Penobscot Theatre Company to Present GUYS ON ICE, 1/29-2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company is combatting Mother Nature with a tried-and-true remedy for subzero temperatures: laughter. Guys on Ice will have its Maine premiere at the Bangor Opera House, January 29 through February 15. Dominick Varney, who has delighted the theatre's audiences in many comedic roles, will direct this heartwarming, manly musical, starring Ben Layman, Matt Madore, and Scott Raymond Johnson.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Penobscot Theatre Company is combatting Mother Nature with a tried-and-true remedy for subzero temperatures: laughter. Guys on Ice will have its Maine premiere at the Bangor Opera House, January 29 through February 15. Dominick Varney, who has delighted the theatre's audiences in many comedic roles, will direct this heartwarming, manly musical, starring Ben Layman, Matt Madore, and Scott Raymond Johnson.
2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Winners Announced - Noah Parets, Heidi Kettenring, Susan Finch & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Maine winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Maine winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Hackmatack Playhouse to Stage WEST SIDE STORY, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS & More in Summer 2015
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Four theatrical productions that Hackmatack Playhouse has been wanting to schedule for years will materialize this summer in the big barn by the bison field. Three of the shows slated for Berwick's unique summer stock stage are musicals and one is an uproarious farce.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Four theatrical productions that Hackmatack Playhouse has been wanting to schedule for years will materialize this summer in the big barn by the bison field. Three of the shows slated for Berwick's unique summer stock stage are musicals and one is an uproarious farce.
Good Theater to Present REGRETS ONLY, 1/28-2/22
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, will present the Maine premiere of Paul Rudnick's REGRETS ONLY. The show opens January 28 and plays through February 22.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, will present the Maine premiere of Paul Rudnick's REGRETS ONLY. The show opens January 28 and plays through February 22.
Ogunquit Playhouse Receives 'National Level of Significance' with the National Register of Historic Places
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
The Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to announce that as the result of several years of research, the Ogunquit Playhouse's listing in the National Register of Historic Places was raised to the "National Level of Significance" in consideration of the significant contributions made by its founder Walter J. Hartwig and the Playhouse to Performing Arts Education throughout the nation.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
The Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to announce that as the result of several years of research, the Ogunquit Playhouse's listing in the National Register of Historic Places was raised to the "National Level of Significance" in consideration of the significant contributions made by its founder Walter J. Hartwig and the Playhouse to Performing Arts Education throughout the nation.
SISTER ACT National Tour to Play Merrill Auditorium, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
Direct from Broadway, Sister Act, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, comes to Merrill Auditorium presented by Portland Ovations. Called 'In a word, DIVINE!' by the Associated Press, Sister Act arrives on January 17th for two performances at 3pm and 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
Direct from Broadway, Sister Act, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, comes to Merrill Auditorium presented by Portland Ovations. Called 'In a word, DIVINE!' by the Associated Press, Sister Act arrives on January 17th for two performances at 3pm and 8pm.
Update: Portland Actor Tony Reilly Recovering from Injuries Sustained in Car Accident
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2015
BroadwayWorld previously reported that Portland, Maine actor Tony Reilly was in a medically-induced coma after sustaining several injuries in a motor vehicle accident last week which killed his wife. Friends of Reilly say he is still in recovery.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2015
BroadwayWorld previously reported that Portland, Maine actor Tony Reilly was in a medically-induced coma after sustaining several injuries in a motor vehicle accident last week which killed his wife. Friends of Reilly say he is still in recovery.
Actor Tony Reilly in Coma Following Car Accident
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2014
Portland, Maine actor Tony Reilly is still in a medically-induced coma after sustaining several injuries in a motor vehicle accident earlier this week which killed his wife.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2014
Portland, Maine actor Tony Reilly is still in a medically-induced coma after sustaining several injuries in a motor vehicle accident earlier this week which killed his wife.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Penobscot Theatre Company Adds Halyard Health Care to Training Roster
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
Penobscot Theatre Company is extending its reach well beyond the Bangor region to deliver corporate training that is dramatically different and highly effective. This week, Director of Education Amy Roeder travelled to Roswell, Georgia, to lead a workshop for sustaining engineers at Halyard Health Care as part of a program on 'Disruptive Innovation.'
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
Penobscot Theatre Company is extending its reach well beyond the Bangor region to deliver corporate training that is dramatically different and highly effective. This week, Director of Education Amy Roeder travelled to Roswell, Georgia, to lead a workshop for sustaining engineers at Halyard Health Care as part of a program on 'Disruptive Innovation.'
