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Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy To Offer Playwriting Contest And Online Content
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced the return of Northern Writes (Jr. Edition), as well as an online story hour and drama activities for students age 4 to 18.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Cancels 35th Season Reveal at the Press Hotel
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
Mad Horse Theatre Company has released a statement regarding Covid-19.
THE SECRET PRINCESS Postponed at Snowlion Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Snowlion Repertory Company postpones 'The Secret Princess'
Good Theater Cancels Performances Due to COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2020
Good Theater has postponed its production of Desperate Measures.
The Public Theatre Cancels Remaining Performances of I AND YOU
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
The Public Theatre has announced that they will cancel all upcoming performances of I and You.
Snowlion Rep Announces World Premiere of THE SECRET PRINCESS
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new musical comedy The Secret Princess running April 24 through May 3 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland.  
Public Theatre Caps Attendance For Upcoming Performances; Announces Safety Precautions
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
The Public Theatre has announced that it will be capping attendance for upcoming performances. In addition the company has announced health and safety precautions it will implement going forward.
Penobscot Theatre Company Cancels Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company has canceled upcoming performances.
Penobscot Theatre Company Releases Statement About Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Read a message from Penobscot Theatre Company about the Coronavirus outbreak:
The Public Theatre to Present I AND YOU
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
When was the last time you saw a play about a pair of compelling teenage characters that in its final moments left you breathless? I And You is that play - a youthful, humorous, powerful and profoundly moving story now playing at The Public Theatre.
MCP Announces The Cast Of THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2020
The Monmouth Community Players, along with marquis sponsor the Monmouth Federal Credit Union and show sponsor Optometric Associates, welcome you to experience the 'intoxicating smell of the graveyard' as you join them for their performance of Broadway's multi award-winning, upbeat musical-comedy, The Addams Family. At the helm of this production are Josie French as director and Josh Caron as Music Director. Rounding out the team are Phoebe Gouette as Choreographer, Leo Caron as Lighting Designer and Operator, Kyla Mahan as Sound Operator and Danny Gay as Producer.
SAFETY NET Gets Maine Premiere at Penobscot Theatre Company This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Maine Science Festival, presents an endearing, humorous and hopeful new play, Safety Net, from March 12-29.
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces Class Schedule For Spring 2020
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy has announced its class schedule for Spring 2020.
Popular Rock Musical SPRING AWAKENING Opens At UM This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
The University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance, in co-production with the School of Music, will perform the popular rock musical a?oeSpring Awakeninga?? this month.
Ogunquit Playhouse Has Announced Youth Programs and Summer Camps for 2020
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse has expanded its offerings for aspiring thespians ages 5 to 18 for the 2020 season. In addition to the traditional summer camps, performing arts workshops have been added and extended into the fall. Register your young star today for either the Rising Stars Camp for children ages 5 to 7, Center Stage Camp for children ages 8 to 10, the Junior Players Camps and Workshops for ages 10 to 18 or the Fall Performing Arts Workshops for ages 5 to 18.
USM School of Music Welcomes Visiting Artist Guitarist Tim Pence This March
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
On i??Friday, March 6, 2020, Maine-based guitarist Tim Pence will give a lecture recital titled, a?oeWhat's So Classical About Classical Guitar.a?? His lecture will examine the history of a?oeclassicala?? guitar music through the lenses of three composers: Mauro Giuliani, Dionisio Aguado and Fernando Sor.
Maine Arts Camp's Kris Kauff Explains What's in Store for Summer 2020!
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2020
How should your arts-loving kids spend the summer? At Maine Arts Camp! Maine Arts Camp is an inclusive and supportive community for creative kids 9-16. Activities are lead by professionals and teachers who are focused on sharing the importance of process over final product in the areas of Performing, Visual, Culinary Arts, Creative Writing, and more. For more information about Maine Arts Camp, visit: https://maineartscamp.com/
Mt. Ararat Stage Company To Present Disney's NEWSIES THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
Stop the Presses! The Mt. Ararat Stage Company will present 'Disney's Newsies the musical' on Friday, March 6th through Sunday, Marcy 8th at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham.
I AND YOU Comes to The Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2020
When was the last time you saw a contemporary coming-of-age story that featured a pair of compelling and complex teenage characters that in its final moments left you breathless? I and You, is that play - youthful, humorous, powerful and profoundly moving. Some reviewers have called it, a?oethe most life-affirming play you'll ever see onstagea??.
Brunswick High School Players Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
What do you get when the Addams family tries to be normal for a single night, in order to impress the family of Wednesday's secret fiancé'? a?oeDelicious anarchy,a?? as Uncle Fester calls it. BHS Players are excited to present 'The Addams Family.' Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice and music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Presented through special arrangement by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. (TRW). This performance is helmed by director/choreographer Linda Gardiner, with music direction by Ashley Albert. The shows production team is filled out by: producer/costumer/make-up artist Carla Selberg, assistant costumers/make-up by Scout Krauss and Cornelius Exodus, lights by Paul Wyman, sound by Jud Caswell, set construction by Chris Boll and Dan Allard, and Maddie Wayne rounding out the team as stage manager.
Registration Is Now Open For Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy Summer 2020
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Registration is now open for Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy Summer 2020. The summer series welcomes ALL young theatre enthusiasts, regardless of theatre experience level!
The Original LATE NIGHT CATECHISM To Bring Sidesplitting Laughter To The Gracie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
In 2019, the Gracie Theatre presented 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3. Based on the enthusiastic audience response to this production, the Gracie Theatre decided to bring the first play in the series to Bangor on Saturday, February 29, 2020 with two performances at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The show features all new lessons by Sister Mary Christina for her 'adult catechism class' that will resonate with Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
BWW Review: The Insidious Spiral of Deceit: PACK OF LIES at the Good
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - February 17, 2020
The tautly paced, compactly plotted 1983 psychological spy thriller, PACK OF LIES by Hugh Whitemore, proves to be a cliff hanger for audiences at the Good Theater, where its recent revival, expertly directed by Brian P. Allen with a finely tuned ensemble cast, demonstrates the relevance of its message in the chaotic political context in which we currently live.
WICKED DIVAS To Bewitch The Audience At Husson University's Gracie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2020
The actresses who played Glinda and Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked are coming to Husson University's Gracie Theatre on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. performing renditions of show-stopping musical numbers from Wicked; Hello, Dolly!; Cabaret; The Cher Show; Phantom of the Opera and many others.
University of Southern Maine Theatre Will Present Theatre for Young Audiences with DEAR EDWINA
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
The USM Department of Theatre, in collaboration with USM School of Music, continues its season-long celebration of women's voices with a musical for the young and young-at-heart, Dear Edwina. Music by Zina Goldrich and book & lyrics by Marcy Heisler. Directed by Joyce A. Presutti with Musical Direction by Edward Reichert.

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