PRESS & REVIEWS
Reviews are in for Roméo et Juliette
Review from Shark on Arts Blog: sharkonarts.blogspot.com Sunday, July 26, 2026 Opera Maine: A Roméo to Remember This past year I've been spending a lot of time with Romeo and Juliet - and Roméo et Juliette. and Romeo e Giulietta. Of all of the Read more
“Sweeney Todd” is coming to Maine in a way you probably haven’t seen – News Center Maine
Check out the fun interview by Rob Caldwell from "207" with Michael Adams, Mary Feminear, Michael Mayes, and Megan Marino. You'll see them on stage as Anthony, Johanna, Sweeney, and Beggar Woman. Watch the clip here
Accessibility and Inclusion
Accessibility and Inclusion at Merrill Auditorium At Opera Maine, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We celebrate the richness of our diverse community and warmly welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities to experience the joy and power of opera. Read more
‘La Bohème’ is a love story for Opera Maine, Portland Symphony Orchestra
‘La Bohème’ is a love story for Opera Maine, Portland Symphony Orchestra pressherald.com /2025/01/22/la-boheme-is-a-love-story-for-opera-maine-portland-symphony-orchestra January 22, 2025 Vanessa Isiguen (Mimì, a seamstress) and Christopher Oglesby (Rodolfo, a poet) rehearse Act 3 of “La Boheme” at Merrill Auditorium on Tuesday evening in Portland. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald For the first time Read more
September 8 Serenade
September 8 Serenade Mezzo soprano, Joëlle Morris Pianist, Noriko Yasuda Photos by Martha Mickles
Maine Public ‘La Traviata’ (2017) with Opera Maine’s Jack Riddle
'Music that moves ME' published June 13, 2017 Musical Memory: "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. Jack Riddle grew up in the New York City area attending public schools there and and later graduating from the University of Michigan. A retired businessman, he and his wife Bonnie moved to Maine in Read more
Portland Press Herald – ‘For these extras from Maine, bright lights of ‘Aida’ beckoned’
For these extras from Maine, bright lights of ‘Aida’ beckoned Opera Maine’s massive production at Merrill Auditorium requires dozens of people to play spear carriers, soldiers and other nonspeaking roles. Here’s a peek at who answered the call. By MEGAN GRAY Staff Writer Nancy Farrand stumbled onto the stage at Read more
Portland Press Herald Opera Review – ‘Opera Maine’s ‘Aida’ a massive, memorable spectacle’
Opera Maine’s ‘Aida’ a massive, memorable spectacle The second and final performance of the three-hour opera is on Sunday. July 26, 2024 | updated July 27, 2024 Steve Feeney 3 min read Brian Major as Amonasro and Courtney Johnson as Aida in Opera Maine’s production of “Aida.” Photo by Martha Read more
FAQ Know Before You Go Aida
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Veeva Banga Dance Dissection
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