn's season, comprised of three children's theater presentations by the Fairy Tale Players, the company's annual Jewish-themed holiday show, the 13th edition of the Maine Playwrights Festival, and more ongoing free performances by Naked Shakespeare. Additionally, the Acorn Acting Academy will offer four semesters of classes and summer camps as well as the second year of our Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory. Acorn has also just begun a new partnership with the Westbrook Community Center that involves afterschool educational theatre classes and performances through the 21st Century Grant program. For more information, contact Acorn Productions at 854-0065 or visit www.acorn-productions.org.
Mad Horse Theatre Offers Sneak Peek of 2013-14 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Join Mad Horse Theatre Company at their performance space for refreshments and a sneak peek at the upcoming 2013-2014 season. Tonight, September 12th from 6-8 pm at the Hutchins School, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013
Join Mad Horse Theatre Company at their performance space for refreshments and a sneak peek at the upcoming 2013-2014 season. Tonight, September 12th from 6-8 pm at the Hutchins School, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland.
LOVE/SICK, TIGERS BE STILL & More Set for The Public Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Public Theatre in Lewiston kicks off its 23rd season with the exciting announcement of being named 'BEST THEATRE' in Maine by the 2013 Down East Magazine Readers' Choice poll. In the spirit of this award, The Public Theatre promises their best season yet of Broadway quality productions featuring the finest professional actors from New York to Los Angeles, for a top ticket price of only $20.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Public Theatre in Lewiston kicks off its 23rd season with the exciting announcement of being named 'BEST THEATRE' in Maine by the 2013 Down East Magazine Readers' Choice poll. In the spirit of this award, The Public Theatre promises their best season yet of Broadway quality productions featuring the finest professional actors from New York to Los Angeles, for a top ticket price of only $20.
POTTED POTTER Set for Limited Run at Merrill Auditorium, 10/2-3
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Portland Ovations brings the Olivier Award-nominated Potted Potter to Merrill Auditorium for two performances Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd with both performances starting at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
Portland Ovations brings the Olivier Award-nominated Potted Potter to Merrill Auditorium for two performances Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd with both performances starting at 7pm.
BWW Reviews: Ogunquit Playhouse Mounts Muscular and Thrilling WEST SIDE STORY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 08, 2013
?The Ogunquit Playhouse's revival of the legendary Bernstein-Sondheim-Laurents-Robbins classic, West Side Story, which opened September 5th pulsates with muscular energy and wrenching pathos. It is a production which makes the essence of the original creators palpable at the same time that it takes a fresh, vibrant - and, yes - touchingly relevant look at the material. Moreover, the Ogunquit West Side Story, directed by BT McNicholl and choreographed by Jeffry Denman forges a thrilling bond between stage and audience in the immediacy of the action and emotion.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 08, 2013
?The Ogunquit Playhouse's revival of the legendary Bernstein-Sondheim-Laurents-Robbins classic, West Side Story, which opened September 5th pulsates with muscular energy and wrenching pathos. It is a production which makes the essence of the original creators palpable at the same time that it takes a fresh, vibrant - and, yes - touchingly relevant look at the material. Moreover, the Ogunquit West Side Story, directed by BT McNicholl and choreographed by Jeffry Denman forges a thrilling bond between stage and audience in the immediacy of the action and emotion.
BWW Interviews: Director BT McNicholl Takes a Fresh Look at WEST SIDE STORY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 05, 2013
'The show still has the energy of those brilliant young collaborators toiling on together and shining that diamond,' says BT McNicholl of his latest project, a new production of West Side Story which opens at the Ogunquit Playhouse September 5 and runs through September 28. The Broadway writer-director is thrilled to have the opportunity 'to take a fresh look' at the Bernstein-Sondheim-Laurents-Robbins classic and to bring to it 'our own aesthetic.'
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 05, 2013
'The show still has the energy of those brilliant young collaborators toiling on together and shining that diamond,' says BT McNicholl of his latest project, a new production of West Side Story which opens at the Ogunquit Playhouse September 5 and runs through September 28. The Broadway writer-director is thrilled to have the opportunity 'to take a fresh look' at the Bernstein-Sondheim-Laurents-Robbins classic and to bring to it 'our own aesthetic.'
Penobscot Theatre Co. Announces Surprise Production of FOREVER PLAID, Begin. 12/31
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company announces the first surprise production of its 40th Anniversary Season: the wildly popular, Forever Plaid. Beginning on New Year's Eve, the original four Plaids will take the stage in this delightful 1950's doo-wop musical, for six performances only from December 31 - January 5.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company announces the first surprise production of its 40th Anniversary Season: the wildly popular, Forever Plaid. Beginning on New Year's Eve, the original four Plaids will take the stage in this delightful 1950's doo-wop musical, for six performances only from December 31 - January 5.
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