Maine Events - August Theater

ImprovAcadia

May 23 thru Oct 18, 2008. Bar Harbor. Enjoy nightly comedy theater in Bar Harbor at ImprovAcadia, 15 Cottage Street. Never the same show twice. The season runs from May 23 to October 18, 2008. There are two performances each night, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. For info and reservations phone (207) 288-2503.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Arsenic and Old Lace - Theater at Monmouth

Jul 11 thru Aug 23, 2008. Monmouth. Theater at Monmouth presents Arsenic and Old Lace, a 1941 comedy classic by Joseph Kesserling. The Theater is located at Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street. For info and tickets phone (207) 933-9999.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Thoroughly Modern Millie - Arundel Barn Playhouse

Jul 15 thru Aug 02, 2008. Arundel. Arundel Barn Playhouse presents Tony-award winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. For info and tickets phone (207) 985-5552.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Producers - Ogunquit Playhouse

Jul 16 thru Aug 19, 2008. Ogunquit. The Ogunquit Playhouse presents Mel Brooks' The Producers. For info and tickets phone (207) 646-5511.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Mystery of Irma Vep - Theater at Monmouth

Jul 18 thru Aug 23, 2008. Monmouth. The Theater at Monmouth presents The Mystery of Irma Vep, a two man tour de force written by Charles Ludlum. For info and tickets phone (207) 933-9999.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Pirates of Penzance - Hackmatack Playhouse

Jul 23 thru Aug 02, 2008. Berwick. Hackmatack Playhouse presents the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy about a boy mistakenly apprenticed to "Pirates" instead of "Pilots." Downeast Magazine calls Hackmatack "Maine's most organic summer theater." Come see why! Bring a picnic to enjoy before the show. Performances on Wed thru Sat, with Thurs matinee. Prices $18 -22, students always $10. Reservations recommeded at 207-698-1807.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Carousel - Belfast Maskers Theater

Jul 24 thru Aug 02, 2008. Belfast. The Belfast Maskers present Carousel. A quintessential American musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Songs include "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" "If I Loved You" "You'll Never Walk Alone." All performances are at Steamboat Landing Park on the Belfast waterfront at 7 p.m. nightly, weather permitting. For info and tickets phone (207) 338-9668 or at Fertile Mind Bookshop, 105 Main Street or on site one hour before performance. Available shuttle bus from 43 Front Street at 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. For weather cancellation info phone (207) 338-9668 (tickets for cancelled performance can be used at any other show).   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

How to Eat Like a Child - Hackmatack Playhouse

Jul 25 thru Aug 02, 2008. Berwick. Hackmatack Kids perform their annual camp show ... performed by kids for kids of all ages! 10:00 am performances on July 25,26,30,31 and Aug 1. Reservations strongly recommended at 207-698-1807.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Merchant of Venice - Theater at Monmouth

Jul 25 thru Aug 22, 2008. Monmouth. The Theater at Monmouth presents Shakespeare's brilliant and challenging play, The Merchant of Venice. Bill Van Horn plays the pivotal role of Shylock. For info and tickets phone (207) 933-9999.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Ice Fishing Play - Acadia Repertory Theater

Jul 29 thru Aug 10, 2008. Somesville. Acadia Repertory Theater presents The Ice Fishing Play, by Kevin Kling. A funny and moving new play about one of Maine's favorite winter sports. For info and tickets phone (207) 244-7260.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Closer Than Ever - Northport Music Theater

Jul 30 thru Aug 10, 2008. Northport. Midcoast Maine's Summer Music Theater A rarely seen 1989 musical revue by Maltby and Shire sung by two men and two women. Each song tells a story, at times wickedly satirical and often with an ironic or unexpected twist at its' conclusion. Wed. through Sat. evenings at 7:30 $26, Sunday matinees $21. Performance dates are July 30 to August 3, and August 6 to 10. For info phone (207) 338-8383.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Guys and Dolls - Lakewood Theater

Jul 31 thru Aug 09, 2008. Madison. Lakewood Theater presents Guys and Dolls. For info and tickets phone (207) 474-7176.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Vertigo - River City Cinema