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
Acorn Productions & MCMA Receive Grant for Mechanics Hall Renovations
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
Acorn Productions and the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (MCMA) are thrilled to announce that MCMA has received a $9,300 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust. MCMA is engaged in a multi-phase campaign to repair and refurbish historic Mechanics Hall, located at 519 Congress Street, across from the Maine College of Art in the heart of Portland's Arts District. The Morton-Kelly grant, combined with a sponsorship by Coffee By Design and individual donations, means MCMA and Acorn have exceeded their $10,000 Phase I fundraising goal.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
Acorn Productions and the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (MCMA) are thrilled to announce that MCMA has received a $9,300 grant from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust. MCMA is engaged in a multi-phase campaign to repair and refurbish historic Mechanics Hall, located at 519 Congress Street, across from the Maine College of Art in the heart of Portland's Arts District. The Morton-Kelly grant, combined with a sponsorship by Coffee By Design and individual donations, means MCMA and Acorn have exceeded their $10,000 Phase I fundraising goal.
BWW Reviews: AIRE Evokes a Colorful Celtic Christmas
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 15, 2014
The American Irish Repertory Ensemble is bringing a colorful, lighthearted celebration of Christmas to the Studio Theatre at Portland Stage. The company presented staged versions of beloved Irish folktales, Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales and Susan and Tony Reilly's A Wren's Tale, told in song, verse, and in the Celtic dance of the StIllson School of Irish Dance troupe. The veteran actors and cast of charming children brought a warmth and naturalness to the 'feel-good' evening.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 15, 2014
The American Irish Repertory Ensemble is bringing a colorful, lighthearted celebration of Christmas to the Studio Theatre at Portland Stage. The company presented staged versions of beloved Irish folktales, Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales and Susan and Tony Reilly's A Wren's Tale, told in song, verse, and in the Celtic dance of the StIllson School of Irish Dance troupe. The veteran actors and cast of charming children brought a warmth and naturalness to the 'feel-good' evening.
Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - Sean Nathan Senior Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Penobscot Theatre Company Adds Performances of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014
The newly scheduled performances are December 20 at 12:00 noon and December 28 at 7:30 pm. Limited availability still exists throughout the run.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014
The newly scheduled performances are December 20 at 12:00 noon and December 28 at 7:30 pm. Limited availability still exists throughout the run.
Monmouth Community Players to Stage GREY GARDENS, Jan 31-Feb 8
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Rub elbows with Jackie O's scandalous relatives, as Monmouth Community Players presents GREY GARDENS, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Rub elbows with Jackie O's scandalous relatives, as Monmouth Community Players presents GREY GARDENS, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical.
Penobscot Theatre Company to Transform Fire Station into Production Hub
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Penobscot Theatre Company announced its plans today to transform former Fire Station #6, a city-owned property at 4 Griffin Road, Bangor, into a theatrical production hub. The announcement follows last night's vote of the Bangor City Council to approve the property sale. 'The availability of this unique building presented an unexpected opportunity we couldn't resist,' said Fritz Oldenburg, vice president of the theatre's board of directors and head of its facilities committee, 'the chance to meet three critical facility needs and position the theatre for sustainable growth.' Once renovated, the 4,800-square-foot building will house the company's scene shop, serve as living quarters for production apprentices, and provide costume storage space.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Penobscot Theatre Company announced its plans today to transform former Fire Station #6, a city-owned property at 4 Griffin Road, Bangor, into a theatrical production hub. The announcement follows last night's vote of the Bangor City Council to approve the property sale. 'The availability of this unique building presented an unexpected opportunity we couldn't resist,' said Fritz Oldenburg, vice president of the theatre's board of directors and head of its facilities committee, 'the chance to meet three critical facility needs and position the theatre for sustainable growth.' Once renovated, the 4,800-square-foot building will house the company's scene shop, serve as living quarters for production apprentices, and provide costume storage space.
BWW Critic's Choices: Maine 2014
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 08, 2014
Once again 2014 was a year to revel in the diversity and accomplishments of the theatrical scene in Maine. The summer and winter seasons yielded a nice balance between adventurous programming and classics. Here is my personal list for 2014, grouped by theatre company and show. 1. MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE once again receives my vote for the finest company in the region. Their 2014 season offered four dazzling main stage productions, including the remarkable revival of Chamberlain: A Civil War Romance, a daring and moving music theatre piece, beautifully realized by director-choreographer Marc Robin together with stars James Patterson and Kathy Voytko.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 08, 2014
Once again 2014 was a year to revel in the diversity and accomplishments of the theatrical scene in Maine. The summer and winter seasons yielded a nice balance between adventurous programming and classics. Here is my personal list for 2014, grouped by theatre company and show. 1. MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE once again receives my vote for the finest company in the region. Their 2014 season offered four dazzling main stage productions, including the remarkable revival of Chamberlain: A Civil War Romance, a daring and moving music theatre piece, beautifully realized by director-choreographer Marc Robin together with stars James Patterson and Kathy Voytko.
