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TheaterPortland-based Dramatic Rep opens its season with ‘A Number,’ a play about identity and how we see ourselves
The play by Caryl Churchill explores issues of cloning and identity. Read on
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Theater ReviewThe Originals present ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ at Saco River Theatre
The Original's new production of the 1992 Tony Award-winning play recounts the joys and sorrows of five unmarried sisters in rural Ireland. This haunting story of dreams and heartbreak is told through the memories of the son of one of them who witnessed it all as a seven-year-old child. Read on
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TheaterSnowlion’s “Moral & Political Lessons on ‘Wyoming'” draws on recent real-life censorship
"Wyoming" is about censorship, the quashing of free expression and the uplifting nature of the arts. It is set at a time when theater itself faces the judgment of a conservative society. Read on
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TheaterPortland Stage’s ‘Souvenir’ shows a laughingstock’s dignity and heart
The play based on a real musical duo, including the worlds worst opera singer, is touching and funny. Read on
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TheaterThe true story of a tone-deaf, would-be diva: “Souvenir” at Portland Stage
Karen Murphy portrays amateur soprano Florence Foster Jenkins in the Portland Stage comedy "Souvenir." It tells the story of a tone-deaf, would-be diva who overcomes her vocal inadequacies and makes it to Carnegie Hall. Read on
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Theater ReviewStrong performances in otherwise self-conscious “Gruesome Playground Injuries”
"Does it hurt?" That question is asked more than once by both characters in Rajiv Joseph's play "Gruesome Playground Injuries," presented by Kent Stephens' Stage Force company at the Star Theater in Kittery. The play runs through next weekend at Kittery's Star Theater. Read on
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Theater ReviewEqual-opportunity lampooning and plenty of wit in Public Theatre’s “The Cocktail Hour”
Gurney never allows the play's potentially more serious side to undercut the humor for long. There may have been a deeper drama lurking in the back of Gurney's mind but this one stands fast as a witty variation on an old-style comedy of manners. Read on
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BalletHorrific murders told through beautiful, powerful dance: “Jack the Ripper” at Portland Ballet
The ballet tells the story of Jack the Ripper through five main pieces, and each piece tells the story of one of the Ripper's five female victims. Read on
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Theater ReviewMad Horse Theatre’s “A View from the Bridge” is intense to the shattering end
It is fascinating to watch this play unfold, so full is it with ideas and themes resonant then and now. But it is also difficult to endure what we see. You may sometimes want to turn away from the intensity of the play, but this fine production demands that you stick with it to its shattering end. Read on
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Theater ReviewGood Theater’s “The Rainmaker” is funny, touching and wise
Importing a few actors and filling the remaining parts with talented locals, director Brian P. Allen has assembled an excellent cast for this classic play. Read on
Network
The nationwide screening of Tim Janus's "Buttons" happens on Saturday and that includes three screens in Maine! We also tell you about a Harry Potter themed party happening at Port City Music Hall. This week's Things to do this Weekend roundup features the Copper Beech Tree Lighting at PMA and a Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown in Freeport. Plus we've got a Face the Music preview of the Darlingside show and reviews of New Moon Restaurant and Two Black Dogs Country Pub. Dig in!
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