Players' Ring Premieres Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
As a holiday tradition, Christopher Savage of Exeter and his family sit around the dinner table each year reading aloud from "A Christmas Carol," the iconic tale by Charles Dickens. It is no wonder, then, that when the Player's Ring asked Savage to write an adaptation of this emotional holiday story, he chose to incorporate more language from the 19th Century British author.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
As a holiday tradition, Christopher Savage of Exeter and his family sit around the dinner table each year reading aloud from "A Christmas Carol," the iconic tale by Charles Dickens. It is no wonder, then, that when the Player's Ring asked Savage to write an adaptation of this emotional holiday story, he chose to incorporate more language from the 19th Century British author.
Theater At Monmouth Presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
Theater at Monmouth presents the cult holiday hit, The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris' best-selling book Holidays on Ice. This modern holiday classic, made famous when it aired on National Public Radio, recounts the tale of Sedaris' stint as a Macy's Department Store elf named 'Crumpet.' Sedaris' off-kilter, witty, and often sentimental holiday memoir (not suitable for children) will have you laughing into the New Year!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2018
Theater at Monmouth presents the cult holiday hit, The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris' best-selling book Holidays on Ice. This modern holiday classic, made famous when it aired on National Public Radio, recounts the tale of Sedaris' stint as a Macy's Department Store elf named 'Crumpet.' Sedaris' off-kilter, witty, and often sentimental holiday memoir (not suitable for children) will have you laughing into the New Year!
BWW Review: THE HAUNTING 2.0 Proves To Be Sophisticated Sequel
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 31, 2018
Dustin Tucker's THE HAUNTING 2.0, presented in the Studio Series at Portland Stage, proves to be a sophisticated and fascinating sequel to last season's inaugural Halloween event. Shaping six horror stories by Maine writers into an imaginative, often chilling dramatic sequence, Tucker's piece explores the psychological dimensions of terror with a combination of visceral fear and dark humor.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 31, 2018
Dustin Tucker's THE HAUNTING 2.0, presented in the Studio Series at Portland Stage, proves to be a sophisticated and fascinating sequel to last season's inaugural Halloween event. Shaping six horror stories by Maine writers into an imaginative, often chilling dramatic sequence, Tucker's piece explores the psychological dimensions of terror with a combination of visceral fear and dark humor.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces New Year Tribute to Tom Petty
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company and Tundra Productions invite audiences to free fall into the New Year with an evening of pure rock-n-roll. Last Dance: An Evening of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will play for two performances only, 6:00 and 9:00 pm, at the Bangor Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company and Tundra Productions invite audiences to free fall into the New Year with an evening of pure rock-n-roll. Last Dance: An Evening of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will play for two performances only, 6:00 and 9:00 pm, at the Bangor Opera House.
NEWSIES Will High Kick its Way to Marshwood High School
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Extra, Extra, read all about it! Disney Newsies is coming to Marshwood High School! Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies depicts the story of New York newsies, boys and girls who sold newspapers on the streets, who went up against two newspaper publishers, Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal, to fight for their chance to earn a liveable wage.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Extra, Extra, read all about it! Disney Newsies is coming to Marshwood High School! Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies depicts the story of New York newsies, boys and girls who sold newspapers on the streets, who went up against two newspaper publishers, Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal, to fight for their chance to earn a liveable wage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mad Horse Theatre's THE WHALE
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre presents THE WHALE By Samuel D. Hunter, directed by company member Christine Louise Marshall, November 1 - 18, 2018 at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre presents THE WHALE By Samuel D. Hunter, directed by company member Christine Louise Marshall, November 1 - 18, 2018 at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME
University of Southern Maine School of Music Presents 35MM: A MUSICAL EXHIBITION
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
A picture is worth 1,000 words - what about a song? In 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. The University of Southern Maine School of Music fall musical theatre production is part concert, part exhibition, part poetry jam, part performance art...an intricately woven collection of stories that re-imagines what the modern American musical can be. A hauntingly perfect treat for Halloween!
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2018
A picture is worth 1,000 words - what about a song? In 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. The University of Southern Maine School of Music fall musical theatre production is part concert, part exhibition, part poetry jam, part performance art...an intricately woven collection of stories that re-imagines what the modern American musical can be. A hauntingly perfect treat for Halloween!
Creepin' It Real: Husson University's New England School Of Communications To Broadcast Edgar Allan Poe's A PREDICAMENT
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont in a riotous mistaken-identity plot. Featuring Irving Berlin's wonderful score including 'Cheek to Cheek', 'Top Hat, White Tie & Tails', 'Let's Face the Music & Dance' and 'Puttin' on the Ritz'.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont in a riotous mistaken-identity plot. Featuring Irving Berlin's wonderful score including 'Cheek to Cheek', 'Top Hat, White Tie & Tails', 'Let's Face the Music & Dance' and 'Puttin' on the Ritz'.
