Our “open air under a roof” concerts, with limited-sized audiences, came to a close in December as the chill of a Maine winter set in. When we are able to safely start up our small concerts again in the spring, once the temperatures consistently rise above freezing, we will – but we can only do it if Maine’s Covid situation tames down so please please wear a mask whenever you are out, and keep your distance and stay in your bubble! It’s hard, but it’s the only way we are going to be able to get back to the business of live music and community gatherings. We do have concerts listed on our schedule, but are delaying ticket sales until we have a better idea of social gathering guidelines/audience size limits going into the spring/summer.  Please call 207-633-5159 if you have specific questions. 

We are still busy pulling together the 2020 season but are pleased to announce that we will have Cherish the Ladies, David Bromberg, One for the Foxes, Shane Hennessy, Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert & Seth Glier, Kevin Kiley, Matt Nakoa, Foghorn String Band, Thomas Pandolfi, John Gorka, the Slocan Ramblers, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas and many others on stage in 2020. Please check back again for additional artists and performers and specific information on dates and ticketing.

2020 Membership information will be mailed in early March, but please feel free to join beforehand by calling the box office at 207-633-5159. Remember, members received various benefits including early admission, complimentary and reserved seating and special invitations. Each year, membership support helps to keep the old Opera House operating, and thriving!

This fall the Opera House welcomes the photograhy of beloved local photographer Robert Mitchell. From October 2-December 27, the upstairs gallery will feature his work. The gallery is open Tuesday-Friday between 9 am -3 pm, as well as prior to all Opera House performances this fall and throughout the events this holiday season. A portion of each sale will benefit the Opera House.

This fall the upstairs gallery hosts two wonderful exhibits. In August & September see the watercolors, oils and pastels of beloved local artist June Elderkin fill the gallery.

In October, another beloved local artist photographer, Robert Mitchell will host an opening reception on Wednesday, October 9 from 4-6pm. His photographs will be on display through the holiday season.

Last Call!

There’s still so much of the season still to come! Don’t miss out on your chance to become a 2019 Opera House Member! Opera House members are the reason that the Opera House continues to be able to bring performances to the stage year ’round. Members’ support is essential to the operation of this great old gathering place. As a small way of thanking our members we extend benefits including early admission, advance ticket purchases for special performances, reserved seats, complimentary tickets, invitations to members’ only events and more. Please contact Kim at 207-633-5159 to learn more about membership levels and benefits. Membership runs on a calendar year, beginning in January and wrapping up in December. Membership is considered partially tax-deductible. For fully tax-deductible benefits, please consider an outright charitable gift to the Opera House – a 501c3 non-profit organization.

From the Hometown Hootenanny to Grammy-winning internationally acclaimed performers, performances would not come to the stage without the generous support of the local businesses and families listed below. THANK YOU to one and all!

Harold W. Bishop Insurance Agency
Boothbay Harbor Framers
Boothbay Harbor Inn
Boothbay Lobster Wharf
The Bowditch Family

The Cowan Family
Extra Hands
Pat Farrin & Sons
Fisherman’s  Wharf Inn
Freedom Auto

First Federal Savings & Loan
First National Bank
Griffin Law Office
Hammond Lumber
Hawke Motors

The Knickerbocker Group
J. Edward Knight Insurance Co.
L & R Fisheries

The Lafayette Group
Carl Larrabee Agency

Dr. David Liland
Marden Builders
The Muir Family

OmniHelios
Martin Page Towing & Septic
Robinson’s Wharf
Timbers Tire & Auto

Tugboat Inn
Jill Tupper
The Welter Family
E.M. Wood Construction

Every night, when the doors swing open and the audience pours in, we are grateful for everyone who has come out to support the evening’s event, but we are especially grateful for our members. Their support early in the spring helps to make the season possible. Membership dues underwrite expenses ranging from artist fees to hospitality, staffing to cleaning, maintenance to advertising and so much more. Without the generosity of our members, our season would look quite different. Thank you in advance to all who are considering becoming a 2018 member of the Opera House.

As a small way of saying thank you to our members we extend early admission for best seat selection, reserved seating benefits, complimentary tickets and more depending upon the level of membership. Our membership appeal will be mailed in early March. If you do not receive our 2018 membership mailing and want to know more, please contact Kim in our Box Office. The box office is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 am – 3 pm and Kim can be reached at 207-633-5159.

Happy New Year! The very first event of the 2018 calendar year will be Open Mic, upstairs in the bar on Friday, January 19. Additional Open mics are scheduled for Friday, February 9 and Friday, March 9, so now is the time to put away your holiday decorations and pull out that tin whistle (?) and start preparing to take to the stage! Doors for Open Mics are at 6:30, with talent beginning at 7:00 pm. Music, poetry, dance in a very small space – what is it that you would like to share? We ask that if you are reading, please be sure that it is your own material and not that of other other authors.

In 2018 we welcome Kim Keller as our new box office manager. For many years Millie Santiago has cheerfully greeted the masses and she is handing her smile over to Kim. Please welcome Kim to the Opera House cast – stop in and say hello or call and buy a ticket to an upcoming show and know that Kim will be there to greet you. She will also be overseeing 2018 membership efforts. There is no reason to wait until the spring membership renewal mailing – if you want to renew today just let Kim know! The Box Office phone is 207-633-5159.

Our first mainstage show of the new year features the Boneheads and the Holy Mackerels, on Saturday, January 27 at 7 PM. Tickets on sale now.