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Around the World in Eighty Days - Bangor Opera House

131 Main Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 942-3333

          

May 15 thru Jun 02, 2013. Wrapping up the Penobscot Theatre Company's mainstage season is a brand new adaptation of one of the greatest adventures of all time, Around the World in Eighty Days from May 15-June 2. The Jules Verne tale of adventure, romance and stampeding elephants is not one to be missed. Often produced with trampolines and water guns, Around The World in Eighty Days is the perfect finale to a season that can only be described as a lot of fun! Event #11675   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Rat Pack is Back - Ogunquit Playhouse

10 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-5511

          

May 22 thru Jun 08, 2013. You'll get a kick out of this award winning tribute show that brings to life the era of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop from their days at the Sands Hotel's famed Copa Room in Las Vegas. The combination of pitch-perfect music and side-splitting comedy, the show includes classics like "Fly Me To The Moon," "New York, New York," "That's Amore" and many more like only Frank, Sammy and Dean can perform them, with a twelve person swing orchestra on stage. Event #8558   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Film: Leonie - Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775-6148

          

May 31 thru Jun 02, 2013. In the lush tradition of the glorious films by Merchant and Ivory Productions comes the true life story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Mortimer), whose life crossed continents, wars, and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. As an independent young woman seeking to overcome the restrictive female roles in turn-of-the-century America, she is retrained by the famous Japanese poet, Yone Noguchi (Shido Nakamura) as his editor. Their relationship evolves romantically; however, Yone abruptly leaves when she shares with him that she is pregnant. Following him to Japan, she is cast along to raise their son in a society with few opportunities for women. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of their son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows in to the world-renowned artist, Isamu Noguchi. PG-13. Screenings on Friday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday Jun. 1 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Jun. 2 at 2 p.m. Event #12637   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Blithe Spirit - Waterville Opera House Studio Theater

1 Common Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: (207) 873-7000

          

May 31 thru Jun 09, 2013. This comic play, Blithe Spirit , written by Noel Coward concerns socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a seance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles's marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. This witty play will have you asking for more! Performances May. 31, Jun. 1, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Jun. 2, 9 at 2 p.m. Event #9843   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Moth Mainstage - State Theatre

609 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 956-6000

          

Jun 06, 2013. The Moth, hailed as "New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket" by The Wall Street Journal, is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. The Moth has presented more than three thousand stories, told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Each Moth Mainstage features simple, old-fashioned storytelling, by five wildly divergent raconteurs who develop and shape their stories with The Moth's directors. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Event #12377   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Film: Swan Lake Mariisky - Clarks Pond Cinemagic

333 Clarks Pond Parkway
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: (207) 772-6023

          

Jun 06, 2013. NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision Ltd are partnering to present a re-interpretation of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, Swan Lake. The production of the event is being led by the Cameron Pace Group (the company of James Cameron and Vince Pace) and will be broadcast from the historic Mariinsky Theatre in Russia. The multi-award winning Artistic Director Valery Gergiev will be conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra and legendary Golden Globe winner and Oscar Nominee John Hurt or Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey (still TBD) will be hosting and narrating the Swan Lake Ballet. Principal ballerina Ekaterina Kondaurova, the latest brilliant star from this amazing company will lead the troupe. Ross MacGibbon, foremost Live Dance director in the world for Events to cinema directs. Cameron Pace Group (James Cameron's venture) has also created Avatar and Titanic 3D, as well as Life of Pi. The event will be broadcast in 2D and 3D (technology permitting) in select locations across the country. The event will include two 25 minute intermissions and starts at 6:30 p.m. Event #12765   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Musings - Waterville Opera House

1 Common Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: (207) 873-7000

          

Jun 07, 2013. Musings, presented by Horsehair Strike Team. Join Horsehair Strike Team for this original, experimental theater experience. A young artist has arrived at the Elm City on the same day that three muses escape from a factory they've been imprisoned in. The muses have one day to search for the pieces of an incantation that will spark the inspiration of the artist before they dissolve into nothing. Tickets: $10 general admission. Available at the door. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Event #12801   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Film: Spirit of the Marathon II - Clarks Pond Cinemagic

333 Clarks Pond Parkway
South Portland, Maine 04106
Phone: (207) 772-6023

          

Jun 12, 2013. NCM Fathom is excited to present Spirit of the Marathon II, the sequel to the vastly popular Fathom event from 2008. Spirit of the Marathon II expands further into the history of the marathon and its evolution as a race exploring the events that led to the lengthening of its distance, to the women who broke social constructs and pioneered their way into the marathon scene. The feature follows seven runners--both elite and recreational--as they take their places at the starting line of the 2012 Maratona di Roma and embark on a race that will change their lives forever. Marathon greats such as Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Shorter and many others offer perspective and insight into this legendary event. In addition to the feature, the event will showcase added value content featuring never before seen interviews with the experts on topics ranging from their first marathon and personal race moments to funny moments caught on camera. Screening at 7 p.m. Event #12762   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Thoroughly Modern Millie - Ogunquit Playhouse

10 Main Street
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-5511

          

Jun 12 thru Jul 06, 2013. It's 1922 and small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, heads to New York City to start a new life. Millie finds herself in a city filled with intrigue, jazz and a whole new set of rules for love! Her new flapper lifestyle encounters trouble when she checks into a hotel owned by a dragon-lady villainess audience are sure to love to hate and played by none other than Ogunquit's favorite, Sally Struthers, in the Tony Award winning role! This musical comedy is based on the Mary Tyler Moore, Julie Andrews, Carol Channing film. It opened on Broadway in 2002 where it garnered 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Tony Award winning costumes will be featured in the Ogunquit production. Musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages - Thoroughly Modern Millie! Event #9266   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Focus Group Improv - Next Generation Theatre

39 Center Street
Brewer, Maine 04412
Phone: (207) 989-7100

          

Jun 21, 2013. Brewer's premier local improv troupe performing their own unique style of improvisational comedy. For mature audiences only. Admission $5. Beer & wine available for purchase. Performance from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Event #12683   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Hound of the Baskervilles - Hackmatack Playhouse

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

          

Jun 21 thru Jul 06, 2013. The Sherlock Holmes masterpiece gets a gloriously funny makeover as we spoof the famous detective in the style of our popular production of "The 39 Steps". A cast of three play all the roles as they unravel a mystery with comedy and slapstick. "A mad hilarity that will make you feel quite sane." Performances June 21-22, June 26-29, July 3-6 at 8 p.m. Matinee shows on June 27 & July 4 at 2 p.m. (no evening show July 4). Event #11701   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Comedian Bob Marley - Jonathan's Ogunquit

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777

          

Jun 27, 2013. Back for yet another performance, all sell outs! "Marley's brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80's. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Show at 8 p.m. Event #11483   Map + Directions   |   Report Update