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Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” Gaslight Theatre, Hallowell

Nov. 7-11, Thurs-Fri, 7:30pm/Thurs-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Wiz,” sixty-two people and a small dog make up the cast of The Wiz. Another 30 production staff and crew members round out this family-oriented show that is sure to be added to the long list of memorable hits in the company’s 73-year history. The winner of seven Tony awards, this beloved Broadway and movie musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul, $12-$18, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-0958, www.laclt.com.
Nov. 9, Friday, 6-10pm, Medieval Festival, join knights, kings, wenches and minstrels in the Great Hall, filled with magic, color, entertainment and a menu without utensils, dress in period costumes and take advantage of drink specials, $35/advance, $37/day of show, Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.
Nov. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, Frank Glazer Retrospective, Program III: Ravel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin, $10, Olin Arts Center, Bates College, Lewiston. FMI: 207-389-1500, www.batestickets.com.
Nov. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, The Capitol Steps, political satire, humorous, satirical take on the presidential campaign, today’s scandals and anything political, $15-$27, Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Avenue, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-7228, www.laarts.org.
Nov. 9-11, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” The play is based on Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel Death on the Nile, $10-$12, Gaslight Theatre, 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-626-3698, www.gaslighttheater.org.
Nov. 9-11, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” hailed by critics and audiences alike, don’t miss this rare laugh-out-loud, provocative and insightful comedy that both men and women will enjoy. Get ready for ninety minutes of non-stop laughter, when one brave man ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, “What do women want?,” The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-3200, thepublictheatre.com.
Nov. 10, Saturday, 7:30pm, Sonic Escape, flute and violin, humor and candid conversation draw audiences into the music, while the players’ backgrounds in acting, singing and dancing turn concerts into unforgettable performance events. Improvisation takes it up a notch, infusing shows with pure, dynamic energy. As music and stories intertwine, audiences are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, revelations, and ultimately, the desire to learn more. Interaction and innovation are the hallmarks of Sonic Escape, $20, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.

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