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Mad Horse Dark Horse Night Reading Of THE BREASTS OF TIRESIAS
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2025


Mad Horse Theatre Presents: Dark Horse Nights! This new series of staged readings will present works that provide additional insights and conversation to the main stage productions they align with.

WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Will Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse; 2025 Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2025


Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

State Theatre Production Staff Files Petition To Unionize
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2025


Stagehands at Maine's State Theatre have joined forces with the Portland-based International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to file a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Announced At The Public Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


The Public Theatre starts the New Year with the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit Every Brilliant Thing. Every Brilliant Thing runs January 24 – February 2 at The Public Theatre.

WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD Comes to Mad Horse in March
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2025


Women Laughing Alone With Salad by Sheila Callaghan will come to Mad Horse in March. Directed by Lauren Stockless. Learn more about the production here!

Edward Albee’s A DELICATE BALANCE to Open at Mad Horse Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 30, 2024


Mad Horse Theatre will present the award-winning classic of American theater, Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance, directed by Christopher Price, in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 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!

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Penobscot Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2024


Dial M for Murder by  Frederick Knott, adapted by Jefferey Hatcher, is coming to Penobscot Theatre Company next month. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 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!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 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!

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Penobscot Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2024


The historic Bangor Opera House is once again buzzing with life, as Penobscot Theatre Company delivers an all-new production of A Christmas Carol that rivals the grandeur of larger metropolitan stages. See photos from the production.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival Set For January
by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2024


The Monmouth Community Players will present the 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival, happening at the start of the new year, January 3-5, at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, ME.

Review: PAULA POUNDSTONE at Jonathan's
by Dan Marois - November 30, 2024


What did our critic think of PAULA POUNDSTONE at Jonathan's?

USM Theatre To Present TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND (30 PLAYS IN 60 MINUTES)
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2024


USM Department of Theatre brings the Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) to Russell Hall Stage, running December 5-8, 2024.

Kelsie Steil's SPLIT MY SOUL World Premiere to be Presented at the Historical City Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2024


Explore the intricate dance-theater production SPLIT MY SOUL by Kelsie Steil, featuring seven characters navigating mental health themes with an original score by Michael Wall at the Historical City Theater. Learn how to attend!

MCPKids to Present A DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL and THREE GHOSTS AND A JOCK
by Blair Ingenthron - November 17, 2024


Monmouth Community Players has announced MCPKids! production of “A Dickens Christmas Carol” and “Three Ghosts and a Jock.” Learn more about the production here!

Portland Stage Presents THE SNOW QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024


Portland Stage Company will present the timeless tale of love, friendship, and the lengths we go to to care for our loved ones, THE SNOW QUEEN.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist Offers 98th Annual PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024


First Parish Unitarian Universalist announced its 98th annual PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY, a cherished tradition featuring a live nativity scene and carols, set to take place this December.

Portland Symphony Orchestra Will Perform MAGIC oF CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024


Portland Symphony Orchestra will perform Magic of Christmas this holiday seaosn. The beloved holiday classic soars to dazzling heights as Cirque de la Symphonie joins the Portland Symphony Orchestra for Magic of Christmas.

Portland Symphony Orchesta Will Perform LA BOHEME Next Year
by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2024


Portland Symphony Orchesta will perform La bohème next year! One of opera’s most beloved classics, Puccini’s La bohème explores the triumphs and tragedies of love in the lives of a group of bohemian friends.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Portland Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Voctave With THE CORNER OF BROADWAY & MAIN STREET
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2024


The Portland Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 100th anniversary with Pops! concerts featuring Voctave's 'The Corner of Broadway & Main Street' on November 2 and 3 at Merrill Auditorium.


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