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Dark Side of the Muse – “Misery”

by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge They say that misery loves company. Well, for the next few weeks, one company – Penobscot Theatre Company – loves “Misery.” And you will too. Read more

A New Look for a New Season: Previewing PTC’s 2017-18 Offerings

by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: A Bangor artistic institution is getting ready to launch another season. Penobscot Theatre Company is just a few days away from getting officially underway with their 44th season of producing live professional theater for the greater...

The Full Monty a Triumph as PTC Cast Bares More Than Just Skin

by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: “The Full Monty” is a triumph for director and choreographer Ethan Paulini and his talented cast of local actors and pros from away. It is funny, touching, charming and delightful. With his debut at PTC, Paulini has directed...

Comfort Food: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti

by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: A bounteous feast of a love story is being served at Penobscot Theatre Company. PTC’s latest offering is “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti,” a one-woman show based on author Giulia Melucci’s memoir of the same name and adapted for...

The Passion and Pathos of “Papermaker”

by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: A tale of a Maine paper mill written by a Maine playwright on a Maine stage – that’s the latest from Penobscot Theatre Company. PTC’s latest production is “Papermaker,” the first play from Maine novelist Monica Wood. The story of one...

Bangor Embraces Silly Sappy Lumberjacks in Love at Opera House

by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: When the groundhog sees its shadow and 12 more weeks of winter are forecast for northern Maine, it’s time to head to the Bangor Opera House and spend time with burly men swinging axes who chase away the winter doldrums with...

Oliver! at Opera House a Satisfying Holiday Concoction

by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: Theater lovers should rush to the Bangor Opera House box office and beg: “Please, sir, I want some more.” Not more of the gruel served to workhouse orphans in the musical “Oliver!” being performed there this holiday season,...