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‘SQUEEZE ME!,’ an original musical comedy, comes to Brunswick

by Maria Skillings June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from July 6-23 at The Theater Project in Brunswick.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, New England

Historic Boston church where the Revolution was sparked hosting its first play

by MARK PRATT Associated Press June 20, 2023June 21, 2023

‘Revolution’s Edge’ is set the day before the start of the war.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review

Theater review: Ogunquit Playhouse puts on spirited ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

by April Boyle June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

The show runs through July 15.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

300 gallons of water: How the Ogunquit Playhouse gives life to ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

by Megan Gray June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

The technical and design wizards at the theater ‘add a little magic’ to the summer production of a beloved Hollywood classic.

Times Record

Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble presents ‘The Sand Princess’ in Freeport

by The Times Record May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Following the success of last year’s spectacle “Caravan of Dreams,” Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble will present a world premiere fantasy for all ages, “The Sand Princess,” set within the captivating landscape of the Desert of Maine in Freeport. It opens at 6 p.m. on June 3 and runs Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. through June […]

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Portland Stage announces renovation plans, next season of shows

by Megan Gray April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Installing a new marquee is among the work that will be done to its Forest Avenue building before the season starts in the fall.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State

With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt

by Eric Russell April 2, 2023April 5, 2023

An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.