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LEND ME A TENOR Comes to Portland Stage

LEND ME A TENOR Comes to Portland Stage

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Portland Stage will begin 2026 with big belly laughs! Bringing this three-time Tony Award-winning laugh riot, Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig, to the stage.
SMALL TOWN to Have World Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse

SMALL TOWN to Have World Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — January 16, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled the final production of their 94th season.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

by BWW Awards — January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE PRODUCERS, HELLO, DOLLY! and More Set for Ogunquit Playhouse 2026 Season

THE PRODUCERS, HELLO, DOLLY! and More Set for Ogunquit Playhouse 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed its 94th season.
Dramatic Repertory Company Will Present Comedic Maine Premiere of AT THE TABLE by Mic

Dramatic Repertory Company Will Present Comedic Maine Premiere of AT THE TABLE by Michael Perlman

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2026
Dramatic Repertory Company launches its milestone 15th season with the Maine premiere of AT THE TABLE by Michael Perlman, running February 27 through March 8 at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage.
George Dvorsky Brings Solo Show SOMETHING WONDERFUL  To Good Theater

George Dvorsky Brings Solo Show SOMETHING WONDERFUL To Good Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 2026
​​​​​​​Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of Something Wonderful, an acclaimed solo show by Broadway veteran George Dvorsky, January 15 through February 1.
Reading of EMILY DICKINSON: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR IN POE'S FINEST HOUR Comes to Por

Reading of EMILY DICKINSON: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR IN POE'S FINEST HOUR Comes to Portland Stage

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2026
A reading of Emily Dickinson: Paranormal Investigator in Poe’s Finest Hour comes to Portland Stage’s Studio Theater this month.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; COME FROM AWAY Leads Bes

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; COME FROM AWAY Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.
Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed

Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2025
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Sq
Video: 'Happy Holiday!' from WHITE CHRISTMAS at Ogunquit Playhouse

Video: 'Happy Holiday!' from WHITE CHRISTMAS at Ogunquit Playhouse

by Joshua Wright — December 11, 2025
Get a first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
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.
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.
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!

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