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DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY to Open at The Other Palace Studio This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY, a new panto parody comedy by Olivier nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, will play The Other Palace Studio in London, featuring full frontal nudity, parody songs, and a forbidden romance between rival hockey stars.

Review: THAT DRIVE THRU MONTEREY at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - May 17, 2026

Young Love, Love Lost and Genuine Storytelling in Stages’ Sin Muros Festival’s first fully developed production.

Spotlight: MORNING AFTER GRACE at Alhambra Theatre and Dining
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 29, 2026

After the death of Grace, two strangers find themselves spending an unexpected night together — talking and navigating grief, faith, and the surprises life still has in store.

Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 7, 2026

DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either. It’s a thrilling, intimate, and deeply human piece of live theater that feels impossible to replicate.

DIAVOLO Will Present ESCAPE in Los Angeles Arts District Studio
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

DIAVOLO, renowned for its dynamic and innovative performances, will present ESCAPE at their Arts District studio in Los Angeles from March 28 to June 14, 2026. Learn more here!

ALMOST, MAINE to be Presented at Gallery Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

Gallery Theater will present Almost, Maine by John Cariani, a whimsical play set in a fictional town. Directed by Mary Smalley Acuff, the production explores love and loss under the northern lights.

DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion to Present ESCAPE World Premiere in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Since 1992, DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion has been pushing the boundaries of dance, movement, and storytelling for audiences around the globe. Learn more about ESCAPE here.

TFTV Unveils 2025/2026 Theatre Season Featuring ALMOST, MAINE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has revealed its 2025/26 Performance Season, featuring a range of musicals and plays focusing on modern life, friendship, romance and show tunes. Learn more!

Tacoma Little Theatre Presents ALMOST, MAINE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024

Tacoma Little Theatre will present the charming and beloved Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, as part of its 105th Season. Almost, Maine is directed by Rick Hornor.

ALMOST MAINE Comes to Sedona's Emerson Theater This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Friday, December 1, at 7 p.m. the curtain rises on Emerson Theater Collaborative's hilarious and deeply moving production of John Carini's Almost Maine.

Tragicomic Play PLEASE LOVE ME to Debut At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023

Please Love Me will be performed at 8.20pm in Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) from 2nd - 26th August (Not 7th, 14th or 21st).

ALMOST, MAINE Takes A Whimsical Look At Love And Loss In The Roxy Regional Theatre's Theotherspace, March 27- April 4
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

The aurora borealis sets the stage for the latest offering upstairs in the Roxy Regional Theatre's 50-seat black box theatre.  John Cariani's whimsical romantic comedy Almost, Maine begins a limited run in theotherspace at the Roxy on Monday, March 27, at 7:00pm.

Interview: Simon Lipkin on the Joys of Christmas and Playing Buddy in ELF THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 2, 2022

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear!” - Buddy the Elf, Elf the Musical. The time has come. Halloween is over, the leaves are falling, we've turned our clocks back, and Mariah Carey has defrosted. It's the Christmas season!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present ALMOST, MAINE in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the third production of its 2022-2023 Season with ALMOST, MAINE, written by JOHN CARIANI and directed by STEPHANIE A. COLTRIN.  ALMOST, MAINE begins previews on Wednesday, September 7; opens on Saturday, September 10 at 7 p.m.; and runs through Sunday, September 25.

A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Comes to Auckland in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022

James, the head of the Tyrone family, is an actor held ransom to his own great expectations for himself and his family. Stifled by addiction, rivalry and ill-fated predicament, his sons Jamie and Edmund sink into a helpless delirium. All three vie for the love and attention of Mary. Wife and mother, she is battling her own not-so-private war. Underneath it all, their inescapable truths sit in conversation with each other, waiting to be unearthed.

GCSC Theatre Presents ALMOST, MAINE This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place thats so far north, its almost not in the United States. Its almost in Canada. And its not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesnt exist.

Greasepaint Presents ALMOST MAINE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that's so far north, it's almost not in the United States. It's almost in Canada. And it's not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn't exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.

Epic Players Fall 2021 Season to Feature ALMOST, MAINE and More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2021

EPIC Players, New York's leading neuro-diverse theatre company, returns to the stage this fall with dynamic performances at Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival, Joe's Pub at The Public, and the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre.

Adelphi PAC Presents John Cariani's ALMOST, MAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021

Adelphi University's Department of Theatre will present performances of playwright and actor John Cariani's critically acclaimed play, Almost, Maine, live from Adelphi's Olmsted Theatre stage from March 11 to 14.

The Drama Company NYC Presents ALMOST, MAINE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021

The Drama Company NYC presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani for digital on demand streaming February 27th and February 28th 2021. This unique production of the modern American classic was filmed live outdoors in February 2021 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.