Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 80th Anniversary Season, Sally Struthers Returns in ALWAYS PATSY CLINE
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse, America's Foremost Summer Theatre, is set to celebrate its 80th Anniversary season May 23 to October 21, 2012. The lineup offers a mix of Broadway's most enduring musical classics, along with some of the hottest new shows on stage today. Executive Artistic Director, Bradford Kenney explains, "A milestone anniversary deserves a year made up of Broadway's greatest classics, retrospectives of the Playhouse's biggest hits, and of course a brand-new Broadway musical from one of America's greatest song writers, Dolly Parton."
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse, America's Foremost Summer Theatre, is set to celebrate its 80th Anniversary season May 23 to October 21, 2012. The lineup offers a mix of Broadway's most enduring musical classics, along with some of the hottest new shows on stage today. Executive Artistic Director, Bradford Kenney explains, "A milestone anniversary deserves a year made up of Broadway's greatest classics, retrospectives of the Playhouse's biggest hits, and of course a brand-new Broadway musical from one of America's greatest song writers, Dolly Parton."
Acorn Productions to Present Maine Playwrights Festival in April
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2012
Acorn Productions has announced the performance schedule for the 11th annual Maine Playwrights Festival. This year's festival takes place during the month of April, beginning with a special fundraising event titled "Write Right Wright" on April 3rd, continuing with 2 staged readings on April 7th and 14th, and culminating with 2 weekends of fully staged performances at the St. Lawrence Arts Center from April 19th to 29th.
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2012
Acorn Productions has announced the performance schedule for the 11th annual Maine Playwrights Festival. This year's festival takes place during the month of April, beginning with a special fundraising event titled "Write Right Wright" on April 3rd, continuing with 2 staged readings on April 7th and 14th, and culminating with 2 weekends of fully staged performances at the St. Lawrence Arts Center from April 19th to 29th.
Mad Horse Theatre’s Dark Night Series Returns with UNCLE BOB, 3/19-28
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company's Dark Night Series returns with Austin Pendleton's UNCLE BOB. The reclusive Bob is an angry old man who has never done anything meaningful in his life. He is a failed actor and writer, he has driven away his loving wife, and he is dying of AIDS.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company's Dark Night Series returns with Austin Pendleton's UNCLE BOB. The reclusive Bob is an angry old man who has never done anything meaningful in his life. He is a failed actor and writer, he has driven away his loving wife, and he is dying of AIDS.
Mad Horse Theatre’s Dark Night Series Returns with UNCLE BOB, 3/19-28
by Harmony Wheeler - March 15, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company's Dark Night Series returns with Austin Pendleton's UNCLE BOB. The reclusive Bob is an angry old man who has never done anything meaningful in his life. He is a failed actor and writer, he has driven away his loving wife, and he is dying of AIDS.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 15, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company's Dark Night Series returns with Austin Pendleton's UNCLE BOB. The reclusive Bob is an angry old man who has never done anything meaningful in his life. He is a failed actor and writer, he has driven away his loving wife, and he is dying of AIDS.
Mad Horse Announces THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS for March-April
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company will present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS, by Paul Zindel. The play opens March 15, and runs Thursday to Sunday through April 1, at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd, Portland.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company will present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS, by Paul Zindel. The play opens March 15, and runs Thursday to Sunday through April 1, at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd, Portland.
Lorem Ipsum’s GHOSTS Runs the Last Two Weekends in March
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Innovative Indie theater company Lorem Ipsum are back this spring with a multimedia production of Ghosts, to be held at SPACE Gallery the last two weekends in March, 7:00 p.m., 538 Congress Street, Portland Maine.
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Innovative Indie theater company Lorem Ipsum are back this spring with a multimedia production of Ghosts, to be held at SPACE Gallery the last two weekends in March, 7:00 p.m., 538 Congress Street, Portland Maine.
Maine Arts Organizations Co-Host Free NPN Workshop, 4/4
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
A free workshop for performing artists who are interested in touring their work across the country will be held on Wednesday April 4 from 3:30-5:30 pm at SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St. Portland. Co-hosted by Bates Dance Festival, Portland Ovations and SPACE Gallery, this dynamic and informative workshop is designed and presented by the National Performance Network (NPN), as part of its regional programming.
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
A free workshop for performing artists who are interested in touring their work across the country will be held on Wednesday April 4 from 3:30-5:30 pm at SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St. Portland. Co-hosted by Bates Dance Festival, Portland Ovations and SPACE Gallery, this dynamic and informative workshop is designed and presented by the National Performance Network (NPN), as part of its regional programming.
