The Public Theatre officially begins its new season  tonight, Friday, Oct. 20, with the passionate and provocative new comedy “The Revolutionists,” playing Oct. 20 through 29. Think Tina Fey and gal pals in big wigs and corsets, when four beautiful, badass women are reimagined as the heroes of the French Revolution in the Maine Premiere of this smart, sassy and inspiring comedy that celebrates women turning HIS-tory into HER-story. Above, Robyne Parrish as Marie Antoinette, foreground, Janet Mitchko as Olympe de Gouges. Friday night will also launch The Public Theatre’s “Opening Night BREWHaHa” featuring a free pre-show beer sampling, courtesy of Baxter Brewing starting at 6:30 in the theater’s lobby. “The Revolutionists” will be performed Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. with a second Saturday matinee, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m.  Ticket are $20 for adults, $17 for groups, $5 for 18 and under.  For tickets visit thepublictheatre.org or call 782-3200. The Theatre is located at 31 Maple St., Lewiston. 

 


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