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Theater Review‘The Long Weekend’ at The Footlights in Falmouth one of the funniest plays of this year’s theater season
In author Norm Foster's play "The Long Weekend," confusion reigns for a pair of forty-something married couples as they gather for a weekend in the country. Read on
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Theater ReviewFamilies are ripped apart, beliefs challenged in Portland Stage’s ‘The Whipping Man’
Families are ripped apart and beliefs challenged in Matthew Lopez's riveting Civil War drama, "The Whipping Man," now being performed at Portland Stage. Read on
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Theater‘The Whipping Man’ tells a haunting Civil War story about slavery, race and freedom
The story is layered and nuanced, with one revelation after another – about the relationships between the master and his slaves and the fate of Simon's wife and daughter. Director Jade King Carroll called the play "haunting." Read on
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Theater ReviewLyric’s ‘How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ a worthwhile serving of theater
The show may be a bit politically incorrect and definitely pre-feminist, but its world is not so far removed from today that it can't still bring laughs of recognition to go along with the pleasures of experiencing all the great song and dance numbers. Read on
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TheaterMaine actor Scott Moreau returns home as Johnny Cash in national tour of “Million Dollar Quartet”
Scott Moreau of Litchfield stars in 'Million Dollar Quartet.' He prepared for this part by singing and acting on stages across Maine and working in Bull Moose Music stores. Read on
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Theater ReviewUSM’s ‘An Evening With Christopher Durang’ at Portland Stage black box Studio Theater
This year's "An Evening With Christopher Durang," is a collection of one-act comedies written by the title's namesake with the witty tagline "Nothing beats the winter blues like satire, swizzle sticks, and a pistol-packing nun!" Read on
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Theater ReviewPortland Ballet’s ‘Boy Meets Girl’ is classical in style & ideal for Valentine’s Day
The characters in "Boy Meets Girl," set in an Italian restaurant of the 50's and danced to a fine collection of golden oldies, have individual stories to tell, and sometimes complex interactions, all portrayed by pose and motion. Read on
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TheaterFor actor Katie MacNichol, ‘Our Man in Havana’ is the perfect reason to come back home to Maine
Cape Elizabeth native stars at Portland Stage. Read on
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Theater ReviewWitty script and sneak-attack social conscience: Good Theater’s ‘Regrets Only’
Allen scheduled "Regrets Only" as an uplifting winter break. With a lush set, vibrant costumes, well-chosen cast, witty script and sneak-attack social conscience, the play is indeed a hilarious weapon to fight the winter doldrums. Read on
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TheaterImpeccably cast ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ with Mad Horse Theatre Company
"Kimberly Akimbo," staged at Mad Horse Theatre Company, features a down-and-out family, including a 16-year-old with a rare disease that causes rapid aging. Read on
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This week's roundup of Things to do This Weekend includes Portland Print Crawl and an Ugly Sweater Party at Foundation Brewing. Plus we send you to Portland Museum of Art to see "Winds of Desire" with this week's Indie Fill column. Face the Music previews Lucy Kaplansky at One Longfellow Square and Tap Lines suggests some solid seasonal brews. All this and more!
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