BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre and Curtis Memorial Library will present two special programs for young audiences at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Morrell Meeting Room of the library. The programs are free on a first-come, first-served basis and are recommended for children up to third grade. They will focus […]
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Maine State Music Theatre to hold free concert
BRUNSWICK — As part of Maine State Music Theatre’s 60th anniversary season, and as a thank-you to the community that has supported it, the theatre will present a free concert on the Brunswick Mall at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15. The musical event will include members of MSMT’s current acting company, as well as invited […]
MSMT closes season with 'Singin’ in the Rain'
BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre closes its 60th anniversary season with the smash hit, “Singin’ in the Rain.” This classic show runs from Aug. 8-25. “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make […]
'Bye Bye Birdie' at Maine State Music Theatre
BRUNSWICK — The Maine State Music Theatre will present “Bye Bye Birdie” with two performances, at 2 and 7:30 p.m., on Monday, July 30. A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers and rock and roll, “Bye Bye Birdie” remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so […]
MSMT brings back disco with production of 'Saturday Night Fever'
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 […]
MSMT bringing show to Lewiston's Franco Center
LEWISTON — For the first time, the Maine State Music Theatre is bringing one of its productions to Lewiston. The director and choreographer of the show, Raymond Dumont, is a local product. Dumont grew up in Lewiston, graduated from Lewiston High School and got his acting start at Community Little Theatre. On Aug. 25, a […]
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 […]