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January 27, 28, February 3, 4 at 7:30pm January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Adam P. Blais A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he anxiously […]
January 27, 28, February 3, 4 at 7:30pm January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Adam P. Blais A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he anxiously […]
Rescheduled from November 19, 2016, due to technical difficulties. Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborneʼs modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice. This Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company production is […]
Madame Marie Cormier returns to the Waterville Opera House for her final performance as Shirley Valentine in this entertaining one-woman show written by Willy Russell. Shirley, a middle-aged housewife stuck in a domestic rut, goes on an unexpected vacation to Greece and begins to see the world — and herself — in a new light. […]
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Directed by Debra Susi Musical Direction by Michael Peterson Choreography by Adam P. Blais In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on […]
When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you’re Connie, Leona, and Millie, you do the most daring thing you’ve ever done. You “borrow” the ashes from the funeral […]
The story has been told before, but never like this. An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the course of the world. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the centre of […]
An innovative hybrid rock opera spectacular in the tradition of The Who’s Tommy and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust - making its theatrical premiere at the Waterville Opera House August 24 through 27, 2017. The rock opera features 24 songs by Maine musicians Peter Alexander and Johannah Harkness with Dennis St. Pierre creating the book and providing […]
An innovative hybrid rock opera spectacular in the tradition of The Who’s Tommy and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust - making its theatrical premiere at the Waterville Opera House August 24 through 27, 2017. The rock opera features 24 songs by Maine musicians Peter Alexander and Johannah Harkness with Dennis St. Pierre creating the book and providing […]
Each year, on the last Saturday in June, the State of Maine recognizes one of its most esteemed composers, R. B. Hall. Born in Bowdoinham on June 30, 1858, Hall became an internationally celebrated marching bandleader and composer throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century. Though he rarely left his beloved home state, many […]
Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]
Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]
In this Missoula Children’s Theatre original story, what starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins! Tales both past and present lead a group of beach bums to action in search of untold riches. Before our tale is told, a cast of […]
Envision a kingdom of snow where the residents are Winter Wind Workers, Blizzard Bringers, Icicle Sharpeners and Snow Smoothers, ruled by the Storm King and the Snow Queen. Add to that a Prince looking for a proper Princess to share the throne. Now imagine the Princess and her friend the Pea living in a kingdom […]
Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]
Olivia and Gabe are moving into their first apartment together. They've just packed up all of their belongings and driven halfway across the country, to start a new life together in Chicago. Their moving day doesn't go exactly as planned, though, and things become slightly more complicated when all of their parents show up to […]
Josh Ritter will return to the Northeast for a select number of special solo acoustic shows. These shows will highlight brand new material Josh is working on, as well as songs from his extensive, critically acclaimed catalog. Josh’s latest album, Gathering (Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers), continues to receive critical praise, about which NPR proclaims, “Josh Ritter remains at […]
This performance is a live HD broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC. Running Time: 3 hours, 22 minutes (2 intermissions) Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov also […]
Shemekia Copeland March 9, 2019 at 8:00pm Shemekia Copeland returns to Waterville Opera House! Shemekia Copeland never holds back. Her instantly recognizable voice—capable of being sultry, assertive and roaring—delivers every song with unparalleled honesty and passion. Her wide-open vision of contemporary Americana roots and soul music showcases the evolution of a passionate artist with an up-to-the-minute musical […]
Celebrate Opening Night in style! Join us on the Opening Night of Disney's Newsies the Musical for food and drinks before the show. The Opening Night Party is free to all November 8 ticket holders and will be catered by Amici's Cucina. Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Location: First Floor, Waterville City Hall.
Back at Waterville Opera House by popular demand! Rescheduled from March 13, 2020 to August 27, 2021 FEMMES OF ROCK starring Bella Electric Strings Featuring the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more! FEMMES OF ROCK, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina […]
December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. December 6, 13 at 2:00 p.m. Written by John Cariani Directed by Debra Susi Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that's so far north, it's almost not in the United States. It's almost in Canada. And it's not quite a town, because […]
Natalie MacMaster together with her husband Donnell Leahy and their seven children will be celebrating Christmas virtually this year! Enjoy just over an hour of music, culture, Christmas traditions, and general real-life family dynamic. Tune in for music, singing, and dancing from the entire family! Tickets: $20 (Streaming will begin on December 23 at 7:00 […]
All auditions should be filmed and submitted in the Audition Form (link below). Please film only ONE of the audition scenes and submit ONE video. If you would like to be considered for multiple roles, please indicate which ones on the form. The deadline to submit audition videos will be Saturday, February 27. During the […]
Presented by Belgrade film and television actress Debra Lord Cooke, this workshop will provide an overview of skills specific to acting for film, TV, and commercials, as well as an opportunity to perform in a virtual setting. Body positioning, movement, use of voice, and eye contact will be covered as it relates to commercial and […]