Review: Smart, Silly, Spectacular, SOMETHING ROTTEN! Proves a Dazzling MSMT Main Stage Finale
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Aug 11, 2023
Dancing omelettes, a zany soothsayer, THE Bard of English theatre, and a ragtag troupe of Renaissance actors struggling to survive all share the Maine State Music Theatre stage in dizzying profusion in the final main stage production of the season: SOMETHING ROTTEN! - an outrageously funny, simultaneously urbane and plebeian send up and homage to classical theatre and that unique genre the MUSICAL.
The stylish and brilliant co-production with Lancaster’s Fulton Theatre, directed by Marc Robin, creates an entirely new imaginary universe, a world at the intersection of Elizabethan England and modern American musical theatre – part Renaissance Faire (on steroids), part Monty Python at their most hilarious. The evening, which is filled with endearing characters, showstopping song and dance numbers, comedy fueled by allusions, puns, slapstick, scatological jokes, and occasionally even poetry, is pure entertainment. No one will need to “brush up his Shakespeare” or be able to “name that tune” in order to come away from SOMETHING ROTTEN! thoroughly exhilarated and brimming with joy.
BWW Review: Wacky, Wickedly Funny, and Wonderful, MSMT's All-Star Cast Romps in 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Jul 21, 2023
Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL with Dolly Parton’s pulsating score is a high energy, hilarious madcap misadventure that somehow also manages to ring uncannily true. Both a period piece and a contemporary one, this tale of women in the workplace is propelled by zany humor, but also fueled by the empathetic characters at its core. The trio of women embattled with their narcissistic boss are - as Parton, herself, phrased it “just a step on the boss man's ladder” - and yet they sing and dance their way into our hearts in an evening filled with laughter and warmth.
Charles Shaughnessy, Mariand Torres and More to Star in SPAMALOT at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 3, 2021
Monty Python will take on a new twist as Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off their very first Outdoor Season with Spamalot, the first production to play the theater’s new, 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion. Spamalot begins previews Wednesday, June 16, opens Friday, June 18, and runs through July 10, 2021.
Broadway Catch Up: May 27 - Max von Essen, Linda Eder, Taylor Louderman, Neil Patrick Harris, and More!
by Stephi Wild
- May 27, 2020
Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Max von Essen, Linda Eder, Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Taylor Louderman, Neil Patrick Harris, and more!
The College Showcase Must Go On (Virtually!) - Part 16
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- Apr 7, 2020
We've been compiling videos from college seniors all around the country for our new daily showcase series. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually!
VIDEO: KINKY BOOT's Graham Scott Fleming Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jun 24, 2019
This weekend, Graham Scott Fleming raised us up as he took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story to show us behind the scenes at The Muny's Kinky Boots! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!
KINKY BOOTS' Graham Scott Fleming Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jun 21, 2019
Everybody say yeah because Graham Scott Fleming is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at The MUNY's production of Kinky Boots tomorrow, June 22nd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day as Graham shows us around behind the scenes at the U.S. regional premiere of the Tony-winning musical. This takeover is definitely gonna raise you up, so you're not gonna want to miss it!
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