Brian P. Allen, Co-Founder and Atistic Director of the Good Theater Now Relocated to the Stevens Square Theater, a 500-Seat Venue on the Campus of the former Catherie McAuley High School, Portland..
Singer Julia Gagnon With Her Finance and Puppy at Monument Square at the Tree Lighting Ceremony last November 29, 2024 in Monument Square, Portland The Couple is Engaged and Plan to be Married June 27, 2026 She Said. She Will be Performing on Saturday, July 12, at Stevens Square Theater. Not to be Missed!
GOOD THEATER begins an exciting new chapter with its much anticipated debut at the newly renovated and renamed Stevens Square Theater, a 500 seat venue located on the historic campus of the former Catherine McAuley High School, Portland.
The company’s grand re-opening concert “I’ll Drink to That!” will mark the first public performances in the space and runs from April 30 7:00 pm performance through May 4, 2025 2:00 pm afternoon performance. This grand reopening comes following more than two decades as the theater-in-residence at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) on Munjoy Hill.
“I’ll Drink to That!” is a two-hour cabaret concert featuring 100 years of Broadway music. It’s created, directed and hosted by Good Theater Artistic Director Brian P. Allen, with musical direction and arrangements by Victoria Stubbs and choreography by Ray Dumont. The production features four acclaimed Broadway stars alongside 21 Maine-based performers and a live band of five local musicians.
“Toasting whether alcoholic or nonalcoholic is the way we mark milestones in life. What better way to christen our new home then by raising a glass to the patrons, partners and community that made all of this possible? This concert is a celebration of where we’ve been and where we’re going,” said Brian P. Allen, Artistic Director.
Headlining Broadway Performers Include: George Dvorsky, Valerie Perri, Kevin Smith Kirkwood and LaKisha Jones. The performance also includes a large local cast including: Steve Underwood, Lynne McGhee, Kelly Caufield and many others of your local favorites.
American Idol star Julia Gagnon will be appearing at the Stevens Square Theater on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Ms. Gagnon will team up with Nate Haven for a Maine duo, blending original music and heartfelt covers. “Just a hint. Having seen her perform live in Monument Square in downtown Portland last November, get your tickets soon for this is sure to be a popular performance,” suggests this blogger. “What a voice.” For more background information on Ms. Gagnon, please visit post herein dated November 29, 2024.
The renovations were made possible through a partnership with Good Theater, Developers Collaborative and the generous support of Good Theater patrons and donors. Together, they’ve created a revitalized venue that will serve as a cultural hub for Portland and beyond. The space will host Good Theater’s full seasosn of five mainstage productions, four cabaret concerts and nine summer programs as well as performances by other cultural organizations from across Maine.
This performance runs from Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm for a preview performance through and including Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 pm. Ticket prices range from Adult at $50.00, students $30. and Under $10. Preview Performance for April 30 7:00 pm evening performance is $30.00. For tickets and more information, please visit www.goodtheater.com.
Break a Leg, Brian and Steve! And congratulations on this re-opening!
For background information on the closing of the Good Theater on Munjoy HIll, please visit post herein dated March 3, 2024.