600 Highwaymen: “The Fever” is a show this is NOT to be missed. 600 Highwaymen makes performances that offer a new way of seeing. Exploring a radical approach to making live art, the company constructs events that create intimacy among a group of strangers. Their latest work, The Fever tests the limits of individual and collective responsibility, and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Come have fun with Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky will have you dancing in the aisles From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, “Ranky Tanky proves that the right musicians can make the past new all over again” (NPR). Trumpeter Charlton Singleton, guitarist Clay Ross, bassist Kevin Hamilton, drummer Quentin Baxter, and vocalist Quiana Parler mix… Read more »
The hills are alive with The Sound of Music
Come hear The Sound of Music at Merrill. A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Merrill Auditorium. The beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy®, and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” and the title song…. Read more »
The Dover Quartet is coming to Portland, Maine
The Dover Quartet takes the classical music world by storm! The Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a stunning sweep of the 2013 Banff Competition, where they were lauded for their “exceptional level of maturity, poise and artistry.” Other achievements quickly amassed in their “practically meteoric” ascent, include winning the Cleveland Quartet Award as well as the coveted… Read more »
American Contemporary Music Ensemble graces the stage in Portland, Maine
The American Contemporary Music Ensemble will strum into your hearts. Described as “vital,” “brilliant,” and “electrifying,” by The New York Times, The American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) is a force for new music, dedicated to the outstanding performance of masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. The ensemble’s instrumentation is flexible, and includes some of today’s most sought- after… Read more »
“Omigod You Guys!” Legally Blonde is on its way to Merrill!
Legally Blonde will make your life “So Much Better!” Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde: The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! Based on the beloved movie, starring Reese Witherspoon, the story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that… Read more »
Portland Ovations’ 2018-19 Season has been announced!
Get your calendars out! Portland Ovations recently revealed their upcoming season for 2018-2019. Sure, you can see it on a website or in a brochure, but what about on a MAP? Click here to check out this map we made of the Portland Ovations’ season: Public on sale is June 20th at noon but members… Read more »
Bring the kids to see The Rainbow Fish
SWIM IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA WITH THE RAINBOW FISH! The Rainbow Fish will enchant even the youngest child with its silver scales and heart of gold in this new adaptation of Marcus Pfizer’s award-winning books about the beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession. All-stars of the Ovations Family Series, Mermaid… Read more »
California and Montreal Guitar Trios together on one stage!
The California Guitar Trio and the Montreal Guitar Trio together in a show not to be missed Featuring all six virtuoso guitarists from California Guitar Trio (CGT) and Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3), the musicianship on stage fuses over 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique “phenomensemble.” The bright tones of CGT’s steel strings blend effortlessly… Read more »
Join Vienna Boys Choir for “Christmas in Vienna”
Get into the holiday spirit with the sounds of the Vienna Boys Choir Audiences and critics worldwide praise the talented singers of the Vienna Boys Choir for their celestial voices, pure tone, and irresistible charm. They have been a cultural institution for more than 500 years. Today, the Vienna Boys Choir performs annually for nearly… Read more »