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Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick, ME

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Theatre & EventsLocal Gem

Maine State Music Theatre

22 Elm Street · Brunswick, ME

Why you should go…

Maine State Music Theatre has staged professional summer musicals since 1959, now performing inside the historic Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus. Each season brings four fully staged Broadway-caliber musicals plus a concert series and shows for young audiences, drawing actors and creative teams from New York and beyond.

  • #musical theatre
  • #live performance
  • #brunswick
  • #summer season
  • #bowdoin college

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Maine State Music Theatre, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

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    7.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Iconic

    L.L.Bean Flagship Store

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    The outdoor outfitter's 24-hour flagship campus has a two-tiered trout pond, a stream tank, a kids' camp area and a café.

    7.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Maine Camping

    Free

    The trade association promoting camping across Maine, publishing the statewide Maine Camping Guide.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

    $25–$50

    Stroll themed gardens, tidal shoreline and woodland trails where giant trolls hide among the trees in Boothbay.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Maine's Lakes & Mountains

    Free

    Regional tourism council promoting the lakes and mountains of western Maine, including Sebago Lake, Bridgton and Rangeley.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Ogunquit Playhouse

    $25–$50

    Storied summer playhouse on the Maine coast staging Broadway-caliber musicals and plays.

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