“My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories,” the amazing tale of the brains, heart, and courage it took for a gentle kindergarten teacher from Cleveland, Ohio to become The Wicked Witch of The West as well as one of the most famous character actresses of her time, will be performed beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov […]
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‘Paint Night’ to premiere at The Public Theatre
The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 20, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Six women get together for a much-needed girls night out. Their plan is to paint and sip, but as the alcohol flows, so does their laughter and tears, […]
‘Paint Night’ offers a great girls’ night out at The Public Theatre
The world premiere of “Paint Night,” a hilarious and heartbreaking new play that will speak to women of all ages, will be presented from Oct. 20-29 at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Audiences will have a chance to meet playwright Carey Crim and share their thoughts about the play during a free post-show discussion following […]
Manhattan Short Film Festival to be shown at The Public Theatre
The 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This year’s Final Ten Films – from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, UK and Canada, alongside three films from the USA – represent the best short films from […]
Manhattan Short Film Festival to screen at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre will host the 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30. The 10 films hail from from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, UK and Canada, alongside three films from the USA. This year’s Final Ten Films represent the best short films from among […]
Auditions planned for two roles in productions by The Public Theatre
Auditions for two young performers will be held by appointment only on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This is an exciting opportunity for two talented young performers to work alongside professional actors. The Public Theatre is looking for a young boy or girl to play the role of child/Tiny Tim in […]
‘Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical’ on stage for one weekend only at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre presents their production of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical” playing Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. This musical featuring Broadway veterans, combines catchy songs with the humor of a Pixar film to tell the empowering story of 8-year-old Lily Polkadot. When Lily moves to a new town, she faces the challenge […]
‘Polkadots’ a delightful musical for young children and families
A special production of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical” presents family fun for ages 4 and up will be performed Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This musical combines catchy songs with the humor of a Pixar film to tell the empowering story of 8-year-old Lily Polkadot. When […]
‘Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense’ opens at The Public Theatre
Actors Samuel Adams as Bertie Wooster and Michael Frederic as Jeeves in scene from “Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense” playing April 21 through April 30 at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. London’s Olivier Award Winner for Best New Comedy is a delightfully silly comedy for all ages described as Monty Python meets “Downton Abbey.” […]
It’s not just nonsense – it’s ‘Perfect Nonsense’
The Public Theatre to stage award-winning madcap British comedy