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The Public Theatre Presents Fun Video Retrospective of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Public Theatre Presents Fun Video Retrospective of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by BWW News Desk — December 22, 2020

Since The Public Theatre is unable to perform A Christmas Carol, they have created a series of three short videos to share with the community that includes fascinating footage and fun anecdotes from the past 27 years of performing their unique adaptation, currently available on their website.

BWW Feature: Festival of New Plays Promotes Diversity

BWW Feature: Festival of New Plays Promotes Diversity

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — December 10, 2020

Maine playwrights - and those from across the United States – will have an opportunity to submit their work to the Fulton Theatre’s first National Festival of New Plays, which will debut May 21-23, 2021 in Lancaster, PA.

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Two Holiday Shows

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Two Holiday Shows

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 2020

The Northeastern-most, year-round, professional theatre company in the country announces two imaginative holiday offerings, Deck the Balls, an interactive improv extravaganza for adults only (December 10-27); and the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol inventively told using hand-crafted marionettes

Actor Matt Gibson Shifts Focus to Film During Pandemic

Actor Matt Gibson Shifts Focus to Film During Pandemic

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 27, 2020

The last time Mainers got to enjoy the work of actor Matt Gibson was last summer when he starred in Maine State Music Theatre’s Hello, Dolly! as Cornelius Hackl.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Wishes in the Meadow 2026 Garden Party in Maine Wishes in the Meadow 2026 Garden Party
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Small Town- A World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical in Maine Small Town- A World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical
OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (10/01-11/01)
Disney's Frozen in Maine Disney's Frozen
Maine State Music Theatre (7/15-8/01)
Guster & The Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine Guster & The Portland Symphony Orchestra
Merrill Auditorium (8/07-8/07)
The Wizard of Oz! in Maine The Wizard of Oz!
Community Little Theatre Corp (8/07-8/16)
Robin & Clark's The Little Mermaid in Maine Robin & Clark's The Little Mermaid
Maine State Music Theatre (7/20-7/20)
Unabashedly in Maine Unabashedly
Waterville Opera House (8/28-9/06)
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr. in Maine Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr.
Maine State Music Theatre (8/10-8/10)
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown in Maine You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Orion Performing Arts Center (7/17-7/26)