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HONKY TONK LAUNDRY Washes Away Winter Blues

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY Washes Away Winter Blues

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2019
Move over Thelma and Louise! The Maine premiere of Honky Tonk Laundry, a boot-scootin', musical jukebox-treat hits all the right notes at the Bangor Opera House from January 31 - February 24.
BWW Feature: 2019 PROMISES A YEAR OF AMAZING THEATRE ALL AROUND MAINE.

BWW Feature: 2019 PROMISES A YEAR OF AMAZING THEATRE ALL AROUND MAINE.

by Elaine Bard — January 6, 2019
While Maine Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.
BWW Feature:  What's Exciting on the Upcoming Maine Theatre Scene for 2019?

BWW Feature: What's Exciting on the Upcoming Maine Theatre Scene for 2019?

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — January 6, 2019
It is the winter doldrums here in North Country, but what better way to combat those blues than to take in an entertaining, moving, or inspiring evening at one of Maine's fine theatre companies? And if not in winter, why not plan ahead by subscribing to some of these companies or buying seats for o
New Surry Theatre Holds Open Auditions For Little Women

New Surry Theatre Holds Open Auditions For Little Women

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2019
This adaptation, by Tomas Hischak, remains very faithful to Louisa May Alcott's timeless and deeply influential work.
Portland Stage Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Portland Stage Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2019
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde begins Jan 22 through Feb 17, opens for reviewers Friday Jan 25, 2019.
Waterville Opera House Embraces Farce in A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY

Waterville Opera House Embraces Farce in A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2019
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is excited to present a tribute to the great English farces of the 1940s when A Fox On The Fairway opens this January in Waterville.
ROCKY FOR EQUALITY Begins To Gear Up For Its 2019 Show

ROCKY FOR EQUALITY Begins To Gear Up For Its 2019 Show

by Elaine Bard — January 3, 2019
It is never too early to start thinking about theatre productions, especially ones as big as Rocky Horror.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces New Interim Director Of Education

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces New Interim Director Of Education

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2019
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces new Interim Director of Education Bangor, ME - Penobscot Theatre Company announces that Ben Layman, longtime teaching artist and performer in the Bangor area, will begin as the next Interim Director of Education starting on January 7th.
BWW Feature: NIGHT, MOTHER SET TO HIT THE STAGE IN ORONO at Some Theatre Company

BWW Feature: NIGHT, MOTHER SET TO HIT THE STAGE IN ORONO at Some Theatre Company

by Elaine Bard — January 2, 2019
Nominated for four Tony Awards and winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 'night, Mother by Marsha Norman is an eloquent, enthralling and ultimately shattering play that explores the final hours in the life of a woman who has decided that life is no longer worth living.
New Surry Theatre Holds Open Auditions For Little Women

New Surry Theatre Holds Open Auditions For Little Women

by Elaine Bard — January 2, 2019
This adaptation, by Tomas Hischak, remains very faithful to Louisa May Alcott's timeless and deeply influential work.
Good Theater Presents AN ACT OF GOD

Good Theater Presents AN ACT OF GOD

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 2019
Good Theater rings in the New Year with the Maine premiere of David Javerbaum's hit Broadway comedy, An Act of God.
Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED

Snowlion Rep Receives Grants For Production Of New Musical MESMERIZED

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 2019
Snowlion Rep, a nonprofit professional theater company in Portland, announces receipt of two grants funding production of the new musical Mesmerized which will perform May 3 - 12 at Portland Ballet Studio Theater in Portland.
L-A Community Little Theatre To Hold Auditions For AVENUE Q

L-A Community Little Theatre To Hold Auditions For AVENUE Q

by BWW News Desk — December 24, 2018
Auditions have been announced for Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre's upcoming production of the hit musical comedy 'Avenue Q.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards!

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.
BWW Review: Portland Stage's Venerable CHRISTMAS CAROL Gets New Scrooge

BWW Review: Portland Stage's Venerable CHRISTMAS CAROL Gets New Scrooge

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — December 23, 2018
Anita Stewart's staging of Dickens' A Christmas Carol has been a beloved fixture on Portland's Christmas scene for quite some time now, and, indeed, despite changing casts, much of its appeal resides in its familiarity to audiences.
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy Opens Registration for ANNE OF GREEN GABLE

Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy Opens Registration for ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy is excited to announce open registration for the upcoming after school youth production of Anne Of Green Gables.
A Rare Production Of THEOPHILIUS NORTH Announced At Players' Ring

A Rare Production Of THEOPHILIUS NORTH Announced At Players' Ring

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2018
Matt McGonigle of Square Peg Productions in Concord has wanted to produce the story of "Theophilus North" for a decade now, since he first saw the stage adaptation of Thornton Wilder's story of a man coming of age in 1926, Newport, RI.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Heats Up The New Year With The Grisly Black Comedy DEER

Mad Horse Theatre Company Heats Up The New Year With The Grisly Black Comedy DEER

by BWW News Desk — December 17, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre Company presents the New England premiere of DEER by Aaron Mark, January 10-27, 2019 at Mad Horse Theatre Company, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland, ME.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Maine Awards!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Maine Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to The Public Theatre

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to The Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 14, 2018
This holiday season, for one weekend only, Dec 14, 15, and 16th, The Public Theatre, will present their acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol followed by a holiday sing-a-long featuring Christmas Carol fiddler Jennifer Armstrong.
Non-Profit Arts Presenter Portland Ovations Welcomes New Deputy Director Linda Nelson

Non-Profit Arts Presenter Portland Ovations Welcomes New Deputy Director Linda Nelson

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2018
Maine performing arts presenting organization Portland Ovations announces the addition of Linda Nelson in the role of Deputy Director.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Maine Awards!

Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Maine Awards!

by BWW Staff — December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites.
Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre Presents LEND ME A TENOR

Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre Presents LEND ME A TENOR

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2018
Director Mitchell Clyde Thomas has announced the cast for the upcoming Community Little Theatre (CLT) production of the Ken Ludwig comedy Lend Me A Tenor.
A CARPENTER'S CHRISTMAS Comes To Husson University's Gracie Theatre

A CARPENTER'S CHRISTMAS Comes To Husson University's Gracie Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2018
Classic hits by The Carpenters and other holiday favorites will be performed by Chicago-based singer, Lisa Rock and her six-piece band at Husson University's Gracie Theatre today, December 8, 2018 at 4 p.
 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced at The Public Theatre

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced at The Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 2018
Yule love A Christmas Carol at The Public Theatre.

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