Good Theater Presents HOMER BOUND
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
Good Theater will present the world premiere of Homer Bound by Maine playwright Karmo Sanders, opening November 7 and playing through December 2. Set on a small fishing island off the Maine coast, Homer Bound deals with a shotgun wedding. Who will arrive first - the minister or the baby?
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
Good Theater will present the world premiere of Homer Bound by Maine playwright Karmo Sanders, opening November 7 and playing through December 2. Set on a small fishing island off the Maine coast, Homer Bound deals with a shotgun wedding. Who will arrive first - the minister or the baby?
Photo Flash: GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at Cast Aside Productions
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
GIFT OF MAGI Brings Diversity to the Players' Ring in Portsmouth
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Like most auditions, the audition for the musical, "Gift of the Magi," at the Players' Ring in Portsmouth brought all manner of actors, some more talented and some less. But when producer and director Deborah Barry looked at the pool of players available to her, she realized she could put together a very special cast.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Like most auditions, the audition for the musical, "Gift of the Magi," at the Players' Ring in Portsmouth brought all manner of actors, some more talented and some less. But when producer and director Deborah Barry looked at the pool of players available to her, she realized she could put together a very special cast.
Dramatic Repertory Co. Presents COCK
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) presents the Maine Premiere COCK (the cockfight play) by Mike Bartlett, directed by Keith Powell Beyland & Tess Van Horn, playing November 9 - 18, 2018. This premiere production will be presented at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) presents the Maine Premiere COCK (the cockfight play) by Mike Bartlett, directed by Keith Powell Beyland & Tess Van Horn, playing November 9 - 18, 2018. This premiere production will be presented at the Studio Theater at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave.
Rarely Produced Alan Menken/Kurt Vonnegut Musical Opening In Portland Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
Portland Stage Will Stage the World Premiere of REFUGE MALJA
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Portland Stage will stage the World Premiere of Refuge Malja by Bess Welden with Arabic Translation by Ali Al-Mshakheel begins Oct 30 through Nov 18, opens for reviewers Friday Nov 2, 2018. When a Jewish-American war photographer feels compelled to assist a young refugee who steps in front of her camera, she calls an old friend to translate but hesitates to reveal why she is so drawn to the boy. This poetic, decade-spanning drama explores how we each define and find our own malja (refuge). Affiliate Artist Bess Welden's Refuge Malja was developed as part of the 2017 Little Festival of the Unexpected and was subsequently workshopped in the Studio Series in January of 2018. Refuge Malja is made possible with support from the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Portland Stage will stage the World Premiere of Refuge Malja by Bess Welden with Arabic Translation by Ali Al-Mshakheel begins Oct 30 through Nov 18, opens for reviewers Friday Nov 2, 2018. When a Jewish-American war photographer feels compelled to assist a young refugee who steps in front of her camera, she calls an old friend to translate but hesitates to reveal why she is so drawn to the boy. This poetic, decade-spanning drama explores how we each define and find our own malja (refuge). Affiliate Artist Bess Welden's Refuge Malja was developed as part of the 2017 Little Festival of the Unexpected and was subsequently workshopped in the Studio Series in January of 2018. Refuge Malja is made possible with support from the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission.
USM School Of Music Presents Multimedia Musical 35MM: A Musical Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
The University of Southern Maine School of Music presents a unique musical theatre production "35mm: A Musical Exhibition." Part concert, part exhibition, part poetry jam, part performance art -- this intricately woven collection of stories re-imagines what the modern American musical can be.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
The University of Southern Maine School of Music presents a unique musical theatre production "35mm: A Musical Exhibition." Part concert, part exhibition, part poetry jam, part performance art -- this intricately woven collection of stories re-imagines what the modern American musical can be.
L/A CLT To Perform Meredith Willson's Classic THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
"The Music Man" is marching into town for a must-see theater experience for adults and children alike! L/A Community Little Theater announces the cast of "The Music Man". Tickets for this upcoming production opening October 19th and running through the 28th are available online and through the box office.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
"The Music Man" is marching into town for a must-see theater experience for adults and children alike! L/A Community Little Theater announces the cast of "The Music Man". Tickets for this upcoming production opening October 19th and running through the 28th are available online and through the box office.
