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HARD TRAVELIN' WITH WOODY Comes to the Bangor Opera House
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
As an appetizer for their soon-to-be-announced 46th season opener, Penobscot Theatre Company will present New York based actor/musician Randy Noojin's award-winning solo show, Hard-Travelin' with Woody on April 6 and April 7.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Comes to City Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
The Light in the Piazza will be lighting up City Theater in Biddeford for 3 weekends in March. This exciting production features some the best vocal talent in Southern, Maine and an extraordinary 5 piece chamber orchestra. This new production has been said to have 'the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story' (NY Times) THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA will sweep you off your feet as it transports you to a beautiful, sun-drenched Italian piazza.
Rock Opera By Local Musician Opens At Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
If you've never seen a show inspired by paint colors, you are probably not alone. But songwriter and guitarist Jon McCormack of Dover has produced just such a thing - a rock opera with music inspired by such colors as "French Chocolate" and"Gypsy Teal."
Penobscot Celebrates the 'Fabulous Fifties' This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Hey Hep Cats and Cool Chicks! Check it out, but don't flip your lid! Registration is now open for Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy Summer 2019!
Acorn Productions Finds A New Home
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Acorn Productions, a staple of Portland's theatre community for over 20 years, is pleased to announce that the company has found a new home for the Acorn Acting Academy, the conservatory-style acting school run by the non-profit organization. The Academy's new home is 528 Main Street in South Portland.
SOPHISTICATED LADIES Coming to Maine State Music Theatre This June!
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Duke Ellington's SOPHISTICATED LADIES is playing at Maine State Music Theatre from June 5 to 22, 2019.
LIFE SUCKS. At Mad Horse Theatre Company Delayed One Week
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Mad Horse Theatre Company has delayed the opening of LIFE SUCKS. by one week due to an illness in the cast.
A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Comes to The Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Universally acclaimed as the Best Play of the 2017 Broadway season, A Doll's House, Part 2, is a contemporary sort-of-sequel to Ibsen's A Doll's House, crackling with razor-sharp humor and intelligence relevant to today's audience.
Portland Stage Studio Series Presents WE CAN EAT LOVE
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
After a sold out run of last season's The Roommate, Director Eileen Phelan brings We Can Eat Love to Portland Stage Studio Series.  Written by Maine native, Margie Castleman We Can Eat Love, A New Play with Heart, Soul, and a Little Music will run March 22-31 for eight performances with music by Wilder Zoby and Little Shalimar, and performed by Portland actors Grace Bauer, Whip Hubley, Khalil LeSaldo, Erik Moody, and Casey Turner.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Comes to City Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
The Light in the Piazza will be lighting up City Theater in Biddeford for 3 weekends in March. This exciting production features some the best vocal talent in Southern, Maine and an extraordinary 5 piece chamber orchestra. This new production has been said to have 'the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story' (NY Times) THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA will sweep you off your feet as it transports you to a beautiful, sun-drenched Italian piazza.
USM Department Of Theatre And School Of Music Present UNLOCK'D
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre and School of Music present a collaborative production of 'Unlock'd,' a delightful 'modern-ish musical romance' about the roles we are born into and people we secretly wish to become.
Set Off To See The Wizard with WOH's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is delighted to be your guide to the land over the rainbow we all know and love -- the magical land of Oz - as they present an unforgettable production of the classic heart-warming musical The Wizard of Oz! Opening on Friday, April 5th, this production will run through Sunday, April 14th at the wonderful Waterville Opera House located in historic downtown Waterville, Maine. With family-friendly times scheduled each weekend, your family is sure to enjoy this memorable musical adventure that reminds us all there's truly 'no place like home.'
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
The legendary Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce a sensational lineup of shows for audiences in 2019. For the first time in over a decade the Playhouse will stage a non-musical play in addition to five musicals, including the return of the multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation Jersey Boys; the quintessential tap dancing extravaganza 42nd Street; and the iconic and powerful jazz musical Cabaret. The play that will ignite the stage with murder and mystery is the beloved Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Closing out the season is a hilarious musical comedy that will be announced soon and a Tony Award-winning, smash hit musical which will be announced in May.
