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Photo Flash: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse

Photo Flash: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ogunquit Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2015
The Ogunquit Playhouse is the first regional theatre in the country to produce the Tony Award-winning musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, onstage now through September 19, 2015.
Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Upcoming Educational Programming

Penobscot Theatre Company Announces Upcoming Educational Programming

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to announce its Dramatic Academy offerings for the coming academic year.
BWW Review: RUTHLESS at Hackmatack Playhouse

BWW Review: RUTHLESS at Hackmatack Playhouse

by Trevor Worden — August 20, 2015
'The show is chocked full of camp and kitschy humor, making for a perfect date night or family outing.
MAMMA MIA! 'FIDDLER' & More Set for Maine State Music Theatre's 2016 Season

MAMMA MIA! 'FIDDLER' & More Set for Maine State Music Theatre's 2016 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2015
Maine State Music Theatre has announced their highly-anticipated 2016 season line up.
BWW Review: MSMT Delights Family Audiences with SHREK Jr., The Musical

BWW Review: MSMT Delights Family Audiences with SHREK Jr., The Musical

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 18, 2015
As its mainstage season draws to a close, Maine State Music Theatre presented the second of its offerings for young audiences, Shrek Jr.
Of Monsters, Mad Scientists, and Mel Brooks

Of Monsters, Mad Scientists, and Mel Brooks

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 14, 2015
'Mel Brooks' genius lies not only in that he has created these incredibly hilarious films, but he has written the musical scores as well.
Ogunquit Playhouse's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Begins Next Week

Ogunquit Playhouse's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Begins Next Week

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2015
The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to be the first regional theatre in the country to produce the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, on stage August 19 to September 19.
BW Interviews: Jessica Lee Goldyn: This Business Chooses You

BW Interviews: Jessica Lee Goldyn: This Business Chooses You

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 10, 2015
'You really don't choose this business; it chooses you,' Jessica Lee Goldyn says of her becoming a professional dancer and actress while still in her teens.
BWW Reviews: Maine State Ballet Presents Lovely, Lyrical COPPELIA

BWW Reviews: Maine State Ballet Presents Lovely, Lyrical COPPELIA

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 10, 2015
Maine State Ballet's latest production of Coppelia is marked by a lovely wistfulness and lyricism and bolstered by fine choreography and impressive dancing.
Penobscot Theatre Company to Offer Free Preview of 2015-16 Season

Penobscot Theatre Company to Offer Free Preview of 2015-16 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company invites the community to enjoy a complimentary sampling of the 2015-2016 Season at Scenes & Songs, August 27 at 7:00 pm, at the Bangor Opera House.
BWW Reviews: MSMT's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Brings Down the House

BWW Reviews: MSMT's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Brings Down the House

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 7, 2015
Maine State Music Theatre marshaled all its resources for the finale of its 2015 season with a stunning production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, filled with rollicking humor, brilliant dancing, and dazzling design effects that had the opening night audience on their feet cheering not only at cu
The Arundel Barn Playhouse to Present BEEHIVE: THE '60'S MUSICAL

The Arundel Barn Playhouse to Present BEEHIVE: THE '60'S MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2015
'Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me.
Penobscot Theatre Factory's Firehouse Project Nears Complition; Ribon-Cutting Set for

Penobscot Theatre Factory's Firehouse Project Nears Complition; Ribon-Cutting Set for 8/24

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company has announced the near completion of its Firehouse Project, a community-fueled effort to turn former Bangor Fire Station #6 into a vibrant theatrical production hub.
BWW Interviews: Robert Creighton: Making It Real

BWW Interviews: Robert Creighton: Making It Real

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — August 5, 2015
'The more real you play it, the better for any piece, even a comedic piece like this one.
The Arundel Barn Playhouse to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

The Arundel Barn Playhouse to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2015
“Walking in My Mother's Shoes” By Stephen G.
BWW Reviews: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Hackmatack Playhouse

BWW Reviews: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Hackmatack Playhouse

by Trevor Worden — July 30, 2015
Check out the new review for this great theater, and get yourself to the barn!
Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy to Present Two Takes on Shakespeare's 'M

Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy to Present Two Takes on Shakespeare's 'MUCH ADO'

by BWW News Desk — July 29, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company's Dramatic Academy is delighted to present Much Ado About Nothing and A Great Big Deal Over Nothing at the historic Bangor Opera House, August 14-16.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Begins Tomorrow at Hackmatack

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Begins Tomorrow at Hackmatack

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2015
The hilarious story of two con men, a beautiful woman and the elite of the French Riviera collide in a sexy and irreverent farce opening this week at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick.
Mad Horse Theatre Company to Stage CLUB MEDS, 8/22-23

Mad Horse Theatre Company to Stage CLUB MEDS, 8/22-23

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2015
MAD HORSE THEATRE COMPANY will present a staged reading of a new musical, Club Meds,  with lyrics by Sarah Safford, book by John Reynolds, and music by Rob DelGaudio, Tanya Leah, Natalie Lovejoy, and Jonathan Monro.
Robert Creighton, Jessica Lee Goldyn & More to Lead MSMT's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Robert Creighton, Jessica Lee Goldyn & More to Lead MSMT's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2015
Coming to a village near you (Brunswick, Maine) to close out Maine State Music Theatre's 2015 season is Mel Brooks' hilarious musical comedy YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
BWW Reviews: TAM Serves Up Gothic Horror in TURN OF THE SCREW

BWW Reviews: TAM Serves Up Gothic Horror in TURN OF THE SCREW

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 27, 2015
In this 2015 season of 'Magic, Murder, and Mayhem' Maine's Theater at Monmouth serves up a gripping adaptation of Henry James' familiar tale of psychological Gothic horror, The Turn of the Screw.
BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Ogunquit Playhouse

BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Ogunquit Playhouse

by Trevor Worden — July 27, 2015
Great theater happening Maine! Check out the Review on broadwayworld.
BWW Reviews: Bowdoin International Music Festival Friday Shines

BWW Reviews: Bowdoin International Music Festival Friday Shines

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 26, 2015
Under new artistic leadership this summer after fifty years of visionary music making from festival founder, Lewis Kaplan, the Bowdoin International Music festival continues its tradition of world-class chamber and instrumental music led now by Phillip and David Ying.
BWW Interviews: Staging MUSIC MAN for a Contemporary Audience

BWW Interviews: Staging MUSIC MAN for a Contemporary Audience

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — July 24, 2015
'I try to do every play I direct keeping in mind both people who have never seen it before and those who might know it well.
The Public Theatre Presents Free Performance of HOW TO ACT LIKE A CHILD Today

The Public Theatre Presents Free Performance of HOW TO ACT LIKE A CHILD Today

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2015
The Public Theatre's Professional Theatre Training Program for Teens will perform How to Act Like a Child, an assortment of hip and entertaining stories with added songs tonight, July 24th at 6pm.

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