Maine State Music Theatre Present Rodgers & Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Marianka Swain - June 09, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING appearing on the Pickard stage for one day only: Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon. This revue, with innovative musical arrangements including a sultry Andrews Sisters-esque 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair,' a swingin' 'Honeybun' worthy of the Modernaires, and a jazzy 'Kansas City', leaves no question about how terrifically up to date the remarkable songs of R&H remain.
by Marianka Swain - June 09, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING appearing on the Pickard stage for one day only: Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon. This revue, with innovative musical arrangements including a sultry Andrews Sisters-esque 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair,' a swingin' 'Honeybun' worthy of the Modernaires, and a jazzy 'Kansas City', leaves no question about how terrifically up to date the remarkable songs of R&H remain.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of MSMT and Fulton's Reimagined GHOST THE MUSICAL
by Christina Mancuso - June 08, 2016
The 'nationally regarded' Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL, beginning tonight, June 8 through June 25. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek at highlights and behind the scenes below!
by Christina Mancuso - June 08, 2016
The 'nationally regarded' Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL, beginning tonight, June 8 through June 25. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek at highlights and behind the scenes below!
Maine State Music Theatre, Fulton Theatre's New Chamber Version of GHOST THE MUSICAL Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL, beginning tonight, June 8, and continuing through June 25.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL, beginning tonight, June 8, and continuing through June 25.
Nothing Short of Miraculous: A Conversation with E. Faye Butler
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 07, 2016
'What they did is nothing short of miraculous! I know because I was there as a friend, a colleague, an artist. I was there in that room as the magic was happening!' Award-winning actress E. Faye Butler is speaking of the Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, of her old friends from their Rockford, Illinois days, Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark, and of the entire creative team and cast of the new chamber music version of the musical Ghost in which she now stars. The Bruce Joel Rubin-Glen Ballard-Dave Stewart show which opens at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick on Thursday, June 9, is a reprise (and New England premiere) of the newly minted chamber adaptation presented at Lancaster's Fulton Theatre on April 21, 2016, after a year-long development process. One can feel the excitement and electricity in Butler's presence and her comments about this play with music which, she believes has given new life to both the original 1990 Jerry Zucker movie starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg and the 2011 stage version. 'E. Faye is a force of nature!' MSMT Managing Director Stephanie Dupal proclaimed when she saw her in the premiere.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 07, 2016
'What they did is nothing short of miraculous! I know because I was there as a friend, a colleague, an artist. I was there in that room as the magic was happening!' Award-winning actress E. Faye Butler is speaking of the Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, of her old friends from their Rockford, Illinois days, Marc Robin and Curt Dale Clark, and of the entire creative team and cast of the new chamber music version of the musical Ghost in which she now stars. The Bruce Joel Rubin-Glen Ballard-Dave Stewart show which opens at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick on Thursday, June 9, is a reprise (and New England premiere) of the newly minted chamber adaptation presented at Lancaster's Fulton Theatre on April 21, 2016, after a year-long development process. One can feel the excitement and electricity in Butler's presence and her comments about this play with music which, she believes has given new life to both the original 1990 Jerry Zucker movie starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg and the 2011 stage version. 'E. Faye is a force of nature!' MSMT Managing Director Stephanie Dupal proclaimed when she saw her in the premiere.
Tickets to HEATHERS at Portland Stage Company Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2016
You may want to choose who you sit with at lunch a little more carefully this summer; the meanest girls in Ohio are coming to Portland.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2016
You may want to choose who you sit with at lunch a little more carefully this summer; the meanest girls in Ohio are coming to Portland.
Andrea McArdle & Sally Struthers Will Star in Ogunquit Playhouse's ANYTHING GOES
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse sets sail with the delightful, Tony Award-winning Anything Goes June 15 to July 9. This splendid madcap musical comedy stars Broadway's Andrea McArdle as Reno Sweeney and features two-time Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers as Evangeline Harcourt. The pair are currently leading ANYTHING GOES at Gateway Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse sets sail with the delightful, Tony Award-winning Anything Goes June 15 to July 9. This splendid madcap musical comedy stars Broadway's Andrea McArdle as Reno Sweeney and features two-time Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers as Evangeline Harcourt. The pair are currently leading ANYTHING GOES at Gateway Performing Arts Center.
