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Penobscot Theatre Hosts Series of Events Surrounding WIT, Now thru 3/31
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company will host a series of events surrounding the production of WIT, the beloved Pulitzer Prize winner on stage at the historic Bangor Opera House from today, March 13 - March 31st.
Bangor Opera House to Show DORFMAN of Maine Jewish Film Festival 3/17
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company and Maine Jewish Film Festival announce a special screening of one of the twenty films being presented at this year's MJFF, March 9-16. This special screening at the Bangor Opera House, Dorfman in Love, will take place on Sunday, March 17 at 7PM.
The Public Theatre Presents TIME STANDS STILL, 3/15-24
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2013
Time Stands Still makes its Maine premiere March 15-24, at The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn's Professional Theatre.
Penobscot Theatre to Host Series of Events Surrounding WIT, 3/13-31
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Penobscot Theatre Company will host a series of events surrounding the production of WIT, the beloved Pulitzer Prize winner on stage at the historic Bangor Opera House from March 13 - March 31st.
Photo Flash: First Look at Alma Cuervo and More in Good Theater's 4000 MILES, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2013
Good Theater presents the New England premiere of Amy Herzog's award winning 4000 MILES playing tonight, March 6 - 30. Performances will be at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Portland Ovations Presents the Joffrey Ballet, 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - March 05, 2013
Portland Ovations brings one of the most revered arts organizations in the U.S. and one of the world's top dance companies, the Joffrey Ballet, to Merrill Auditorium on March 21 at 7:30pm. Portland Ovations presentation of the Joffrey Ballet anchor's a season long theme honoring two important centennials the opening of Portland's cherished Merrill Auditorium and the premiere of one of the greatest works of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Naked Shakespeare Continues Monthly Wine Bar Series with THE APPRENTICE SHOWCASE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2013
Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' acting company dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in non-traditional venues without sets, lights, and costumes, has decided to offer another edition of its monthly shows at the Wine Bar on Wharf Street in March. 'The Apprentice Showcase' features short selections of text performed by first-year students in the new Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory, which began training work last fall.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents WIT, Beginning 3/13
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013
Tickets are now on sale for Margaret Edson's WIT, starring New York actress, Sarah Dacey-Charles. Penobscot Theatre's production of this drama will take place in the historic Bangor Opera House from March 13 - March 31st.
BWW Seeks Editors in Maine
by BWW - February 26, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Maine.
Snowlion Rep Seeks Actors for June Production of THE FREAKS CLUB
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013
Snowlion Repertory Company is seeking musical theater performers for its June production of The Freaks Club to be performed June 13-23 at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland. Paid positions. Experienced actors only. Will consider AEA.
STAGE TUBE: First Promo for Snowlion Rep's A CHILD'S GUIDE TO INNOCENCE, 3/15-24
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013
Snowlion Repertory Company, Portland's newest professional theater, has just released their first promo for the upcoming New England premiere of the play A CHILD'S GUIDE TO INNOCENCE by New York playwright Vincent Sessa. In the video below, Laura Sosnowski of Maine Home Connection interviews Al D'Andrea, director of the play. Check it out below!
Maine Playwrights Festival Selections Announced
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2013
Acorn Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing the Southern Maine community of performing artists, has selected the scripts for this year's twelfth annual Maine Playwrights Festival (MPF).
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2013 Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2013
May 22 through October 20, the Ogunquit Playhouse 'invites fans to sing, dance, laugh and most of all dream with some of Broadway's most beloved and spectacular shows.'
Good Theater Presents 4000 MILES, Opening 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - February 19, 2013
Good Theater has announced the New England premiere of Amy Herzog's award winning 4000 MILES playing March 6 - 30. Performances will be at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets go to the Good Theater website www.goodtheater.com or call the box office at 207-885-5883.
The Seeing Space to Stage MOMENTS OF INERTIA, Now thru 3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
The Seeing Space, a new theatrical collaborative founded by Lila Rachel Becker, Aislinn Frantz, Patti Miller, and Caitlin Weisensee, will be presenting Moments of Inertia, an evening of two one-act plays that tell the story of characters trying to maintain stability while the world around them spins out of control.
Naked Shakespeare Continues Monthly Wine Bar Series with THE APPRENTICE SHOWCASE, 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2013
Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' acting company dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in non-traditional venues without sets, lights, and costumes, has decided to offer another edition of its monthly shows at the Wine Bar on Wharf Street in March. 'The Apprentice Showcase' features short selections of text performed by first-year students in the new Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory, which began training work last fall.
The Seeing Space to Stage MOMENTS OF INERTIA, 2/19-3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2013
The Seeing Space, a new theatrical collaborative founded by Lila Rachel Becker, Aislinn Frantz, Patti Miller, and Caitlin Weisensee, will be presenting Moments of Inertia, an evening of two one-act plays that tell the story of characters trying to maintain stability while the world around them spins out of control.
Portland Ovations Presents The Midtown Men Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
Portland Ovations will present The Midtown Men (4 stars from the original cast of 'Jersey Boys') at Merrill Auditorium tonight, February 14 at 7:30pm for a concert of 60's hits.
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin Plays the Merrill Auditorium, 2/16
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013
Portland Ovations presents pianist, Marc-Andre Hamelin at Merrill Auditorium on Saturday, February 16th at 3 pm.
Portland Ovations Presents The Midtown Men, 2/14
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013
Portland Ovations will present The Midtown Men (4 stars from the original cast of 'Jersey Boys') at Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, February 14 at 7:30pm for a concert of 60's hits.
Freeport Community Center Hosts Dinner Concert BABY IT'S COLE OUTSIDE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
Freeport Community Center (43 Depot Street) will host Freeport Players' First Today Dinner Concert, 'Baby It's Cole Outside' tonight, February 1. 6pm concert, 7pm dinner.
Acorn Productions' NAKED SHAKESPEARE Returns in February
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' acting company dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in non-traditional venues without sets, lights, and costumes, returns to the public arena with three performances of 'Will You Be Mine?' a show comprising a series of sonnets, speeches, and short scenes.
Penobscot Theatre Opens THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
The historic stage at the Bangor Opera House once again transforms - this time into a ramshackle Florida swamp dwelling for the Maine premiere production of The Sugar Bean Sisters.
Portland Ovations Announces Sing-A-Long SOUND OF MUSIC, 2/1
by Kelsey Denette - January 25, 2013
Portland Ovations helps you beat the winter blues by bringing the crowd participating and family fun Sing-Along-A Sound of Music to Merrill Auditorium on Friday, February 1 at 7pm.
STOMP Returns to Portland, 5/15 & 16
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2013
Portland Ovations announced this week that they punctuate their 2012-13 season by bringing back the international percussion sensation STOMP to Merrill Auditorium on May 15th and 16th.

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