About the Theatre
Mission statement: Building upon a legacy of leadership in American theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse produces world-class performances, educates people of all ages, cultivates new works for the stage, and preserves an iconic and historic playhouse for future generations.
Auditions
by R. Scott Reedy - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
by R. Scott Reedy - February 24, 2026
At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions....
by Marc Savitt - February 16, 2026
In the past, I have compared the 10x10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL to dining at a Tapas restaurant, and it is. The production offers theatre goers a variety of content in small sized servings, to explore, share, and shake off a bit of mid-winter blues in anticipation of the bountiful season ahead. You may see...
by R. Scott Reedy - February 16, 2026
Louisa May Alcott’s novel “Little Women” has proven so enduringly popular since it was first published in 1868 that it has been turned into two plays, a musical, an opera, 11 different feature films and TV movies, three Japanese anime versions, and even a 12-part Korean streaming series....
by R. Scott Reedy - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of THE MODERATE at Central Square Theater?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 30, 2026
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 23, 2026
What did our critic think of JOB at Roberts Studio Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 11, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?...
by R. Scott Reedy - January 06, 2026
Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice....
by R. Scott Reedy - January 04, 2026
What did our critic think of IS THIS A ROOM at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
Past Shows
The inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop...
From an Oscar-nominated film to a world premiere musical, Tony Award-winner B.D. Wong and Tony Nominee Wayne Barker bring to the stage Mr Hollands Opus,...
Based on the classic 1963 film starring Jerry Lewis, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR brings us nerdy Professor Julius Kelp and his transformation into the suave and...
Superstars come and go, but Cher is eternal! For six decades, she has dominated pop culture, pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers - letting nothing...
The curtain comes down on our Pavilion stage by puttin on the Playhouse glitz as Transylvania mania overtakes Ogunquit this Halloween season. Mel Brooks and...
The Pavilion stage transforms into a quaint New England seacoast village for the World Premiere adaptation of this beloved 1980s MGM romantic comedy. Three girlfriends...
Our Summer backyard bash shifts into cruise control with the Regional Premiere of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Were dining on cheeseburgers in paradise and wasting away...
Our Summer backyard bash shifts into cruise control with the Regional premiere of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Co-created by TVs Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl)...
From the comedic brilliance of the mighty Pythons and their hysterically inaccurate retelling of King Arthurs quest for the Holy Grail, Eric Idle adapts his...
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