The Community Little Theatre’s production of “The School of Rock — The Musical” is a “powerhouse modern fable of music and theater,” our critic writes.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York
Rushdie’s 1988 novel, ‘The Satanic Verses,’ was viewed as blasphemous by many Muslims, who saw a character as an insult to the Prophet Muhammad, among other objections.
Anne Heche remains on life support for organ donation, family says
On the morning of Aug. 5, Heche’s car smashed into a house in a neighborhood in west Los Angeles and a fire erupted with the car embedded inside the home.
Photos: ‘Shrek’ takes the stage in Lewiston
Students from Acadia Academy will perform Friday at the Franco Center.
Lamont Dozier, who co-wrote dozens of memorable Motown hits, dies at 81
Lamont Dozier, of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team, wrote and produced ‘You Can’t Hurry Love,’ ‘Heat Wave’ and dozens of other hits, helped make Motown an essential record company of the 1960s.
Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary in Vermont
The felony charge adds to Actor Ezra Miller’s mounting legal woes and reports of erratic behavior.
Long after final curtain call, legacy of Hackmatack Playhouse will live on
The final production of the family-run theater in Berwick is playing through Aug. 20, but its influence will linger through the careers launched and memories made within the barn walls.
He can turn anything into a drum, and Hollywood has taken notice
Maine percussionist W.F. Quinn Smith’s creativity and use of found objects as instruments has helped him build a long career as a recording and touring musician, for everyone from Disney to Daft Punk.
Suspect mistakenly freed in Lady Gaga’s dog theft recaptured
James Jackson’s arrest comes as one of three men charged in the case pleaded no contest to second-degree robbery.
Keanu Reeves takes rare TV role in historical thriller
Keanu Reeves will star in a TV adaptation of ‘The Devil in the White City.’