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BWW Critic's Choices: Best of Maine 2015

BWW Critic's Choices: Best of Maine 2015

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 30, 2015

The theatrical scene continued to be lively in Maine this year, with the Portland-area theatres presenting a number of stunning world premieres and the musical theatre scene gloriously vibrant.

Naked Shakespeare to Present WOMEN WARRIORS

Naked Shakespeare to Present WOMEN WARRIORS

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2015

Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' performance series dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in accessible ways for contemporary audiences, continues the company's popular First Friday performances with a December performance in The Ballroom at Mechanics Hall.

Penobscot to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

Penobscot to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2015

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Bangor Opera House-Christmas, circa 1946-as Penobscot Theatre Company prepares to immerse audiences in the world of George Bailey, the everyman hero of Frank Capra's cinematic classic.

PDP to Host 5th Annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS in December

PDP to Host 5th Annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS in December

by BWW News Desk — November 16, 2015

Patrick Dorow Productions (PDP) presents their 5th annual "Home for the Holidays" - A Seacoast Musical Celebration at The STAR Theatre, December 18 at 8pm, December 19 at 3 pm and 8pm, December 20 at 2pm and 7pm.

BWW Review: Lyric Music Theater's MUSIC MAN Has Heart and Hometown Charm

BWW Review: Lyric Music Theater's MUSIC MAN Has Heart and Hometown Charm

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — November 16, 2015

South Portland's venerable community theatre consistently presents ambitious and stylish productions of the standard Broadway canon, but in undertaking that most iconic of American musicals, The Music Man, it has demonstrated its extraordinary mettle and risen to the challenge with excellence.

Threshold Stage Co Presents INTO THE WOODS at the Star Theatre in Kittery

Threshold Stage Co Presents INTO THE WOODS at the Star Theatre in Kittery

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2015

Threshold Stage Company's innovative staging of "Into the Woods" this holiday season at the Star Theatre in Kittery, Maine envelops the audience in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's modern fairytale, immersing the viewer in the middle of the outrageously entangled lives of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ja

USM Theater Presents OUR TOWN, Now thru 11/22

USM Theater Presents OUR TOWN, Now thru 11/22

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2015

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre presents the second show of the season, 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder, guest directed by Andrew Harris.

Portland Ovations to Hold Big Band Holidays Concert

Portland Ovations to Hold Big Band Holidays Concert

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2015

Portland Ovations swings into the spirit of the season with Big Band Holidays, a special concert featuring the unrivaled Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, on December 2, at 7:30 pm at Merrill Auditorium.

Good Theater to Host MAMA'S BOY Talkbacks

Good Theater to Host MAMA'S BOY Talkbacks

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2015

Good Theater will offer two talk-back sessions with the playwright, Rob Urbinati, of MAMA'S BOY on Friday evening November 6, and Saturday afternoon November 7.

USM Theater to Present OUR TOWN, 11/13-22

USM Theater to Present OUR TOWN, 11/13-22

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2015

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre presents the second show of the season, "Our Town' by Thornton Wilder,  guest directed by Andrew Harris.

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