I spent a pleasant evening at the Penobscot Theatre Company as part of last month's Maine Book…read moreFestival. I was on a panel about suspense and the influence of Stephen King, and it was fun to have that event in the heart of Derry/Bangor. The theater was attractive, with a nice stage and a spacious seating area. There were some cool chandeliers that looked like crystal jellyfish. I gather that the theater is a town landmark and important cultural institution, putting on a full roster of shows when it isn't hosting one-off literary events. There was a little bar off to one side of the theater, apparently called The Stage Door. I hung out there with friends and new acquaintances before and after the panel. I got to try two cans of local beer, the Orono Tubular Hazy IPA and the Sacred Profane Dark Lager. Both were delicious beers that I never see at home. I had a lovely time at the Penobscot Theatre Company and am glad I got to visit on my first trip to Maine. I'd recommend it for all your Bangor theater needs, as well as any events about the great Stephen King.

We have been to this Theatre twice now (Stephen King's Misery) and (Trapped the musical). Both…read moretimes have been an enjoyable experience. Everything from the online tickets to the ease of getting your seat from the ushers. The Theatre itself is a beautiful old space that makes you feel a bit back in time. Located right in downtown Bangor, it's easy to get to, parking isn't a problem, and there are some great dinner options nearby before a show. Looking forward to our next visit.

The show Fiddle icious was great! Their first time there. Started by a Waterville nativeread more

This is an attractive venue with a lot going for its. It holds just 800 people so there aren't…read morereally many bad seats that I could see. We were in the rear of the first floor orchestra section and it was fine. Parking is fairly easy to find, even during Christmas shopping time like when we went. They are trying to do the right thing currently during Clovis, requiring masks and proof of vaccination. Of course they can't do much about the losers who take them off once they sit down. They made an announcement, but you can hardly except volunteers to go around and enforce the rule and risk a scene with a yahoo. I only had a minor beef with them when we went: our show started 20 minutes late . There was no obvious reason as attendees had stopped coming in. Normally I wouldn't have cared, but it had started snowing earlier and I would have preferred to hit the road sooner and gotten home before midnight. It was a stressful drive, but that wouldn't prevent me from attending another event -- perhaps not in the dead of winter, though!

Acadia Repertory Theater!! A Hidden Gem 8 miles from Bar…read moreHarbor on Route 102 Somesville Last night we Saw an amazing and hysterical production of Souvenir - " A Fantasia on the life of Florence Jenkins" HIGHLY recommend A unique theater celebrating its 51st summer season! We absolutely loved the show and it highly exceeded our expectations !

This is an adorable local theatre with great actors acting out a great story. We saw Red Herring…read moreand throroghly enjoyed the performance which lasted just over 2 hours with intermission. The venue is small but comfortable and there's no bad seat on the house.

My husband saw the "Great Maine Lumberjack show" sign while driving through and booked tickets for…read morethe show that night. They also sell merch such as t-shirts. Ambiance: You will be sitting outside under a covered area (bleachers style). The bathrooms are located right outside the performance area. There is a snack bar selling food and bevs (chips, popcorn, and soda). Show: The show is very kids friendly. I enjoyed it even without bringing children. Some of the jokes were corny and aimed towards kids FYI! Kids Friendly: Timber Tina and her crew truly makes this show an unforgettable moment for children! The show pauses so that kids can safely get involved with some wood chopping activities with their lumberjack. At the end, they even get a little certificate that is signed by their favorite lumberjack to show that they are now a little lumberjack themselves! A lucky child will get to bring home their very own "rabbit" chair (shipping might be involved if you live out of states and did not drive). Tickets: We bought online and they were slightly cheaper than buying at the door.

My family and I have come to the Great Maine Lumberjack Show now three or four times in the past 16…read moreyears. My one kid still has his "rabbit" chair in his room from when he was four years old and now he's 20. This is one of the absolute best family friendly shows we've ever been to. Timber Tina (who was on Season 2 of Survivor among other shows and host for years of competition lumberjack and lumberjill on ESPN) has been the host and owner of this show now in their 30th season. You'll get to see the red and green teams of two compete in many different logging competitions including climbing, log rolling, chainsaw cutting, axe throwing, and chopping. There's some "adult" joking but no cursing and everyone will have a great time. The show runs nightly at 7pm and lasts about 90 minutes. The bleacher style seating can get uncomfortable so you may consider being a cushion. They also have port-o-potties if needed, a souvenir and snack stand, and parking is plentiful and free. The show goes rain or shine. Most of the seating is covered. I'd have to assume that it'd be a no-go in a thunderstorm. The children mid-show will get an opportunity to use a saw under the supervision and guidance of the competitors, and there will also be a Q&A to ask anything whether lumberjack related, about Tina, or anything you may have a desire to have answered. Everyone got their turn. Everyone was genuinely nice and friendly and maybe you'll also learn a thing or too about the sport. Did you know there are several colleges with lumberjack as a degree? You and your family have to make this a must-do if you're in Maine. Especially if you have kids. Even if you don't. As I said, this was our third or fourth time, and each time we brought someone new with us on vacation we have to go see the show. They also loved it as much as we do. It just makes you feel good. Yo Ho! The call of the lumberjack!

