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Best Shows from September 13 - November 13

in Portland

The Book of Mormon at Cross Insurance Arena

The Book of Mormon

With NINE Tony Awards - including Best Musical - a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and leading New York Times critic Ben Brantley himself calling it the "best new musical of the century", The Book of Mormon's 2011 debut was a pop culture moment. Still enjoying concurrent engagements in London's West End and on Broadway, the bad boy of musical theatre remains a top draw, leaving audiences either outraged or in pain from laughing to this day. Now heading out across the country, don't miss your chance to catch this modern classic. Just be prepared for the lewd, the crude, and downright naughty songs and antics along the way...

Hadestown at Merrill Auditorium

Hadestown

Cleaning up during the 2018/19 awards season, plucky folk opera Hadestown garnered eight Tony Awards (including the coveted Tony for Best Musical), four Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Drama League Award. This came as no surprise given the production received much acclaim during both its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, praised for its soaring imagination, vibrant retelling of a classic story, and a sumptuous score that evokes smoky New Orleans jazz and bubbling Americana-tinged folk. Don't miss out when the lauded musical hits the road on this hotly anticipated national tour!

Yo-Yo Ma at Merrill Auditorium

Yo-Yo Ma

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Little Shop Of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse

Little Shop Of Horrors

When flower store assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles upon a very strange new plant species, he has high hopes that his discovery will lead to fame, fortune and the heart of his unrequited crush, Audrey. But Seymour gets a whole lot more than he bargained for from this exotic foliage. After an accident, the cute little Audrey II (named for his beloved) develops an insatiable thirst for human blood and a set of R&B singing pipes, leading Seymour to turn serial killer to keep his secret from bursting out of Skid Row and endangering the whole human race!

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Waterville Opera House

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra has been consistently touring since forming in 1956, and now is your chance to witness one of the most popular bands in the world as they come to a town near you. The band's unique jazz sound and arrangement make them highly sought after, even more so now that they're bringing a night of nostalgia and swing.

David Cross at State Theatre

David Cross

Many know him as the kooky never-nude Tobias Funke from the cult classic show Arrested Development, or as the titular character in the black comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, but David Cross cultivated his humor as a young stand-up in New York in the 80s before establishing himself as a TV star. The comedian steps back into the spotlight with his 'The End Of The Beginning Of The End' tour, kicking off this fall!

Cory Wong at State Theatre

Cory Wong

Grammy-nominated guitarist, podcast host and Youtuber Cory Wong is heading out on tour across North America early 2024 featuring Monica Martin. He'll be bringing his groove-laden funky guitar show to a stage near you for fans to move their feet to. One of the talented musicians at the head of this generation's funk and groove music movement, Wong is known for his collaborations with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers and other purveyors of highly skilled music which makes you want to dance.

Angelique Kidjo at State Theatre

Angelique Kidjo

The three-time Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos, and now she's hitting the stage again to share her incredible talent with fans on a tour that will take her all across North America! Expect to hear iconic songs reinterpreted with African guitars, feel-good rhythms and flawless backing vocals.

Cavetown at State Theatre

Cavetown

Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and this year!

Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen at Merrill Auditorium

Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen

When a tribute band sell out the same arenas their subjects did, you know they're onto something and that is just the case with Killer Queen, a bunch of British superfans who've made celebrating their idols into an art form. Led by charismatic Freddie Mercury-look-and-soundalike Patrick Meyers, what started as a one-night thing has now spanned over 25 years and been welcomed the world over!

Mitchell Tenpenny at State Theatre

Mitchell Tenpenny

With over one billion streams in his pocket, rising country star Mitchell Tenpenny is heading out on tour this year, bringing his modern country classics to a stage near you! Expect to hear Tenpenny's biggest hits including 'Drunk Me', 'Truth About You' and more from his 2022 record 'This is The Heavy'.

Todd Rundgren at Aura

Todd Rundgren

Rock 'n' roll icon, guitarist, interactive progenitor, singer/songwriter, and record producer Todd Rundgren comes to town in 2024. Years of experience and critical acclaim have by no means made Rundgren complacent, and he continues to push the boundaries in inventive and surprising ways. Don't miss your chance to see him as he heads on the 'Me/We' tour!

Oct 25

Aura

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