‘Freak the Mighty,’ by Rodman Philbrick of Kittery, was published in 1993. It will make its theatrical debut in Cleveland next month, a test run for Broadway.
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Hope blooms in Community Little Theatre’s ‘masterful’ production of ‘The Secret Garden’ in Auburn
CLT’s stage production of the classic novel runs through Sunday.
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UMaine alum, TV star Timothy Simons will give 2026 commencement speech
The Readfield native best known for his roles in ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Veep’ graduated from the Orono university in 2001.
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Auburn’s CLT ‘breathes charm and chemistry’ into ‘Almost, Maine’ production | Review
The iconic play, based in a distant Maine township, is presented with ‘heart and authenticity.’
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‘Still’ scores with ‘delicate balance’ between humor, drama at Lewiston’s Public Theatre | Review
The off-Broadway hit offers ‘remarkable’ writing, ‘brilliant’ acting in a story about second chances.
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Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
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UMF bringing ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a community-centered, music-filled production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Nov. 20-23 at the Emery Community Arts Center, featuring local performers of all ages and a call to support area food pantries.
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Updated musical about Lewiston is ‘giant, show-stopping marvel’ | Review
‘A New Home,’ which now includes the city’s immigrant experience and pays tribute to the mass shooting, ‘is a love letter to our city.’
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Music may feed the soul, but Maine concert venues have to feed the band
Visiting artists aren’t getting cheeseburgers in paradise. Here, it’s more like lobsters in Vacationland.
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Community Little Theatre’s ‘SpongeBob Musical’ a timely ‘delight’ | Review
The Auburn theater’s current production brings the cartoon’s color and lovable silliness to life with original music and some unexpected depth.