BWW Reviews: HIDDEN TENNESSEE is a Hidden Treasure
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
Tennessee Williams is best known for his plays like The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, however, Portland Stage Company has masterfully brought together four of his lesser known works in a show that must be experienced.
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
Tennessee Williams is best known for his plays like The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, however, Portland Stage Company has masterfully brought together four of his lesser known works in a show that must be experienced.
BWW Reviews: Riveting Choices Determine Destiny in A NERVOUS SMILE
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
Playwright John Belluso once said, 'I've always felt that there's a theatrical element to being disabled.' and his powerful play, A Nervous Smile, reflects his words in a stunning production, beautifully directed by Whitney Smith.
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
Playwright John Belluso once said, 'I've always felt that there's a theatrical element to being disabled.' and his powerful play, A Nervous Smile, reflects his words in a stunning production, beautifully directed by Whitney Smith.
BWW Reviews: Big Laughs for LITTLE ME - Funtastic
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
What do you get when you take one great comedic actor who plays seven different parts, a powerhouse leading lady and an ensemble of 11 multitalented thespians? You get one fun-tastic evening of professional theater with the musical, Little Me, presented by the Good Theater in Portland, Maine.
by Michael Tobin - March 12, 2012
What do you get when you take one great comedic actor who plays seven different parts, a powerhouse leading lady and an ensemble of 11 multitalented thespians? You get one fun-tastic evening of professional theater with the musical, Little Me, presented by the Good Theater in Portland, Maine.
Acorn Productions' THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Closes
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
Nancy Henry and Duff Plunkett to Lead Acorn's LOWRY’S LODGE Reading
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Acorn Productions, a company dedicated to developing the performing arts in the Southern Maine area, offers the next installment of the company's monthly series of poetry readings entitled "Lowry's Lodge." The series of public readings hosted by Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel continues at the Acorn Studio Theater in the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook on Friday, March 16th at 7 p.m. Local poets Nancy Henry and Duff Plunkett will read from their work and take questions from the audience after their readings. The event is free with a $5 suggested donation.
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
Acorn Productions, a company dedicated to developing the performing arts in the Southern Maine area, offers the next installment of the company's monthly series of poetry readings entitled "Lowry's Lodge." The series of public readings hosted by Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel continues at the Acorn Studio Theater in the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook on Friday, March 16th at 7 p.m. Local poets Nancy Henry and Duff Plunkett will read from their work and take questions from the audience after their readings. The event is free with a $5 suggested donation.
Good Theater Closes 10th Anniversary Season With LITTLE ME, 3/8-4/1
by Harmony Wheeler - March 08, 2012
Little Me, the musical comedy by Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music), and Carolyn Leigh (lyrics) will be presented by Good Theater March 7 - April 1 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. Little Me is directed by Brian P. Allen with musical direction by Victoria Stubbs, leading the three-piece band, and choreography by Tyler Sperry.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 08, 2012
Little Me, the musical comedy by Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music), and Carolyn Leigh (lyrics) will be presented by Good Theater March 7 - April 1 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. Little Me is directed by Brian P. Allen with musical direction by Victoria Stubbs, leading the three-piece band, and choreography by Tyler Sperry.
Mad Horse Announces THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS for March-April
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company will present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS, by Paul Zindel. The play opens March 15, and runs Thursday to Sunday through April 1, at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd, Portland.
by James T Harding - March 01, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company will present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS, by Paul Zindel. The play opens March 15, and runs Thursday to Sunday through April 1, at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd, Portland.
The Ogunquit Playhouse Receives Ten IRNE Award Nominations
by Jennie Mamary - February 25, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse announced that it has received ten Independent Reviewers of New England Award (IRNE) Nominations for its 2011 production of Miss Saigon, including Best Musical in the "Large Theatre" category.
by Jennie Mamary - February 25, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse announced that it has received ten Independent Reviewers of New England Award (IRNE) Nominations for its 2011 production of Miss Saigon, including Best Musical in the "Large Theatre" category.
Acorn Productions Presents THE BIRTHDAY PARTY 2/24-3/11
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
Acorn Productions Announces Phyzgig Westbrook, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Acorn Productions expands it annual family-oriented vaudeville festival into the school winter vacation week with a return engagement of the company's popular vaudeville shows. Phyzgig Westbrook will take place on Friday, February 24th at 7pm at the beautiful new Westbrook Performing Arts Center at the Westbrook Middle School on Stroudwater Street. The performance features three Maine-based performers who perform internationally: the comedic electronica of AudioBody, eccentric characters and world-class juggling of Randy Judkins, and the mind-blowing magic of Norman Ng.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Acorn Productions expands it annual family-oriented vaudeville festival into the school winter vacation week with a return engagement of the company's popular vaudeville shows. Phyzgig Westbrook will take place on Friday, February 24th at 7pm at the beautiful new Westbrook Performing Arts Center at the Westbrook Middle School on Stroudwater Street. The performance features three Maine-based performers who perform internationally: the comedic electronica of AudioBody, eccentric characters and world-class juggling of Randy Judkins, and the mind-blowing magic of Norman Ng.
