BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre is bringing bell bottoms back for its third show of the season, “Saturday Night Fever.” This platform-tapping flashback runs from July 18–Aug. 4. Based on the 1977 blockbuster film, “Saturday Night Fever” whisks the audience back to the 1970s, where open shirts, bell bottoms and disco were all the […]
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John V. Wiken III
RUMFORD — John V. Wiken III, 75, of Peru passed away suddenly Feb. 22, 2018. He was born in Dixfield, Maine, with his twin sister, Jeanne, to John V. Wiken Jr. and Nellie Tutlis Wiken. He graduated from Stephens High School and attended Wentworth Institute. John worked as a bridge inspector for the state of Maine. […]
Maine State Music Theater announces 2018 lineup
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre has announced the titles headlining its 60th year. They are: “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Saturday Night Fever” and “Singin’ in the Rain.” The first show is June 6-23 tells the story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins were brought together by […]
Maine State Music Theater says N.J. school ruined Spamalot costumes
BRUNSWICK (AP) — A Maine theater company is suing a New Jersey school district with a complaint that the school damaged costumes loaned for a production of the musical comedy “Spamalot.” Brunswick-based Maine State Music Theatre is suing the Edison, New Jersey district for $197,000 to replace costumes and cover late fees. The Star Ledger […]