John Burstein Reprises Role as DARROW at Penobscot Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
John Burstein revives the role of Clarence Darrow for two performances only, as the widely acclaimed Darrow, November 15 and 16, 7p.m., at Penobscot Theatre Company's 51 Main Street location.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
John Burstein revives the role of Clarence Darrow for two performances only, as the widely acclaimed Darrow, November 15 and 16, 7p.m., at Penobscot Theatre Company's 51 Main Street location.
TAM Delivers A Blizzard Of Laughs With THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Theater at Monmouth presents the cult holiday hit, The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris' best-selling book Holidays on Ice. This modern holiday classic, made famous when it aired on National Public Radio, recounts the tale of Sedaris' stint as a Macy's Department Store elf named "Crumpet." Sedaris' off-kilter, witty, and often sentimental holiday memoir (not suitable for children) will have you laughing into the New Year!
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Theater at Monmouth presents the cult holiday hit, The Santaland Diaries, adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris' best-selling book Holidays on Ice. This modern holiday classic, made famous when it aired on National Public Radio, recounts the tale of Sedaris' stint as a Macy's Department Store elf named "Crumpet." Sedaris' off-kilter, witty, and often sentimental holiday memoir (not suitable for children) will have you laughing into the New Year!
The Waterville Opera House Brings The Love To Waterville With HELLO, DOLLY!
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is excited to present the much-beloved classic American musical comedy for all ages Hello, Dolly! - running Friday, November 9th through Sunday the 18th in downtown Waterville. A broadway hit based on the play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder, audiences will delight in seeing this high-energy musical with all the feathers, the patent leathers, the beads, the buckles, and bows come to life on the historic Waterville Opera House stage!
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is excited to present the much-beloved classic American musical comedy for all ages Hello, Dolly! - running Friday, November 9th through Sunday the 18th in downtown Waterville. A broadway hit based on the play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder, audiences will delight in seeing this high-energy musical with all the feathers, the patent leathers, the beads, the buckles, and bows come to life on the historic Waterville Opera House stage!
BWW REVIEW: Minimalist and Intense CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG Packs Maximum Punch
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 15, 2018
Opening its 17th season, the Good Theater's stirring production of Simon Stephens' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time takes the company to new heights of achievement. In a long roster of excellent work, this brilliant staging stands out as one of the company's finest accom;ishments. Minimalist in its staging, eschewing the bells and whistles of the original London and New York productions, Curious Incident packs a maximum punch with its intense narrative and stunning, star- quality performance of Griffin Carpenter in the central role.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - October 15, 2018
Opening its 17th season, the Good Theater's stirring production of Simon Stephens' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time takes the company to new heights of achievement. In a long roster of excellent work, this brilliant staging stands out as one of the company's finest accom;ishments. Minimalist in its staging, eschewing the bells and whistles of the original London and New York productions, Curious Incident packs a maximum punch with its intense narrative and stunning, star- quality performance of Griffin Carpenter in the central role.
University of Southern Maine's School of Music Presents an Old-Fashioned Outdoor Band Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
The first University of Southern Maine Concert Band performance of the season celebrates the fusion of the traditional and the contemporary for their concert outside of Corthell Hall. In a venue that harks back to the outdoor band tradition of the early 19th century (and earlier!), timeless works by composers such as Copland, Sousa, and Osterling will give an atmosphere of nostalgia.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
The first University of Southern Maine Concert Band performance of the season celebrates the fusion of the traditional and the contemporary for their concert outside of Corthell Hall. In a venue that harks back to the outdoor band tradition of the early 19th century (and earlier!), timeless works by composers such as Copland, Sousa, and Osterling will give an atmosphere of nostalgia.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents A WRINKLE IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy will stage Madeleine L'Engle's classic adventure through the universe, A Wrinkle in Time, November 2-3 at 5:00PM and November 4 at 11:00AM. All three performances will be at the historic Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy will stage Madeleine L'Engle's classic adventure through the universe, A Wrinkle in Time, November 2-3 at 5:00PM and November 4 at 11:00AM. All three performances will be at the historic Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor.
Rarely Produced Alan Menken/Kurt Vonnegut Musical Opening In Portland Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Cast Aside Productions-Portland, ME's professional musical theater company-presents the rarely staged Kurt Vonnegut's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater this October 19-28th.
Mad Horse Theatre's THE WHALE Explores The Search For Redemption With Humor And Honesty
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre presents THE WHALE By Samuel D. Hunter, directed by company member Christine Louise Marshall, November 1 - 18, 2018 at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre presents THE WHALE By Samuel D. Hunter, directed by company member Christine Louise Marshall, November 1 - 18, 2018 at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME
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