University of New England’s to Present A FINISHED HEART, 2/22
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2012
The University of New England's InterProfessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) will host author and composer Eliot Cherry for a dramatic 70-minute performance about care-giving and love at life's end in, 'A Finished Heart.'The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. on UNE's Portland Campus in the Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium on Stevens Ave.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2012
The University of New England's InterProfessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) will host author and composer Eliot Cherry for a dramatic 70-minute performance about care-giving and love at life's end in, 'A Finished Heart.'The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. on UNE's Portland Campus in the Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium on Stevens Ave.
BWW Expands in Maine! Contributing Editors Wanted
by BWW - February 14, 2012
Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Maine.
by BWW - February 14, 2012
Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Maine.
Acorn Productions Presents THE BIRTHDAY PARTY 2/24-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2012
Acorn Productions, a non-profit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its 2nd season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter's first full-length play The Birthday Party.
Acorn Productions Announces Phyzgig Westbrook, 2/24
by Kelsey Denette - February 07, 2012
Acorn Productions expands it annual family-oriented vaudeville festival into the school winter vacation week with a return engagement of the company's popular vaudeville shows. Phyzgig Westbrook will take place on Friday, February 24th at 7pm at the beautiful new Westbrook Performing Arts Center at the Westbrook Middle School on Stroudwater Street. The performance features three Maine-based performers who perform internationally: the comedic electronica of AudioBody, eccentric characters and world-class juggling of Randy Judkins, and the mind-blowing magic of Norman Ng.
by Kelsey Denette - February 07, 2012
Acorn Productions expands it annual family-oriented vaudeville festival into the school winter vacation week with a return engagement of the company's popular vaudeville shows. Phyzgig Westbrook will take place on Friday, February 24th at 7pm at the beautiful new Westbrook Performing Arts Center at the Westbrook Middle School on Stroudwater Street. The performance features three Maine-based performers who perform internationally: the comedic electronica of AudioBody, eccentric characters and world-class juggling of Randy Judkins, and the mind-blowing magic of Norman Ng.
University of New England’s to Present A FINISHED HEART, 2/22
by Max Schwager - February 06, 2012
The University of New England's InterProfessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) will host author and composer Eliot Cherry for a dramatic 70-minute performance about care-giving and love at life's end in, 'A Finished Heart.'The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. on UNE's Portland Campus in the Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium on Stevens Ave.
by Max Schwager - February 06, 2012
The University of New England's InterProfessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) will host author and composer Eliot Cherry for a dramatic 70-minute performance about care-giving and love at life's end in, 'A Finished Heart.'The event is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. on UNE's Portland Campus in the Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium on Stevens Ave.
Freeport Players Present Ladies of Flame, 2/3
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012
The 'Ladies of Flame' concert two years ago led to the creation of the First Friday series. They're back at last with a concert of jazz standards and pop favorites. Featuring Radio starlets Elizabeth Guffey, Johannah DeGrandpre, Janie Downey, and Lisa Bossi, backed by David Watts on piano.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012
The 'Ladies of Flame' concert two years ago led to the creation of the First Friday series. They're back at last with a concert of jazz standards and pop favorites. Featuring Radio starlets Elizabeth Guffey, Johannah DeGrandpre, Janie Downey, and Lisa Bossi, backed by David Watts on piano.
Ogunquit Playhouse Appoints New Slate of Officers for '12 Board of Directors
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 02, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse recently held their Annual Meeting at Clay Hill Farm Restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine, where the Board of Directors appointed a new slate of officers for 2012.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 02, 2012
The Ogunquit Playhouse recently held their Annual Meeting at Clay Hill Farm Restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine, where the Board of Directors appointed a new slate of officers for 2012.
Portland Ovations Presents CiRCA at Westbrook Performing Arts Center 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2012
Cirque, dance and circus acrobatics collide when Portland Ovations presents Australia's internationally acclaimed nouveau cirque troupe CiRCA at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, Westbrook Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2012
Cirque, dance and circus acrobatics collide when Portland Ovations presents Australia's internationally acclaimed nouveau cirque troupe CiRCA at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, Westbrook Middle School on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30pm.
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