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Ogunquit Playhouse Launches Stage Door Initiatives For The 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse has announced Stage Door Initiatives for the 2025 Season. These initiatives aim to make live theatre more accessible for New England residents by providing discounted and free ticket options
Video: Inside Rehearsals For COME FROM AWAY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Director Ricky Hinds welcomes cast and crew to the first day of rehearsals on COME FROM AWAY in Ogunquit, Maine. See photos and video from inside the production's first day now!
Belfast Maskers to Hold Auditions For Starkid's TWISTED
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Auditions for Belfast Maskers' production are at the Basil Burwell Community Theater in May. Learn more about the show and see how to audition for the production here!
Mad Horse Readings Of LETTERS TO MORRISSEY To Take Place This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2025
Mad Horse Dark Horse Night will present readings of Letters to Morrissey by Gary McNair, directed by Jake Cote, on May 7th and May 21st. Mad Horse Theatre's Dark Horse Night is a new series of staged readings that presents works that provide additional insights and conversation to the mainstage productions.
Special Offer: NOW AND THEN at The Public Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - May 02, 2025
Now and Then: A Magical Love Story at The Public Theatre
Review: Good Theater Presents Inaugural Concert at Stevens Square
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 01, 2025
The Good Theater welcomed a full house of almost 500 to its newly renovated space at Steven Square on April 30 to begin a week of celebratory concerts, marking the theatre’s return to the Portland theatrical landscape after a year’s absence.
MCPKids! Will Perform FAIRY TALE COURTROOM
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
MCPKids! has announced the cast of their upcoming production of Dana Proulx's 'Fairy Tale Courtroom'. The play, under the direction of Danny Gay, will run next month at historic Cumston Hall in Monmouth.
Writers Revealed For Johnny Mercer Foundation’s Songwriting Intensive in Maine
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
The Johnny Mercer Foundation has announced the writers selected for their second annual Songwriting Intensive, part of the New England Music Camp at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.
Spotlight: MATILDA at The Waterville Opera House
by BWW Special Offer - April 24, 2025
The children are 'revolting' in the Waterville Opera House's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. The children are “revolting” in the Waterville Opera House’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Performances run April 25 + 26 and May 2 at 7:30pm, with matinees April 27, and May 3 + 4 at 2pm.
Video: New Preview of ANASTASIA at Maine State Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Take a sneak peek at Anastasia—the dazzling new musical currently captivating audiences at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA! This adventure from imperial Russia to roaring Paris is headed to Maine State Music Theatre this June. See the video!
Historic Deertrees Theatre Unveils 89th Summer Entertainment Season Featuring SHREK and More
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Historic Deertrees Theatre has revealed its 89th season summer of events and entertainment. The season features Shrek The Musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more. See the full season here!
Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is Coming to City Theater in May
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
All aboard as City Theater presents Agatha Christie's masterpiece Murder on the Orient Express in May. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Opera In The Pines To Present THE BARBER OF THE CAPE
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Opera in the Pines will present The Barber of the Cape, an immersive, world-premiere adaptation of the beloved opera, The Barber of Seville. This production is a true celebration of Maine's people, key industries-lobstering, seafood, and tourism-and the distinctive culture that makes the state so special.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is Coming to Belfast Maskers
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
Belfast Maskers will bring to the stage 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time', Simon Stephens' powerful adaptation of the beloved novel by Mark Haddon. Learn more!
Bernadette Peters to Perform at the Ogunquit Playhouse 2025 Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse will present their 2025 Gala, celebrating Artistic Director Bradford T. Kenney’s 20th season with the company. Bernadette Peters will perform Learn how to attend.
Good Theater Opens New Home With Grand Reopening Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
After more than two decades as the theater-in-residence at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) on Munjoy Hill, Good Theater begins a new chapter with its long-awaited debut at the newly renovated and renamed Stevens Square Theater.
Mary Kate Morrissey and More Will Lead COME FROM AWAY in Maine
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine has announced the cast and creative team for their production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Learn more about the show here!
Video: First Look at ANASTASIA at Maine State Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
Watch a first look at the New England Regional Premiere of Anastasia the Musical at Maine State Music Theatre. Check out the new video video. Book by Terrence McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.
L/A Community Little Theatre To Hold Auditions For THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
L/A Community Little Theatre will hold open auditions for The Spongebob Musical this spring. Learn more about the show, and learn more including how to audition, when the show will run and more.
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Mad Horse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez, directed by Joshua Chard is an uplifting play about inclusivity; a wildly entertaining story about friendship, acceptance, and finding a family in the unlikeliest of places.
Maine Playwrights One Act Festival to Hold Auditions in April
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Belfast Maskers will present its annual One Act Festival-this time with a twist: all four one act plays were written by Maine playwrights! Learn more and see how to audition.
THE LITTLE PRINCE Begins Performances At L/A Community Little Theatre In May
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
L/A Community Little Theatre in Auburn, ME will present The Little Prince, opening on May 9, 2025. In this children's classic, a young man and an Aviator visit various planets, learning about loneliness, friendship, love, and loss.
Review: DON QUIXOTE Brings a Touch of Spice to Spring
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - April 06, 2025
Maine State Ballet welcomes spring with a lively production of DON QUIXOTE, the 19th century classic with music by Ludwig Minkus and original choreography by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky.  The colorful, energetic staging by Artistic Director Linda MacArthur Miele, offers the more than forty-member company a chance to showcase some virtuosic dancing.
NOT QUITE ALMOST by John Cariani Comes to Portland Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Portland Stage Company will present a new play by John Cariani, NOT QUITE ALMOST! John Cariani returns to Maine to bring a new play to life at Portland Stage. Learn more here!
Jonathan Berry Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Penobscot Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2025
Penobscot Theatre Company has announced that Artistic Director Jonathan Berry will step down at the conclusion of the 51st Mainstage season. Learn more here!

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