Cirque du Soleil Will Bring CORTEO to Portland in 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in North America and heading to Portland, ME, set to charm audiences once again. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in North America and heading to Portland, ME, set to charm audiences once again. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on 4 continents.
Voting Opens for 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - November 29, 2023
Voting is now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Awards - November 29, 2023
Voting is now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Portland Stage to Present Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
USM Theatre Opens TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND, November 30
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2023
Join the USM Department of Theatre for the high-octane, interactive theatre experience of 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.' Can they perform thirty plays in under an hour? Find out at Russell Hall Stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2023
Join the USM Department of Theatre for the high-octane, interactive theatre experience of 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.' Can they perform thirty plays in under an hour? Find out at Russell Hall Stage.
Tom Mula's JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Theater At Monmouth This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
Theater at Monmouth's 54th year will conclude with the return of Tom Mula's comedic take on a Holiday favorite, Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Featuring Paul Haley.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023
Theater at Monmouth's 54th year will conclude with the return of Tom Mula's comedic take on a Holiday favorite, Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Featuring Paul Haley.
MCPKIDS! to Present ELF THE MUSICAL JR Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2023
MCPKIDS! presents 'Elf The Musical JR' in collaboration with Monmouth Community Players. Follow the journey of Buddy, a young orphan who discovers his true identity and sets out on a mission to find his birth father in New York City. This heartwarming production features a talented cast of 32 students aged 7-13.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2023
MCPKIDS! presents 'Elf The Musical JR' in collaboration with Monmouth Community Players. Follow the journey of Buddy, a young orphan who discovers his true identity and sets out on a mission to find his birth father in New York City. This heartwarming production features a talented cast of 32 students aged 7-13.
Review: Good Theater Pays Tribute to Broadway's Golden Age in BROADWAY AT THE GOOD: THE TWIN PIANO EDITION
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 05, 2023
The Good Theater presents a fresh take on its annual musical revue, BROADWAY AT THE GOOD: THE TWIN PIANO EDITION, this time honoring six seminal musicals from Broadway’s Golden Age, performed by a sprightly company of nine under the direction of Brian P. Allen, who conceived and directed the show and serves as its charming emcee.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - November 05, 2023
The Good Theater presents a fresh take on its annual musical revue, BROADWAY AT THE GOOD: THE TWIN PIANO EDITION, this time honoring six seminal musicals from Broadway’s Golden Age, performed by a sprightly company of nine under the direction of Brian P. Allen, who conceived and directed the show and serves as its charming emcee.
MY WITCH, THE MARGARET HAMILTON STORIES Will Play At The Public Theatre, November 10- 12
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2023
Have a spellbinding time at My Witch, The Margaret Hamilton Stories at The Public Theatre. This amazing tale explores the life of Margaret Hamilton, the actress behind The Wicked Witch of The West in The Wizard of Oz. Actress Jean Tafler delivers a mesmerizing portrayal of Hamilton's fascinating career. Don't miss this delightful show playing Nov 10-12.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2023
Have a spellbinding time at My Witch, The Margaret Hamilton Stories at The Public Theatre. This amazing tale explores the life of Margaret Hamilton, the actress behind The Wicked Witch of The West in The Wizard of Oz. Actress Jean Tafler delivers a mesmerizing portrayal of Hamilton's fascinating career. Don't miss this delightful show playing Nov 10-12.
BWW Review: Portland Stage Celebrates 50th Season with Monica Wood's SAINT DAD
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 30, 2023
Portland Stage opens its fiftieth season with a warm, witty, insightful new play by one of Maine’s most original voices, Monica Wood, in a stylish production directed by Sally Wood. Portland Stage’s commitment to new work has been an enduring one, and surely one of the theatre’s brightest new endeavors has been to nurture the playwrighting talents of Monica Wood. Her latest work, SAINT DAD, is a polished and poignant play about the intersection of people from two very different worlds brought together by the sale of a family camp in rural Maine and the journey they take individually and collectively to reach some transformative epiphanies.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 30, 2023
Portland Stage opens its fiftieth season with a warm, witty, insightful new play by one of Maine’s most original voices, Monica Wood, in a stylish production directed by Sally Wood. Portland Stage’s commitment to new work has been an enduring one, and surely one of the theatre’s brightest new endeavors has been to nurture the playwrighting talents of Monica Wood. Her latest work, SAINT DAD, is a polished and poignant play about the intersection of people from two very different worlds brought together by the sale of a family camp in rural Maine and the journey they take individually and collectively to reach some transformative epiphanies.
Mad Horse Theatre Presents The Maine Premier Of WHITE By James Ijames
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2023
Mad Horse Theatre presents the Maine Premier of 'White' by James Ijames, a thought-provoking play that explores race, gender, sexuality, and art. Follow Gus and Vanessa as they embark on a journey to create the perfect Black woman artist, leading to unexpected consequences. Don't miss this powerful production from November 15th to December 10th.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2023
Mad Horse Theatre presents the Maine Premier of 'White' by James Ijames, a thought-provoking play that explores race, gender, sexuality, and art. Follow Gus and Vanessa as they embark on a journey to create the perfect Black woman artist, leading to unexpected consequences. Don't miss this powerful production from November 15th to December 10th.
