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Cast Announced For TUCK EVERLASTING The Musical At The Waterville Opera House
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
The Waterville Opera House has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Tuck Everlasting the Musical, opening on Friday, April 10th at 7:30pm. Based on best-selling children's classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.
Good Theater Will Present the World Premiere of MEN: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2020
Good Theater continues its Second Stage series with the world premiere of Shannon Thurston's solo show MEN: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT. The production will run in repertory with the main stage production, PACK OF LIES. MEN: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT opens February 15th and plays through March 7th, 2020 at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information, please call the Box Office at (207) 835-0895 or visit www.goodtheater.com.
PACK OF LIES Comes to the Good Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2020
Good Theater continues its 18th season with the Portland premiere of the acclaimed British drama PACK OF LIES by Hugh Whitemore. The production opens February 12th and plays through March 8th, 2020 at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information, please call the Box Office at (207) 835-0895 or visit www.goodtheater.com.
Penobscot Theatre Company Theatre Day Camp Promises A Fun-Filled February Vacation
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company is hoping you'll join them during the area's school vacation week this February for a theatrical day camp. The series, to be held at their education space at 51-A Main Street in Bangor, is for children aged 4-14 and will take place February 17-21.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Lantz and Kargul's TO THE DISTANT BELOVED
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
Violinist Ronald Lantz and pianist Laura Kargul will celebrate Valentine's Day with a concert entitled 'To the Distant Beloved' on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Avenue in Portland. As part of the Portland String Quartet Society's annual series, this event marks the eighth time the Lantz/Kargul Duo has celebrated the holiday of romance with a concert.
Two Actors Will Take on 40 Characters This Summer in BED AND BREAKFAST at The Mack
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
They say it takes a village and this summer two Charlottetown Festival actors will take on the whole town.
Dramatic Repertory Company Presents THE MOTHER World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) presents the World Premiere THE MOTHER by Lynne Conner, directed by Lisa Muller-Jones playing March 6 - 15, 2020. This premiere production will be presented at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave, Portland, Maine. 
A SKULL IN CONNEMARA Comes to Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
The actors had been chosen, rehearsals scheduled, and notices for the Players' Ring show already sent out when the production team realized they would not be getting the rights for the script for a?oeBen Butler,a?? which had been picked out specifically for Black History Month.
SPACE and Mad Horse Theatre Will Present Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' APPROPRIATE
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
SPACE and Mad Horse Theatre Company present Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' award-winning drama, Appropriate.
APPROPRIATE Opens At SPACE
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
Mad Horse Theatre Company will collaborate with SPACE to present Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. This is the first time the work of MacArthur Genius Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will be shown in Maine.
Historic Bangor Opera House Celebrates 100th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company, the northeastern most professional regional theatre company in the country, is proud to have called the Historic Bangor Opera House their home since 1997. The company will mark the occasion of the building's 100th anniversary by hosting a 'Jubilee' gala. The event will take place on Saturday, February 29th at 5pm.
Accomplished Classical Pianist Coming To Husson University's Gracie Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Husson University welcomes celebrated classical pianist Fei-Fei (pronounced fā-fā) Dong to the stage of the Gracie Theatre on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 2 p.m. Support from the Husson Recital Fund, created by John E. Kilgore, Jr., is helping to make this concert and other classical music performances possible at the Gracie Theatre.
BWW Review: Portland Stage's ALMOST, MAINE is Pure Perfection
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - January 26, 2020
Portland Stage's revival of John Cariani's ALMOST, MAINE, a play which premiered with the company in 2004, represents some of the very best work this theatre can produce. The exquisitely poetic series of vignettes about love and loss framed within the uniqueness of the Maine context, offers an evening of virtually pure perfection and unlimited delight.
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Comes to The Bangor Opera House
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company, the northeastern most professional regional theatre company in the country, is thrilled to present Don't Dress for Dinner. This hysterically funny follow up to 2012's smash-hit Boeing, Boeing will take the stage from January 30-February 16 at the Historic Bangor Opera House.
BWW Review: The Play's the Thing: POPCORN FALLS at the Good Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - January 20, 2020
In the Good Theater's delightful winter comedy, the play is the thing to rescue the moribund town of Popcorn Falls from the clutches of a greedy, self-serving villain who would turn its main street into a sewage plant. The citizens, led by their mayor, hatch the improbable solution of creating a theatre company and a play to win grant money needed to revitalize the town. James Hindman's multi-character drama, played by two actors, seizes on this premise and imbues the situation with breathless comedic wit and zany antics, punctuated by moments of touching poignancy.
SEXY LAUNDRY Announced At The Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2020
The most perfect a?oedate nighta?? show The Public Theatre has ever produced opens Friday. Don't miss the hilarious and touching comedy Sexy Laundry, playing January 24 through February 2 at The Public Theatre.
Maine State Music Theatre and The Public Theatre Announce Partnership to Bring Musical to Androscoggin County
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2020
This June, Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) in Brunswick and The Public Theatre (TPT) in Lewiston will combine their artistic talents and produce a musical The Public Theatre stage.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents 9 TO 5 The Musical
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
Penobscot Theatre Company will close out its 46th Season by kicking off summer with 9 to 5 The Musical, from June 11 to July 12. With a book by Patricia Resnick, and music and lyrics by the beloved Dolly Parton, this delightful story of friendships and girl power is part 80's office humor and part fairy tale.
Ogunquit Playhouse Receives 9 BWW Awards For 2019 Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to receive nine BroadwayWorld Maine Awards in the professional theatre category including Best Play and Best Musical for 2019. 
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit playhouse & More Win!
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!
MCPKids! Announces The Cast Of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical is coming to life on the MCP stage in Disney's High School Musical Jr. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. The show's infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike.
SEXY LAUNDRY Will Play The Public Theatre Beginning January 24
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Have you ever forgotten why you fell in love with the person you're married to? Then we recommend a date night to The Public Theatre for the hilarious and touching comedy Sexy Laundry, playing January 24 through February 2.
CRIPPLED INSIDE Comes to the Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2020
During the 1960s, someone wrote a law that has changed the course of American history and to this day guides the way our country accepts immigrants. A regional playwright's fictional story of this unsung hero and how he changed the face of America will open Friday, Jan. 24 at the Players' Ring Theatre in Portsmouth.
Chiseled Men's Singing String Quartet At The Gracie Theatre Is Well-Strung
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
 Well-Strung, the singing string quartet, is warming up the winter at the Gracie Theatre at Husson University on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. with their unique blend of musical genres, creative compilations, and skillful instrumentation.

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