USM Department of Theatre Slates Identity-Themed 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
USM's Department of Theatre announced its season of performances for the 2017-2018 academic year, which will focus on an overarching theme of 'Identity.'
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
USM's Department of Theatre announced its season of performances for the 2017-2018 academic year, which will focus on an overarching theme of 'Identity.'
True Crime Musical, PARADE, to Open in Portland This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
PARADE is a rarely produced musical by THE LAST FIVE YEARS composer Jason Robert Brown, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Alfred Urhy, and co-conceived by Hal Prince. Winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, it depicts the true story of Mary Phagan - a 13-year-old factory worker murdered in Atlanta during a Confederate Memorial Day Parade in 1913 - and the trial, wrongful conviction, and murder of her Jewish boss, Leo Frank.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
PARADE is a rarely produced musical by THE LAST FIVE YEARS composer Jason Robert Brown, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Alfred Urhy, and co-conceived by Hal Prince. Winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, it depicts the true story of Mary Phagan - a 13-year-old factory worker murdered in Atlanta during a Confederate Memorial Day Parade in 1913 - and the trial, wrongful conviction, and murder of her Jewish boss, Leo Frank.
2017-18 Education Programming Announced at Portland Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Education is central to Portland Stage's Mission, and it creates vital education programs both In-Theater and In-Schools for families and students from pre-K through high school. Portland Stage's In-Theater Programs offer classes, workshops, and vacation and summer theater camps for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in its storefront Theater for Kids space on Forest Avenue. In addition, Portland Stage offers In-School Education Programming, which is designed to grow with students as they progress through all grade levels. From the PLAY program to Student Matinees of our Mainstage productions- the Education Department offers comprehensive programming that connects to and reinforces Common Core Standards and Maine Learning Results. Portland Stage Teaching Artists encourage active participation and collaboration, with a focus on literacy, cultural awareness, and creative thinking all while having fun.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Education is central to Portland Stage's Mission, and it creates vital education programs both In-Theater and In-Schools for families and students from pre-K through high school. Portland Stage's In-Theater Programs offer classes, workshops, and vacation and summer theater camps for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in its storefront Theater for Kids space on Forest Avenue. In addition, Portland Stage offers In-School Education Programming, which is designed to grow with students as they progress through all grade levels. From the PLAY program to Student Matinees of our Mainstage productions- the Education Department offers comprehensive programming that connects to and reinforces Common Core Standards and Maine Learning Results. Portland Stage Teaching Artists encourage active participation and collaboration, with a focus on literacy, cultural awareness, and creative thinking all while having fun.
Photo Flash: First Look at SEX WITH STRANGERS at Good Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Sex With Strangers, the recent off-Broadway hit show, kicks off Good Theater's 16th season. Written by Laura Eason, one of the writers on the hit tv series House of Cards, this two character comedy is about the publishing industry and how far someone will go to get ahead. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Sex With Strangers, the recent off-Broadway hit show, kicks off Good Theater's 16th season. Written by Laura Eason, one of the writers on the hit tv series House of Cards, this two character comedy is about the publishing industry and how far someone will go to get ahead. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!
Review Roundup: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at Mad Horse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON runs at Mad Horse Theatre through October 15, and the critics are weighing in!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON runs at Mad Horse Theatre through October 15, and the critics are weighing in!
SEX WITH STRANGERS, SHEAR MADNESS and More Set for Good Theater's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Good Theater the professional theater in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Centers has announced its 16th season opening in the fall of 2017. This will be the biggest season the company has produced yet.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Good Theater the professional theater in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Centers has announced its 16th season opening in the fall of 2017. This will be the biggest season the company has produced yet.
BWW Previews: KING'S 'CARRIE' MUSICAL: BUCKETS OF FUN! at Some Theatre Company
by Elaine Bard - September 26, 2017
CARRIE the Musical - The Immersive Experience promises thrills, chills, and spills by the bucketful.
by Elaine Bard - September 26, 2017
CARRIE the Musical - The Immersive Experience promises thrills, chills, and spills by the bucketful.
Photo Flash: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at Madhouse Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 26, 2017
Madhouse Theatre in South Portland opened its season with a provocative and brilliant production of Michael Friedman's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON. It runs until October 15, 2017.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 26, 2017
Madhouse Theatre in South Portland opened its season with a provocative and brilliant production of Michael Friedman's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON. It runs until October 15, 2017.
Naked Shakespeare Begins its Season with SHAPESHIFTERS
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' performance series dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in accessible ways for contemporary audiences, begins a new season of First Friday performances in The Ballroom at Mechanics Hall with ShapeShifters.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' performance series dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in accessible ways for contemporary audiences, begins a new season of First Friday performances in The Ballroom at Mechanics Hall with ShapeShifters.
