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Portland Press Herald – ‘Lights, costumes, passion! Opera Maine’s next season makes this classic artform excitingly accessible’

Caroline Koelker2025-06-26T14:00:31-04:00

Portland Press Herald - ‘Lights, costumes, passion! Opera Maine’s next season makes this classic artform excitingly accessible’ Everyone’s invited to “Sweeney Todd” and “Paul’s Case” this summer, along with year-round programming that shows off the power of opera. Posted: May 20, 2025 | Updated: May 22, 2025 Whether you’re a first Read more

Portland Press Herald – ‘Lights, costumes, passion! Opera Maine’s next season makes this classic artform excitingly accessible’Caroline Koelker2025-06-26T14:00:31-04:00

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

admin2017-03-13T15:43:49-04:00

PLANNING YOUR VISIT We look forward to seeing you at the Opera! Here is some information that will guide you to us and enhance your visit to our lovely city, Portland, Maine. The Opera Venue: Merrill Auditorium A beautifully restored 1,900seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts Read more

PLANNING YOUR VISITadmin2017-03-13T15:43:49-04:00

NEW TO OPERA

admin2021-04-06T12:38:29-04:00

New to Opera? Here are the answers to some FAQs. What is Opera, anyway? The word “opera” is derived from the plural form of the Latin word “opus” or “work,” so opera loosely means “many works.” It is an art form that is primarily theatrical in which the actors sing their lines, accompanied by an Read more

NEW TO OPERAadmin2021-04-06T12:38:29-04:00