Theater At Monmouth Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
A hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General await you in Gilbert & Sullivan's effervescent musical masterpiece Pirates of Penzance. Theater at Monmouth's 2019 Fall Show sets sail today, September 13th, at 7:30 p.m. and continues through Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
A hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General await you in Gilbert & Sullivan's effervescent musical masterpiece Pirates of Penzance. Theater at Monmouth's 2019 Fall Show sets sail today, September 13th, at 7:30 p.m. and continues through Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
Review Roundup: JERSEY BOYS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation that took Broadway and the world by storm, makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage through October 28. Get a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation that took Broadway and the world by storm, makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage through October 28. Get a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: JERSEY BOYS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - September 10, 2018
The rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is played out in Jersey Boys.
by Dan Marois - September 10, 2018
The rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is played out in Jersey Boys.
Maine Playwrights Festival Calls For Scripts
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Acorn Productions, producers of the annual Maine Playwrights Festival, announces that they have begun accepting scripts for this year's eighteenth edition of the state's long-running incubator for new plays by local playwrights. Anybody living in Maine is eligible to submit a new play between 8 and 30 minutes in length for consideration in the festival. The deadline for submissions is November 26th.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Acorn Productions, producers of the annual Maine Playwrights Festival, announces that they have begun accepting scripts for this year's eighteenth edition of the state's long-running incubator for new plays by local playwrights. Anybody living in Maine is eligible to submit a new play between 8 and 30 minutes in length for consideration in the festival. The deadline for submissions is November 26th.
BEN BUTLER By Richard Strand Comes To Portland Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
BEN BUTLER by Richard Strand begins Sep 25 through Oct 21, opens for reviewers Friday September 28, 2018. When a runaway slave demands sanctuary at a Union Army garrison, the General in charge is faced with moral quandary: follow the letter of the law, or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of US history? "…Part comedy, part historical drama and part biography… by turns sarcastic, droll and witty." NY Times
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
BEN BUTLER by Richard Strand begins Sep 25 through Oct 21, opens for reviewers Friday September 28, 2018. When a runaway slave demands sanctuary at a Union Army garrison, the General in charge is faced with moral quandary: follow the letter of the law, or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of US history? "…Part comedy, part historical drama and part biography… by turns sarcastic, droll and witty." NY Times
University of Southern Maine School of Music Announces Opening Faculty Concert 'Sounds Of China'
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
For the opening faculty concert of 2018-2019 at the University of Southern Maine School of Music, faculty clarinetist Thomas Parchman has assembled a chamber ensemble with faculty colleagues Krysia Tripp, flute and Robert Lehmann, violin, guest artists Bridget Convey, piano; John Mehrmann, percussion; Benjamin Noyes, cello, and special guest Zhantao Lin playing the erhu, a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
For the opening faculty concert of 2018-2019 at the University of Southern Maine School of Music, faculty clarinetist Thomas Parchman has assembled a chamber ensemble with faculty colleagues Krysia Tripp, flute and Robert Lehmann, violin, guest artists Bridget Convey, piano; John Mehrmann, percussion; Benjamin Noyes, cello, and special guest Zhantao Lin playing the erhu, a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument.
New York City Concert Artist Brad Simmons Brings A Celebration Of Songwriting To Penobscot Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to present New York City singer/pianist Brad Simmons in his one-man musical performance Storytellers on Saturday, September 29 at 7 pm and Sunday, September 30 at 3 pm at the historic Bangor Opera House. In Storytellers, Mr. Simmons shares his journey from Alabama to New York City through celebrating the songwriting genius of such legendary recording artists as Paul Simon, Billy Joel, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and James Taylor.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to present New York City singer/pianist Brad Simmons in his one-man musical performance Storytellers on Saturday, September 29 at 7 pm and Sunday, September 30 at 3 pm at the historic Bangor Opera House. In Storytellers, Mr. Simmons shares his journey from Alabama to New York City through celebrating the songwriting genius of such legendary recording artists as Paul Simon, Billy Joel, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and James Taylor.
Penobscot Theatre Co Opens Season with THE GRADUATE
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to open its 45th Season with the Maine premiere of The Graduate. Based on the cult-classic novel and the iconic 1967 film, playwright Terry Johnson's stage adaptation is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating and horrifying characters. Performances runSeptember 6-23 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to open its 45th Season with the Maine premiere of The Graduate. Based on the cult-classic novel and the iconic 1967 film, playwright Terry Johnson's stage adaptation is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating and horrifying characters. Performances runSeptember 6-23 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
HAUNTING TOUR 2.0 Returns to Portland Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
It's Baaaaack! Portland Stage announces the return of an original Studio Series Production Haunting Hour 2.0 curated by Dustin Tucker and featuring Maine authors: Joe Hill, Monica Wood, Callie Kimball, H.W. Longfellow, Ian Carlsen, and Rick Hautala.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
It's Baaaaack! Portland Stage announces the return of an original Studio Series Production Haunting Hour 2.0 curated by Dustin Tucker and featuring Maine authors: Joe Hill, Monica Wood, Callie Kimball, H.W. Longfellow, Ian Carlsen, and Rick Hautala.
