We truly enjoyed Always...Patsy Cline. This was our second visit to the Playhouse. Last year we saw…read moreOver the Rainbow, a show about Judy Garland. This is a great little venue that is now a family must "go to" when we make our annual trip to the area. As an added bonus, you meet the friendliest people. This year after the show, our car battery died and we were stuck in the parking lot. Without asking, the staff at the theatre volunteered if they could help as well as at least four cars. Not something I am used to where I come from. Looking forward to the 2014 season.

Maine Repertory Theater is really the comedy gem of Southern Maine. It's located behind an…read moreunassuming door in the Pepperell Mill in Biddeford, down the hall from Portland Pie. It's easy to find once you go into the mill building. Just follow the signs. When you hit the door surrounded by posters and photos you're there. The theater is beautiful. Walking in will take your breath away. It is both open and airy while still being intimate. Maine Rep, as the performers lovingly refer to it, is home to the Chamber of Comedy, the premier comedy improv troupe in New England, as well as original comedy productions year-round. The Chamber of Comedy shows run most Saturdays and are absolutely hilarious. The production quality is top-notch, complete with professional programs, a full stage, and lighting designed especially for comedy improv. The rotating ensemble is comprised of the top improvisers from many other improv troupes in and around New England. They are made up of some of the funniest people in the region with backgrounds in stand up comedy, Second City alumni, sketch writers, award-winning comedy playwrights, and actors. Watching them come up with hilarious scenes on the spot, all while dressed to the nines really sets them apart in the improv comedy scene. They are both deeply funny and professional. The combination of the high-class dress juxtaposed with the side-splitting comedy really makes you feel like you're seeing something off-Broadway in Manhattan rather than in Southern Maine. Though they are well known for the Chamber of Comedy, they also feature multiple comedy events such as their Smarty Pants Trivia nights, Script Teased sketch comedy show, Maine's Next Comic, and Maine Rep Mysteries produced by Sleuths Mystery Entertainment. They also host outside comedy troupes such as the all-women You Should Smile More and the award-winning Yes & Co. The theater features concessions, mostly snacks and popcorn, sodas, wine, and craft beer, all reasonably priced. The shows are usually priced at $20 or less with the exception being their fully catered Maine Rep Mysteries. The theater's entryway/"lobby" area is a special treat. The walls are covered with quotes that really express the mission of the theater. As one quote says, "love always wins, laughter a close second." Beneath the quotes are black and white photos of the cast doing what they love on stage. You can tell that, to them, it is more than a theater. It's a home for the performers. Of special note is Maine Repertory Theater's Legacy Project. They encourage their patrons to bring a donation of non-perishable food items. At the end of each month, they divide and deliver the donations to the Biddeford Food Pantry and The Saco Food Pantry. They also donate 2% of every ticket sold to Habitat for Humanity - York County, and another 2% to Volunteers of America - Northern New England, and their ongoing work with Cabin in the Woods. They do this as a means to give back to their community. I wish other businesses would do the same. I cannot recommend Maine Repertory Theater enough. The quality of the location, cast, show, production, concessions, everything really shows the dedication to create something special. The pricing shows that they are going out of their way to make comedy affordable. It really is the Broadway of comedy in the region. You owe it to yourself to check it out.

This is a welcome entertainment venue in downtown Biddeford. Great use of the mill space - the…read moretheater is new with plenty of space, high ceilings and good views of the stage from every seat. Seats about 65 peope. Improv shows are well done and extremely funny with a good cast of comedians. Definitely worth checking out on a weekend.

Excellent venue to go to! Reasonable prices and clean!! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming!!read more

It was ok. I just don't think it's worth the 30$ cover charge to get in. Drinks were mediocre for…read morean espresso martini. For that price of a cover charge I would expect my martini in a glass cup vs a plastic one. The barn itself is nice if you were to host an event however going for live music wasn't worth the price IMO

Great service, i loved it there, the burger was delish and all the food was great the lighting was…read morepretty and and the decor was nice

Great little find! Here for a midweek lunch. Sat just inside the restaurant, it was perfect…read moreambiance. My fish sandwich was delicious! Beers were interesting and had good flavor. My only complaint is the smell of stale beer. It is a working brewery so this can happen but closing off the smells would make this place even better.