Threshold Stage Company Embarks on a LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Threshold Stage Company presents 'Long Day's Journey into Night' by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Peter Josephson at the Star Theatre at the Kittery Community Center, running September 29th - October 15th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Threshold Stage Company presents 'Long Day's Journey into Night' by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Peter Josephson at the Star Theatre at the Kittery Community Center, running September 29th - October 15th, 2017.
ANYTHING HELPS GOD BLESS Opens Friday at Snow Lion Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Yesterday a thoughtful and entertaining program (with some terrific music) aired on WGAN radio with the amazing Tory Ryden.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
Yesterday a thoughtful and entertaining program (with some terrific music) aired on WGAN radio with the amazing Tory Ryden.
BWW Review: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Rocks Mad Horse Theatre's Opening
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 24, 2017
Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland opened its 2017-2018 with another edgy, brilliant production that speaks to the company's reputation for crafting the unusual and provocative with consummate skill. That they had already programmed the 2009 Off-Broadway hit, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson before the tragic and untimely death on September 9th of its composer-lyricist Michael Friedman, only added impact to a production that is angry, powerful, funny, and hugely contemporaneous.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 24, 2017
Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland opened its 2017-2018 with another edgy, brilliant production that speaks to the company's reputation for crafting the unusual and provocative with consummate skill. That they had already programmed the 2009 Off-Broadway hit, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson before the tragic and untimely death on September 9th of its composer-lyricist Michael Friedman, only added impact to a production that is angry, powerful, funny, and hugely contemporaneous.
Schoolhouse Arts Center to Present DRACULA
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017
The Schoolhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its cast for the fall 2017 production of 'Dracula'. This show is directed by Danny Gay and assistant directed by Chris Roberts, both board members and avid thespians of the theatre. The play is licensed through Samuel French, Inc, and is based upon the classic story written by Bram Stoker.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2017
The Schoolhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its cast for the fall 2017 production of 'Dracula'. This show is directed by Danny Gay and assistant directed by Chris Roberts, both board members and avid thespians of the theatre. The play is licensed through Samuel French, Inc, and is based upon the classic story written by Bram Stoker.
BWW Review: Lady Day and Her Demons
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 23, 2017
Portland Stage opens its 44th season with an intense production of Lanie Robertson's exploration of the tortured inner life of songstress Billie Holiday, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. Essentially a ninety-minute dramatic monologue, the play with music is a virtuoso vehicle for the singer-actress in the title role. Portland Stage's attractive, expressive production captures all the pathos of Holliday's life, as well as the incomparable beauty of her music making.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 23, 2017
Portland Stage opens its 44th season with an intense production of Lanie Robertson's exploration of the tortured inner life of songstress Billie Holiday, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. Essentially a ninety-minute dramatic monologue, the play with music is a virtuoso vehicle for the singer-actress in the title role. Portland Stage's attractive, expressive production captures all the pathos of Holliday's life, as well as the incomparable beauty of her music making.
MISERY to Take the Stage in Stephen King's Hometown
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Penobscot Theatre Company will present William Goldman's chilling dramatization of Stephen King's Misery, a Maine premiere. The production will run October 12 through November 5 at the Bangor Opera House, in the heart of Stephen King's hometown.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Penobscot Theatre Company will present William Goldman's chilling dramatization of Stephen King's Misery, a Maine premiere. The production will run October 12 through November 5 at the Bangor Opera House, in the heart of Stephen King's hometown.
USM Department of Theatre to Kick Off Season with Modern Horror Story 'NEIGHBORHOOD 3'
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
The USM Department of Theatre will open their 2017-2018 season on the Main Stage at Russell Hall with the comic and disturbing modern horror story 'Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,' which opens September 29.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
The USM Department of Theatre will open their 2017-2018 season on the Main Stage at Russell Hall with the comic and disturbing modern horror story 'Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,' which opens September 29.
Maine State Ballet Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID this October
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Maine State Ballet's 175 seat Lopez Theater will be transformed into a shimmering underwater grotto for the upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, an original ballet by Artistic Director Linda MacArthur Miele, which runs October 7 through October 15.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Maine State Ballet's 175 seat Lopez Theater will be transformed into a shimmering underwater grotto for the upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, an original ballet by Artistic Director Linda MacArthur Miele, which runs October 7 through October 15.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL to Launch Portland Stage's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Portland Stage has announced the kick-off to its 2017-2018 Season with Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson, starring Tracey Conyer Lee.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Portland Stage has announced the kick-off to its 2017-2018 Season with Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson, starring Tracey Conyer Lee.