Maine State Ballet To Hold 2018 Auditions
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Maine State Ballet will hold auditions for its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on Friday, September 7th and Saturday, September 8th, 2018, at the Maine State Ballet studios, 348 U.S. Route One, in Falmouth.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Maine State Ballet will hold auditions for its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on Friday, September 7th and Saturday, September 8th, 2018, at the Maine State Ballet studios, 348 U.S. Route One, in Falmouth.
Mad Horse Theatre Presents A Staged Reading Of DEPRESSION: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre's popular BY LOCAL series is back with a staged reading of DEPRESSION: THE MUSICAL (A Depressed Girl's Guide to Depression) by Marianne Pillsbury, Monday September 24 - Wednesday September 26 at 7:30 pm. The event takes place at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can with a suggested price of $10.00. Tickets are available at the door only.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre's popular BY LOCAL series is back with a staged reading of DEPRESSION: THE MUSICAL (A Depressed Girl's Guide to Depression) by Marianne Pillsbury, Monday September 24 - Wednesday September 26 at 7:30 pm. The event takes place at Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can with a suggested price of $10.00. Tickets are available at the door only.
Threshold Stage Brings Brecht's Revolutionary Masterpiece THE THREEPENNY OPERA Vividly To Life At The Star Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Threshold Stage Company swings for the fences boldly presenting a very rare opportunity to see Bertolt Brecht's seminal masterpiece 'The Threepenny Opera' directed and choreographed by Spotlight Award winner Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Threshold Stage Company swings for the fences boldly presenting a very rare opportunity to see Bertolt Brecht's seminal masterpiece 'The Threepenny Opera' directed and choreographed by Spotlight Award winner Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors.
A Nice Guy Plays An Evil Role At Hackmatack's DIAL M FOR MURDER
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2018
Gee whiz, Bretton Reis is such a nice guy. Ask anyone. But watch him in "Dial M for Murder" on the Hackmatack Playhouse stage in Berwick for the next three weeks and you will see the epitome of evil in a character willing to do anything to get 90,000 pounds, including kill his wife.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2018
Gee whiz, Bretton Reis is such a nice guy. Ask anyone. But watch him in "Dial M for Murder" on the Hackmatack Playhouse stage in Berwick for the next three weeks and you will see the epitome of evil in a character willing to do anything to get 90,000 pounds, including kill his wife.
Cast Aside Seeks Submissions Of Original Work
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Cast Aside Productions has been receiving a lot of original scripts and scores. 'We get new plays and musicals sent to us faster than we can read them,' Artistic Director David Surkin commented. 'CAP's mission to 'produce new and reimagined classic works' is being heard and we're here for it. It's an honor to have so many authors trust us with their projects.'
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Cast Aside Productions has been receiving a lot of original scripts and scores. 'We get new plays and musicals sent to us faster than we can read them,' Artistic Director David Surkin commented. 'CAP's mission to 'produce new and reimagined classic works' is being heard and we're here for it. It's an honor to have so many authors trust us with their projects.'
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy Announces 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy is pleased to announce its upcoming class schedule with offerings for students of all ages and experience levels. After-school youth productions begin Tuesday, September 11.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy is pleased to announce its upcoming class schedule with offerings for students of all ages and experience levels. After-school youth productions begin Tuesday, September 11.
The Waterville Opera House Announces 2018-2019 Season; HELLO, DOLLY!, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and More
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is delighted to announce its 2018-2019 theatrical season, which once again brings two amazing musicals and three entertaining plays to its historic, 116 year-old theatre in downtown Waterville. New this season is the Opera House Theatre Season Pass, offering theatre lovers a new way to experience the excitement of the performing arts in this beautiful theatre. The 2018-2019 season will open in September with Things My Mother Taught Me, and will run through June.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is delighted to announce its 2018-2019 theatrical season, which once again brings two amazing musicals and three entertaining plays to its historic, 116 year-old theatre in downtown Waterville. New this season is the Opera House Theatre Season Pass, offering theatre lovers a new way to experience the excitement of the performing arts in this beautiful theatre. The 2018-2019 season will open in September with Things My Mother Taught Me, and will run through June.
Mad Horse Opens The Season With THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE By Julia Cho
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre Company explores love and language in Julia Cho's quietly beautiful THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE. This charming and heartfelt play, directed by company member Christopher Price, opens the 2018/2019 season
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Mad Horse Theatre Company explores love and language in Julia Cho's quietly beautiful THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE. This charming and heartfelt play, directed by company member Christopher Price, opens the 2018/2019 season
Maine State Music Theatre Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
Maine State Music Theatre recently made the announcement of their 2019 shows.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
Maine State Music Theatre recently made the announcement of their 2019 shows.
