Interview: MSMT Panel Explores the Magic of FROZEN
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 24, 2026
A capacity crowd gathered at Curtis Memorial Library on July 22 to listen to a panel of stars from the current hit production of FROZEN discuss the musical and its magic. Moderated by Broadway World’s Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, the panel featured MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark (producer), Marie Eife (Elsa), Liz LeClerc (Anna), Nick Moulton (Olaf), and Paul Schwensen (Hans).
Review: BRUNSWICK CELEBRATES MIDSUMMER IN HIGH STYLE
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 23, 2026
For almost a decade now, MSMT, together with the Brunswick downtown Association’s Music on the Mall, has presented, on the town green, a large outdoor concert free for the citizens of Brunswick, greater Maine and beyond. This MSMT summer event traditionally draws the largest crowd in the history of the series, and summer 2026 was no exception with more than 2500 people filling the great lawn. With sunshine in abundance, picnic suppers and music in the air, it proved to be an idyllic evening.
Review: MAGIC, WONDER, & TRUE HEART in Disney's FROZEN at Pickard
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 16, 2026
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 fairytale performed by an outstanding cast in an opulent production that is certain to hold audiences spellbound.
Joy, Curiosity, and Fellowship: Nick Moulton Portrays the Lovable Olaf in FROZEN
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 6, 2026
Actor Nick Moulton, who returns to Maine State Music Theatre this month to reprise the role of the enchanting snowman in Disney’s FROZEN, speaks animatedly about his love of this particular Disney work, his experiences with the show here and previously at the Fulton Theatre, and his journey to become an actor and musician.
Video: Disney's FROZEN at Fulton Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting its holiday production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical, starring Kennedy Caughell and Taylor Quick. Check out a first look at the production in the video here!
Fulton Theatre To Present Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
The Fulton Theatre has announced its highly anticipated holiday production of Disney's Frozen, one of the show's first regional produtions. Fnd out who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
Review: MSMT Celebrates Community
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 15, 2024
On August 14, the Brunswick Town Mall brimmed full with spectators, all eager to enjoy Maine State Music Theatre’s annual free Concert on the Mall, presented in collaboration with the Brunswick Downtown Association. For MSMT, the performance is a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community that has supported the theatre all summer. Stars of the final main stage show, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, together with the MSMT singers and several other favorite artists, treated the enthusiastic crowd of all ages to an evening of Broadway favorites and covers of popular standards.
Review: Some Kind of Wonderful - BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 9, 2024
Powered by poetry, fueled by raw and resilient emotion, and presented with passion and high voltage energy by a company committed to the music and message, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL triumphantly takes the stage as the finale of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2024 season. Exploring the early life and creative journey of popular music’s living legend, Carole King, BEAUTIFUL is a biographical jukebox musical that plays like a top 10 hit parade, at the same time that it tells its disarmingly, immediate and vulnerable story. With the luminous Kyra Kennedy giving a deeply authentic, earthy, and uplifting performance in the title role, BEAUTIFUL offers both absorbing entertainment and inspiration.
BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024
Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.
Review: GREASE AT CASA MANANA Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - Jun 10, 2024
I will be the first to admit that I am NOT a big fan of this show, so BOO! HISS! if you like...BUT I will admit this cast has SO much fun and energy and talent. I won't argue with a cheering SOLD OUT Show.
Review: North Carolina Theatre's BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Kare - Oct 11, 2023
Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King when she was starting out as a teenage songwriter at 1650 Broadway in the 1960s. Back then, she was writing songs in collaboration with her husband at the time, Gerry Goffin, for so many different musical acts such as Bobby Vee, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Little Eva, The Chiffons, The Beatles, and The Monkees. That was all before she went on to become one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Casa Mañana
by Korri Romero - Sep 11, 2023
The silvery surface of Casa Mañana’s signature dome is reflecting the lights and star power of Jersey Boys through September 17. Featuring an all-star cast and a get-up-and-dance soundtrack, audience eyes are sure to adore the story of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons.