Opera In The Pines to Present THE CRUCIBLE by Robert Ward
by Blair Ingenthron
- May 11, 2024
Opera in the Pines will present the Maine premiere of Robert Ward's The Crucible in an immersive theater experience that summons the audience as the jury of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER Comes to Philadelphia This Month
by Stephi Wild
- March 05, 2024
What if the January 6, 2021 insurrection was successful? The Last Yiddish Speaker by Deborah Zoe Laufer imagines this alternate reality where a white supremacist regime has come into power. Learn more about the play here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards
- December 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Kaye Playhouse to Host VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION This Month
by Blair Ingenthron
- April 01, 2023
The VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION will return to the stage, this year at The Kaye Playhouse, with 100+ young classical ballet and contemporary dancers from countries around the world, including Brazil, South Korea, England, Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Paraguay, and more. The exceptional talents will dance for medals, scholarships, and company contracts.
Good Theater Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Ambitious and Affecting CAROUSEL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- November 17, 2022
The current production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL at the Good Theater represents the realization of a lifelong dream for Executive/Artistic Director Brian P. Allen, and the show that he has conceived and directed is both ambitious and genuinely affecting. Marshalling all the resources that this small company can command, Allen has created a chamber version of this 1945 masterpiece that preserves the heart of the tale and pays homage to what is arguably Rodgers & Hammerstein finest score.
Good Theater to Present CAROUSEL Beginning in November
by Blair Ingenthron
- October 15, 2022
Good Theater will continue its 20th anniversary season with Carousel, running November 9th through December 4th. Based on the play Liliom by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnár, Carousel features a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers. Since it premiered on Broadway in 1945, it has seen several Broadway and West End revivals, as well as a 1956 film adaptation, shot primarily in Boothbay Harbor and Camden, ME.
Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition Is Live At Symphony Space In June
by Stephi Wild
- May 11, 2022
The Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition returns to Symphony Space for live presentations June 21-24 at Symphony Space, NYC. Celebrating 10 years of excellence, the Competition will feature 100+ dancers from around the world, dancing before a panel of international dance figures for awards, scholarships and company contracts.
Classical and Contemporary Judges Announced For VKIBC, at Symphony Space
by Stephi Wild
- March 21, 2022
VKIBC continues its dedication to creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere, allowing dancers the opportunity to further develop their technique, artistry, and understanding of the art. This competition is for the dancers - both classical and contemporary.
MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories Of Maine, Hollywood, And Beyond! Will Premiere At New Theater in Freeport
by Stephi Wild
- September 16, 2021
Snowlion Repertory Company, whose mission is to create, develop, and present new theater works of cultural, ethical, and spiritual value, announces the world premiere production of the new one-woman show 'MY WITCH: Margaret Hamilton's Stories of Maine, Hollywood, and Beyond!'
Portland Performing Arts Vaccine Coalition Announced
by A.A. Cristi
- August 23, 2021
Nineteen Portland performing arts organizations have united to form a vaccine coalition to prioritize the health and safety of audience members, artists, staff, volunteers, and the community at large.