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BWW Review: Good Theater Season Frolics To a Close with DESPERATE MEASURES

BWW Review: Good Theater Season Frolics To a Close with DESPERATE MEASURES

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 7, 2022
Portland’s Good Theater’s final offering of its nineteenth season is a deliciously zany and stylish production of Peter Kellogg and David Friedman’s 2017 musical comedy, DESPERATE MEASURES, a witty, saucy sendup of Shakespeare’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE set in the Wild West.
USM Theatre Presents CLUE in April

USM Theatre Presents CLUE in April

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2022
The USM Department of Theatre closes out its season with the hilarious and quirky murder mystery based on the cult classic movie Clue.
Guster Reveals ON THE OCEAN FEST in Portland This August

Guster Reveals ON THE OCEAN FEST in Portland This August

by BWW News Desk — March 29, 2022
Guster's On The Ocean weekend is back! After a two year break due to the pandemic, Guster returns to Maine from August 12th - August 14th for three days of music and intimate fan experiences the fourth annual festival will feature a special kickoff concert, a full day of music, food and fun for the
Opera In The Pines Presents Maine Premiere Of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Opera In The Pines Presents Maine Premiere Of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2022
Opera in the Pines presents the Maine premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Russian composer Grigory Frid, on May 5th and 7th at 7 PM, in collaboration with the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2022 Arts Academy Programming

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2022 Arts Academy Programming

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is growing its educational initiatives by launching the Arts Academy.
Ogunquit Playhouse Launches the Arts Academy

Ogunquit Playhouse Launches the Arts Academy

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is launching the Arts Academy program with the belief that theater is a profound tool for students to not only exercise their imagination but to discover their innate skill set.
A NIGHT AT THE GRACIE To Make Queen Fans Go Radio Ga Ga

A NIGHT AT THE GRACIE To Make Queen Fans Go Radio Ga Ga

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2022
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, fans of Freddie Mercury and Queen are going to be transported into a state of bohemian rhapsody when 'Queen Flash' rocks the Gracie Theatre.
BWW Review: Public Theatre's DANCING LESSONS Is a Poignant Pas de Deux

BWW Review: Public Theatre's DANCING LESSONS Is a Poignant Pas de Deux

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 22, 2022
The Public Theatre’s latest offering is a poignant, quirky romantic comedy that becomes a heartwarming pas de deux between its injured dancer heroine and a geoscientist with Asperger’s Syndrome, who enlists her help not only in learning to dance, but also in exploring, what for him, is the uncha
Good Theater to Stage Maine Premiere of DESPERATE MEASURES

Good Theater to Stage Maine Premiere of DESPERATE MEASURES

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2022
After postponing the initial run due to COVID-19 during the spring of 2020, Good Theater is proud to finally present the Maine premiere of DESPERATE MEASURES.
Theater at Monmouth Announces 2022 Summer Repertory Season

Theater at Monmouth Announces 2022 Summer Repertory Season

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2022
Through modern adaptations and classic takes on the original plays and myths; TAM’s 53rd Season will feature gods, demigods, heroes, and heroines, and every satyr in-between.
Opera Maine Presents Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

Opera Maine Presents Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2022
Maestro Israel Gurksy conducts the Opera Maine Orchestra in his fifth appearance with the company.
DANCING LESSONS Announced At The Public Theatre

DANCING LESSONS Announced At The Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2022
Suzannah Herschkowitz as Senga Quinn and Jed Peterson as Ever Montgomery star in “Dancing Lessons” running through March 20 at The Public Theatre in Lewiston.
PortFringe Presents: POP-UP PIRATES OF PENZANCE

PortFringe Presents: POP-UP PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2022
The PortFringe Festival announces its 7th annual fundraising event with two showings on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 at Geno’s Rock Club in Portland.
Science Fiction Comes To Portland Stage With LAST SHIP TO PROXIMA CENTAURI

Science Fiction Comes To Portland Stage With LAST SHIP TO PROXIMA CENTAURI

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2022
In an unprecedented season presenting five new works in its six-show subscription season, the theatrical world-premiere, science fiction play Last Ship to Proxima CentauriI opened Friday, March 4, and will be on stage through March 20.
BWW Review: The Rocky Road of Modern Love and Friendship

BWW Review: The Rocky Road of Modern Love and Friendship

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 5, 2022
The Good Theater’s latest offering, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, is an edgy, quirky, bittersweet look at the complexities and pitfalls of modern love and friendship, seen from the perspective of a quartet of marriage-age friends, who try to navigate this rocky road as best they can.
THE HOMECOMING: An Odyssey Collective Open Studio Event Announced March 13

THE HOMECOMING: An Odyssey Collective Open Studio Event Announced March 13

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2022
Join members of the Homecoming Odyssey Collective for an Open Studio session on Sunday, March 13th from 1:30 - 3:00 at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland.
DANCING LESSONS Announced At The Public Theatre

DANCING LESSONS Announced At The Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
The Public Theatre begins the second half of its exciting season with Dancing Lessons, a delightfully unpredictable romantic comedy playing live at the theatre March 11 – 20, or by video on demand March 15-20th
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Monmouth Community Players

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Monmouth Community Players

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
The Monmouth Community Players, along with marquis sponsor the Monmouth Federal Credit Union and show sponsor Optometric Associates,  welcome you to experience the 'intoxicating smell of the graveyard' as you join them for their performance of Broadway's multi award-winning, upbeat musical-comedy,
Hackmatack Playhouse Announces This Year's Camp

Hackmatack Playhouse Announces This Year's Camp

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
Hackmatack Playhouse has drawn campers to its theater camp for 43 years.
Ron Placone Hits the Road with POUTINE, NOT PIPELINES Tour

Ron Placone Hits the Road with POUTINE, NOT PIPELINES Tour

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2022
Ron Placone is back on the road for his “Poutine Not Pipelines” Tour covering parts of Canada and the Northeast US.
USM Theatre & Osher School Of Music Present URINETOWN The Musical

USM Theatre & Osher School Of Music Present URINETOWN The Musical

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2022
The USM Department of Theatre and the Dr.
Acclaimed Progressive Acadian Folk Band,  Le Vent Du Nord, Coming To The Gracie Theat

Acclaimed Progressive Acadian Folk Band, Le Vent Du Nord, Coming To The Gracie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2022
The award winning and highly acclaimed Acadian folk band, Le Vent du Nord brings their vast repertoire of hard-driving and soulful music to Husson University's Gracie Theatre in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.
BWW Review: A Lyrical Rumination on Aging: HARRY TOWNSEND's LAST STAND

BWW Review: A Lyrical Rumination on Aging: HARRY TOWNSEND's LAST STAND

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — February 14, 2022
The Maine premiere of George Eastman’s HARRY TOWNSEND’s LAST STAND is a sad, sweet, sassy rumination on aging and the fragile communications between father and son as they navigate this daunting process.
Royal Family Productions And Monmouth Community Players Presents COVID SUX A Brand Ne

Royal Family Productions And Monmouth Community Players Presents COVID SUX A Brand New Original Musical Parody!

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2022
NYC's Royal Family Productions, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, continues to bring quality family theatre to Maine.
Photos: The Good Theatre Presents HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND

Photos: The Good Theatre Presents HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2022
Good Theater returns for the second half of the 2021/2022 season with the Maine premiere of Harry Townsend's Last Stand by George Eastman.

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