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“Beehive: The ’60’s Musical,” Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel

Aug. 20-22 and 26, Thursday-Saturday and Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs. and Wed, 7pm/Sat, 8pm/Thurs, Fri and Wed, “Ruthless, the Musical,” eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run, $25/weekdays, $30/weekends, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Route 9, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 20-23, Thursday-Sunday, 2pm/Sun, 2:30pm/Thurs, 3pm/Sat, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri, 8:30pm/Sat, “Million Dollar Quartet,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, friendships and celebrations, featuring timeless hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Fever,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. It was Rock and Roll’s best kept secret…until now, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 20-23 and 25-26, 8pm/Thurs-Sun and Tues, 2pm/Wed, “Beehive: The ‘60’s Musical,” come celebrate an era of love and rock & roll with the women who sang the hits of the decade. Look back at the hottest singers and girl groups from the early bubble gum days to the civil unrest of later years. Sing along with The Supremes, The Chiffons, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin with hits like “Downtown,” “Proud Mary,” “It’s My Party,” “Respect,” “I’m Sorry,” “Piece Of My Heart,” and more, $35/matinees, $40/evenings, The Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com.
Aug. 21, Friday, 5-8pm, “ThirdFriday ArtWalk Kennebunk,” take a stroll during this “artful” event and see the arts in Kennebunk on a summer evening for free! Galleries include: Shutter Gallery; Brick Store Museum; Kennebunk Free Library’s Speers Gallery; FrameWorks; Mike Fillyaw Photography; Kennebunk Basketry; Claudia Hopf Studio; and Sunburst Clay Works, Downtown Kennebunk, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 22, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “SSMC Annual Kennebunkport Craft Show,” the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen has been promoting handcrafts and providing sales opportunities for Maine craftspeople since 1968. It has sponsored Stone Soup Artisans cooperative retail stores since 1988. A juried organization, SSMC maintains a reputation for traditional arts and well-crafted original designs, free, Kennebunkport Green, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-225-3279, www.societyofsouthernmainecraftsmen.org.
Aug. 22, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Corona Brothers,” a very popular, lively 5 piece “Tropical Rock” band that has been entertaining audiences for many years. This group brings audiences alive with their blend of Buffett and Belafonte style Caribbean and California beach music along with some good old Rock & Roll. The group includes some of Maine’s finest musicians: Marcel Hebert on guitar; David Thiboteau on bass; Ron Bouffard on drums; Dennis Doiron singer/guitarist; and, Roger Gagnon on electric & acoustic guitar and keyboards. Add some pink flamingoes, a few palm trees, an imaginary daiquiri, lots of humor, plenty of audience participation and you have an evening of relaxed, fun entertainment guaranteed to get you into the summertime beach vacation mood, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Wells. FMI: 207-646-5113, www.wellstown.org.
Aug. 22, Saturday, 7pm, “Howie Day,” a native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. The Boston Globe called Day “gorgeously seasoned, far beyond his years” with “a brave, beautiful singing voice.” Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor,” Anna Rose will open, $27.50/+$4service fee, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.

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