Excellent shows with amazing talent! Such a unique setting to watch a performance! Plus, they have…read morehomemade blueberry pie at every show.

This is an amazing place to see plays. My husband and I have been attending these shows for about…read more5 years The owners Aram and Conor Guptill are truly dedicated to making everyone enjoy the theater experience. They certainly put a lot of time and effort to make this theater a success.

Club Cumming on the Coast has been running every weekend at the Kennebunkport Inn this summer and…read moreonly has a few weeks left, before the season ends. There are special performers every Friday and Saturday night, hosted by EJ Garlands. Friday and Saturday night shows are outside on a large, lovely deck at the (Kennebunkport) Inn. These are dinner shows, with a delicious menu of choices served by the in house restaurant (The Burleigh). On Sunday, there is a more intimate cabaret performance by EJ and his pianist Carmine in the lounge from 4-7. Every performance I have attended throughout this series has been excellent, completely engaging and with wonderful talent! Every meal I have had here has been quality as well and when you put the two together, it makes for a pretty spectacular summer evening. I 100% suggest checking out Club Cumming on the Coast before their final weekend in October. Hopefully, this series will return next summer, fingers crossed!

I was dying to come all over the coast and then I saw Club Cumming. I knew instantly that this was…read morethe place for me. Excellent hands-on service. I'd recommend coming here.

Sharing experiences regarding instructor 'Jim' at Dance House is important. The culture surrounding…read morethis instructor is highly problematic. A consistent pattern of hostile and bullying behavior directed at both students and fellow competitors has been observed over the years. This conduct significantly compromises the safety and positive environment that a dance studio should provide. The instructor has repeatedly engaged in provocative actions and threatening behavior, often seemingly evading accountability by shifting blame or playing the victim. Prospective students and parents should be aware of this pattern of behavior before enrolling. My children were removed from the class due to the instructor's highly erratic and unprofessional behavior. The environment felt unstable and unsafe for students. The dance community should take these serious behavioral issues into consideration and address them promptly.

Love this Studio. My Daughter has been dancing here for 8 years. They are professional and have…read morehigh expectations of their students. My daughter is a better dancer for it.

I went to the Westbrook Performing Arts Center last night and we saw the incredibly fun Colin Hay,…read morewho some people may remember from the band Men at Work. It's a beautiful facility built into the middle school and they did a nice job. The seats and acoustics were good and I'd definitely go back. The middle school in Biddeford has a similarly beautiful but underused facility and it's nice to see the Westbrook Performing Arts Center being used for concerts. Tip: When you park, back into the space so it's easy to get out after the show.

From the owner: The Westbrook Performing Arts Center aims to provide multi-faceted, self-sustaining educational and…read morecultural enrichment opportunities for our local and regional communities. The vision of the WPAC is to be a creative base for enriching the imagination of our young, inspiring and expanding the lives of our adults, and attracting established and emerging artists.

Not my favorite venue in Portland but it's a decent little space for smaller/ more intimate…read moreconcerts. I've only ever been here for concerts, so I cannot speak on how they run other events.

We had the honor of opening for Y La Bamba on the Maine leg of their fall U.S. tour. An absolutely…read morestellar venue with a supportive staff, FANTASTIC in house audio engineer, and probably the best ambiance in Portland. Would highly recommend to any left of the dial band looking for a cool place to place in the city. - Colter, Night Hawk

On Sunday 02/15/2026, I went with a friend to see William Shakespeare's MacBeth at The Portland…read morePlayers' theater in South Portland. I thought the production was perfect: a very minimal stage set which allowed the actors and William Shakespeare's words to shine. The actors were AMAZING. Kudos to all involved. The ticket cost $20 which was more than reasonable so I added some cash to one of the donation boxes in the lobby.

This is always wonderful time spent with friends and family! Portland players always does a…read morefantastic job! Beauty and the beast did not disappoint!