Portland Stage presents the story of trailblazing Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith in a new play that explores her stand against McCarthyism. Written by Joe DiPietro, the production is directed by Lisa DiFranza and features Kate Udall as Margaret Chase Smith, Liam Craig as Joe McCarthy, and Isabelle Van Vleet as Jean Kerr. The play captures themes of women's roles in politics and the importance of truth in the face of demagoguery, reflecting on a pivotal moment in American history. This timely production runs from September 25 to October 13, 2024.
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Not Quite Almost (4/2/25-5/4/25)
Madeleines (3/5/25-3/23/25)
Murder on the Links (1/29/25-2/23/25)
The Snow Queen (11/29/24-12/24/24)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (8/14/24-9/8/24)
The Cake (4/5/23-4/23/23)
August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned (3/1/23-3/19/23)
Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas (1/25/23-2/12/23)
A Tuna Christmas (11/30/22-12/24/22)
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A Christmas Carol
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