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USM Department of Theatre to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ Radio Play & Listening Party
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2024
The University of Southern Maine's Department of Theatre will present a radio play adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ to launch their 2024-2025 season, offering a fresh take on the classic tale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Mad Horse Theatre Will Perform Reading of THE WITCH OF EDMONTON
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2024
Mad Horse Theatre will present Dark Horse Nights! This new series of staged readings presents works that provide additional insights and conversation to the mainstage productions they align with. In this inaugural reading, The Witch of Edmonton is presented alongside Jen Silverman's Witch, a modern re-telling of the same story.
World Premiere of WAKE is Coming to Machias ACT This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2024
Discover the world premiere of WAKE, a dark comedy by Daniel Reynolds, in Downeast Maine this October. Presented by the new theatre company Machias ACT, in collaboration with local arts organizations. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - October 01, 2024
I have reviewed many a show at the Ogunquit Playhouse and they have been consistently great with an occasionally critiqued item or two. As for their current production of the world premiere of My Best Friend's Wedding, the production can only be described as Ogunquit Playhouse at its best.
Cast Set for 1776 at Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2024
Director Celeste Philippon has revealed the cast for Community Little Theatre's upcoming production of the musical '1776'. Kicking off CLT's 85th consecutive season, '1776' tells the story of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Monmouth Community Players to Bring DRACULA to Historic Cumston Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - September 21, 2024
The Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast of their fall production of Dracula.
Interview: Act Two for Portland's Good Theater Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - September 14, 2024
A hush fell over the audience at the Hill Center last March when Good Theater’s Executive/Artistic Director, Brain P. Allen, concluded his curtain speech with the news that the current  production of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE would be the last for the GOOD THEATER on Munjoy Hill. The theatre company, which was celebrating more than twenty years as the resident company of what had formerly been known as The St. Lawrence Center for the Arts, had lost its home, and Portland was about to lose one of its most vibrant professional theatres.
WITCH by Jen Silverman to be Presented at Mad Horse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Mad Horse Theatre will present WITCH by Jen Silverman on October 10th, marking the start of its 39th season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Cast of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse Meets the Press
by Jennifer Broski - September 11, 2024
Se photos of the cast of My Best Friends Wedding at Ogunquit Playhouse meeting the press!
May Pang to Showcase Photos of John Lennon At Exhibition At Cove Street Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
May Pang's candid photos of John Lennon from his 'Lost Weekend' era will be showcased at a free exhibition at Cove Street Arts in Portland, ME. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - September 10, 2024
This is one of those offbeat musicals that entertains you with its unusual charm, catchy tunes, and cartoon-like characters. With the plot line featuring a talking plant that feeds only on human blood, this is not your grandmother’s kind of musical. (Unless your grandmother regularly attends the wide variety of shows performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse.)
Some Theatre Company To Present LIZZIE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
The critically acclaimed rock musical LIZZIE is set to electrify Bangor audiences just in time for Halloween. This bold retelling of the infamous Lizzie Borden story promises a theatrical experience filled with blood, betrayal, and murder.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS & More Set for The Public Theatre 34th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
The Public Theatre has revealed its 34th season, featuring a lineup of new productions and returning favorites. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Portland Stage Presents The Story Of Margaret Chase Smith In CONSCIENCE
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2024
Portland Stage has announced the play CONSCIENCE, depicting the life of trailblazing Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Lawrence Schulman Will Discuss New Book FREE at The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, Maine has announced that Lawrence Schulman, the award-winning music producer, critic, translator, and author of the recently published book FREE: Words on Music by a Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World.
Spotlight: MISS HOLMES RETURNS at Waterville Opera House
by BWW Special Offer - August 28, 2024
Opening Next Week at the Waterville Opera House: Miss Holmes Returns!
Mad Horse Theatre Reveals 39th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
The 39th season of Mad Horse Theatre will include three Maine Premieres and a Pulitzer Prize winning American Theater Classic. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: Cultural Time Travel - MSMT Presents FLOYDIAN TRIP
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 20, 2024
With their concert subscription series such a huge success this season, Maine State Music Theatre scheduled one final treat for fans of historic rock ‘n’ roll. On August 19 Pink Floyd tribute band, Floydian Trip, took the stage at the Pickard Theater to present two concerts combining many of Pink Floyd’s signature hits into one single event. The seven musicians comprising the band led the audience on an explosive journey through pulsating sound, visual effects, and recreation of the era of psychedelic rock.
Interview: The Wild West of Music: A Conversation About MSMT's BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 17, 2024
Curt Dale Clark and Seth Eliser joined Kathryn Boswell, Alfie Parker, Jr., Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain, and an actor playing one of The Drifters, for a panel discussion moderated by Broadway World’s Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold on August 14th at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine.
Hackmatack Farm And Playhouse Presents LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2024
Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse has announced its upcoming production of Little Women: The Musical, running from August 15th to August 31st. 
Mad Horse Theatre Company Reveals New Leadership
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2024
Mad Horse Theatre Company revealed new leadership, marking a significant change in its organizational structure. Learn more about the changes.
Good Theater and Stevens Square at Baxter Woods Launch New Partnership
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2024
Good Theater and Stevens Square at Baxter Woods have launched a new partnership aimed at transforming Portland's cultural landscape.
Review: MSMT Celebrates Community
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - August 15, 2024
On August 14, the Brunswick Town Mall brimmed full with spectators, all eager to enjoy Maine State Music Theatre’s annual free Concert on the Mall, presented in collaboration with the Brunswick Downtown Association. For MSMT, the performance is a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community that has supported the theatre all summer. Stars of the final main stage show, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, together with the MSMT singers and several other favorite artists, treated the enthusiastic crowd of all ages to an evening of Broadway favorites and covers of popular standards.
Video: First Look at BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - August 14, 2024
Get a first look at Maine State Music Theatre's production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production is now on stage through August 24th, 2024.

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