Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of "Parsifal", director Francois Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music, with Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin on the podium to […]
Following his critically acclaimed five-star production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Jamie Lloyd brings Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play to stage. Filmed live in London’s West End. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Chekhov’s tale exploring love and loneliness. A young woman is […]
Carrie the One (she/they) is a bearded drag queen and content creator who got her start in drag right here at the University of Maine. She is hosting a show, sponsored by UMaine's Wilde Stein and UMaine student government. Her work creating space for queer and trans folks to connect through gaming, social justice, and […]
Songs We Love is a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song. Under the musical direction of Riley Mulherkar, 3 guest vocalists will join an all-star band made up of New York’s rising stars. Combining their distinct talents, the group will sing their way through four decades of music, beginning with the early […]
Collins Center is inviting middle and high school students to come to see Jazz at Lincoln Center perform an abridged school concert at no cost. If you’re interested in bringing […]
Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park Ailyn Perez, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, tenor Bogdan […]
The Collins Center for the Arts presents the Maine Indie Music Showcase, an event that highlights Maine-based indie-influenced artists such as GoldenOak, Gnocchi, Midnight Breakfast, and Rigometrics. Golden Oak GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape — their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by […]
Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen, a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. In 2000, Gary Mullen won “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, as Freddie Mercury, with the most votes ever cast in the shows history. Since 2002 […]
The School of Performing Arts will present a combined concert featuring both the Concert Band and Symphonic Band on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Arts. Dr. Philip Edelman, director of the School of Performing Arts, will lead the Concert Band, while director of bands Christopher G. White will lead the Symphonic […]
1st Prizewinner and Audience Prizewinner at the 9th Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition in 2017, and hailed as “brilliantly fresh, unexpected and exhilarating” by The Scottish Herald, and “superb storytelling […]
Black Bear Men’s Chorus, directed by Danny Williams and assistant directed and accompanied by Ginger Yang Hwalek, is comprised of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. In this concert, they will sing a varied program of men’s choral repertoire. Tickets: $12, including fees. Tickets obtainable here.
Lucas Richman, conductor Firefly, composer & performing artist University of Maine Singers Oratorio Society At long last, Beethoven’s 9th returns to the BSO stage in a burst of joy to conclude the orchestra’s 127th season. What’s Interesting About This Concert Local artist Firefly is a traditional music keeper of the Wabanaki known for his inventive techniques […]
