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Photos: Good Theater Presents the World Premiere of JANE AUSTEN'S LADY SUSAN
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
Good Theater is presenting the world premiere of the acclaimed adaptation of the Jane Austen short novel LADY SUSAN. Directed by Brian Allen and James Noel Hoban, the show stars Brynn Lewallen, Joseph Bearor, Hannah Daly, Jay Mack, Halsey Redman, Amy Roche, and Nathan Gregory. October 20 - November 14.
BWW Review: Good Theater Reopens with Scintillating World Premiere of Rob Urbinati's LADY SUSAN
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 22, 2021
The Good Theater reopened its doors last night with a breathtakingly stunning world premiere of Rob Urbinati’s new play LADY SUSAN, directed by Brian P. Allen and James Noel Hoban. Taking its inspiration from Jane Austen, this 21st century work has all the eloquence of an early 19th century classic, as it explores the intricate, timeless mating games that seem as relevant today as they did more than two hundred years ago.
BWW Review: An Everyman's Journey: MIDDLETOWN at The Public
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 21, 2021
The Public Theatre’s production of Dan Clancy’s MIDDLETOWN proves a clever way to maneuver the company back into production after the pandemic pause. The four-character comedy-drama, designed to be performed without scenery or costumes by actors who read from scripts at podiums, requires a minimalist production and asks the audience to concentrate only on the characters’ journey from kindergarten to old age. That story, as directed by Janet Mitchko, is sweetly funny and warmly heartfelt.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - October 11, 2021
I loved every minute of the musical, Young Frankenstein, the season closer for what has been an incredible year for the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine's treasured seaside town.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
MIDDLETOWN, An Uplifting And Heartfelt New Play Opens At The Public Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
After being closed due to COVID-19 for over 18 months, The Public Theatre reopens its doors with the uplifting and heartfelt new play Middletown, playing Oct 15 - 24.
Monmouth Community Players Will Present 30th Anniversary Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2021
The Monmouth Community Players are excited to invite you to their 30th Anniversary Concert. Join MCP favorites as they grace the stage to revisit some of their favorite songs from the first 30 years upon the stage at Cumston Hall. Organized by Josie French, current Chair of the Board, the evening promises to delight and spark some nostalgia from audience members and performers alike. 
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Maine Pre-Teen Lily Philbrook Follows Her Theatre Dream
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 01, 2021
“It all began with Wizard of Oz at Maine State Music Theatre,” confides ten-year-old Lily Philbrook. “That was the show where I found my real passion for theatre. It was a huge show and working with Marc [Robin] and everyone at MSMT was an amazing experience.” In those performances, for Lily Philbrook, a dream was born- one that would carry her over her own rainbow – to performing on stages at leading regional theatres.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Opens Their Season With YOU GOT OLDER By Clare Barron
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Dumped and fired by her boyfriend/boss, Mae assumes her life can't get worse — until her Dad acquires a rare, aggressive form of cancer. You Got Older is a dark comedy about coming of age as your youth falls apart behind you. Sexual desire, fantasy cowboys, high school boyfriends and family are all part of Mae's hilarious, emotional journey. Barron is not afraid to tackle the grittiest details of sex and death and explore the delicate moments that occur in times of passage.
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Fall 2021 Arts Academy Programs
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
Ogunquit Playhouse has announced their fall 2021 Arts Academy programming, offering theatre education through courses, camps, and workshops, and more.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces Four Productions For Their 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2021
With Season 36, Mad Horse Theatre Company presents a season of enticing, provocative plays that explore issues that face us in our increasingly chaotic world. These four productions were selected for their ability to examine the enduring aspects of the human experience with humor, intelligence and empathy.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
USM Department of Theatre Kicks Off 2021-2022 Season with Free, Family-Friendly Outdoor Theatrical Adventure
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
The USM Department of Theatre welcomes audiences back to theatre with a free, family-friendly, traveling outdoor show, The Marvelous Meep Island Adventure. 
City Theater to Present THE GHOST TRAIN By Arnold Ridley
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
City Theater in Biddeford has pulled out all the stops for its production of Arnold Ridley's 'The Ghost Train.' It is late at night and six travelers find themselves stranded in the waiting room of an isolated railway station outside of Rockland, Maine.
VIDEO: Meet the Girls of MYSTIC PIZZA at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Trade one quaint New England seacoast village for another this fall with the world premiere of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical at Ogunquit Playhouse. Through October 2, 2021, Ogunquit Playhouse's 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion is hosting the new musical based on the beloved 1988 romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts. 
BWW Review: A Refreshing Romp: MSMT's ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Cadenza
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 21, 2021
BWW Review: A Refreshing Romp: MSMT’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Cadenza MSMT returned to Freeport’s Cadenza last night for a three-show run of the 1973 Richard O’Brien cult classic, The ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Presented to a sold-out house by the Fellowship Performers, the theatre’s young artists, the colorful, outrageous, wild and wickedly funny send-up of science fiction, horror movies, and punk rock culture proved to be a refreshing romp for artists and audience.
John Bolton and Sally Struthers Will Lead Ogunquit Playhouse's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Ogunquit Playhouse concludes its 2021 season with the perfect spooky October production: Young Frankenstein, starring John Bolton (Broadway's Anastasia) as the titular Frederick Frankenstein and featuring Ogunquit favorite Sally Struthers (Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Frau Blücher.
MCP Returns To The Graveyard With CONTINUING TALES FROM SPOON RIVER
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
The script for the show is adapted from the Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters. In his anthology, Masters imagines what the dead of Spoon River might say, if only they could speak. MCP's adaptation of Master's anthology pieces together some of these tales from beyond in an intriguing stroll through the cemetery of Spoon River. 
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Local Auditions for WHITE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
Playhouse is holding auditions for the role of Susan Waverly in their upcoming production of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. Auditions will take place on Saturday, Oct 2 from 10:00am to 1:00pm on stage at Ogunquit Playhouse, located at 10 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907.
MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories Of Maine, Hollywood, And Beyond! Will Premiere At New Theater in Freeport
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2021
Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new one-woman show 'MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories of Maine, Hollywood, and Beyond!'
FIRESIDE Comes to Cumston Hall Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
These spooky classics are given new life as chilling theatrical stories. Though told with some humor, this production might be too intense and scary for very young audiences. 
BWW Review: MSMT Fellowship Performers' Showcase Deep in Talent
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 14, 2021
In this last week of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2021 season, despite having to cancel several productions due to Covid-related issues, the 63-year-old company demonstrated its continued vitality and commitment to delivering the best in musical theatre. With two performances, held at Freeport’s Cadenza, MSMT showcased fourteen young professionals who, together with Music Director Ben McNaboe, created one of the most vibrant cabaret evenings in recent memory. The generous more than 90-minute program featured ta varied repertoire ranging from Broadway classics to more recent shows, to pop covers in a series of ensembles, duets, and solos. The program was crafted by McNaboe, who did all the vocal coaching and led the evening from the grand piano, where he demonstrated his own versatility and impressive musicianship.
Portland Stage Announces New Health and Safety Policy for Entry to Public Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
With the recent rise in COVID cases due to the Delta Variant, Portland Stage is joining multiple organizations in the Greater Portland area in their effort to prioritize audience, staff, volunteer, and artist safety by requiring masking and vaccinations (or negative COVID tests) of our patrons.
The PublicTheatre Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2021
The Theatre will begin its 31st season on October 15th with its previously postponed production of Middletown followed by a delightful holiday production and a fabulous 3 play subscription series starting in January!

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