It has always been a joy to come to this small intimate theater where everyone is made to feel at…read morehome. The productions are world class!

Our first visit to Footlights Theater last evening was a surprising pleasure! "Pie in the Sky" was…read morea poignant, sometimes funny story, perfectly acted and staged in a single set, a kitchen. The theater is very small, which promotes the feeling of sitting in the corner of the kitchen, watching the action. Great experience! We will definitely be back!

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.

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!

The legacy of Tony Montanaro lives on at Celebration Barn. A magical place to train for performance…read moreartists, and a jewel of a variety theater with shows every Saturday through the summer.

I've seen several shows in this theater, and I really enjoy going. I like the variety of shows that…read morethey perform. The music is usually live, which is a bonus. If you sit further up, the temperature gets quite warm. Down by the stage can be very cold. There are adequate bathrooms, though the lines at intermission tend to be long. You can preorder your intermission snack/beverage to ensure you get everything consumed in time. The greeters are always helpful and friendly.

My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing Sweeney Todd on the closing night. Our daughter was the…read morewardrobe supervisor for the playhouse and we booked coming to visit back in May. Finding the playhouse was easy and it's a few miles from downtown Meredith. Parking was really easy considering the show was sold out and the playhouse itself is picturesque and charming. The theatre only holds a couple of hundred so it's easy to get in and out. I would highly recommend coming to see a show. The actors are professionals and each show brings a different cast. The prices were very reasonable and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

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.

I saw Anastasia: The Musical when it was on Broadway, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I went…read moreto see the MSMT production. I was blown away by the theater, the production value, and the quality of the performers. Any of those actors could have stood on the Broadway stage and fit right in. The building, Pickard Theater, is beautiful and looks like an old church. The ushers were friendly and helpful. We were sitting midway back in the balcony and had a perfect view of the stage. I doubt there's a bad seat in the house. The tickets were more expensive than we expected but it was absolutely worth it!

I saw West Side Story yesterday. Just WOW! I've been going to performances at this venue for many…read moreyears and they are always great, but this totally took the cake. Interesting, complicated set design, great casting, great performances by the principals. But the best part was the production numbers. Amazing dancing. Also, this year there is a shuttle so that parking is less of a hassle. This is the last play of the season and there is still time to see it. Highly recommend. Wish there was a way to give 10 stars!

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.

The Laugh Track is a fun, fast and fabulous 90 minute play about Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll…read morejr...the writers of the I Love Lucy Show. Taken from Ms Pugh's autobiography, but with some poetic license by the wonderful Playwright, Wendy MacLeod, it recounts scenarios from Madelyn Pugh's perspective both in and out of the writer's office. Her role back then was NOT always as an equal, though she was equally as funny a writer as her male counterpart. It also hits on the dynamic between all the people involved in making that show a groundbreaking hit as well as the ultimate end of the show in 1957.

My husband and I have taken to attending every show we can at Portland Stage over the past year,…read moreand let me tell you, we have seen some FANTASTIC shows!!! So far, our favorites from the 23-24 season have been "Saint Dad," a play about intricate family dynamics and loss in rural Maine, and "Clyde's," about a sandwich shop employing an entirely formerly incarcerated staff. In both of these shows, the acting was spot-on! We usually pick a showing on a weeknight to access easy parking outside on Forest Ave. Sometimes, we come early to secure parking and get a bite to eat at Empire or Otto's before the show. The theater is super comfortable, and there is not a bad seat in the house!

Sound system was horrible. Couldn't hear much of the narration and actors. Not sure we would spend…read morenearly $60 for a play.

NOT BROADWAY BUT DARN GOOD…read more Best little theater around. Not a bad seat in this house. Delicious, homemade treats, beer, wine, coffee, and tea. The performance of Clue was excellent. Everyone that works there was awesome. Great night out!!! Will be back.