BWW Reviews: Delightful Musical Revue Rings in Christmas at the Good
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 08, 2014
Portland's Good Theater celebrated Christmas with a delightfully conceived and stylishly performed musical revue, Broadway at the Good Theater, created and directed by Brian P. Allen. Devoted to the music of the 60s and showcasing both Broadway show tunes and other iconic popular melodies, this almost forty-song evening flows seamlessly through the diverse music of the decade. Allen's selection of numbers reads like an index to the masterpieces of that tumultuous decade, and yet, he is astute in selecting some of the lesser-known production numbers together with the undeniable blockbusters. Moreover, he knows how to weave them together subtly to chronicle an era, and he provides musical staging that is characterful, but just right for the context.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - December 08, 2014
Portland's Good Theater celebrated Christmas with a delightfully conceived and stylishly performed musical revue, Broadway at the Good Theater, created and directed by Brian P. Allen. Devoted to the music of the 60s and showcasing both Broadway show tunes and other iconic popular melodies, this almost forty-song evening flows seamlessly through the diverse music of the decade. Allen's selection of numbers reads like an index to the masterpieces of that tumultuous decade, and yet, he is astute in selecting some of the lesser-known production numbers together with the undeniable blockbusters. Moreover, he knows how to weave them together subtly to chronicle an era, and he provides musical staging that is characterful, but just right for the context.
City Theater Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, Now thru 12/21
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014
City Theater in Biddeford is excited to announce the Maine premier of David Nehls and Betsy Kelso's newest work, ! This ALL-NEW show is the sequel to The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which we presented in our 2011 season, featuring the same principal cast: Jennine Canizzo (Gorham) as Betty, Rebecca Rinaldi (S. Portland) as Lin, and Alyssa Rojecki (Gorham) as Pickles.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014
City Theater in Biddeford is excited to announce the Maine premier of David Nehls and Betsy Kelso's newest work, ! This ALL-NEW show is the sequel to The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which we presented in our 2011 season, featuring the same principal cast: Jennine Canizzo (Gorham) as Betty, Rebecca Rinaldi (S. Portland) as Lin, and Alyssa Rojecki (Gorham) as Pickles.
Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Maine Awards - Noah Parets Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Penobscot Theatre Company Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ, Now thru 12/28
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
There's no place like home-especially for the holidays-and this holiday season, there will be no place like Penobscot Theatre Company. The Wizard of Oz will take audiences over the rainbow, tonight, December 4-28, in a journey comfortably familiar yet delightfully surprising.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
There's no place like home-especially for the holidays-and this holiday season, there will be no place like Penobscot Theatre Company. The Wizard of Oz will take audiences over the rainbow, tonight, December 4-28, in a journey comfortably familiar yet delightfully surprising.
Next Edition of Broadway at Good Theater Runs Now thru 12/7
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014
Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, presents its 11th edition of Broadway at Good Theater tonight, December 3, through December 7. These annual fundraising concerts combine Broadway tunes with holiday favorites for a sensational musical event.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014
Good Theater, the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, presents its 11th edition of Broadway at Good Theater tonight, December 3, through December 7. These annual fundraising concerts combine Broadway tunes with holiday favorites for a sensational musical event.
City Theater to Present THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, 12/5-21
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2014
City Theater in Biddeford is excited to announce the Maine premier of David Nehls and Betsy Kelso's newest work, ! This ALL-NEW show is the sequel to The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which we presented in our 2011 season, featuring the same principal cast: Jennine Canizzo (Gorham) as Betty, Rebecca Rinaldi (S. Portland) as Lin, and Alyssa Rojecki (Gorham) as Pickles.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2014
City Theater in Biddeford is excited to announce the Maine premier of David Nehls and Betsy Kelso's newest work, ! This ALL-NEW show is the sequel to The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which we presented in our 2011 season, featuring the same principal cast: Jennine Canizzo (Gorham) as Betty, Rebecca Rinaldi (S. Portland) as Lin, and Alyssa Rojecki (Gorham) as Pickles.
2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards Update 11/25 - Noah Parets in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 25, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.
by BWW Special Coverage - November 25, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Maine Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.
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