The message of the musical, which follows the dramatic events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence almost 250 years ago, advances the value of compromise to achieve a higher goal.
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Final weekend of ‘Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors’ at The Public Theatre in Lewiston
Five actors, including Luke Sholl as Dracula, sink their teeth into dozens of characters in the recent Off-Broadway hit “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors,” a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud version of of the Bram Stoker classic, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Janet Mitchko, artistic director of The Public Theatre, takes the helm as director with set […]
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Spruce Mountain drama club fills Jay Amvets hall for murder mystery dinner
Spruce Mountain High School students put on a show for the community.
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Tony Award-winning musical ‘1776’ set to open at Community Little Theatre
The musical “1776,” winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, opens the 85th season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. “1776” puts a human — and often humorous face — on the pages of history as we see the real men behind the names we have known […]
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‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ is hilarious, with plenty of heart
The play delivers a steady stream of madcap comedy, but within the heart of the story, are some deeper, meaningful themes that look at feminism and gender roles, family ties, devotion and true acceptance.
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Getting in costume for the CLT musical ‘1776’
Cast members of the upcoming Community Little Theatre production of the musical “1776” have been fittted for 18th-century attire as they prepare for the opening of the show on Friday, Oct. 25. Producer/costumer Jane Mitchell has been working closely with the cast — including Roger Philippon, who is playing Benjamin Franklin in the show — […]
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‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ opens at The Public Theatre
The recent Off-Broadway hit “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” starring Jessica DiGiovanni as Lucy Westfeldt and Luke Sholl as Dracula, opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Imagine the story of Dracula blended with Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The Carol Burnett Show. Five actors sink their teeth […]
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POSTPONED: Chocolate Church to host Ifrah Mansour and her play ‘How to Have Fun in a Civil War’
All ages multimedia play tells of refugee experience
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‘Witch’ opens 39th season for Mad Horse Theatre
The 39th season of opens with “Witch” by Jen Silverman opens the 39th season at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland. Additional showtimes are scheduled through Nov. 3. In this Maine premier, a charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of […]
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‘Always… Patsy Cline’ on stage at Theater at Monmouth
The musical “Always… Patsy Cline,” featuring Susan Haefner, left, as Louise Seger and Hope Elizabeth Schafer as Patsy Cline, takes the stage at the Theater of Monmouth. This heartfelt celebration, full of emotion and down-home country humor, is sure to leave you tapping your toes to songs such as “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to […]