Boothbay Opera House

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Magic happens here. So does jazz and folk and rock and classical music...and blues and Celtic and roots music...Comedy and theater too.

On nearly 100 nights a year the historic Opera House stage is filled with performers from near and far including internationally acclaimed Grammy winners, local musicians and emerging national talent. With fine acoustics, historic charm and even a converted Pythian meeting room serving as the upstairs bar, the Opera House is destination that always surprises the first time visitor. Performers and audience members love returning to our House.

Since 1894, the Opera House (now on the National Historic Registry) has served as a gathering place for the Boothbay community. Proms and minstrel shows, travelling Vaudeville acts and silent movies, national recording artists and Broadway stars have all called the Opera House home over the decades. Their spirit lives on in this place.

Please check out our performance calendar and makes plans to be a part of our history. Buy your tickets early for advance sale discounts!

Upcoming Events

Two for the Road - An Evening of Comedy
Thursday, July 29 2010, 8:00pm

From Nick at Nite and Sirius Satellite Radio, comedy veterans Karen Morgan and Nancy Witter bring a uniquely funny evening of stand-up comedy, story-swapping, joke telling and audience interaction. These ladies leave 'em laughing all the way across the country. Bring your friends, and your Depends - you will need them both for this hilarious comedy performance. Most appropriate for ages 18 and up.
Doors open at 7:30PM, Comedy begins at 8PM
Tickets: $15 Advance, $18 Day of Performance

The Makem & Spain Brothers
Saturday, July 31 2010, 8:00pm

Every generation has a few acts that define where a musical genre is going, performers so confident in their chosen field that they are able to completely embrace the genre and yet introduce something new to it. In Irish folk music today, that act is the Makem and Spain Brothers. The acclaimed Irish musician Tommy Makem has left behind a musical legacy including his 3 sons. Not in the past 30 years had a group taken the international stage with such vocal power and stage presence, capturing the essence of their genre, while standing out as something truly unique. A host of various instruments and 5 male vocals, using three-part harmonies blend perfectly for what many have described as a wall of sound. The Makem and Spain Brothers are at their best onstage where their talent and enthusiasm draw in fans wha have never experienced the joy of folk music. Join us for this mid-summer's rollicking Irish concert with some of the royalty of Irish music.
Doors open at 7:30PM, Music begins at 8PM
Tickets $18 advance & $22 day of show

The Danny Beal Show
Monday, August 02 2010, 7:30pm

Local troubadour Danny Beal brings his "variety" show to the Opera House each summer. It's of a little different "variety" each year. Always good, always unpredictable. The Holy Mackerals will be in tow.
Doors open at 7:00PM, Show begins at 7:30PM.
Tickets: $10 in Advance, $15 the Day of Show

Buckwheat Zydeco
Thursday, August 05 2010, 8:00pm

This Grammy winning musician from Lousiana brings his zydeco music and band to the Opera House to really help heat up the summer. Expect an evening of Creole dance music with one of the region's finest zydeco bands. Come to listen, but beware, your feet may start moving tonight!
Doors open 7:30PM, Music begins 8PM.
Tickets: $20 in Advance, $25 Day of Show.

Country Sunday
Sunday, August 08 2010, 1:00pm

The Maine Country Music Association presents an afternoon of country music for all ages. Multiple bands. Hotdogs and refreshments available. A fundraiser, where all the proceeds will benefit the Opera House and the Maine Country Music Association. For additional information contact the Opera House at 207-633-5159
Doors open at 12:30PM, Music begins at 1PM
Tickets: $10 In Advance, $10 Day of the Event. This is a fundraiser.