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Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Online Auction

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Online Auction

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse is engaging audiences in an entirely new way this holiday season, with an Online Auction offering patrons the opportunity to bid on more than 30 unique gifts, including historic Playhouse memorabilia, one-of-a-kind experiences, and virtual engagements with Broadway performers who
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces New Virtual School Residency Program

Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces New Virtual School Residency Program

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced a new virtual school residency program.
City Theater Presents 2020 Home For The Holidays Christmas Concert

City Theater Presents 2020 Home For The Holidays Christmas Concert

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2020
Join City Theater this Holiday season for our '2020 Home For The Holidays Concert'! This virtual performance will stream on YouTube from Dec 18th - Dec 27th.
Portland Symphony Orchestra Announces MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT HOME

Portland Symphony Orchestra Announces MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT HOME

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2020
This year, the PSO is bringing the Magic of Christmas to you! Watch this new, online concert led by Music Director Eckart Preu, with special guests Alyson Cambridge, James Kennerley, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the Portland Ballet, and Pihcintu Multinational Chorus! Featuring Christmas classics a
Edward Albee's THE ZOO STORY Announced at The Gracie Theatre

Edward Albee's THE ZOO STORY Announced at The Gracie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 11, 2020
The students of Husson University will be performing Edward Albee's The Zoo Story on November 13-15 at the Gracie's Black Box Theatre on Husson University's Bangor campus.
BWW Review: Portland Stage's TALLEY'S FOLLY Offers a Dose of Hope

BWW Review: Portland Stage's TALLEY'S FOLLY Offers a Dose of Hope

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 11, 2020
In joining a small group of Equity theatres given permission to produce live, Portland Stage already has achieved an artistic milestone during the pandemic.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Nominees include Maine Stage
Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces November Virtual Events

Mad Horse Theatre Company Announces November Virtual Events

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2020
For November: Mad Horse Theatre Company is back with their popular BY LOCAL series, a November Artist Chit Chats and two LA Theatre Works streaming options for your enjoyment.
Five Maine Theaters Receive Grants From The Kennebec Savings Bank

Five Maine Theaters Receive Grants From The Kennebec Savings Bank

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2020
Five theater programs across Maine have been awarded $12,000 in relief grants from The Kennebec Savings Bank.
Portland Stage Presents Free, Live Digital Series With John Cariani

Portland Stage Presents Free, Live Digital Series With John Cariani

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2020
PORTLAND STAGE is inviting the public to register to attend Almost, Maine-the Writer's Cut, a three-part series of live, selected readings from the newly published novel, Almost, Maine, read by the novelist, John Cariani, followed by a live Q&A.
Keeping Us Human and Feeling Alive: Portland Stage Produces TALLEY'S FOLLY

Keeping Us Human and Feeling Alive: Portland Stage Produces TALLEY'S FOLLY

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 5, 2020
“I am happy to be able to provide a safe environment for cast, crew, and patrons.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Avner the Eccentric's EXCEPTIONS TO GRAVITY

Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Avner the Eccentric's EXCEPTIONS TO GRAVITY

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2020
Hailed as one of the greatest clowns of all time, Peak's Island resident, Avner Eisenberg brings a new film version of his award-winning one-man show, Exceptions to Gravity to Penobscot Theatre Company as the November offering in the theatre company's ambitious 47th Season, Digitus Theatrum.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards

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

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
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Halloween Drive-BOO: A Car Costume Contest and Tri

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

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

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

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

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.
The Public Theatre's Annual Auction to be Presented Online

The Public Theatre's Annual Auction to be Presented Online

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2020
Starting Monday October 12th, and ending midnight, Sunday October 25th, The Public Theatre's online auction will be open for bidding.
Penobscot Theatre Company Launches Online Shop of 'Stage Treasures'

Penobscot Theatre Company Launches Online Shop of 'Stage Treasures'

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company has launched a new website, PTC Stage Treasures, on Thursday, October 1.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!

Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!

by BWW News Desk — October 8, 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.
Maine State Music Theatre Presents a Drive-In Viewing of GREASE, Complete With Dinner

Maine State Music Theatre Presents a Drive-In Viewing of GREASE, Complete With Dinner

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 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! Oth
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!

Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards: Best Of The Decade!

by BWW News Desk — October 1, 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.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Open Rehearsal

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.

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