Maine State Music Theatre celebrates Mid-summer with a dazzling production of Disney’s FROZEN, brilliantly directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. The delightful extravaganza transforms the Pickard Theater into a magical kingdom where the young and the young at heart can revel in the beloved fai…
Though for many residents and folks from away, summer in Maine signifies a chance to revel in gorgeous scenery - beaches, lakes, trails – summer is also time to enjoy two of Maine’s premiere regional companies, Maine State Music Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse.(see Dan Marois’ review below) T…
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence than by mounting a stirring production of the musical 1776. That is just what Maine State Music Theatre has chosen to do – the only regional company in Maine to receive the rights at presen…
There’s a specific kind of grand-scale theatrical magic that few modern shows can pull off. It requires massive energy and an absolute refusal to skimp on the spectacle. That old-school Broadway splendor is alive at the Ogunquit Playhouse.…
A giant green man with a booming brogue, a talking donkey, a wooden boy with a long nose, a wolf in granny skirts…. These are the loveable misfits who commandeer MSMT’s stage in the Jeannine Tesori- David Lindsay-Abaire classic SHREK THE MUSICAL that runs for four delightful performances at …
Jukebox musicals are practically a summer tradition at the Ogunquit Playhouse. In recent years, we’ve seen everything from Jersey Boys and Million Dollar Quartet to The Cher Show, On Your Feet!-The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Heartbreak Hotel, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and last y…
What did our critic think of OUT OF NOWHERE TOUR 2026: TIG NOTARO at State Theatre?…
It is a clear sign of the December holidays when the Oqunquit Playhouse brings its theatrical magic to The Music Hall in Portsmouth. In their 11th year of collaboration, the season is blessed with a festive production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical.…
A Concert and Celebration of Rex’s Memoir “See, It Was Like This…”After taking the band’s name Aztec Two-Step from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and writing...
“Back in the old days,” muses resilient troubadour Chris Smither, “writing new songs and making new albums were just chores. My priority was, and still...
April Verch, doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it. The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer has a passion for performing and her...
Greg Brown's mother played electric guitar, his grandfather played banjo, and his father was a Holy Roller preacher in the Hacklebarney section of Iowa, where...
Every genre has its defining figureheads. Folk has its Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan; country has the Carter Family, Bob Wills and Hank Williams. Rock...
Le Vent du Nord has crowds dancing to the sound of fiddle and hurdy-gurdy, using an original repertoire. Their music is both fresh and bound...
Willie Nile is a songwriters’ songwriter and his live performances are legendary. He has toured across the U.S. opening for The Who at the personal...
A two-time W.C. Handy Blues Award winner as “Guitar Player of the Year,” Ronnie Earl has been hailed by musicians and critics alike as one...
Dr. Chris Oberholtzer and his 18 piece ensemble perform an evening of big band swing!...
Cole's superbly crafted and melodically sophisticated original music reminds us of the best of George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, and Cole Porter. His highly stylized approach,...
Poco's Acoustic Trio touring lineup consists of Rusty Young, Jack Sundrud and Michael Webb. Poco began when Richie Furay (b. May 9, 1944, Yellow Springs,...
A new monthly series from OLS and MSA featuring a great lineup of local talent every 2nd Wednesday!! Maine Songwriters Association is a state-wide, non-profit,...
Miss Tess has just released “Live Across the Mason Dixon Line”, a double album featuring two live shows – one from the Regatta Bar in...
When the great Bluesman B.B. King first heard Alexis P. Suter sing a few years ago, he was visibly impressed – and said so after...
Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in American songwriting. He was a principle leader in the wave of singer/songwriters that emerged from the...
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Disney's Frozen Maine State Music Theatre (7/15-8/01) |
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Robin & Clark's The Little Mermaid Maine State Music Theatre (7/20-7/20) |
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Parker McCollum at Maine Savings Amphitheater Maine Savings Amphitheater (9/03-9/03) |
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Andi Fawcett and Friends ft. After Dark, Doubting Gravity and Skosh The Porthole Restaurant (8/22-8/22) |
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Guster & The Portland Symphony Orchestra Merrill Auditorium (8/07-8/07) |
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Runaway Princess by Mary Goggin The Playhouse At Waterville Station (8/07-8/09) |
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Come From Away Maine State Music Theatre (8/05-8/22) |
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Thompson's Point (9/13-9/13) |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels City Theater (7/17-8/02) |
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The Producers OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE (8/27-9/26) |
