Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 12-18

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 12-18

“Disenchanted, the Musical,” City Theater, Biddeford

Oct. 12-15 and 18, 2:30pm/Thurs and Wed, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “From Here to Eternity,” the Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to be collaborating with Tim Rice and the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on the rollout of the North American premiere of the epic new musical From Here to Eternity, based on James Jones’ acclaimed novel with lyrics by Tim Rice, book by Donald Rice and Bill Oakes, and music by Stuart Brayson. Set in Hawaii in the weeks before the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, this epic tale follows the powerful story of two U.S soldiers, the soulful Private Prewitt and ardent Sergeant Warden, as they embark on doomed and dangerous love affairs with the wrong women. As the infamous date of December 7th approaches, the claustrophobic world of the four lovers and the desperation of the soldiers of G Company splinter amidst an escalating war. The compelling story of men at war along with a fantastic new score is not to be missed. Content Advisory: PG – Strong language, mature themes and some violence, $52 and up, The Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Oct. 12, Thursday, 6pm, “Visiting Artist Series: Double or Nothing,” Juggling, comedy, magic and mayhem! Steve Corning and Shane Miclon have joined forces to create a truly unique variety show, featuring insane juggling feats, zany humor, and endless off-the-wall antics. Their professional careers have brought them all across the US and beyond with highlights including Disney Cruise Lines and Cirque Mechanics, free, York County Community College, 112 College Drive, Wells. FMI: 207-216-4320, www.yccc.edu.
Oct. 12, Thursday, 7pm, “Doc Salon Series: All This Mayhem,” a Documentary Salon series, curated by local filmmakers Michael Nickles and Julia Wall Nickles. Each film will be followed by a Q&A and may include include movie trivia, a taste of fare and drink, or a drawing for a gift certificate to a local business. All This Mayhem is the real-life story of the bond between brothers, Tas and Ben Pappas, and how their rise in the world of professional skateboarding led to their fall into a world of self-destruction, Engine, 128 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, feedtheengine.org.
Oct. 13-14, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Disenchanted,” a new musical by Dennis T. Giacino: Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. These royal renegades tossed off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you – and what you thought about princesses will never be the same, $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Oct. 13, Friday, 8pm, “11th Annual Piano Festival,” Masanobu Ikemiya performs works by Bartok, Brahms, Copland and Haydn. A popular international performer, Mr. Ikemiya returns to Ogunquit for his 4th appearance with OPA from an acclaimed concert tour in Japan, $25, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Oct. 13, Friday, 8pm, “One Night in Memphis,” get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950’s rock and roll with “One Night in Memphis” – a high energy concert that takes you back to December 4, 1956, the night when four of the biggest names in early rock and roll — Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash – gathered together for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, $55-$65, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Oct. 14, Saturday, 8pm, “The Platters,” The Platters‘ debut single, Only You (and You Alone), launched the vocal group on the world stage. The romantic ballad, based on the then groundbreaking Tin Pan Alley sound, became an instant hit with the public and would eventually reach number five on the Pop charts, pioneering the “new sound” of Rock & Roll as we know it today. The follow-up single, The Great Pretender, propelled The Platters to the number one position on the pop charts, providing the launch pad for their meteoric rise as crossover artists. Both tracks have since been declared songs of the 21st century by the Grammy Music Hall of Fame. Lead vocalist Tony Williams’ romantic, soaring tenor voice is largely credited with creating The Platters unique sound. He was replaced on stage by Sonny Turner. In keeping with the founder’s wishes, The Platters continue to evolve and entertain music fans of all ages worldwide. With a solid foundation of multiple hit songs under their belts, thanks to the founding members, The Platters today, Wayne Miller, Adele Galinda “DD” Grey Martin, Lance Bernard Bryant and Kenny Williams—all seasoned, veteran performers of film, stage and music from Broadway to Hollywood—continue to captivate audiences under the baton of Musical Director Michael Larson, $75-$85, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

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