Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 1-7

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 1-7

“Casco Bay Tummlers,” Shevenell Park, Biddeford

Aug. 1-4 and 6-7, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sun, Wed, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Tues and Wed, “Cabaret,” decadent nightlife meets dangerous times at Berlin’s alluring Kit Kat Klub. Set in the cabaret underworld on the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, this unforgettable musical tells the story of Cliff Bradshaw, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, who falls in love with cabaret singer Sally Bowles. Their romance sizzles amid the back-room culture of the cabaret and the tumultuous atmosphere of pre-Nazi Germany. CONTENT ADVISORY: Ages 17 and up, for violence, simulated smoking, sexual and adult content, and mature themes, see site for ticket information, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 1-3, Thursday-Saturday, 2pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, Mamma Mia,” audiences will journey to the Greek island of Kalokairi, where young bride-to-be Sophie wants her father to walk her down the aisle. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know who her father is! After reading her mother Donna’s diary, Sophie discovers the names of three possible fathers, and invites all of them to the island for the wedding. When Donna finds out that her past suitors have made a reappearance, secrets and surprises emerge. This heartwarming story of love and the importance of family was nominated for five Tony Awards, received a Touring Broadway Award for Best Musical Score, and will leave you bopping along to hits such as “Dancing Queen”, “Take a Chance on Me”, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”, and “SOS”!, $15-$30, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, hackmatack.org.
Aug. 1, Thursday, 8pm, “Livingston Taylor,” Livingston Taylor is back with more stories and tunes to engage and entertain our Vinegar Hill audience! Born in Boston MA, Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of 13, beginning a 40-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. On January 18, 2017, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared the day to be Livingston Taylor Day in Boston. He was recognized for his 50-year music career, as well as being a long-time professor at Berklee College of Music, $45-$55+ticketing fee, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Aug. 2-4, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2:30pm/Sun, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” when a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. It has been called “one of the top ten funniest musicals ever on Broadway,” $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Aug. 2, Friday, 7:30pm, “David Mallet,” David Mallett returns once again, after an unforgettable sold out show last year! David is one of America’s true original troubadours. In a career spanning four decades, he has recorded 14 albums, had several hundred covers of his songs, including the American folk classic, “Garden Song” and has performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. Known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, his body of work has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, and The Muppets, $15, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, sacorivertheatre.org.
Aug. 2, Friday, 8pm, “Brad Byrd,” Indie singer-songwriter and visual artist based in Los Angeles. Over the course of his career, Brad Byrd has written songs that firmly occupy the rarely-explored middle ground between indie rock and alt-country. He’s a genre-spanning musician, carving out a diverse sound fueled by melody, detailed storytelling, and the instincts of a journeyman songwriter who began making Americana music long before the genre had a name. Over the course of his career, he’s shared the stage with a variety of musicians, such as Jay Farrar, Mike Doughty, They Might Be Giants, Everlast, Lee DeWyze, and Family of the Year, showcasing undeniable versatility and commitment to his craft. With his fourth album, Phases, Byrd takes a look backwards, reflecting upon the lessons learned throughout his ongoing journey. Filled with textured guitar tones, atmospheric arrangements, and his widest sonic range to date, $10, $7/advance, Flourish, 58 St. Mary’s Street, #201, Biddeford. FMI: 508-728-4984, www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 7, Wednesday, 5:30-7pm, “Music in the Park: Casco Bay Tummlers,” The Casco Bay Tummlers, based in Portland, Maine, have been performing klezmer music since 1988! They have released three recordings and were featured performers on the LL Bean Holiday CD. They also have a dramatic side, creating and performing the music for the world premiere of “Manifest” at the Portland Stage Company and for a whimsical Belgian documentary, “Mon noM”. The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a unique klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers eclectic approach to klezmer. Nancy 3. Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation, free, Shevenell Park, 149 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-8520, heartofbiddeford.org.

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