Upcoming Theater in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7986 The New York Times called Circle Mirror Transformation an "absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny play," in which four New Englanders who have little in common each sign up for a six-week community theater class led by a free spirited teacher. Through a series of silly acting exercises and games, the unexpected discoveries they make about themselves and each other are a beautiful reminder of the human condition. All tickets are pay what you want. For more info phone (207) 729-8584 or click on the Title link above. Performances are at the Theater Project, 14 School Street in Brunswick on January 20, 22, 26, 28 and Feb 3, 5, 9, 11, 17 and 19. Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday/Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7986 43.914494 -69.963135 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7987 Presented by The Theater Project's Professional Ensemble, Winter Cabaret is a great remedy to the winter blahs. Our intimate, 80 seat theater is transformed to resemble a nightclub, and the audience is whisked away from winter blues by hilarious sketch comedy, live music and delectable desserts. Note that this show is recommended for ages 18+. Tickets are pay what you want. For more info phone (207) 729-8584. Performances are at the Theater Project in Brunswick, 14 School Street on January 21, 27, 29 and February 2, 4, 10, 12, 16 and 18. Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday/Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7987 43.914494 -69.963135 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7344 The 1930s atmosphere and trademark narrative style of Los Angeles's most famous private detective come to life in this world premiere adaptation of two of Chandler's Philip Marlowe short stories. From seedy side streets to elegant Hollywood mansions, Marlowe must stay focused on solving the case through run-ins with sinister thugs, high rollers, crooked cops, and femme-fatales in this quintessential jazz-age thriller. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7344 43.655430 -70.263329 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7503 Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of this recent Tony Award nominee for Best Play. Next Fall takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love and goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to "believe," and what it might cost us not to. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/january.php#7503 43.667179 -70.246170 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7798 In this warm-hearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (Andre Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe shiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic cinema of Jean-Pierre Melville and Marcel Carne, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight. In French with English subtitles. Not rated. Friday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2 p.m., Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7798 43.654419 -70.262451 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7969 The National Theatre of London Live in HD presents Traveling Light. Antony Sher returns to the National Theatre in Nicholas Wright's funny, fascinating tribute to the birth of movie-making. Nicholas Hytner directs. See below for complete details on this fun show. Join us at 2 p.m. for the live performance, or 7 p.m. for the encore performance. Tickets: $18-Adults, $15-Seniors (65+) and $10-Students. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7969 44.018620 -70.976204 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6963 Set in one of the most untamed regions on earth, the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, African Cats is comprised of three separate segments. $1 General Admission. Event is at 10 a.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6963 44.541832 -68.422913 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7678 Live improv comedy performed by a local comedy troupe. For mature audiences only. Tickets $5. Show starts at 8 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7678 44.797607 -68.762962 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7856 Murder Mystery Dinner at the Senator Inn featuring Mystery For Hire. Tickets $50 per person (includes 4 course meal). Overnight packages available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7856 44.315681 -69.805969 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7975 Lake Region Community Theatre presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani, with special permission from the Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Rob A. Jeurgens is the director. This delightful romantic comedy is a collection of two-character vignettes exploring the mysteries of the heart. Things aren't what they seem when the northern lights dance in the starry winter sky, and the honest and hardworking townspeople of Almost, Maine, get caught in a magical flurry as they fall in and out of love. Treat yourself and your loved one to an early Valentine's Day this winter, northern Maine-style. Expect to leave the show feeling warm and fuzzy. Tickets $10 and are available at Hayes True Value Hardware, Bridgton, Krainin Real Estate, Raymond, Raymond Village Florist, Casco Public Library, Naples Public Library, Bridgton Public Library and The Magic Lantern Theater.. Performances are at the Magic Lantern Theater, 9 Depot Street, Bridgton, Maine on Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7975 44.052799 -70.705215 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#5982 Studio Theatre of Bath presents Beyond Therapy at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Mark you calendars to take your Valentine to see Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy. Prudence and Bruce are seeking stable romantic relationships with some help from their psychiatrists, but clearly the psychiatrists need more help than their patients do! This show is a laugh-out loud comedy that may have you taking a second look at all you thought about relationships. This show runs February 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. Also leave room for Studio Theatre of Bath's longtime favorite, Love Letters, performed one night only on Valentine's Day (February 14). This show, back by popular demand, is a timeless tale of love and laughter. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#5982 43.913006 -69.816963 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8129 Two weeks of Lasers! From February 10 to February 26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See the Title link above for complete show listings and get your rock on. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8129 44.900234 -68.670967 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6964 With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. $26 Adult, $24 Seniors, $17 Students. Event is at 11:55 a.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6964 44.541832 -68.422913 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7914 With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brunnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried-the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. Event starts at 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7914 44.902386 -68.666603 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7857 Cabaret Fundraiser Dinner for the Fairway Players at the Senator Inn. Tickets $50 per person (includes 4-course meal). Overnight packages available. Doors open at 6:15pm and performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7857 44.315681 -69.805969 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7970 The Met Live in HD presents Gotterdammerung. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brunnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried - the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. Tickets: $26-Adults, $23-Seniors (65+) and $18-Students. Event at 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7970 44.018620 -70.976204 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7889 The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 390 communities and 35 countries across the globe, this year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2011/2012 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From approximately 300 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.Doors open 6 p.m., screenings at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7889 43.653904 -70.263641 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6548 Journey to a time and place rich in adventure! Wonder at the outstanding acrobatics! Revel in the discovery! As early mining inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers in Cirque Mechanics' newest production, Boom Town. The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the old west! Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6548 44.902386 -68.666603 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8082 Auditions for two of the Boothbay Playhouse 2012 summer shows, "Urinetown" and "Once Upon A Mattress," will take place on Thursday, February 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Coastal Club room of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Auditions are by appointment, which can be made by calling Susan at (207) 633-6309 or by emailing: boothbayplayhouse@yahoo.com. Auditions for both shows will take place on the same day. People may audition for either one or both of the shows and should bring sheet music for the song that they will be singing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioners should bring their calendar as they will be asked to note any potential scheduling conflicts. A specific rehearsal schedule will be put together based on these conflicts, and will be available after auditions. Children may join the shows without auditioning. Children age 12 and older are welcome to join the cast of "Urinetown." Children of all ages are welcome to join the cast of "Once Upon A Mattress" but they must be able to be responsible for themselves both on and off-stage, or be joined by a parent. ALL children wishing to be in the shows must fill out an audition form. Please email for the form, or stop by on audition night to fill one out. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8082 43.864021 -69.627846 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7521 Join us on Ogunquit's Mardi Gras Weekend for a night of Comedy with Paula Poundstone! "Acclaimed Comedian" and "Best Female Stand-Up Comic" with appearances on HBO, Comedy Central and the Tonight Show. According to the Boston Globe, "Paula's ability to create humor on the spot is legendary and with her casual air, impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit, she improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician." Tickets go on sale December 10th, 2011. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7521 43.242004 -70.600288 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8216 Cave of Forgotten Dreams, a breathtaking new documentary from the incomparable Werner Herzog (Encounters at the End of the World, Grizzly Man) follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. A hit at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is an unforgettable cinematic experience that provides a unique glimpse of pristine artwork dating back to human hands more than 30,000 years ago-almost twice as old as any previous discovery. Not rated. Screenings on Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8216 43.654419 -70.262451 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8053 The Great American Trailer Park Music at Biddeford City Theater. Attendees are warned that this show contains strong language, tacky outfits, bad perms, adultery, road kill, 80's nostalgia, and spray cheese - everything a musical should be! Performance times are Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8053 43.493549 -70.456329 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8133 Shakespeare's The Tempest at Lucid Stage, directed by Adam Gutgsell. The story of Prospero, one time Duke of Milan, now cast out and master of a dark and mysterious island. After years with only the company of his daughter and the spirits of his island, his enemies unwittingly pass with the sphere of his power, and he conjures a storm to wreck their vessel and draw them into his world. Will he punish them for having wronged him so long ago, or will he find forgiveness in his heart? You may find a different answer than you expect at Lucid Stage. $15 adults/ $10 students and seniors. Showtimes: Friday, Feb.17 (Pay-What-You-Can preview at 8 p.m.); Saturday, Feb. 18 opening night at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Mar. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8133 43.663891 -70.270996 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7779 "Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers!" AudioBody is the fusion of physical comedy, and technology. Armed with a collection of futuristic instruments brothers, Matt and Jason Tardy, take the stage in an attempt to create the ultimate musical performance, only to find themselves at odds with their own unruly musical inventions. Sibling rivalry, technological mishaps and outrageous happenings collide on stage to create a show full of relentless comedy, amazing stunts, up-beat music, and even a few accidental moments of pure visual beauty. You will cheer as they produce their maniacal music on a chrome spine of electro-drums! You will gasp as they blur your vision with streaks of LED lights. You will laugh at their electronic kung-fu battle! And lastly, you will cry, because you just never want it to end! Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7779 44.471184 -70.831955 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7830 Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Gulumpha will prove to give your family a wonderful night out. Show starts at 7 p,m. in the base lodge at Sugarloaf. $7 per person in advance, $10 per person at the door. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7830 45.066170 -70.315033 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7811 One hundred years ago, American teachers established the English-speaking public school system of the Philippines. Now, in a striking turnabout, American schools are recruiting Filipino teachers. The Learning is the story of four Filipina women who reluctantly leave their families and schools to teach in Baltimore. With their increased salaries, they hope to transform their families' lives back in their impoverished country. But the women also bring idealistic visions of the teacher's craft and of life in America, which soon collide with Baltimore's tough realities. Screening at 5:30 p.m. in Rines Auditorium. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7811 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8217 Set in Cuba, 1948, a gifted songwriter and beautiful singer chase their dreams. Chico is a young piano player and Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Chico and Rita is not rated. Screenings on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8217 43.654419 -70.262451 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6965 Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. $26 Adult, $24 Seniors, $17 Students. Event is at 12:55 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6965 44.541832 -68.422913 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7973 The Met Live in HD presents Ernani. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Tickets: $26-Adults, $23-Seniors (65+) and $18-Students. Screening at 1 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7973 44.018620 -70.976204 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7915 Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Marcello Giordani is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Event at 1 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7915 44.902386 -68.666603 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6549 They're back! The legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years., The last time they were in the UK they smashed, crashed and crooned their way through sell-out shows - no one does it like these brothers and they're coming to the United States to show you just why they are the best. Featuring original members from the West End run, the (all new) "Original" show brings you all those amazing favorite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch. So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shows, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy you're likely to see this side of Chicago. Just don't tell the Police, OK?! Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#6549 44.902386 -68.666603 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7782 With everything from wacky characterizations and sight gags to, in fact, juggling - and plenty of costumes, props and audience participation - Miclon's performances provide "laugh till you cry" fun for the all ages. Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7782 44.471184 -70.831955 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7345 An evening of one-act plays from a 20th century master of lyrical takes on human nature. From the dreams of lonely, unkempt teenagers in This Property Is Condemned to the hopeless desires of proper Southern ladies in Something Unspoken, two quite different stories display Williams' unmatched talent for uncovering truths both beautiful and sad, hidden behind closed doors. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7345 43.655430 -70.263329 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8089 Auditions for Belfast Maskers production of Staged Readings of New Works will be held Wednesday, February 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Church in Belfast (the church has a clock belfry; enter at Spring Street). Limited rehearsing, all ages welcome. There are many opportunities to be cast and participants may be in more than one play. Staged Readings of New works will be performed two nights in Belfast (Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Avenue) and two nights in Searsport at Union Hall (the town hall). Various directors; plays selected from a pool of submissions. Performances on March 16-17 and 23-24. All plays are under two hours. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#8089 44.423698 -69.007751 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7812 Sweetgrass presents a riveting and poetic portrait of the American West just as one of its traditional ways of life dies out. Shot amidst the grandeur of Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, the film follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into the breathtaking and often dangerous mountains for summer pasture. Magnificently photographed and unsparingly candid, Sweetgrass discovers a world of harsh beauty and arduous labor, where humans still work in rugged intimacy with nature. Screening at 5:30 p.m. in Rines Auditorium. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/february.php#7812 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7974 The National Theatre of London presents Comedy of Errors. Two sets of twins separated at birth collide in the same city without meeting for one crazy day, as mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale. A furiously paced comedy from Shakespeare with an updated spin! Audiences are thrilled with the programming from The National Theatre of London, and this promises to be just as much fun! We will once again be offering two performances; the live performance at 2 p.m. and an encore at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18-Adults, $15-Seniors (65+) and $10-Students. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7974 44.018620 -70.976204 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#8221 F.A.B. Dance Showcase. Tickets: $10 Student/Senior, $14 Adult Advance/$12-$16 Day of Show. A Franco-American Heritage Center Production in Association with Bates College. This concert represents an ongoing effort to provide opportunities for regional dance artists to present dance works in Lewiston as well as an opportunity for local audiences to have access to contemporary dance works performed in an historic venue in the center of town. Event is at 7:30 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#8221 44.091499 -70.219124 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7813 Off and Running tells the story of Brooklyn teenager Avery, a track star with a bright future. She is the adopted African-American child of white Jewish lesbians. Her older brother is black and Puerto Rican and her younger brother is Korean. Though it may not look typical, Avery's household is like most American homes - until Avery writes to her birth mother and the response throws her into crisis. She struggles over her "true" identity, the circumstances of her adoption and her estrangement from black culture. Just when it seems as if her life is unraveling, Avery decides to pick up the pieces and make sense of her identity, with inspiring results.. Screening at 5:30 p.m. in Rines Auditorium. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7813 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7504 What better way to end our 10th Anniversary season than with a wildly and crazy musical comedy?! This is the show that put Good Theater on map ten seasons ago and we are giving it a whole new production. Stephen Underwood stars as seven men in the life of one woman in this musical comedy hit from Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music) and Carolyn Leigh (lyrics). A cast of 12 will leave you rolling in the aisles. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#7504 43.667179 -70.246170 http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#6762 The talented and dedicated artists of the Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as the premiere Chinese acrobats touring today. Over three decades of performing, they've earned a reputation for excellence and artistry unparalleled by any other troupe. Award-winning acrobats, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary theater and live music combine to create an unforgettable experience of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty for the entire family. Performance at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/theater/march.php#6762 43.659523 -70.257103