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Chess The Musical - Biddeford City Theater

205 Main Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
 Phone: (207) 282-0849

          

Jul 20 thru Aug 05, 2012. Chess is a love story surrounded by political intrigue and international conspiracy. Two chess masters meet to battle for a world championship and the love of one woman. it is an explosive score by the composers of Mamma Mia! and the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita. Performances on Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Event #8058   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Hairspray - Hackmatack Playhouse

538 School Street
Berwick, Maine 03901
 Phone: (207) 698-1807

          

Jul 25 thru Aug 11, 2012. It's 1960's Baltimore and change is in the air! Lovable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV dance show. Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Will Tracy vanquish the reigning TV princess; integrate the show and find true love all without mussing her hair? Join us and find out! Performances on Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. on July 25-28, August 1-4 and August 8-11. Matinee shows on Thursdays at 2 p.m. on July 26, August 2, 9 and Saturday, August 11. Event #8095   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Once Upon at Mattress - Boothbay Playhouse

275 Wiscasset Road
Boothbay, Maine 04537
 Phone: (207) 633-3379

          

Aug 01 thru Aug 18, 2012. If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Shows: August 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18. All shows at 8 p.m. except August 11 matinee at 2 p.m. Rehearsals will begin in July. For tickets phone the box office at (207) 633-3379 or before June phone Susan at (207) 633-6309. Event #8084   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Boeing-Boeing - Hackmatack Playhouse

538 School Street
Berwick, Maine 03901
 Phone: (207) 698-1807

          

Aug 15 thru Sep 01, 2012. This "door-slamming" farce features a man with a German, a French and an American fiance; each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent "layovers". He keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to his apartment at the same time. The movie version was a hit for Jerry Lewis in the 1960's and the stage version was a 2008 Tony Award winner. Performances on Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. on August 15-18, 22-25 and August 29-September 1. Matinee shows at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, August 16, 23 and 30. Event #8096   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Great American Trailer Park Musical - Biddeford City Theater

205 Main Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
 Phone: (207) 282-0849

          

Aug 24 thru Sep 02, 2012. 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. Event #8057   Map + Directions   |   Report Update