BWW Review: Luminous Production of FIREFLIES Opens Good Theater Season
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 23, 2023
The Good Theater opens its 21st season with a luminous production of Matthew Barber’s poignant 2017 play about the flickers of late-life romance, expertly directed by Brian P. Allen, starring Valerie Perri in a nuanced, delicate and incandescent performance. FIREFLIES, as the title and central metaphor suggest, draws a subtle portrait of the sparks that simmer repressed in a lonely woman’s soul, only to be kindled by the attentions of an erratic, but appealing drifter who comes into her life and enables her to shake off decades of claustrophobic expectations. Barber draws his four characters with great insight and empathy, and though the ending may be fated from the start, keeps the audience guessing as to the directions the principal pair will choose. His dialogue is wry, laced with a warm wit and tender pathos, and he manages to infuse every moment of the week-long action with palpable emotion.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 23, 2023
The Good Theater opens its 21st season with a luminous production of Matthew Barber’s poignant 2017 play about the flickers of late-life romance, expertly directed by Brian P. Allen, starring Valerie Perri in a nuanced, delicate and incandescent performance. FIREFLIES, as the title and central metaphor suggest, draws a subtle portrait of the sparks that simmer repressed in a lonely woman’s soul, only to be kindled by the attentions of an erratic, but appealing drifter who comes into her life and enables her to shake off decades of claustrophobic expectations. Barber draws his four characters with great insight and empathy, and though the ending may be fated from the start, keeps the audience guessing as to the directions the principal pair will choose. His dialogue is wry, laced with a warm wit and tender pathos, and he manages to infuse every moment of the week-long action with palpable emotion.
Review: Lewiston Public Theatre Opens Season with World Premiere of PAINT NIGHT
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 22, 2023
The Public Theatre in Lewiston opens its 2023-24 season with the world premiere of Cary Crim’s latest work, PAINT NIGHT, a heartfelt exploration of the complexities and conflicts that confront mothers and daughters in our contemporary world. The six-character play, directed by Janet Mitchko, strikes some familiar chords and appears to resonate with the theatre’s audience.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 22, 2023
The Public Theatre in Lewiston opens its 2023-24 season with the world premiere of Cary Crim’s latest work, PAINT NIGHT, a heartfelt exploration of the complexities and conflicts that confront mothers and daughters in our contemporary world. The six-character play, directed by Janet Mitchko, strikes some familiar chords and appears to resonate with the theatre’s audience.
Critically Acclaimed FATHER FIGURES To Premiere Online On Omeleto with Free Viewing For Global Audiences
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2023
Critically Acclaimed 'Father Figures' premieres on Omeleto - Free viewing for global audiences. Captivating short film by Alessandro Chille.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2023
Critically Acclaimed 'Father Figures' premieres on Omeleto - Free viewing for global audiences. Captivating short film by Alessandro Chille.
RABBIT HOLE Comes to University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2023
Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, will be running at UMaine's Hauck Auditorium October 19-22, with performances at 7:30 PM Oct. 19-21 and 2:00 PM Oct. 21-22. The show is directed by theatre faculty member Julie Arnold Lisnet.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2023
Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, will be running at UMaine's Hauck Auditorium October 19-22, with performances at 7:30 PM Oct. 19-21 and 2:00 PM Oct. 21-22. The show is directed by theatre faculty member Julie Arnold Lisnet.
Schoolhouse Arts Center Reveals New Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
Continuing in its long tradition of theatrical excellence, Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish, Maine has announced a new era of leadership in the theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
Continuing in its long tradition of theatrical excellence, Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish, Maine has announced a new era of leadership in the theater.
SAINT DAD By Monica Wood Comes To Portland Stage Company October 25
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
PORTLAND STAGE presents the world premiere of SAINT DAD, a comedic and touching exploration of Maine, class, family, and culture change by playwright Monica Wood.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
PORTLAND STAGE presents the world premiere of SAINT DAD, a comedic and touching exploration of Maine, class, family, and culture change by playwright Monica Wood.
University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre Kicks Off '23-'24 Season With Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2023
USM Theatre kicks off its season with an elaborate and engaging production of Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale.' Explore the destructive force of the aristocracy and the healing power of the natural world in this captivating play.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2023
USM Theatre kicks off its season with an elaborate and engaging production of Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale.' Explore the destructive force of the aristocracy and the healing power of the natural world in this captivating play.
PAINT NIGHT To Play At The Public Theatre, October 20- 29
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2023
Join us for a great girls' night out at The Public Theatre with the world premiere of 'Paint Night.'
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2023
Join us for a great girls' night out at The Public Theatre with the world premiere of 'Paint Night.'
Snow Pond Center for the Arts to Host Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive in June 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Snow Pond Center for the Arts will host the first annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive in June 2024. Ten young songwriters will learn from industry professionals and develop the skills to pursue a career in songwriting. Apply by January 1, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Snow Pond Center for the Arts will host the first annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive in June 2024. Ten young songwriters will learn from industry professionals and develop the skills to pursue a career in songwriting. Apply by January 1, 2024.
Review: TOOTSIE at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - October 02, 2023
What happens when 'he' becomes 'she' in order to advance a theater career? The answer is Tootsie.
by Dan Marois - October 02, 2023
What happens when 'he' becomes 'she' in order to advance a theater career? The answer is Tootsie.
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
FIREFLIES Comes to Good Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2023
Good Theater has announced FIREFLIES by Matthew Barber as the opener of the company's 21st season. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2023
Good Theater has announced FIREFLIES by Matthew Barber as the opener of the company's 21st season. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to City Theatre Biddeford This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Elf The Musical comes to City Theatre Biddeford this holiday season. Performances will run December 1st - December 17th. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Elf The Musical comes to City Theatre Biddeford this holiday season. Performances will run December 1st - December 17th. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Comes to City Theater in Biddeford
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2023
City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with Love, Loss, and What I Wore on September 29, 2023. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2023
City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with Love, Loss, and What I Wore on September 29, 2023. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!
Review: YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU at Footlights Theatre
by Dan Marois - September 10, 2023
One of the best intimate theater experiences of the year.
by Dan Marois - September 10, 2023
One of the best intimate theater experiences of the year.
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