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Weathervane Theatre and Out of the Box Theatrics have announced the virtual co-production of A NEW YORK HOLIDAY MINUTE. This 90-minute original holiday anthology will livestream December 14 - 18 and December 20 at 5:30 and 7:30 PM ET.

a?? Weathervane Theatre has announced that a special presentation of Ta?? he Congresswomena?? by Kelly Strandemo. Originally developed by the award-winning Ducdame Ensemble, this funny and timely adaptation of Aristophanes' Ekklesiazousai a??will play Sunday, October 4th at 5PM ET and Tuesday, October 6th at 7PM ET.

a??Weathervane Theatre and Actors' Equity Association have announced that Weathervane Theatre will be the first theatre since COVID-19 to mount a full-fledged production indoors in front of an audience featuring members of the union.

Weathervane has announced Speak Up, Sing Out: Voices of Generations United - Weathervane's first ever drive in concert.

Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini has announced titles for Weathervane's 55th summer season - Heathers: The Musical, Speech & Debate, headlined by Weathervane's Intern Program.

Out of the Box Theatrics will present Nocturne and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Zoom this July 2020. A portion of ticket sales will go to Campaign Zero, the comprehensive platform of research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in America.

Founding Producing Artistic Director a??Liz Flemminga?? and Out of the Box Theatrics will present Timothy Baxter-Ferguson's a??Ice-Fishing on Europa a??as its second installment of a??Off The Couch a??- a virtual new works play festival.

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man). Performances began November 14, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island). Opening Night was Saturday evening, November 16, 2019. Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical is sponsored by P.C. Richard & Son and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man). Performances began Thursday, November 14, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man).

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The Weathervane Theatre, a professional, award-winning, equity theatre in Whitefield, NH, is thrilled to announce the 2019 54th Summer Season of alternating rep. Under Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini, the Weathervane will present 8 weeks of musicals, comedies and classics never before seen on the Weathervane stage. In addition to Mainstage productions, the Weathervane keeps the calendar full with a variety of other programming for audiences of all ages. 

Penobscot Theatre Company and Tundra Productions invite audiences to free fall into the New Year with an evening of pure rock-n-roll. Last Dance: An Evening of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will play for two performances only, 6:00 and 9:00 pm, at the Bangor Opera House.

Previously available to subscribers only, tickets to Penobscot Theatre Company's two holiday shows will go on sale to the general public on Monday, October 1. The Maine premiere of Elf the Musical will play at the Bangor Opera House December 6 - 30 and The Santaland Diaries will be produced down the street from the Opera House in Penobscot Theatre Company's 51 Main Street space from December 13 - 30.

The Spitfire Grill feeds the soul of the Penobscot Theatre Company.

Penobscot Theatre Company will close its 44th subscription series with The Spitfire Grill, staging 14 performances April 26 through May 13, at the historic Bangor Opera House. Based on the popular 1996 film of the same name, this heartwarming musical is a collaboration between librettist and lyricist Fred Alley (Guys on Ice andLumberjacks in Love) and composer James Valcq. The plot follows a young woman with a mysterious past to rural Gilead where she finds more than she thought possible at the best (and only) restaurant in town.

Penobscot Theatre Company presents A Day in the Life: A Beatles Experience, for three performances only, April 7 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and April 8 at 2:00 pm, at the historic Bangor Opera House. Featuring a cast of five talented actors and musicians, the multimedia show celebrates The Beatles' groundbreaking career, from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road.

The 'tale as old as time' of 'Beauty and the Beast' is one that has delighted young and old for generations including patrons of The Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor. This family-friendly musical runs from December 7th - 30th. Directed by Ethan Paulini, this presentation of Disney's classic doesn't disappoint. The show was such a hit that two additional performances were added for both December 27th and 30th.

Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to present Disney's Beauty and the Beast, December 7-30, 2017, at the historic Bangor Opera House. 'This holiday season,' said Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport, 'gather your loved ones and be our guest, be our guest, put our magic to the test! In keeping with our holiday tradition, this show has all the whistles and one spectacular Belle. With gorgeous scenery, lush costumes and extraordinary talent on stage and in the pit, it will sweep you away!'