BWW Critic's Choices: Best of Maine 2022
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Dec 15, 2022
After three seemingly endless years, Maine's theatrical landscape has truly begun to come to life again after the pandemic. I am thrilled to be able to pen this article, having experienced a 2022 that saw the remarkable 'comebacks' of Maine's theatres. While the year was not without continued challenges, these brave, resilient companies managed to produce first-class live theatre for grateful audiences.
These are my personal choices of the best in Maine for 2022, grouped by theatre company and show.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ Opening Tonight at Fulton Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 8, 2022
The Fulton Theatre will present the World/Regional Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom ain’t enuff, a new choreopoem by author and playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. FOR COLORED BOYZ officially opens tonight – Thursday, September 8 – with a limited run through September 25. Get a first look at photos here!
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson of FOR COLORED BOYZ
by Jason Davis
- Sep 7, 2022
After much recognition, including a festival finalist and selection for a prestigious showcase, For Colored Boyz on the verge of a nervous breakdown when freedom ain't enuff is making its World/ Regional Premiere. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem dives deep into the lived experience of five men of color and the challenges of a racist and oppressive society.
Previews: FOR COLORED BOYZ at Fulton Theatre
by Jason Davis
- Sep 6, 2022
Known for producing outstanding quality shows in one of the nation's oldest opera houses, it comes as no surprise that the Fulton Theatre's next production is already swirling with Broadway buzz.
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For FOR COLORED BOYZ at the Fulton Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 1, 2022
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for the world premiere of Bryan-Keyth Wilson’s FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, which begins previews September 6-7 before an official opening September 8 at The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Check out the photos and video here!
Resilience, Acceptance, and Change: The Healing Lessons in KINKY BOOTS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Aug 20, 2022
“Lola gains her strength from her resilience,” says Stephane Duret, who plays the drag queen star of MSMT’s KINKY BOOTS. “Sometimes she feels like an island, alone in this world she has created. But she survives. She’s got her Angels for support, her chosen family, and even when she gets a little slap in the face from Charlie, she comes back to their partnership. That’s her resilience.”
“And Lola challenges others to be accepting and to change their perspective,” continues MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “I consider it important for MSMT to present something that can cause change in a community, and this show with Stephane’s and the entire cast’s unbelievable performances is doing just that!”
His remarks draw applause from the capacity audience at MSMT’s final Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion, moderated by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, BWW’s Maine editor, on August 17 at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.
Fulton Theatre Presents FOR COLORED BOYZ Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 12, 2022
The Fulton Theatre has announced casting for the World/Regional Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom ain't enuff, a new choreopoem by author and playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson.
Review: Bold, Big-Hearted Celebration of Friendship: MSMT's KINKY BOOTS
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Aug 12, 2022
With its bold, brilliant, sassy, urbanely funny, and warmly heartfelt production of KINKY BOOTS, Maine State Music Theatre has chosen the perfect vehicle to close its main stage season. The irresistible musical by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper is given a spectacular, big-hearted production that pulls out all the stops and showcases MSMT at its Broadway best.
JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Fulton Theatre Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 29, 2022
Fulton Theatre opens the regional premier of Jersey Boys Thursday, June 30, 2022. Jersey Boys is the story and history of Frank Valli and The Four Seasons. The production follows the journey of the band's creation, the struggles they faced, and the triumphs that made them one of the most recognizable American rock and roll bands.
BWW Review: A Boy with Big Dreams: MSMT's JACK & THE BEANSTALK
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Jun 13, 2022
Maine State Music Theatre opened its Theatre for Young Audiences series with a delightful, energetic, and amusing production of Robin and Clark’s JACK AND THE BEANSTALK that drew a crowd of enthusiastic youngsters, their teachers, parents, and grandparents for the four performances on June 13.
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