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Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Kottke's 1971 major-label debut, Mudlark, positioned him […]
Paul Reiser October 21 at 8:00pm Don’t miss an evening of standup comedy with Paul Reiser! Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives—and he shows no signs of slowing down. Reiser’s first book, Couplehood, sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The […]
Two Shows: 5:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine, which is the best state in the world, maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy […]
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed Paula’s HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever. Paula can be heard weekly as the host of […]
Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically acclaimed shows more than 200 […]
Since co-founding Fairport Convention in 1967, guitarist Richard Thompson has had one of the most decorated careers in music. He’s received an OBE and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the BBC, the Ivor Novellos and Nashville’s Americana awards. LA Times called him “The finest songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix”. Rolling Stone […]
Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, re-emerges on Shanachie Entertainment with Letting Go....Slow. It is a collection that showcases a rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor. "Where I am in my life right now, I'm not afraid to express what I […]
Our team of volunteers are an integral part of Waterville Creates. Volunteers help us build community by assisting with exhibitions, performances, film experiences, classes, and workshops. By volunteering, you can give back to your community while supporting these events and performances at the Waterville Opera House, Ticonic Gallery + Studios, and the Maine International Film […]
Conceived and Written by Don Kukla Music Written and Arranged by Michael McGill Original Staging by Michael McGill The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Rumpelstiltskin, an original adaptation of the classic children's story. A strange little gnome appears from here, there and everywhere. He will spin your straw into gold... for a price. If his price […]
Missoula Children's Theatre Camp Rumpelstiltskin Camp: August 1 - 6 Performance: August 6 at 12:00pm 25th Anniversary of Missoula at WOH! Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children’s Theatre on their own version of the classic tale, Rumpelstiltskin. Prepared in only five days, this fun musical will be performed by the campers attending Missoula Children’s Theatre […]
Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, The Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael) have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound "Forosoco" — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were […]
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is a genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists that reimagines modern popular songs in vintage swing and jazz styles. The ensemble traces its roots to 2009, when creator and bandleader Bradlee became a viral pop sensation after creating a series of YouTube videos that reworked 21st century pop hits in […]
John Hiatt & the Goners Featuring Sonny Landreth June 28 at 8:00pm A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the […]
Rescheduled from the 2019-2020 Season! Written by David Ives Adapted from the original work by Georges Feydeau Produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc. Sponsored by Maine Technology Group & Pepsi Directed by Debra Susi A Flea in Her Ear is the greatest of French farces, perhaps the greatest farce ever written. Set in […]
This performance has sold out! The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. […]
Dressed 2 the 9's, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show as close as you will ever get to the real thing. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including the Purple Rain album in its entirety. But, it's more than just the songs. […]
Music stitches together a strong community around The Ghost of Paul Revere. The Maine trio – Max Davis (vocals, banjo), Sean McCarthy (vocals, bass), and Griffin Sherry (vocals, guitar] – examine life's ebbs and flows through a distinct and dynamic distillation of folk, bluegrass, rock, and alternative. Since forming in 2011, the band has created […]
Tedeschi Trucks Fireside Live is a modified version of the full powerhouse ensemble led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR). With 4 to 7 band members, Fireside Live brings to the stage a rare intimate window into the band's […]
April 1, 2, 8 at 7:30pm April 3, 9, 10 at 2:00pm Based on the best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt Music by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen Book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle Musical Direction by Rebecca Caron Choreography by Adam P. Blais Rescheduled from the 2019-2020 Season! During normal times, production schedules […]
Due to international travel restrictions, Peking Acrobats has cancelled their March 8 performance at WOH. We are hoping to reschedule this event for a later date. The Box Office will be refunding all ticket orders for this event. For the last thirty-two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform […]
This event is a screening of an HD Broadcast from London. It is not a live, staged production. By Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin Crimp, presented by National Theatre Live Directed by Jamie Lloyd James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. Fierce with a […]
The Fiftieth Anniversary Shows will have Bruce doing songs from each decade that he’s made records in: ’60s, ’70s, 80’s, ’90s, 2000s, 2010s and who knows, maybe even the 2020s. Click for tickets and more info.
A message from Spencer Albee: “Hey all, we hate to do this, but due to COVID-era complications, we need to cancel our Waterville Opera House show on February 12. Unfortunately, due to The Walrus being so large and being made up of members of so many bands, moving the show to an open date in […]
Not every musician has the opportunity to revisit and even potentially improve upon their biggest hits. But on the forthcoming TEN to 1 record, the award-winning band Lonestar — Dean Sams (keyboards, acoustic guitar, background vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitarist, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Drew Womack (lead vocals, guitar) — are taking a fresh look […]
In his quarter-century as a recording artist, the charismatic singer/guitarist/ songwriter and four-time GRAMMY Award winner has consistently made music that reflects his own passions and interests. In the process, he’s earned a reputation for his ability to draw upon his bottomless roots-music expertise to make deeply expressive, highly personal music. Over the past two […]