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BWW Review:  Murder, Mystery, Romance in Noir Comedy at Portland Stage

BWW Review: Murder, Mystery, Romance in Noir Comedy at Portland Stage

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 10, 2018

Portland Stage's current production of Michael Hollinger's 2000 noir comedy set in the Cold War era skillfully weaves a tapestry of three love stories and one murder against the backdrop of McCarthyism, nuclear bombs, 50s pop culture, and zany shenanigans - all of which makes for a delightful, fast-

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Children's Theatre Camps

Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Children's Theatre Camps

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2018

The Ogunquit Playhouse Children's Theatre Camps are open for enrollment and filling up fast! Register your aspiring thespian today for either the Rising Stars Camp for children ages 5 to 7, Center Stage Camp for children ages 8 to 10, or the Junior Players Camp for ages 10 to 18.

Thinking Forward: Maine State Music Theatre Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee

Thinking Forward: Maine State Music Theatre Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — March 4, 2018

Anniversaries are customarily times to reflect on the past, but for Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark, the 2018 gala celebration of the company's sixty years is not only a time to celebrate history, but also to use the significant milestone as an opportunity to look to t

Ogunquit Playhouse Nominated For 17 IRNE Awards

Ogunquit Playhouse Nominated For 17 IRNE Awards

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2018

The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce it has received seventeen Independent Reviewers of New England Award (IRNE) nominations for its 2017 productions of Bullets Over Broadway, Ragtime, and From Here to Eternity including Best Sound Design, Best Projection Design, Best Choreography, Best En

Marshwood Middle School Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR.

Marshwood Middle School Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, JR.

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2018

As you walk into the gymnasium, you see jocks dressed in their uniforms, 'shooting hoops' and talking to the cheerleaders, while goths are discussing music, thespians are rehearsing for their audition, and braniacs are studying for the science decathlon.

BWW Review: Cast Aside Productions Re-Imagines GODSPELL

BWW Review: Cast Aside Productions Re-Imagines GODSPELL

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — February 25, 2018

Portland's Cast Aside Productions has mounted a staging that re-imagines the 1971 Stephen Schwartz musical, based on the Gospel of Matthew, Godspell, setting the entire piece as a rock concert.

Cellist William Rounds to Perform Omaramor in 'Pairs: A Program Of Duos'

Cellist William Rounds to Perform Omaramor in 'Pairs: A Program Of Duos'

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2018

USM faculty cellist William Rounds performs Oswaldo Golijov's stunning solo cello work Omaramor then joins with USM alumna and former faculty member Elisabeth Marshall, soprano, presenting a collection of poems by Anne Bradstreet with music by James Kallembach.

Acorn Productions' Naked Shakespeare Presents VAUDEVILLIANS

Acorn Productions' Naked Shakespeare Presents VAUDEVILLIANS

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2018

March brings the return of Avner Eisenberg to Acorn Productions, this time as the co-director of the monthly Naked Shakespeare show entitled "Vaudevillians," which will be performed at Mechanics Hall on First Friday, with a Thursday night preview, and the following Thursday at Oxbow Blending and Bot

William Rounds, Cello, Presents Pairs: A Program Of Duos

William Rounds, Cello, Presents Pairs: A Program Of Duos

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2018

USM faculty cellist William Rounds performs Oswaldo Golijov's stunning solo cello work Omaramor then joins with USM alumna and former faculty member Elisabeth Marshall, soprano, presenting a collection of poems by Anne Bradstreet with music by James Kallembach.

Photo Flash: Good Theater presents LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE

Photo Flash: Good Theater presents LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2018

Good Theater is proud to present the Maine premiere of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's smash hit off-Broadway comedy event, Love Loss and What I Wore, directed by Steve Underwood, featuring a rotating cast of Portland's favorite actresses.

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