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The Nerd
The Nerd
1/30 - 2/8/2026


Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a ...

Once Upon A Mattress
Once Upon A Mattress
4/23 - 5/3/2026


Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from ...

Unabashedly
Unabashedly
8/28 - 9/6/2026


A world premiere as part of the American Association for Community Theatre's NewPlayFest 2026! An ancient myth states that we are each connected to our ...



Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!


by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt to Embark on a Co-Headline Tour


by Josh Sharpe - November 20, 2025

Four-time Grammy Award–winning singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett and singer-songwriter John Hiatt are joining forces for a special co-headline tour....

A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Maine in September


by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2025

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Maine, fresh off its West End debut in the U.K....

Spotlight: MATILDA at The Waterville Opera House


by BWW Special Offer - April 24, 2025

The children are 'revolting' in the Waterville Opera House's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. The children are “revolting” in the Waterville Opera House’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Performances run April 25 + 26 and May 2 at 7:30pm, with matinees April 27, and Ma...

Steve Earle Unveils 'Fifty Years of Songs and Stories' Solo Acoustic Tour


by Josh Sharpe - April 03, 2025

Steve Earle has announced his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will kick off on May 25 at the Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL....

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards


by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024....

Past Shows

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas


Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With ...

Deathtrap
Deathtrap
8/29 - 9/6/2025


Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted ...

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical


Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During ...

The Cottage
The Cottage
1/31 - 2/9/2025


This brand-new, side-splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her ...

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
11/22 - 12/1/2024


Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and ...

Miss Holmes Returns
Miss Holmes Returns
9/6 - 9/8/2024


Written by Christopher M. Walsh Based on characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sponsored by Maine Savings FCU and Gateway Financial Produced by special arrangement ...

Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
4/26 - 5/5/2024


Songs by The Go-Go’s Based on The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder Sponsored by Surette Real ...

Miss Holmes
Miss Holmes
1/24 - 2/2/2020


When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding ...

Disney's Newsies the Musical
Disney's Newsies the Musical
11/8 - 11/17/2019


Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged ...

Disney's Newsies the Musical
Disney's Newsies the Musical
11/8 - 11/17/2019


Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged ...

Disney's Newsies the Musical
Disney's Newsies the Musical
11/8 - 11/17/2019


The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is seizing the day with Disney’s Newsies the Musical! With nonstop thrills, a timeless message of right over might, delightful ...

The Divine Sister
The Divine Sister
9/5 - 9/8/2019


The Divine Sister is an outrageous comic homage to nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. Evoking such films as The Song of Bernadette, The Bells ...

Ripcord
Ripcord
6/14 - 6/23/2019


A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when cantankerous Abby (Katz) is forced to ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
4/5 - 4/14/2019


The beloved tale of a Kansas farm girl who travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home....

A Fox On The Fairway
A Fox On The Fairway
1/25 - 2/3/2019


Its not just a show about golf its really a romantic comedy! In A Fox On The Fairway youll meet two headstrong men, Henry Bingham ...

Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
11/9 - 11/18/2018


The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain with humor, romance, high ...

Things My Mother Taught Me
Things My Mother Taught Me
9/14 - 9/23/2018


Olivia and Gabe are moving into their first apartment together. They've packed up their belongings and are moving halfway across the country. When the moms ...

Seussical the Musical
Seussical the Musical
6/15 - 6/24/2018


Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza featuring all our favorite Dr. Seuss characters! The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an ...

The Producers the Musical
The Producers the Musical
4/6 - 4/15/2018


In The Producers, the curtain rises on a washed-up Broadway producer, Max Bialystock and his nervous accountant, Leo Bloom. Together, the two plan an extravagant ...

Annie the Musical
Annie the Musical
12/1 - 12/10/2017


The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is proud to present an adventurous musical tale – Annie the Musical – December 1st through 10th in downtown Waterville. ...

Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
9/15 - 9/24/2017


When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, Annie and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for new furniture in the local hospital waiting ...

One Way Trip to Mars
One Way Trip to Mars
8/24 - 8/27/2017


Making its world premiere at the Waterville Opera House, "One Way Trip To Mars" features 21 original songs by Maine musicians Peter Alexander and Johannah ...

Exit Laughing
Exit Laughing
6/16 - 6/25/2017


When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you ...

It's Only a Play
It's Only a Play
1/27 - 2/5/2017


A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he ...

A Christmas Story the Musical
A Christmas Story the Musical
12/2 - 12/11/2016


December 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30pm December 4, 11 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Book by Joseph Robinette Music and Lyrics ...

Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
10/28 - 10/30/2016


Tickets On Sale Now! $23 Adults, $21 Seniors/Youths This show contains mature content. Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Book by Thomas Meehan and Mel ...

The Rocky Horror Show!
The Rocky Horror Show!
10/23 - 11/1/2015


Directed by Debra Susi Musical Direction by Rebekkah Willey Choreography by Adam Blais Audience callbacks are encouraged on the Saturday night performances! (October 24, 31) ...

Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical
4/4 - 4/13/2014


The stage at the Waterville Opera House will be filled with one big green ogre, a donkey, a princess and many fairy tale characters when ...

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Charles's Christmas Carol Story in Maine Charles's Christmas Carol Story
Schoolhouse Arts Center (12/5 - 12/14)

HOLIDAY SHOW Tracker
Christmas At The Castle in Maine Christmas At The Castle
Donald M Gay Performing Arts Center (12/20 - 12/20)

HOLIDAY SHOW NEW COMEDY MAINE PREMIERE Tracker
Like Flies, a rage play in Maine Like Flies, a rage play
Portland Stage Company (3/4 - 3/22)
Christmas at the Castle in Maine Christmas at the Castle
Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center (12/20 - 12/20)
SOMETHING WONDERFUL in Maine SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Good Theater (1/15 - 2/1)
Seussical in Maine Seussical
Royal River Community Players (6/12 - 6/21)
A Christmas Carol in Maine A Christmas Carol
The Public Theatre (12/12 - 12/14)
The Great Cross-Country Race, or The Hare and The Tortoise in Maine The Great Cross-Country Race, or The Hare and The Tortoise
Royal River Community Players (3/6 - 3/15)
The Marvelous Wonderettes! in Maine The Marvelous Wonderettes!
Community Little Theatre Corp (6/19 - 6/28)
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