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Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
BWW Review: A VERY BRADY MUSICAL Offers Antidote to Current Angst
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 29, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse’s virtual benefit reading of the new musical, A VERY BRADY MUSICAL, offered theatre-starved Mainers (and online audiences beyond) the opportunity to enjoy a fresh, charming, nostalgic piece featuring the beloved Brady Bunch characters in a delightful ninety minutes of family fun. The work with book by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Hope Juber and music and lyrics by Hope and Laurence Juber references the original 1970s television series, while adding a contemporary spin using an ethnically diverse cast and slightly comic edgier predicaments.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Halloween Drive-BOO: A Car Costume Contest and Trick or Treat Event
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company is calling goblins and ghosts of all ages to participate in a first ever socially distanced Halloween Drive-BOO: a one of a kind drive-up trick or treating experience.   
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Royal Family Productions Presents FIRESIDE
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
After the huge success of Anne of Green Gables: Part I, NYC's Royal Family Productions, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, will produce an eerie Halloween special.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Cancels Annual October Concerts
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra has announced the cancellation of its annual October concerts in Topsham and Lewiston due to the health crisis.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces Exciting Virtual Fall Events
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2020
Mad Horse Theatre Company is busy developing inventive virtual content to connect with, entertain and stimulate our community. With upcoming Artist Chit Chats, a Halloween Event and play readings, Mad Horse will actively engage theater devotees in lively a?oevirtuala?? events over the next few months.
The Public Theatre's Annual Auction to be Presented Online
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2020
Starting Monday October 12th, and ending midnight, Sunday October 25th, The Public Theatre's online auction will be open for bidding. The holidays will be here sooner than you think, and what better way to shop for useful and unique gifts than from the comfort of your own home.
Penobscot Theatre Company Launches Online Shop of 'Stage Treasures'
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company has launched a new website, PTC Stage Treasures, on Thursday, October 1. The online vintage store features designer clothing, jewelry, costumes, and more.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Maine State Music Theatre Presents a Drive-In Viewing of GREASE, Complete With Dinner
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
Fat Boy Drive-In will sponsor a second Maine State Music Theatre benefit event a?" this time showing the movie Grease! This event is a drive-in style viewing of the movie to raise money for MSMTa??s 2021 season!  Four dinner packages to choose from, including a front row parking VIP ticket! Other parking is first come, first serve.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Open Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2020
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will present an outdoor rehearsal of 13 string players. The ensemble will play the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. The rehearsal, coached by MSO conductor Rohan Smith, will give audiences insight into how musicians prepare for a performance.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Halloween Happenings
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
This October, Penobscot Theatre Company has tricks and treats in store for audiences near and far. The country's Northeastern-most, professional theatre company will digitally present three unique offerings: Ghost Hunting in Bangor, ME, an interactive opera house ghost hunt; The Glitch Witch, a magical mystery musical; and Ghost Postcards from Maine, a bewitching audio experience.   
Anonymous Donor Gives $200,000 to 20 Theaters in Maine
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
An anonymous donor has given $200,000 to 20 community theaters across Maine through the Maine Community Foundation.
Portland Stage Company Reopens With Production of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
Portland Stage Company is planning to present Talley's Folly, featuring a limited number of audience members, in October and November.
The Public Theatre Offers A New Event COME PLAY WITH US
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
The Public Theatre is creating a PLAY Club Each month the company will choose a play and meet on ZOOM to talk about it. The group will meet three times and discuss three fabulous plays. Executive Artistic Director Christopher Schario will be the moderator and Professor Martin Andrucki of Bates College will provide insights and suggestions for discussion.
Monmouth Community Players To Perform A Socially Distanced Production Of TALES FROM SPOON RIVER
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Monmouth Community Players (MCP) and show sponsor, Monmouth Federal Credit Union, are very pleased to announce a socially distanced Fall production from MCP, titled Tales From Spoon River.
Royal Family Productions Presents ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: PART 1
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
NYC's Royal Family Productions, a theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, will remount Chris Henry's popular adaptation of the novel Anne of Green Gables: Part 1 by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This one-woman show has been adapted and directed by Chris Henry and movement by Lorna Ventura.
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Fall Youth Programs
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
On the heels of a successful summer launch of their On-Line Academy, Ogunquit Playhouse and their new Arts Colony theatre education center have unveiled 14 new courses and workshops for the Fall semester. Professional teaching artists from Broadway, National tours, and leading Regional theaters lead this diverse set of programming, designed for online delivery to groups of 10, to ensure students receive the individual time and attention the work deserves.
Town Council Votes to Close and Sell the Pittsfield Community Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
The Town Council has voted to close the Pittsfield Community Theatre and put it up for sale.
Maine State Music Theatre Announces Summer 2021 Lineup - KINKY BOOTS, JERSEY BOYS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Maine State Music Theatre has announced its lineup for summer 2021, including Kinky Boots, Cinderella, The Color Purple, and Jersey Boys.
Theatres in Maine Begin to Make Plans For Reopening Safely
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
Theatres in Maine are struggling to reopen with current social distancing guidelines, which limit indoor gatherings to 50 attendees due to the health crisis.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Fall Dramatic Academy Classes
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Get ready for take-off this fall as Penobscot Theatre Companya??s Dramatic Academy launches into orbit with announcing new class offerings for kids, teens, and adults.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Fall Dramatic Academy Classes
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Get ready for take-off this fall as Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy launches into orbit with announcing new class offerings for kids, teens, and adults. Students of all ages are invited to join in the fun with virtual classes that are set to expand creative horizons like never before.

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