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…
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“Fabulous Lipitones,” New Look for Bangor Opera House Sets Upbeat Tone
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News New seats, shiny chandeliers, fresh paint and and good old fashioned harmony set an upbeat tone for Penobscot Theatre Company’s 44th season,…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreThe 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….
Read MoreComfort 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…
Read MoreThe 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….
Read MoreBangor 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…
Read MoreOliver! 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…
Read MoreDynamic Duo – Murder for Two
by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: There’s murder afoot at the Bangor Opera House. Penobscot Theatre Company presents ‘Murder for Two,’ a thrilling musical murder mystery. The book is written…
Read MoreTight Ensemble Hits All the Right Notes
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: What the members of the Knapely branch of the Women’s Institute wanted in 1998 was to buy a settee for the visitors’ lounge…
Read MoreLove and Loss, Music and Murder–A PTC Preview
by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: One of Bangor’s longest-tenured artistic organizations is preparing to kick off yet another season. Penobscot Theatre Company is just days away from the kickoff…
Read MorePenobscot Nation values come to life in ‘Transformer Tales’
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: Fourteen-year-old Raven Sockalexis grew up hearing stories about Gluskabe, the transformer who shaped the landscape and the traditions of the Wabanaki people….
Read MoreFine cast turns ‘Rock of Ages’ into rollicking party fueled by 1980s music
by Judy Harrison of The Bangor Daily News: I walked into the Bangor Opera House on Friday night fully prepared to dislike Penobscot Theatre Company’s production of “Rock of Ages.” But, then,…
Read MoreLong live rock and roll – ‘Rock of Ages’
by Allen Adams of The Maine Edge: Penobscot Theatre Company is closing out the 2015-2016 season in a big way with the rock musical “Rock of Ages,” directed and choreographed…
Read More‘Rock of Ages’ cast members talk upcoming production, personal careers
by Shelby Hartin of The Bangor Daily News: Over a year ago, the Penobscot Theatre Company mailed a number of items to Samuel French Inc., a theatrical licensing and publishing company…
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