The Center Theatre is a great movie theater, music venue and more here in the area. They have…read morecommunity business sponsors and supportive members, which helps them charge very reasonable prices for tickets. There are also matinee showings for a bit less than that. They show a couple of first-run movies per month, a classic film here and there, as well as hosting concerts featuring local and regional performers. You can even rent the outside marquee for a day to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special day for a loved one or friend. All in all, The Center Theatre is a great source of entertainment and an active community partner as well. My wife was interested in a limited run documentary film she learned about, and she was able to work with theater management to set up a showing. We became members, which is not an expensive proposition, and enjoy a few benefits like discount tickets and attending their classic movie nights free, and so on. You will find their entertainment schedule on their website, and usually a sheet with the month's schedule on the counter if you prefer something on paper.

This theatre is very nice. Very old times feel. Very comfortable affordable movies and events. I…read morelove the place.

After a couple of Covid years in a larger venue, the Wayside Grange concerts have returned to the…read moreWayside Theater. We attended some of their concerts in Dover-Foxcroft, but it is nice having them back in Dexter and in the intimate theater. Most recently, we went to a brunch there, but we also enjoyed the first concert of the summer, a singer/songwriting duo, and I expect we will attend every concert that comes along. The stage is up a flight of stairs but they should have their lift chair ready to provide access by the next show. The theater area is dark, at least for me as I have discovered my night vision has deteriorated over the last six months. We sat in the back so I wouldn't be stumbling into seats or people I couldn't see clearly. Great people run the Grange, so if you like a variety of acoustic music, be sure to support their efforts..

New Randolph residents here! We attended our first event at Johnson Hall this past weekend…read more Feed Your Neighbor, a fundraiser for Chrysalis Place - the local food bank. We were warmly welcomed, and graciously thanked for attending. It was like going home to family, not a stiff cold theater at all! The inside has been extensively renovated and is BEAUTIFUL! When you purchase a drink at the bar, it comes in a reusable, lidded cup. Please save this!!! You save $1 on drinks the next time you come! I loved learning the history of this historic building. Can't wait to be back for another event.

Delightful small theater that offers a variety of events. Worth paying attention to: they have been…read moregetting great acts. It's nice to have a small theater; there is no bad seat and the atmosphere is intimate.

This is a wonderful community theatre with exceptionally nice staff! The building has been…read morerenovated over recent years, which has improved the auditorium, the front of house, their new art gallery, and their back of house. It is now a great venue for both audiences and performers!

What a delightful movie theatre! We caught a screening of Jaws (50th anniversary edition) and it…read morewas a great experience. They even had a Lego version of the shark popping out of the water on the concessions counter! Very charming. The seats were comfortable enough (although perhaps a bit narrow) and there were no bad views. I love that there's a balcony! The staff was super friendly and they had a great selection of concessions. The popcorn was fresh and really reasonably priced. It's a great part of the community: they host live events, screen local films, and offer screenings like Jaws. They have a movie-themed cafe next door to boot. I'd absolutely be a regular if I were local. There's no assigned seating for movie screenings, so you may want to arrive early if it's a popular showing.

You can find the Strand Theatre at 345 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 pretty much in the heart of…read moredowntown, slightly south of the center of Main. The theater still has the original marquee and is lit up when active so it's easy to spot. There's parking out front and in several lots a block or so away - we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Also, parking appears to be free after 6:00 PM (otherwise there's a 2 hour limit). We were visiting friends in coastal main and after a full day of hiking, visiting lighthouses and dinner at a local seafood joint, we decided to hit the Barbie movie at the Strand. Adult tickets were $9 which were super reasonable (in Atlanta it would have been $16, to provide a comparison). There's a ticket boot at the front to one side of the entry door and someone to tear and return the stub just inside. This is a surviving classic old theater - something you rarely see these days and from the programming appears to be quite active, both for running movie productions and for local use. It has a wonderful interior with lots of wood and a full balcony (if you haven't experienced balcony seating it's something to try - that's where we sat). Concessions were reasonable and both the theater and perhaps more importantly, the restrooms (in the basement) were very clean and well maintained. We had a great time with Barbie. The concessions were reasonable and the staff excellent - you could tell that they took great pride in the theater.