LA CLT's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
Family dinners with your family seem dysfunctional? Join the Weston Family as they take the stage in LA CLT's production of 'August: Osage County'. 'August:Osage County' will entertain everyone in the audience with its dark comedy, with shocking slaps immediately followed by knee-slapping laughter.This production is being directed by Adam P. Blais, with original music by Paul G. Caron.Please be advised that this show does contain adult language and content and is not recommended for young children.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
Family dinners with your family seem dysfunctional? Join the Weston Family as they take the stage in LA CLT's production of 'August: Osage County'. 'August:Osage County' will entertain everyone in the audience with its dark comedy, with shocking slaps immediately followed by knee-slapping laughter.This production is being directed by Adam P. Blais, with original music by Paul G. Caron.Please be advised that this show does contain adult language and content and is not recommended for young children.
MSMT to Present JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK appearing on the Pickard stage Wednesday, June 15, 2015 at 10 AM and 1 PM, and a special showing on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 AM. Children of all ages are welcome at MSMT's Theatre for Young Audience shows.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK appearing on the Pickard stage Wednesday, June 15, 2015 at 10 AM and 1 PM, and a special showing on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 AM. Children of all ages are welcome at MSMT's Theatre for Young Audience shows.
BWW Review: Mad Horse Theatre's Chekhov Adaptation Marries Existential Angst and Mordent Wit
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 31, 2016
South Portland's Mad Horse Theatre closed out its season with a prickly and provocative production of Aaron Posner's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull - Stupid F**king Bird - a contemporary "deconstruction" which brilliantly mines the inherent humor as well as the aching ennui of the Russian playwright. Tautly paced by director Christopher Price, the excellent cast gives an immediacy to the play, which Chekhov, himself, actually called a "comedy in four acts."
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 31, 2016
South Portland's Mad Horse Theatre closed out its season with a prickly and provocative production of Aaron Posner's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull - Stupid F**king Bird - a contemporary "deconstruction" which brilliantly mines the inherent humor as well as the aching ennui of the Russian playwright. Tautly paced by director Christopher Price, the excellent cast gives an immediacy to the play, which Chekhov, himself, actually called a "comedy in four acts."
LA CLT to Produce AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY This June
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
Family dinners with your family seem dysfunctional? Join the Weston Family as they take the stage in LA CLT's production of 'August: Osage County'. "August:Osage County" will entertain everyone in the audience with its dark comedy, with shocking slaps immediately followed by knee-slapping laughter.This production is being directed by Adam P. Blais, with original music by Paul G. Caron.Please be advised that this show does contain adult language and content and is not recommended for young children.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
Family dinners with your family seem dysfunctional? Join the Weston Family as they take the stage in LA CLT's production of 'August: Osage County'. "August:Osage County" will entertain everyone in the audience with its dark comedy, with shocking slaps immediately followed by knee-slapping laughter.This production is being directed by Adam P. Blais, with original music by Paul G. Caron.Please be advised that this show does contain adult language and content and is not recommended for young children.
Theater at Monmouth to Present Jo Roets' Adaptation of 'CYRANO'
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
Theater at Monmouth will kick-off its 2016 Vive La France season with Cyrano adapted by Jo Roets from Edmond Rostand's 1897 masterpiece on Saturday, June 25th at 7:30 p.m. Infused with enchantment from start to finish, this classic tale of unrequited love offers an inspired take on Rostand's admired work.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
Theater at Monmouth will kick-off its 2016 Vive La France season with Cyrano adapted by Jo Roets from Edmond Rostand's 1897 masterpiece on Saturday, June 25th at 7:30 p.m. Infused with enchantment from start to finish, this classic tale of unrequited love offers an inspired take on Rostand's admired work.
Theater at Monmouth Sets 2016 Family Show
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
?Theater at Monmouth's 2016 Family Show features a new adaptation of the classic tale of a feline master-mind, Puss in Boots, adapted for the stage by producing artistic director, Dawn McAndrews. This re-telling opens on Saturday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Each summer, TAM presents a play for children of all ages adapted from classic literature. Due to the popularity of past Family Shows Puss in Boots will run throughout the season including weekday and weekend performances.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2016
?Theater at Monmouth's 2016 Family Show features a new adaptation of the classic tale of a feline master-mind, Puss in Boots, adapted for the stage by producing artistic director, Dawn McAndrews. This re-telling opens on Saturday, July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Each summer, TAM presents a play for children of all ages adapted from classic literature. Due to the popularity of past Family Shows Puss in Boots will run throughout the season including weekday and weekend performances.
Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Lisa Fischer Set To Perform at Portland Ovations
by Marianka Swain - May 26, 2016
Portland Ovations announced their 2016-17 season at Portland's Masonic Temple on Wednesday night to a crowd of just over 150 Members and guests at its Annual Preview Party. Attendees enjoyed food and cocktails before being treated to a special glimpse of the new season, composed of over 30 performances at five different venues, and opening with Tony and Emmy Award-winning chanteuse Kristin Chenoweth on September 29th at Merrill Auditorium.
by Marianka Swain - May 26, 2016
Portland Ovations announced their 2016-17 season at Portland's Masonic Temple on Wednesday night to a crowd of just over 150 Members and guests at its Annual Preview Party. Attendees enjoyed food and cocktails before being treated to a special glimpse of the new season, composed of over 30 performances at five different venues, and opening with Tony and Emmy Award-winning chanteuse Kristin Chenoweth on September 29th at Merrill Auditorium.
Ogunquit Playhouse Hosts Rotary Night After LET IT BE Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse joins forces with Rotary International once again to help eradicate polio worldwide by 2018. The annual Rotary Night is scheduled for tonight, May 26, 2016, for the evening performance of Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles. All are welcome to join in the fight; a portion of every ticket purchased for that evening's performance will be donated to Rotary International. The Ogunquit Playhouse has contributed close to $10,000 towards this cause from the Rotary Night ticket proceeds over the past five years.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse joins forces with Rotary International once again to help eradicate polio worldwide by 2018. The annual Rotary Night is scheduled for tonight, May 26, 2016, for the evening performance of Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles. All are welcome to join in the fight; a portion of every ticket purchased for that evening's performance will be donated to Rotary International. The Ogunquit Playhouse has contributed close to $10,000 towards this cause from the Rotary Night ticket proceeds over the past five years.
Maine State Music Theatre & BroadwayWorld Partner for Series of Show Panels This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre will be holding panel discussions at Curtis Memorial Library with the general public to discuss the current show being presented at MSMT. The first discussion of the series will be held Wednesday, June 15th from 12pm-1pm in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library at 23 Pleasant Street in Brunswick.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
Maine State Music Theatre will be holding panel discussions at Curtis Memorial Library with the general public to discuss the current show being presented at MSMT. The first discussion of the series will be held Wednesday, June 15th from 12pm-1pm in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library at 23 Pleasant Street in Brunswick.
We Are All Irish!
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 24, 2016
'We are all Irish. Everyone loves the free, spirited, easy come-easy go air of the Irish, and this show makes everyone want to be Irish all the time - not just on St. Patrick's Day.' There is a twinkle in his eye, as Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark, utters those words. Immediately his sentiments are seconded by the show's director/choreographer, Marc Robin, and Portland Stage's Artistic Director, Anita Stewart, all three of whom will be joining forces to create Frank McCourt's play with music, The Irish and How They Got That Way, from August 16- September 4, 2016, at Portland Stage.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 24, 2016
'We are all Irish. Everyone loves the free, spirited, easy come-easy go air of the Irish, and this show makes everyone want to be Irish all the time - not just on St. Patrick's Day.' There is a twinkle in his eye, as Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark, utters those words. Immediately his sentiments are seconded by the show's director/choreographer, Marc Robin, and Portland Stage's Artistic Director, Anita Stewart, all three of whom will be joining forces to create Frank McCourt's play with music, The Irish and How They Got That Way, from August 16- September 4, 2016, at Portland Stage.
BWW Review: LET IT BE Honors the Music
by Steve Feeney - May 23, 2016
LET IT BE celebrates the Beatles music with glimpses of the era from whence it came.
by Steve Feeney - May 23, 2016
LET IT BE celebrates the Beatles music with glimpses of the era from whence it came.
BWW Review: Raymond Marc Dumont Directs a Difficult, Disturbing, and Brilliant THE WILD PARTY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 21, 2016
An air of curiosity and expectation was in the air at the opening of Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY at South Portland's Portland Players. The 1997 musical with book, music and lyrics by Lippa is not a familiar piece for many musical theatre audiences. What they experienced in a little over two hours, created in the searing vision of director/choreographer Raymond Marc Dumont, was a theatre piece that is difficult, disturbing, and absolutely brilliant!
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 21, 2016
An air of curiosity and expectation was in the air at the opening of Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY at South Portland's Portland Players. The 1997 musical with book, music and lyrics by Lippa is not a familiar piece for many musical theatre audiences. What they experienced in a little over two hours, created in the searing vision of director/choreographer Raymond Marc Dumont, was a theatre piece that is difficult, disturbing, and absolutely brilliant!
Maine State Music Theatre, Fulton Theatre to Present New Chamber Version of GHOST THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
The 'nationally regarded' Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL June 8 through June 25.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
The 'nationally regarded' Maine State Music Theatre and Fulton Theatre present the exclusive premiere of the new chamber version of GHOST THE MUSICAL June 8 through June 25.
