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Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At

Applications Open For Johnny Mercer Foundation's 2026 Young Songwriters Intensive At Snow Pond Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2025
The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced applications are open for the 2026 JMF Young Songwriters Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at The Music Hall by the Ogunquit Playhouse

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at The Music Hall by the Ogunquit Playhouse

by Dan Marois — December 7, 2025
It is a clear sign of the December holidays when the Oqunquit Playhouse brings its theatrical magic to The Music Hall in Portsmouth.
Submissions Now Open for Drama Club's 2026 Writer Residencies

Submissions Now Open for Drama Club's 2026 Writer Residencies

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2025
Drama Club has revealed that submissions are now open for the  2026 Drama Club Camp Writer Residencies, a series of fully subsidized, immersive week-long retreats for musical-theater writers.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Portland Stage

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Portland Stage

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2025
Portland Stage is bringing back the timeless tale of love, family, and the spirit of goodwill this holiday season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Michael Dix Thomas, the Education Director at Portland Stage.
A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS: The Holiday Music Of Tony Bennett Comes to City Theater

A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS: The Holiday Music Of Tony Bennett Comes to City Theater

by BWW News Desk — November 26, 2025
City Theater is celebrating the holiday season with the music of the legendary American pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett.
The USM Department of Theatre To Present USM FALL DANCE CONCERT

The USM Department of Theatre To Present USM FALL DANCE CONCERT

by BWW News Desk — November 24, 2025
The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will present the USM FALL DANCE CONCERT from December 5–7 at Russell Hall on the Gorham campus.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

by BWW Awards — November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Public Theatre In December

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Public Theatre In December

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2025
The Public Theatre in Lewiston will present its adaptation of A Christmas Carol from December 12–14.
Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit P

Matthew Amira, Cleavant Derricks and More Complete WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast at Ogunquit Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Review: Sleuthing and Secrets: DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST at Portland Stage

Review: Sleuthing and Secrets: DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST at Portland Stage

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 14, 2025
Brent Askari’s new play, set on an isolated island in Maine, explores the secrets , insecurities, and yearnings of a handful of quirky characters brought together by a murder investigation.
Spotlight: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Waterville Opera House

Spotlight: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Waterville Opera House

by BWW Special Offer — November 12, 2025
Bring your sister, mister, business partner, or anyone else to this uplifting and wholesome musical!
Adrianna Hicks, Sally Struthers and More to Star in WHITE CHRISTMAS at Ogunquit Playh

Adrianna Hicks, Sally Struthers and More to Star in WHITE CHRISTMAS at Ogunquit Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the and creative for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Review: Vampires, Victorians, and a Sendup of Bram Stoker

Review: Vampires, Victorians, and a Sendup of Bram Stoker

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 7, 2025
In this revolving door, gender-bending farce, five actors switch roles with dizzying speed to tell the tale of Count Dracula on the trail of his latest conquest, Lucy, who is determined to break Victorian convention.
Ogunquit Playhouse’s 2025 Season Becomes its Highest Grossing Season of All Time

Ogunquit Playhouse’s 2025 Season Becomes its Highest Grossing Season of All Time

by BWW News Desk — November 6, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse's 93rd season was the highest-grossing season in the theater’s history.
TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND Returns to the University of Southern Maine Th

TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND Returns to the University of Southern Maine This November

by BWW News Desk — November 4, 2025
The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will present the third annual production of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) by Greg Allen, directed by Sara Valentine.
Review: DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST at Portland Stage

Review: DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST at Portland Stage

by Steve Feeney — November 3, 2025
In his well-wrought new comedy/mystery/romance, homegrown playwright Brent Askari seeks to scratch the surface and look a little deeper into the soul of a seemingly placid island community off the coast of Maine.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes To Good Theater

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes To Good Theater

by BWW News Desk — October 31, 2025
​​​​​​​Good Theater will bring a sharply comedic twist to the gothic canon this fall with the Portland premiere of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, set for this November.
LEARNING TO SWIM Makes New York Debut at United Solo Theatre Festival Fall 2025

LEARNING TO SWIM Makes New York Debut at United Solo Theatre Festival Fall 2025

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2025
Following acclaimed summer runs in Maine, Learning to Swim, written and performed by Nargiz Alizada, will make its New York debut at the 19th Annual United Solo Theatre Festival on November 18, 2025.
ROMEO ET JULIETTE Comes to Opera Maine in 2026

ROMEO ET JULIETTE Comes to Opera Maine in 2026

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2025
Opera Maine announced that tickets for its 2026 mainstage production of the popular love story Roméo et Juliette will go on sale on November 13.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

by BWW Awards — October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST Comes to Portland Stage

DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST Comes to Portland Stage

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2025
Portland Stage will present Dirty Deeds Downeast written by local Maine playwright, Brent Askari on its mainstage this fall season.
Monmouth Community Players And MCPKids! Will Perform Disney's FROZEN, JR.

Monmouth Community Players And MCPKids! Will Perform Disney's FROZEN, JR.

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2025
Monmouth Community Players and MCPKids! will present an upcoming production of Disney’s 'Frozen Jr'.

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