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As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Babys and Bad English, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the 70s and 80s. He had a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave styled power pop as well. Several of Waite’s songs, including “Missing You,” The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time,” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile” became radio staples.
John Lane’s Giving Garden Help Us Honor Our Past While We Plant For Our Future! Did you know that the Ogunquit Playhouse will be celebrating our 80th anniversary next season? [...]
“All Together Now!” is not a Beatles look-alike band, but instead a sound-alike band, celebrating Beatles music in an interactive way that gets everyone singing, dancing, clapping and having a great time. Their extensive song list reflects the Beatles entire repertoire and career, from Twist and Shout to Sgt. Pepper to Abbey Road, including all orchestral arrangements, sound effects and even a real sitar! They not only play the classic hits audiences want to hear, but add a few surprises that delight minds and hearts alike. “A splendid time is guarenteed for all!”
Ogunquit Playhouse founder Walter Hartwig was an integral part of the theatre culture of New York City throughout the early years of Broadway. He worked for legendary producers Daniel Frohman and David Belasco and dedicated himself to learning every aspect of show business. In 1920, he was appointed Executive Director of the New York Drama League. Through his work with the League, he founded the Little Theater Tournament in New York City, a very successful annual international competition for amateur theater groups which fostered and supported the Little Theater Movement (a national movement designed to promote theatre arts in rural communities).
Tomorrow is Cyber Monday! Save save save! CLICK HERE to log on to www.ogunquitplayhouse.org and “shop til your mouse drops!” The Ogunquit Playhouse is celebrating its 80th Anniversary Season in 2012! Give the gift of theatre all year long with a 5-Show subscription, a 3-Show mini-subscription, a gift certificate, a Membership to the Playhouse or even a Memorial Gift in our New 80th Anniversary Giving Garden!
Actors, community members and charitable foundations all have their reasons for supporting the Ogunquit Playhouse. What is your reason? Is it the Broadway quality performances? Is it our unique education and outreach programs for young and old alike? Is it to preserve the National Historic Registered theatre? What does the Playhouse mean to YOU?
The fall ushers in one of the most stunning Broadway blockbusters of all time, Miss Saigon, an epic love story that will touch your heart and haunt your memory, on stage September 21 through October 23 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Miss Saigon is set during the turmoil of the Vietnam War, where an American soldier, played by Gregg Goodbrod, and a Vietnamese girl, played by Jennifer Paz, fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon.
OMG, like, you are totally going to love Legally Blonde the Musical, on stage August 24 through September 17! This award-winning Broadway musical sensation is based on the hit movie of the same name and follows college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods as she puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School in pursuit of her boyfriend Warner, who just dumped her for someone more serious.
The critics are still raving about this brand new trippy hippy musical comedy making its East Coast premiere! Don’t miss this psychedelic trip into San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury which the critics are acclaiming as “A trip you MUST experience!” Roger Bean’s Summer of Love stars Michele Lee and an unstoppable cast and is running NOW Thru July 16th! CLICK HERE to Read More and Buy a Ticket Today!
The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that star of film, television and stage, the renowned Michelle Lee will headline in the East Coast Premiere of the new Roger Bean musical Summer of Love, on stage June 22 through July 16! Michele Lee has starred on Broadway, in feature and television films and recorded and performed with legends of the entertainment industry. Ms. Lee is known worldwide for her Emmy-nominated role as Karen Mackenzie in the landmark CBS series “Knots Landing.
The season opens when “Sesame Street meets South Park” in the Tony Award Best Musical of the Year, smash-hit, Avenue Q. This delightful parody that dares to ask the question, “What do you do with a B.A. in English?” is on stage May 25 to June 18. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, the show conveys life’s tough lessons through the trials and tribulations of Princeton, a recent college graduate, who is anxious to discover his purpose in life; but first, he must find an apartment and a job, with no work experience — but an English degree.
Film and television star Stefanie Powers and the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Sunset Boulevard leads with nine of those nominations. Stefanie Powers was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for her powerful and critically acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in Ogunquit’s premier production of Sunset Boulevard.
The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to announce that it received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Theatre from the New England Theatre Conference at their 59th Annual Convention, held this fall in New Haven, Connecticut. Jeff Watts, NETC President, presented Executive Artistic Director, Bradford Kenney an award recognizing the Playhouse as one of the most important cultural landmarks in New England.
When John Lane handed the keys to his beloved Ogunquit Playhouse over to the community back in 1997, do you think he could have imagined that someday a summer of “Broadway at the Beach” would expand to 20 weeks, offer first-rate educational and outreach programming, and cost nearly $5,000,000 to produce? Well, we did just that in 2010 with a line-up of award-winning performances that made you laugh, cheer, and sing your way back to the parking lot.
Mad Castle Will Perform for You at Lisa’s Restaurant and Lounge Feb. 10, 2012
Bruce and Derek Will be Your Entertainment Feb. 9, 2012 at The Depot
Maine State Library Highlights Civil War Titles
Gardiner Main Street Delivers on a Valentine Package You Can’t Pass Up
A Busy Time for Inanna Through February 2012
The Gin Mill Open Mic Night to be Held On Thursday, Feb. 9. 2012
Laramie Project and African Styles Also Scheduled at Bates on 2/10/12
Sweet Love Open Mic Schedule for Feb. 8, 2012