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Freeport Community Center to Host Dinner Concert BABY IT'S COLE OUTSIDE, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
Freeport Community Center (43 Depot Street) will host Freeport Players' First Friday Dinner Concert, 'Baby It's Cole Outside' on February 1. 6pm concert, 7pm dinner.
Snowlion Rep to Present New England Premiere of A CHILD'S GUIDE TO INNOCENCE, 3/15-24
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
Snowlion Repertory Company, Portland's newest professional theater, is pleased to announce its next production will be the New England premiere of the play A Child's Guide to Innocence by New York playwright Vincent Sessa.
Acorn Productions' NAKED SHAKESPEARE Returns in February
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 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.
Mad Horse Theatre Presents BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, Now thru 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013
Mad Horse Theatre Company welcomes the New Year with the Maine Premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. This remarkably haunting play throws two American soldiers, a tormented Iraqi translator, a brooding tiger, and a host of spirits together in war-torn Iraq and dares you not to look away as they try to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption among the city's ruins.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Mad Horse Theatre's BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Stage Tube - January 15, 2013
Mad Horse Theatre Company welcomes the New Year with the Maine Premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. This remarkably haunting play throws two American soldiers, a tormented Iraqi translator, a brooding tiger, and a host of spirits together in war-torn Iraq and dares you not to look away as they try to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption among the city's ruins. Director Nathan Speckman recently appeared on Good Day Maine to talk about the show, and Tootie Van Reenan gave a preview performance as the Tiger. Watch below!
Portland Ovations Presents ETHEL, 1/30
by Kelsey Denette - January 15, 2013
Portland Ovations presents ETHEL, America's premier post-classical string quartet at Hannaford Hall, USM Portland campus for an evening concert Wednesday, January 30th at 7:30pm featuring an arrangement of Philip Glass' score to the film The Hours.
Good Theater Receives Davis Family Foundation Grant
by Kelsey Denette - January 15, 2013
Good Theater has received a $5,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to assist with the upcoming production of DEATH BY DESIGN. DEATH BY DESIGN will receive its East Coast premiere at Good Theater opening January 30 and running through February 24. New York playwright, Rob Urbinati, is the author of DEATH BY DESIGN.
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Come to Portland, 1/25
by Kelsey Denette - January 11, 2013
Portland Ovations brings the internationally acclaimed Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Merrill Auditorium for an evening concert on January 25, 2013 at 8pm.
Penobscot Theatre to Open THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 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.
Mad Horse Theatre to Present BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, 1/17-2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013
Mad Horse Theatre Company welcomes the New Year with the Maine Premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. This remarkably haunting play throws two American soldiers, a tormented Iraqi translator, a brooding tiger, and a host of spirits together in war-torn Iraq and dares you not to look away as they try to find meaning, forgiveness and redemption among the city's ruins.
Good Theater Presents DEATH BY DESIGN, 1/30-2/24
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2013
DEATH BY DESIGN by Rob Urbinati January 30 - February 24. Good Theater presents the East Coast premiere of this new comedy with murder. Directed by Brian P. Allen and starring Rob Cameron, Abigail Killeen, Matthew Delamater, Janice Gardner, Paul Haley, Kat Moraros, Susan Reilly, and Benjamin Row. Performance times are Wednesdays 7:00 ($15), Thursdays 7:00 ($20), Fridays 7:30 ($20), Saturday 7:30 ($25), Sundays 2:00 ($25) with a special added matinee on Saturday February 16, 3:00 ($20). At the St Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. Call 885-5883 for reservations and information. www.goodtheater.com http://www.goodtheater.com/.
Hackmatack Playhouse Summer Show Schedule Announced
by Kelsey Denette - January 07, 2013
Hackmatack Playhouse producer Michael Guptill has announced the 2013 (42nd year) show schedule for this summer. According to Guptill, "We hope you plan to join us this summer. We have "The Hound of the Baskervilles, "The Sound of Music," "Les Miserables," and "Driving Miss Daisy."
BWW's Top Maine Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Maine in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
Acorn Productions Presents THE LEGEND OF THE GOLEM, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit theater company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, produces the company's third annual holiday production this December when the original play 'The Legend of the Golem' performs in the Acorn Studio Theater from tonight, December 6th through the 23rd.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents ANNIE, Now thru Dec 29
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2012
Leapin' Lizards! Penobscot Theatre Company presents its holiday production, ANNIE (tonight, December 5 - December 29th).
Regional Dance Company of the Week: Maine State Ballet
by BWW Features - December 04, 2012
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is thrilled to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Dance Company of the Week! This week's featured Regional Dance Company is Maine State Ballet located in Falmouth, Maine! Read all about them below and scroll to see photos from the company's recent production of THE NUTCRACKER!
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to the Merrill Auditorium, 1/4 & 5
by Kelsey Denette - December 04, 2012
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Portland, ME for a premiere engagement as part of the Portland Ovations Broadway and Beyond Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Merrill Auditorium for three performances from January 4th through 5th. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at Acorn Productions' THE LEGEND OF THE GOLEM
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit theater company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, produces the company's third annual holiday production this December when the original play 'The Legend of the Golem' performs in the Acorn Studio Theater from December 6th through the 23rd. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!
Acorn Productions Presents THE LEGEND OF THE GOLEM, 12/6-23
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit theater company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, produces the company's third annual holiday production this December when the original play 'The Legend of the Golem' performs in the Acorn Studio Theater from December 6th through the 23rd.
Shaolin Warriors Come to Merrill Auditorium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2012
Portland Ovations brings the Shaolin Warriors to Merrill Auditorium for a family friendly performance tonight, November 17th at 7pm.
Frogtown Puppeteers Present THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2012
Penobscot Theatre Company and Frogtown Puppeteers present The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, today November 17th at 10AM. In this comedic version of the classic Washington Irving tale, schoolteacher Ichabod Crane helps the Headless Horseman find a new head and a spookier image. Meanwhile, a jealous Brom Bones tries to run Ichabod out of town as they both vie for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel.
Portland Ovations Presents Canadian Fiddler Natalie MacMaster, 12/4
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012
Portland Ovations brings holiday cheer to Merrill Auditorium with its presentation of virtuoso Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster: 'Christmas in Cape Breton' on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:30pm.
Portland Ovations Will Present SING-ALONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC, 2/1; MOMIX: BOTANICA, 5/9
by Sierra Fox - November 15, 2012
Executive Director Aimée Petrin has announced that Portland Ovations has added two performances to its 2012-2013 season. The new performances are the crowd-participating and fun Sing-Along-A Sound of Music on February 1, 2013 and the revolutionary dance company MOMIX on May 9, 2013.
John Farrell Brings FOUR QUARTETS to Skidompha Library, 11/15 & 16
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2012
John Farrell returns to the Heartwood Theater with his acclaimed staged recitation of T.S. Eliot's poetic masterwork, tonight, November 15 and tomorrow, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Skidompha Library.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents ANNIE, Dec 5-29
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2012
Leapin' Lizards! Penobscot Theatre Company presents its holiday production, ANNIE (December 5 - December 29th).

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