Aug 01, 2008. Bangor. River City Cinema presents 6 Friday nights of films featuring the naughtiest, bawdiest, gaudiest flaxen-haired gals classic cinema ever dished out! All Downtown! All Outdoors at Pickering Square (unless it rains, then go to Bangor Opera House, 121 Main Street)! ALL FREE! This Friday night the film is "Vertigo," in which Jimmy Stewart falls head over heels for ethereal Kim Novak. Alfred Hitchcock's story of one man's obsession with the idea of the idea of the ideal blonde. For info phone (207) 745-1202.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

A Winter's Tale - Theater at Monmouth

Aug 01 thru Aug 21, 2008. Monmouth. The Theater at Monmouth presents Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale. This unique production is set in mid-19th century Maine. For info and tickets phone (207) 933-9999.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The 3 Little Pigs - Theater at Monmouth

Aug 02 thru Aug 28, 2008. Monmouth. The Theater at Monmouth presents The 3 Little Pigs, a fun play with music for children and adults. The play is presented on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in August. For info and tickets phone (207) 933-9999.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

All Shook Up! - The Elvis Show - Hackmatack Playhouse

Aug 06 thru Aug 23, 2008. Berwick. Romance, rebellion and Rock 'n Roll - all to the music of Elvis. This hilarious and uplifting comedy broke all Hackmatack box office records in 2007 and reservations are strongly recommended. Phone 207-698-1807. Tickets $18 - 22, students always $10. Performances Wed through Sat 8 pm, Thursdays 2 pm.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Girl Can't Help It - River City Cinema

Aug 08, 2008. Bangor. River City Cinema presents 6 Friday nights of films featuring the naughtiest, bawdiest, gaudiest flaxen-haired gals classic cinema ever dished out! All Downtown! All Outdoors at Pickering Square (unless it rains, then go to Bangor Opera House, 121 Main Street)! ALL FREE! This Friday night's film is "The Girl Can't Help It," in which Jayne Mansfield just wants to be a house moll, but her gangster-man has other plans in Frank Tashlin's ode to the 50's. Little Richard, Fats Domino, the Platters and other rock and roll greats perform in this eye-popping camp classic. For info phone (207) 745-1202.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Pirates of Penzance - Biddeford City Theater

Aug 08 thru Aug 17, 2008. Biddeford. City Theater Associates presents The Pirates of Penzance. Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. All at Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main Street. For info and tickets phone (207) 282-0849.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Towards Zero - Acadia Repertory Theater

Aug 12 thru Aug 31, 2008. Somesville. Acadia Repertory Theater presents Towards Zero, by Agatha Christie. For info and tickets phone (207) 244-7260.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

My Fair Lady - Ogunquit Playhouse

Aug 13 thru Sep 06, 2008. Ogunquit. The Ogunquit Playhouse presents My Fair Lady. Linguist Henry Higgins is not to be forgotten! For info and tickets phone (207) 646-5511.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Leading Ladies - Lakewood Theater

Aug 14 thru Aug 23, 2008. Madison. Lakewood Theater presents Leading Ladies. For info and tickets phone (207) 474-7176.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Portland Dances! - Portland Ballet Company

Aug 15 thru Aug 16, 2008. Portland . Portland Ballet Company presents "Portland Dances!", an evening of contemporary dance featuring Portland's most exciting choreographers. For info phone (207) 772-9671.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Always...Patsy Cline - Arundel Barn Playhouse

Aug 19 thru Aug 30, 2008. Arundel. Arundel Barn Playhouse presents Always...Patsy Cline. Celebrate the life and times of an American musical legend. For info and tickets phone (207) 985-5552.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Five Course Love - Northport Music Theater

Aug 27 thru Sep 14, 2008. Northport. Midcoast Maine's Summer Music Theater Book, Music, and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin. Set in five different restaurants, three actors serve up a full plate of fabulous songs and lyrics and sparkle in fifteen different roles in this light and campy musical comedy about love and rejection. Wed. through Sat. evenings at 7:30 $26, Sunday matinees at 3:30 $21. 207-338-8383.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

A Nice Family Gathering - Lakewood Theater

Aug 28 thru Sep 06, 2008. Madison. Lakewood Theater presents A Nice Family Gathering. For info and tickets phone (207) 474-7176.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Tribute to George Gershwin - Hackmatack Playhouse

Aug 29 thru Aug 30, 2008. Berwick. Hackmatack Playhouse presents Richard Conrad and "The Bostonians" in a tribute to one of American music greats. Bring a picnic to enjoy on theater grounds before the show. Reservations at 207-698-1807.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update