Penobscot Theatre Company to Host ROCK OF AGES Live Band Karaoke Fundraiser, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
Rock of Ages, the hit show that rocked Broadway, will soon rock the Bangor Opera House, and Penobscot Theatre Company is eager to get the community in on the act. The nonprofit has planned a Live Band Karaoke Fundraiser for opening night, June 11, and two winners will walk away with walk-on roles at selected performances later in the run.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
Rock of Ages, the hit show that rocked Broadway, will soon rock the Bangor Opera House, and Penobscot Theatre Company is eager to get the community in on the act. The nonprofit has planned a Live Band Karaoke Fundraiser for opening night, June 11, and two winners will walk away with walk-on roles at selected performances later in the run.
Beatles Show LET IT BE Opens Ogunquit Playhouse's 84th Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off its 84th season with the international smash hit direct from London's West End and Broadway, LET IT BE - A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles, rocking the stage from tonight, May 18, to June 11.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off its 84th season with the international smash hit direct from London's West End and Broadway, LET IT BE - A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles, rocking the stage from tonight, May 18, to June 11.
BWW Blog: Jessica Walker - Community Outreach and High School Theatre
by Guest Blogger: Jessica Walker - May 17, 2016
In a tight-nit community like that which I am from, the members of the town are all very close. Adults and children alike collaborate during sporting events, stream clean-ups, and fun-runs. This dynamic within the community also means that the members of the town play an important role in our school's drama department. Schools with less money in the theatre budget are often prone to do-it-yourself projects and community outreach, telling a story with minimal financial input. Coming from a small, rural community, myself and my fellow actors are accustomed to assisting in most if not all aspects of the high school drama program. However, we would not be able to create our productions without the help of friends and family. Through experience, I have learned that making a production is often so deeply rooted in the community you have supporting you.
by Guest Blogger: Jessica Walker - May 17, 2016
In a tight-nit community like that which I am from, the members of the town are all very close. Adults and children alike collaborate during sporting events, stream clean-ups, and fun-runs. This dynamic within the community also means that the members of the town play an important role in our school's drama department. Schools with less money in the theatre budget are often prone to do-it-yourself projects and community outreach, telling a story with minimal financial input. Coming from a small, rural community, myself and my fellow actors are accustomed to assisting in most if not all aspects of the high school drama program. However, we would not be able to create our productions without the help of friends and family. Through experience, I have learned that making a production is often so deeply rooted in the community you have supporting you.
BWW Review: Midcoast Symphony Presents Stirring VERDI REQUIEM
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 16, 2016
Music Director Rohan Smith has certainly taken this fine community orchestra to a new level of excellence. This past weekend, joining forces with the Oratorio Chorale, directed by Emily Isaacson, the Vox Nova Chamber Orchestra, directed by Shannon M. Chase, and four guest soloists, the huge ensemble took on the challenge of Giuseppe Verdi's dramatic Requiem and delivered a stirring performance. Grand in scale and presenting many symphonic and vocal challenges, Verdi's quasi-operatic work is more secular theatre than religious observance, but as such, it is laden with passion, emotion, and intensity. All these qualities were on display in the Midcoast Symphony's performance.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - May 16, 2016
Music Director Rohan Smith has certainly taken this fine community orchestra to a new level of excellence. This past weekend, joining forces with the Oratorio Chorale, directed by Emily Isaacson, the Vox Nova Chamber Orchestra, directed by Shannon M. Chase, and four guest soloists, the huge ensemble took on the challenge of Giuseppe Verdi's dramatic Requiem and delivered a stirring performance. Grand in scale and presenting many symphonic and vocal challenges, Verdi's quasi-operatic work is more secular theatre than religious observance, but as such, it is laden with passion, emotion, and intensity. All these qualities were on display in the Midcoast Symphony's performance.
Rotary Night to Follow 'LET IT BE' at the Ogunquit Playhouse, May 26
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse is joining forces with Rotary International once again to help eradicate polio worldwide by 2018. The annual Rotary Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016, for the evening performance of Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2016
The Ogunquit Playhouse is joining forces with Rotary International once again to help eradicate polio worldwide by 2018. The annual Rotary Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016, for the evening performance of Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles.
Register for Penobscot Theatre's FANTASTIC FOX Spring Dramatic Academy
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Penobscot Theatre Company is now registering youths aged 4-15 for its upcoming Dramatic Academy spring production of FANTASTIC MR. FOX.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Penobscot Theatre Company is now registering youths aged 4-15 for its upcoming Dramatic Academy spring production of FANTASTIC MR. FOX.
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