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Maine State Ballet presents DON QUIXOTE, Opening 8/10

Maine State Ballet presents DON QUIXOTE, Opening 8/10

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2017
Maine State Ballet brings some Spanish spice to summer with a two-week run of Don Quixote, the classic comedic ballet based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, August 10 through August 19, at Maine State Ballet's Lopez Theater.
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR at Some Theatre Company

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR at Some Theatre Company

by Elaine Bard — July 25, 2017
Penned with extraordinary humor and compassion, The Boys Next Door, by Tom Griffin, is a delightful and touching glimpse of life and friendship from the view point of 4 men who face incredible challenges.
Huge 'Hackmatack' Sign in Berwick Celebrates 45 Years of Theater

Huge 'Hackmatack' Sign in Berwick Celebrates 45 Years of Theater

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2017
When you see the big wooden "H" and the nine letters that follow sitting high on the hill, you might think you made a wrong turn somewhere along the continental divide.
Lawrence Schulman To Speak On Judy Garland in Cape Elizabeth

Lawrence Schulman To Speak On Judy Garland in Cape Elizabeth

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2017
Award-winning music producer, critic and translator Lawrence Schulman will give a talk on Judy Garland, entitled "Moments of Magic," at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:30 P.
City Theater Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

City Theater Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2017
Travel over the rainbow at City Theater to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards.
BWW Review: Electrifying Joy Ride, GREASE Rocks MSMT Stage

BWW Review: Electrifying Joy Ride, GREASE Rocks MSMT Stage

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 21, 2017
Rock'n roll, teen rebellion, a collection of quirky, lovable characters, and a musical score seared into the American cultural fabric - all these come together in a breathless and breathtaking joy ride that pulsates with electrifying energy in Maine State Music Theatre's third main stage show, Greas
Hackmatack Playhouse Opens STEEL MAGNOLIAS Next Week

Hackmatack Playhouse Opens STEEL MAGNOLIAS Next Week

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2017
Six women, three generations.
John Cariani's CUL-DE-SAC Comes to Studio Series

John Cariani's CUL-DE-SAC Comes to Studio Series

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2017
???????Portland Stage Affiliate Artists present a 'Studio Series Workshop Staged Reading' of John Cariani's cul-de-sac, Monday, July 31st at 7:30 pm, followed by an open discussion between the playwright, director and audience, Portland Stage Studio Theater, 25A Forest Avenue in Portland.
'I Feel Most Myself When I Am Acting': A Conversation with GREASE's Chelsea Williams

'I Feel Most Myself When I Am Acting': A Conversation with GREASE's Chelsea Williams

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 18, 2017
'I think other people first recognized that I was geared to being a performer.
A Reputation to Protect: Neil Starkenberg Stars as MSMT's Danny Zuko

A Reputation to Protect: Neil Starkenberg Stars as MSMT's Danny Zuko

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 16, 2017
'I imagine that Danny is the youngest in a family of boys, and he feels he has to live up to the name Zuko at Rydell High.
Theatre Strips Secrecy From Surprise 7th Show to Reveal THE FULL MONTY

Theatre Strips Secrecy From Surprise 7th Show to Reveal THE FULL MONTY

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2017
Penobscot Theatre Company is taking it all off this summer with a show that leaves no laughs barred: Terrance McNally's The Full Monty will cap the company's 43rd season, running June 15 through July 9.
BWW Review: BLUEBERRIES, BROADWAY, AND BRIAN: Storytelling at Its Best

BWW Review: BLUEBERRIES, BROADWAY, AND BRIAN: Storytelling at Its Best

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 14, 2017
Director, producer, actor Brian P.
Cast Set for New England Premiere of DIASTER! THE MUSICAL

Cast Set for New England Premiere of DIASTER! THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2017
Full casting has been announced for the New England premiere of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL; the 1970's disaster-movie musical written by Sirius/XM On Broadway host, Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick (Glee, Ellen, Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Cast Set for New England Premiere of DIASTER! THE MUSICAL

Cast Set for New England Premiere of DIASTER! THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — July 13, 2017
Full casting has been announced for the New England premiere of DISASTER! THE MUSICAL; the 1970's disaster-movie musical written by Sirius/XM On Broadway host, Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick (Glee, Ellen, Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
City Theater Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

City Theater Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2017
Travel over the rainbow at City Theater to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards.
Weaving Many Musical Threads into a Theatrical Life: A Conversation with Peter Oyloe

Weaving Many Musical Threads into a Theatrical Life: A Conversation with Peter Oyloe

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 11, 2017
'There have been so many musical threads throughout my life ever since I was a little guy.
Maine State Music Theatre Presents GREASE

Maine State Music Theatre Presents GREASE

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2017
Maine State Music Theatre brings Rydell High's senior class of 1959 to the Pickard stage with Grease July 19 - August 5.
BWW Previews: WHAT'S COMING UP AT THE GRACIE  at Gracie Theatre

BWW Previews: WHAT'S COMING UP AT THE GRACIE at Gracie Theatre

by Elaine Bard — July 10, 2017
The Gracie Theatre has a spectacular line-up for their 2017/2018 season
BWW Review: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY at Ogunquit Playhouse

BWW Review: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY at Ogunquit Playhouse

by Steve Feeney — July 10, 2017
It seems, even mobsters don't like to spend all their summer in the city heat.
BWW Review: Sprightly and Sparkling Moliere's LEARNED LADIES at TAM

BWW Review: Sprightly and Sparkling Moliere's LEARNED LADIES at TAM

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 8, 2017
Four hundred and forty-five years later French playwright Moliere still bubbles with joyous, effervescent, sometimes mordant wit, and it is just this sparkle that Theater at Monmouth's new production of The Learned Ladies serves up in generous, exuberant fashion in an elegantly translated (uncredite
Maine State Music Theatre to Host '50s-Themed SUMMER BLAST SOCK HOP GALA

Maine State Music Theatre to Host '50s-Themed SUMMER BLAST SOCK HOP GALA

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2017
Maine State Music Theatre will host a 1950s-themed Summer Blast Sock Hop Gala on Monday, July 24 at 6 PM at the Brunswick Golf Club, 165 River Road, Brunswick, ME.
Finding Authenticity in Runyonland

Finding Authenticity in Runyonland

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 6, 2017
'It's a warhorse and has been a guaranteed sellout since 1950, but that doesn't mean a production doesn't need a little spark.
Maine State Music Theatre Presents The Who's TOMMY 7/31

Maine State Music Theatre Presents The Who's TOMMY 7/31

by BWW News Desk — July 5, 2017
Maine State Music Theatre presents The Who's Tommy for one day only on Monday, July 31 with shows at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.
Audience Plays Role in Hackmatack Playhouse's 'BUDDY'

Audience Plays Role in Hackmatack Playhouse's 'BUDDY'

by BWW News Desk — July 5, 2017
There is a moment in the musical, 'Buddy,' when the audience realizes they are part of the show.
BWW Feature: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Winslow Homer Center For The Arts

BWW Feature: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Winslow Homer Center For The Arts

by Student Blogger: Samuel Laro — July 5, 2017
The time has come for the Oak Hill Players to make 'em laugh again because SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at the Winslow Homer Center for the Arts officially has a cast list!

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