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Every Year Seems Like an Anniversary: MSMT Previews Its 61st Season

Every Year Seems Like an Anniversary: MSMT Previews Its 61st Season

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 15, 2019
'It's always hard to follow an anniversary season, where you've pulled out all the stops for that special celebration,' confides Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark, as he sits down with Broadway World Maine to preview the company's upcoming 61st season.
MAMMA MIA Tickets On Sale Soon At Penobscot Theatre Company

MAMMA MIA Tickets On Sale Soon At Penobscot Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2019
Tickets to Penobscot Theatre Company's production of the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA will go on sale to the general public, April 22, 2019.
MSMT Presents Sensory-Friendly Performances For Children

MSMT Presents Sensory-Friendly Performances For Children

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2019
Thanks to generous, continuing grants from the Anna-Maria Moggio Foundation and new foundation support from Androscoggin Bank's Greater Giving Program and The Onion Foundation, Maine State Music Theatre will continue its annual sensory-friendly performance series this summer by presenting Snow Whi
Photo Flash: Get A First Look A Waterville Opera House's THE WIZARD OF OZ

Photo Flash: Get A First Look A Waterville Opera House's THE WIZARD OF OZ

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 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! Get a first look at the cast in action below!
18th Annual Maine Playwrights Festival Showcases Writers From High School To Establis

18th Annual Maine Playwrights Festival Showcases Writers From High School To Established Professionals

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2019
Performances for the 2019 Maine Playwrights Festival, the state's most prolific incubator for new plays by local playwrights, have been announced for April 25 through May 4 in Portland.
Photo Flash: LA Community Theatre's AVENUE Q

Photo Flash: LA Community Theatre's AVENUE Q

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2019
LA Community Theatre's Avenue Q is now on stage! Check out the photos below! This puppet-filled comedy, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q is an 'autobiographical and biographical' coming-of-age parable, addressing the issues and anxieties associ
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Maine Premiere Of Tony Award Winning Musical, FUN

Penobscot Theatre Company Presents Maine Premiere Of Tony Award Winning Musical, FUN HOME

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2019
Penobscot Theatre Company presents Maine premiere of Tony Award winning musical, Fun Home April 25 - May 12      Bangor, ME - Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to present the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home.
Photo/Video: First Look At Maine State Ballet's CINDERELLA

Photo/Video: First Look At Maine State Ballet's CINDERELLA

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2019
Cinderella is now on stage at Main State Ballet! The age old story of the cinder-girl, is familiar, well-loved and considered the world's most timeless fairy tale.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Waterville Opera House's THE WIZARD OF OZ

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Waterville Opera House's THE WIZARD OF OZ

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 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! Get a first look at rehearsals below!
Mechanics' Hall To Begin First Friday Performance Series In May

Mechanics' Hall To Begin First Friday Performance Series In May

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2019
Mechanics' Hall has announced a new First Friday performance series called Various! Each month will showcase 5 acts and be formatted in the spirit of the art walk such that guests can come and go or stay for the entire hour.
BWW Review: Merry Musical Conclusion to Good Theater's Season

BWW Review: Merry Musical Conclusion to Good Theater's Season

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — April 1, 2019
In a rare and very welcome bit of programming, the Good Theater has chosen to conclude its seventeenth season not only with a book musical but also with a rarely performed work.
BWW Review: Happily Ever After: Maine State Ballet's CINDERELLA

BWW Review: Happily Ever After: Maine State Ballet's CINDERELLA

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 31, 2019
An afternoon at the Maine State Ballet's production of Cinderella is an opportunity to revel in a lovely fantasy tale told in exquisite choreography.
Photo Flash: Good Theater Presents LUCKY STIFF

Photo Flash: Good Theater Presents LUCKY STIFF

by BWW News Desk — March 29, 2019
Get a first look at Good Theater's production of Lucky Stiff by Lynn Ahrens (book & lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music), directed by Brian P.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 Season; 9 TO 5, MATILDA, and More

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 Season; 9 TO 5, MATILDA, and More

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2019
Penobscot Theatre Company proudly announces its 2019-2020 Season, an assortment of plays and musicals professionally produced and staged at the company's historic home, the Bangor Opera House.
Portland Stage Presents SKELETON CREW

Portland Stage Presents SKELETON CREW

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2019
Portland Stage presents the play that has swept the country: SKELETON CREW by Dominique Morisseau runs Apr 2 - Apr 21.
Tickets on Sale for Maine State Music Theatre's Summer Season

Tickets on Sale for Maine State Music Theatre's Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2019
Tickets for Maine State Music Theatre's summer season go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 AM.
Best Theatres In Maine: A Guide To The Top Local Theatres

Best Theatres In Maine: A Guide To The Top Local Theatres

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 25, 2019
Check out our list of some of the top venues to check out when visiting Maine below, including Maine State Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Portland Stage and more!
BWW Review: Mad Horse Theatre Grapples with Life's Vagaries in LIFE SUCKS

BWW Review: Mad Horse Theatre Grapples with Life's Vagaries in LIFE SUCKS

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 23, 2019
As a sequel to producing successfully Aaron Posner's Stupid F****ing Bird, South Portland's Mad Horse Theatre company has mounted Posner's take on Chekov's Uncle Vanya, Life Sucks.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Open Auditions For Roles In 2019-2020 Season

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Open Auditions For Roles In 2019-2020 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2019
Penobscot Theatre Company has issued an open casting call for roles in the 2019-2020 Season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mad Horse Theatre's LIFE SUCKS

Photo Flash: First Look at Mad Horse Theatre's LIFE SUCKS

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2019
Mad Horse Theatre Company presents LIFE SUCKS.
2019 Page To Stage Celebrates Characters Larger Than Life In TALL TALES TWICE TOLD

2019 Page To Stage Celebrates Characters Larger Than Life In TALL TALES TWICE TOLD

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2019
Theater at Monmouth continues its long-standing tradition of bringing adaptations of classic literature to students across Maine with its annual Page to Stage tour.
Threshold Stage Company Presents The Seacoast Premiere THE ROOMMATE

Threshold Stage Company Presents The Seacoast Premiere THE ROOMMATE

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2019
'The Odd Couple' meets 'Breaking Bad' in Threshold Stage Company's Seacoast premiere of Jen Silverman's critically acclaimed comedy 'The Roommate' at the Star Theatre in Kittery.
Marshwood Middle School's THE WIZ JR. Begins Tomorrow

Marshwood Middle School's THE WIZ JR. Begins Tomorrow

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2019
Most people know the story of The Wizard of Oz, but Marshwood Middle School students have been learning a different version of the classic tale as they 'ease on down the road' while rehearsing for their musical, The Wiz Jr.
Marshwood Theatre Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Marshwood Theatre Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2019
Through its storytelling, Marshwood High School's Spring Musical, Once on This Island explores universal issues which affect us all.
Penobscot Theatre Company Appoints Kathryn Ravenscraft As Director Of Development And

Penobscot Theatre Company Appoints Kathryn Ravenscraft As Director Of Development And Communications

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2019
Penobscot Theatre Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathryn Ravenscraft as Director of Development and Communications.

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