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The Met: Live in HD — La Traviata

Collins Center for the Arts

Soprano Nadine Sierra Stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta — one of opera's ultimate heroines — in Michael Mayer's vibrant production of Verdi's beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centered lover, Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father, and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium. Tickets obtainable here.

Pre-Performance Lecture: Scott Cleveland on the Blind Boys of Alabama

Bodwell Lounge Collins Center for the Arts, Orono, ME, United States

Join the Collins Center for the Arts for a pre-performance lecture given by UMaine jazz professor Scott Cleveland, presented with Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center. This event will take […]

Free

Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Charlie Musselwhite

Collins Center for the Arts

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Academy of Recording Arts […]

Documentary Film: Hungry Now

Collins Center for the Arts

We’ve all driven right by them. We’ve all walked on by, crossing to the other side out of caution. Who are they? What do they want? How did children grow up only to climb through a dumpster for half-eaten food, and end their winter days in a tent in the richest country in the world? […]

National Theatre Live Broadcast – Prima Facie

Collins Center for the Arts

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game: defending, cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the […]

Masterworks II — Tchaikovsky’s 6th

Collins Center for the Arts

Lucas Richman, conductor Vijay Venkatesh, piano Hidden gems from history combine with Tchaikovsky’s stirring Symphony No. 6 for a full program of Romantic-era passion What’s Interesting About This Concert Pianist Vijay Venkatesh makes his BSO debut, having recently recorded the piano music of Lucas Richman Composer Augusta Holmès was a French/Irish contemporary of Tchaikovsky’s, and her […]

Legally Blonde — The Musical

Collins Center for the Arts

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be BOTH legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, […]

Symphonic Band

Collins Center for the Arts

To learn more about the University of Maine instrumental and choral ensembles or for a complete list of School of Performing Arts Events visit umaine.edu/spa. The event is free. Tickets obtainable here. 

NT Live Broadcast — Straight Line Crazy

Collins Center for the Arts

Straight Line Crazy a new play by David Hare directed by Nicholas Hytner Ralph Fiennes ("Antony and Cleopatra") leads the cast in David Hare’s ("Skylight") blazing account of the most powerful […]

Yuletide Celebration

Collins Center for the Arts

The University’s major choral ensembles collaborate to perform their annual holiday concert. An afternoon of festive music and fun for the whole family. General admission $12, all fees included. Free with a student MaineCard To learn more about the University of Maine instrumental and choral ensembles or for a complete list of School of Performing […]

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