Naked Shakespeare Announces 2017/18 Season of Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Acorn Productions, producers of the Naked Shakespeare series, has chosen the theme of archetypes for the current season of performances in the Ballroom at Mechanics Hall. Each show brings together characters sharing similar traits from across the Shakespearean canon in one-hour shows that break down barriers between the actors and audience to create uniquely accessible takes on the text. In keeping with Naked Shakepeare's 13 year tradition, the company keeps costumes, scenery, lighting and props to a minimum in order to highlight the images and poetry present in the text. Each show will be presented in two pay-what-you-can performances at the company's home in Mechanics Hall in downtown Portland, with the first show a preview on the first Thursday of the month, and the second presented right after the First Friday art walk concludes at 7pm. A new addition to the series this year is a third (and sometimes fourth) show that will be offered the week after the First Friday performances at a local food and drink establishment downtown. The venues chosen to host these shows are well-known to local audiences: Portland House of Music, Port City Blue, Bull Feeney's, Urban Farm Fermentory, Oxbow Blending and Bottling, and The Aphodian Theater. At the conclusion of this season, one of these six establishments will be chosen by the company to host a new alternative monthly series for the 2018/19 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Acorn Productions, producers of the Naked Shakespeare series, has chosen the theme of archetypes for the current season of performances in the Ballroom at Mechanics Hall. Each show brings together characters sharing similar traits from across the Shakespearean canon in one-hour shows that break down barriers between the actors and audience to create uniquely accessible takes on the text. In keeping with Naked Shakepeare's 13 year tradition, the company keeps costumes, scenery, lighting and props to a minimum in order to highlight the images and poetry present in the text. Each show will be presented in two pay-what-you-can performances at the company's home in Mechanics Hall in downtown Portland, with the first show a preview on the first Thursday of the month, and the second presented right after the First Friday art walk concludes at 7pm. A new addition to the series this year is a third (and sometimes fourth) show that will be offered the week after the First Friday performances at a local food and drink establishment downtown. The venues chosen to host these shows are well-known to local audiences: Portland House of Music, Port City Blue, Bull Feeney's, Urban Farm Fermentory, Oxbow Blending and Bottling, and The Aphodian Theater. At the conclusion of this season, one of these six establishments will be chosen by the company to host a new alternative monthly series for the 2018/19 season.
Mad Horse Theatre to Open 32nd Season with Rock Musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Mad Horse Theatre Company opens its 32nd season with the riotous rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, music & lyrics by Michael Friedman, and book by Alex Timbers.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Mad Horse Theatre Company opens its 32nd season with the riotous rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, music & lyrics by Michael Friedman, and book by Alex Timbers.
USM Department of Theatre Slates Identity-Themed 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
USM's Department of Theatre announced its season of performances for the 2017-2018 academic year, which will focus on an overarching theme of 'Identity.'
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
USM's Department of Theatre announced its season of performances for the 2017-2018 academic year, which will focus on an overarching theme of 'Identity.'
Portland Ovations Offstage Launches Offstage Ambassador Program for Students
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Portland Ovations Offstage is launching an Ambassador Program to enroll Maine high school students to spread the word about the magic of the performing arts and to provide them with an in depth semester-long opportunity to explore what a professional commitment to the performing arts truly entails. By selecting a core group of students, Ovations Offstage hopes to establish and nurture a vital link to their peers regarding the arts, both locally and nationally.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Portland Ovations Offstage is launching an Ambassador Program to enroll Maine high school students to spread the word about the magic of the performing arts and to provide them with an in depth semester-long opportunity to explore what a professional commitment to the performing arts truly entails. By selecting a core group of students, Ovations Offstage hopes to establish and nurture a vital link to their peers regarding the arts, both locally and nationally.
SISTER ACT to Get in the Habit at Community Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Community Little Theatre (Auburn) is pleased to announce the cast and crew of the first production of their 78th Season, 'Sister Act.'
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Community Little Theatre (Auburn) is pleased to announce the cast and crew of the first production of their 78th Season, 'Sister Act.'
Porter Hall Presents the World Premiere of WORDS & MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
'WORDS & MUSIC - A New Musical Revue: The Songs of Hallett & Robinson' is an exciting new show written by award-winning composer Aaron Robinson and lyricist Suzy Hallett.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
'WORDS & MUSIC - A New Musical Revue: The Songs of Hallett & Robinson' is an exciting new show written by award-winning composer Aaron Robinson and lyricist Suzy Hallett.
Comedic CALENDAR GIRLS to Open at the Waterville Opera House This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) will present Calendar Girls, a comedic play written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi made famous by the 2003 British film adaptation staring Helen Mirren.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Waterville Opera House (WOH) will present Calendar Girls, a comedic play written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi made famous by the 2003 British film adaptation staring Helen Mirren.
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