A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Announced At The Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
Smart, suspenseful, moving, and funny, A Doll's House, PART 2 begins with a knock on the front door.  Fifteen years earlier, unhappy with her husband's failure to regard her as a complex person, Nora famously slammed this door behind her, leaving her family to pursue her own happiness.  Now, she returns for reasons unknown.  But is everyone happy to see her?
BWW Review: Deconstructing a Marriage: A DOLL's HOUSE PART 2 at the Good Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - February 24, 2019
When Nora Helmer slammed the door behind her 139 years ago, the fallout from her rebellion not only heralded the bold beginnings of modern drama, but they also chartered a future for feminism. Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House has remained a classic of the stage, as fresh, relevant, and provoking as it was in the late 19th century. And because the issues raised then remain ones still to be reckoned with today, Lucas Hnath's 2017 sequel, A Doll's House Part 2,continues to fascinate and audiences. The new production at Portland's Good Theater brings the characters and their crises to life with incisive power.
Dramatic Repertory Company Presents the Maine Premiere FABULOSO
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) presents the Maine Premiere FABULOSO by John Kolvenbach, directed by Daniel Burson, playing March 8 - 17, 2019. This premiere production will be presented at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave.
Maine State Music Theatre Hires Production Manager
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Maine State Music Theatre has announced that Kyle Coyer has joined Maine State Music Theatre in the newly created year-round position of Production Manager.
MCP Kids! To Present Inaugural Show THE GREAT AMERICAN TALENT SHOW
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the inaugural show of their new MCP Kids! Program, in which they will be working to provide theater education and opportunities for acting and technical theater experience for area youth. This first show being produced is titled The Great American Talent Show by Joseph Robinette and is produced through special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc, Denver, CO. The performances will be held at historic Cumston Hall today February 22nd at 7pm and Saturday February 23rd at 2pm. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. The show is being helmed by local thespian, Danny Gay, whom you may have seen in MCP's The Foreigner, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more. Gay is very excited to be able to bring a children's theater program to the area.
USM Department Of Theatre And School Of Music Present UNLOCK'D
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre and School of Music present a collaborative production of 'Unlock'd,' a delightful 'modern-ish musical romance' about the roles we are born into and people we secretly wish to become.
Some Theatre Company Brings THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Maine 2/21 - 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is playing at Some Theatre Company in Maine from February 21 to February 24, 2019.
Good Theater Announces its 2019-2020 Season - DESPERATE MEASURES, POPCORN FALLS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Good Theater will celebrate its 18th season of professional theater with a series of Maine premieres. The 2019-2020 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the company's history.
Rock Opera By Local Musician Opens At Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
If you've never seen a show inspired by paint colors, you are probably not alone. But songwriter and guitarist Jon McCormack of Dover has produced just such a thing - a rock opera with music inspired by such colors as "French Chocolate" and"Gypsy Teal."
THE ODD COUPLE Meets THE GOLDEN GIRLS in Penobscot's RIPCORD
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
How far would you go to win the bed by the window? For rival roommates at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, the sky's the limit. Penobscot Theatre Company presents Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire's comic drama, Ripcord, running March 14 - 31st at Bangor's historic Opera House. Tickets are on sale now.  
BWW Feature: SOME THEATRE COMPANY, Orono, to present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with a special sensory-friendly performance for people with Autism.
by Elaine Bard - February 19, 2019
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' written by Simon Stephens and adapted from the award-winning book by Mark Haddon was the winner of 5 Tony awards when it took Broadway by storm.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents LIFE SUCKS., a Reworking Of Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Mad Horse Theatre Company presents LIFE SUCKS. BY Aaron Posner March 14-31, 2019 at Mad Horse Theatre Company, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME.

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