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Portland Stage Announces 20/21 Season on Facebook Live Tonight at 8:30
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020
Portland Stage announces its 2020-21 season lineup including a segment on the State of the Theater during the times of the pandemic.
Hackmatack Cancels Season, But Will Run Camp
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
Hackmatack Playhouse announced this week it is cancelling its main stage productions for the summer of 2020 for the first time in 47 consecutive summers of providing theater from a barn on a farm in Berwick.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Cancels Remainder of 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra in Topsham, conducted by Rohan Smith, has canceled the remaining concert series of its 30th anniversary season due to the health crisis.
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine Brings Content Online
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
The Portland Press Herald has reported that due to the health crisis, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is now livestreaming daily through its Facebook page with new programming.
Center Theatre Will Host an Online Murder Mystery Party, MURDER, MAYHEM, AND MOONSHINE
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
Center Theatre will present an online murder mystery party!
Maine State Music Theatre Responds to Community COVID19 Need by Crafting Cloth Face Masks
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Maine State Music Theatre is responding to meet the needs of the local community during the Covid-19 crisis by sewing fabric face masks.
Portland Stage Announces Cancellation Of August Co-Production With MSMT, RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
Portland Stage and Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) have canceled their August 2020 co-production of Ring of Fire in consideration of the safety and comfort of our patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers due to the Covid-19 emergency.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces SHEAR MADNESS, BRIGHT STAR and More in 2020/2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company announced its 47th Season, an assortment of plays and musicals professionally produced and staged at the company's historic home.
Maine Theaters Forced to Cancel Productions Due to the Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2020
News Center Maine has reported on the local theaters that have been forced to cancel their productions due to the health crisis, and the consequences that have come along with the decision to cancel.
Maine State Music Theatre Announces Cancellation Of 2020 Season 
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2020
After much consideration and taking direction from the Federal CDC, Maine CDC, Bowdoin College, and the Town of Brunswick in regard to the Covid-19 crisis, Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is saddened to announce the cancellation of its 2020 summer season.
Monteux School and Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
The Board of the Monteux School & Music Festival (MSMF) has made the difficult, unanimous decision to cancel the 2020 summer season. This decision comes upon the heels of Maine Governor Janet Mills extending Maine's state of civil emergency to May 15, 2020.
Opera Maine Postpones 2020 Season Until 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2020
Opera Maine has announced the postponement of its 26th summer season out of concern for public health during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Postponement Of 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020
 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penobscot Theatre Company has made the difficult decision to postpone the remainder of their 46th season. During this unprecedented shutdown, they will begin an organizational restructuring in preparation for their 47th season. Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport said, 'It's been several weeks of very rapid and tough decision-making, but we remain laser-focused on the well-being of our theatre family, the community, and the success of the company.'   
CatVideoFest Launches Virtual Edition to Benefit the Strand Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
For the first time ever, CatVideoFest is available to screen virtually outside of theaters! Long time CatVideoFest curator extraordinaire, Will Braden, has crafted a 40-min 'treat' of a reel that includes the very best videos from CVF history.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Temporary Closure
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penobscot Theatre Company has made the difficult decision to postpone the remainder of their 46th season. During this unprecedented shutdown, they will begin an organizational restructuring in preparation for their 47th season.
Living Arts Dance Complex Studios Move Students Online
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
The Sun Journal has reported that the Living Arts Dance Complex's three studios - run by Susan Cloutier - which has 12 instructors and 400 students, are hosting 80 Zoom classes a week.
Heartwood Theater Launches Live Streamed Play Readings With THE LATENT THEATER PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2020
Heartwood Theater is launching a mini-series of play readings, streamed live to audiences each week during the month of April.
Center Theatre Launches 'Keep in Touch' Campaign
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2020
The Center Theatre wants to help their communities keep in touch by organizing fun videos that will be sent via email. For a donation of $10 or more, individuals will be able to either ask for something specific a?oePlease sing Happy Birthdaya?? or general a?oeDo something silly and funa?? for a friend, loved one, or for themselves.
The Public Theatre in Lewiston Shares Favorite Theatrical Production
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2020
The Public Theatre in Lewistown shared with The Sun Journal, their favorite productions streaming online now!
Maine State Music Theatre And Portland Stage Present RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2020
Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage team up once again to present the high-voltage celebration of the legendary Man in Black, Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show, from August 11 to September 6.
BWW Review: Brave New World - Portland Stage Streams NATIVE GARDENS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - March 27, 2020
In the midst of a dark and anxious time for all theatres, Portland Stage has managed to navigate the rights issues to live stream its production of Karen Zacarias' NATIVE GARDENS, which had begun its run when the pandemic closed everything down. The resulting performance proves a welcome ray of light for Maine's theatre goers: a comedy that uses laser-sharp wit, colorfully contrasting characters, and a measured look at a number of topical issues which are provoked by a timeless conflict.
Maine State Music Theatre Single Tickets to Go on Sale in April
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020
Maine State Music Theatre single-show tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2020.
Penobscot Closed Through April 6; Raising Funds for Streamed Performance of LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, and based on recommendations from federal, state, and city governments, and for the health and safety of our patrons and staff, we are taking a brief hiatus from today, March 20th, through April 6th and our box office will be closed. Please watch our website and Facebook page for updates. 
City Theater To Reschedule Performances Due To Health Crisis
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020
City Theater has released the following statement:  The staff, volunteers, and actors of City Theater are all looking forward to the day when the lights go down, the seats are full, and our Artistic Director, Linda Sturdivant, takes the stage and starts with her iconic line, 'I'm Linda Sturdivant, and I have the best job in the world!'

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