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TheaterTheater review: Stellar music and cast bring Stephen King’s “Ghost Brothers” to life
As creators work out the kinks, the supernatural musical has huge potential. Read on
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TheaterStephen King’s musical thriller “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium Thursday
"Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" stars film and TV actors Billy Burke and Gina Gershon, with songs by John Mellencamp Read on
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TheaterWhat if you could parent your children all over again? ‘A Number’ is a short, powerful play running through Nov. 22
It's the refrain of the imperfect parent once the hatchlings leave the nest, or, mortifyingly, become teenagers: "I did my best." But what if "best" is not good enough, or even horrible? And what if you got a do-over? Read on
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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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We've got a bouquet of refreshing alternatives to the usual Valentine's Day offerings. Plus we tell you all about Creative Portland's Hear, Here local talent extravaganza happening this weekend at Merrill Auditorium. Arts writer Bob Keyes previews two new exhibits, Aimsel Ponti previews five upcoming shows in Face the Music and as always we hit you with plenty of fantastic weekend ideas.
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