Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine July 27-Aug.2

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine July 27-Aug.2

“Biddeford and Saco ArtWalk,” Downtown Biddeford/Saco

July 27-29, Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 3pm/Sat, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri, 8:30pm/Sat, “Bullets Over Broadway,” The 1920s come roaring to life with showgirls, gangsters and more in this musical adaptation of Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath’s madcap film Bullets Over Broadway. Hailed by Time Magazine as “Musical Theatre Gold!,” Bullets Over Broadway is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show, filled with tap dancing gangsters, saucy showgirls, big laughs and colorful characters including an aging diva, a savant hit-man and Sally Struthers as the dog-toting Eden Brent. A young playwright who is in desperate need of financial backing for his next show accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his ditzy, talentless girlfriend. Loaded with songs that made the ’20s roar, this six-time Tony-nominated musical features hits from the decedent decade, including “Let’s Misbehave,” “‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do” and “There’s a New Day Comin’!” This is one big, splashy and wildly entertaining show that is sure to knock ’em dead, PG-13, $52 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
July 27-29, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Moon Over Buffalo,” this madcap comedy centers on fading stars George and Charlotte Hay (William McDonough III and Jennifer Porter.) Their glory days long gone, they are consigned to touring the country from one lowbrow theater to another. The play finds them stuck in Buffalo with their small company, which includes Charlotte’s hard-of-hearing mother, Ethel (Francesca Jellison) who despises George; the stalwart and amiable Paul (Joe Spinelli); and the company ingénue, Eileen (Amanda Painter) who, after a dalliance with George, has found herself in the family way. Into this powder keg enter the Hays’ daughter, Rosalind, (Elisabeth Hardcastle) who has recently renounced the theater life and its accompanying lunacy; her bumbling new fiancé, local TV weatherman, Howard (Randy Hunt); and The Hays’ attorney, Richard Maynard (Dana Packard) who has designs on Charlotte. Chaos and hilarity ensue when Charlotte learns of George’s infidelity just as George receives news from their agent that the famous director Frank Capra is considering them for his new movie, and is on his way to Buffalo to see their matinee. But can the company contain the rollicking insanity long enough for George and Charlotte to finally make it back to the top, $18-$20, Saco River Theatre, 28 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-5412, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
July 27, Thursday, 8pm, “Rex Smith: Confessions of a Teen Idol,” So how did a crazy Teen Idol Rocker end up a respected entertainer on Television and Broadway? Every song has a story. Like a Rock ‘n’ Roll Mark Twain, Rex Smith takes you on a wild and fascinating, sometimes dramatic, yet very hilarious, musical story-telling journey. From the crazy antics of Rock ‘n’ Roll, his excitement and pressures behind a six-album deal as a #1 Platinum recording artist with Columbia Records, his two years opening for Ted Nugent, his last concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd before their plane crash (and what really happened), what led Rex to become an overnight sensation as the Teen Idol that took him around the world, and the despair that came with the title. His television roles include “Sooner Or Later”, “Street Hawk”, “Solid Gold”, “As The World Turns”, “The Daredevil”, and more. His sudden rise to Broadway brought him “The Pirates of Penzance” with Kevin Kline and Linda Ronstadt, earning him the coveted Theatre World Award. He’s also appeared in “Grease”, “Grand Hotel”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, “The Scarlet Pimpernel”, “Kiss Me Kate”, and “Sunset Boulevard,” $35-$65, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-967-5552, www.vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
July 28-30, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Wizard of Oz,” the enchanting musical based on the books by L. Frank Baum and the award winning classic film. Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg: Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz, $20, City Theatre, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
July 28, Friday, 5-8pm, “Biddeford + Saco ArtWalk,” various venues throughout downtown Biddeford and Saco and in the mills. Find a wonderful, unique gift from a variety of represented artists. Relax with your favorite beverage or dine at one of the area’s fine restaurants after checking out this month’s offerings, free, Downtown, 265 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-229-3560, heartofbiddeford.org.
July 29, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Windmills,” The Windmills play their own style of Blues, Jazz, Motown, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll music bringing a funky elegance to their extensive repertoire from favorite artists like: Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Sam Cooke, Bee Gees, Bonnie Raitt, The Doors, Robert Cray, Stevie Wonder and many others. The band members are: Lisa Mills (vocals), Mark Gunter (piano & vocals), Joe Riillo (sax, flute, & clarinet), John Kumnick (bass & vocals), Rob Duquette (drums & vocals) plus possible special guests on drums & electric guitar. An evening of pleasant, fun, easy listening entertainment that will appeal to all age groups in a beautiful setting at Wells Harbor, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo at Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.thewindmillsband.com.
July 30, Sunday, 2pm, “Happy Days Are Here Again,” featuring Streisand’s early hits including songs from her nightclub appearances, television specials, Broadway appearances, recordings and movies. Three artists, Lesley McKinnell (the singer), Victoria Stubbs (the pianist) and Brian P. Allen (the narrator) take you on a musical journey through the early career of one of the most successful artists of all time. It’s dishy and delectable fun, see site for ticketing details, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-608-0497, www.nassoncommunitycenter.com.

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