A Big Circus In A Little Space - Cirque Fou Opens Sept. 21 At Players' Ring
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
No one needs to bring binoculars for the circus that's arriving next month at the Players' Ring Theatre in downtown Portsmouth. In fact, audience members are likely to feel the wind in their hair or hear the squeak of the gyroscopic wheel when performers fly through the air in "The Treasure of Cirque Fou," a steampunk pirate-themed circus show.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
No one needs to bring binoculars for the circus that's arriving next month at the Players' Ring Theatre in downtown Portsmouth. In fact, audience members are likely to feel the wind in their hair or hear the squeak of the gyroscopic wheel when performers fly through the air in "The Treasure of Cirque Fou," a steampunk pirate-themed circus show.
Jonathan Mousset Leads Ogunquit's Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage September 5 through October 28. Jersey Boys takes audiences on an exhilarating journey behind the music of mega-stars Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage September 5 through October 28. Jersey Boys takes audiences on an exhilarating journey behind the music of mega-stars Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
BWW Review: Becoming a Real Live Boy: MSMT Closes Young Audiences Series with PINOCCHIO
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 20, 2018
In an enchantingly fresh take on Carlo Collodi's classic tale, Robin and Clark's musical version of Pinocchio explores the inner journey of the wooden puppet who must learn the meaning of truth, compassion, and courage in order to become 'a real live boy.' MSMT closes its Theatre for Young Audiences series with a colorful, amusing, and tender retelling of this touching story, directed and choreographed by Raymond Marc Dumont and entirely produced and performed by MSMT's Educational Fellows.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 20, 2018
In an enchantingly fresh take on Carlo Collodi's classic tale, Robin and Clark's musical version of Pinocchio explores the inner journey of the wooden puppet who must learn the meaning of truth, compassion, and courage in order to become 'a real live boy.' MSMT closes its Theatre for Young Audiences series with a colorful, amusing, and tender retelling of this touching story, directed and choreographed by Raymond Marc Dumont and entirely produced and performed by MSMT's Educational Fellows.
'What a Glorious Feeling': MSMT Panel Celebrates SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and Anniversary Concerts
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 18, 2018
In the midst of what has proved to be an extraordinary week for the company, Maine State Music Theatre fans turned out in a capacity crowd at the Curtis Memorial Library's final Peek Behind the Curtain panel to celebrate the concluding events of this Diamond Jubilee season. In the Brunswick season's penultimate week, MSMT presented nine performances of its smash hit, Singin' in the Rain, as well as two sold-out gala 60th anniversary concerts and a free Concert on the Mall that drew close to 2500 people. The panel, moderated by BWW's Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, featured Nicolas Dromard, Kate Fahrner, Brian Shepard, and Kim Sava, the stars of the production, two returning stars closely associated with MSMT's history, Sue Cella and K.K. Preece, as well as Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. The resulting discussion, which focused on the joyful new staging by Marc Robin of Singin' in the Rain and the special anniversary events, was filled with warmth, laughter, and substance.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 18, 2018
In the midst of what has proved to be an extraordinary week for the company, Maine State Music Theatre fans turned out in a capacity crowd at the Curtis Memorial Library's final Peek Behind the Curtain panel to celebrate the concluding events of this Diamond Jubilee season. In the Brunswick season's penultimate week, MSMT presented nine performances of its smash hit, Singin' in the Rain, as well as two sold-out gala 60th anniversary concerts and a free Concert on the Mall that drew close to 2500 people. The panel, moderated by BWW's Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, featured Nicolas Dromard, Kate Fahrner, Brian Shepard, and Kim Sava, the stars of the production, two returning stars closely associated with MSMT's history, Sue Cella and K.K. Preece, as well as Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. The resulting discussion, which focused on the joyful new staging by Marc Robin of Singin' in the Rain and the special anniversary events, was filled with warmth, laughter, and substance.
BWW Review: Timeless Laughter: Dan Goggin's NUNSENSE Delights in Portland
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 18, 2018
It is so seemingly simple and yet so irresistibly infectious. The thirty-five year-old show envelops the audience in a haze of nostalgia and a cocoon of laughter that makes for a delicious theatrical evening. And in this delightfully fresh, colorful, exuberant, and touching co-production presented by Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage, Dan Goggin's original Nunsense story makes clear why this musical has remained a timeless phenomenon
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 18, 2018
It is so seemingly simple and yet so irresistibly infectious. The thirty-five year-old show envelops the audience in a haze of nostalgia and a cocoon of laughter that makes for a delicious theatrical evening. And in this delightfully fresh, colorful, exuberant, and touching co-production presented by Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage, Dan Goggin's original Nunsense story makes clear why this musical has remained a timeless phenomenon
Penobscot Theatre Co Opens Season with THE GRADUATE
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to open its 45th Season with the Maine premiere of The Graduate. Based on the cult-classic novel and the iconic 1967 film, playwright Terry Johnson's stage adaptation is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating and horrifying characters. Performances runSeptember 6-23 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2018
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to open its 45th Season with the Maine premiere of The Graduate. Based on the cult-classic novel and the iconic 1967 film, playwright Terry Johnson's stage adaptation is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating and horrifying characters. Performances runSeptember 6-23 at the historic Bangor Opera House.
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