The Waldo Theatre

12/04/2024

Join us for the Maine Theatrical Premiere of SHELF LIFE on Friday, December 6th. We will be joined by Filmmaker Ian Cheney, Executive Producer Robyn Metcalfe and Producer Meredith Salazar along with local cheesemakers for a very special evening centered around CHEESE.

TICKETS HERE: https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/jA8L3zbH9lsvL3rR5O4jJ7?

Doors open at 5:30pm with a pop-up cheese market in the gallery! Taste different cheeses from local makers , and . Chat with the makers and stock up on some delicious cheeses for your upcoming holiday gatherings! Purchased cheese will be held in a cooler until the end of the event.

Then, at 6:30pm, the Maine premiere of SHELF LIFE will be shown. This beautifully crafted film is a global exploration of cheesemaking in unexpected places that draws surprising parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience, offering a sensory and philosophical journey into time, decay, and craftsmanship. SHELF LIFE launches with an unusual premise: might spending time among people who age cheese yield insights about what it’s like for us humans to grow old?

The 76 minute film will be followed by a brief Q&A with Ian and Robyn.

Afterwards at 8:30, an intimate, immersive experience where cheese becomes a metaphor for life is being held next door at .waldoboro.inn . This experience will feature cheese from the above mentioned cheesemakers plus cheese from . Limited seating for the first 25 people to sign up. You can register for this separately at the link in bio.

Please share this unique event opportunity with your friends… hope to see you there!

waldoboro.inn

12/03/2024

On Sale NOW!
MIKE ZITO w/ Jimmy Carpenter Band

https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=3120756

Zito is touring in support of his latest Gulf Coast Records release, Life Is Hard, which was recorded the in September 2023 at SunsetSound Studios in Hollywood, California with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing.

The even-dozen tracks on Life Is Hard include not only several Mike Zito originals, but also his takes on a wide variety of blues songs written by such contemporaries as Tinsley Ellis, Walter Trout, Tab Benoit and Fred James. Sprinkled in are covers from a diverse assortment of blues/roots music icons, including Little Milton (“Lonely Man”), Stevie Wonder (“Have a Talk with God”) and Reverend Gary Davis (“Death Don’t Have No Mercy”), plus the outside-the-box blues-worthy rendering of the Guess Who classic, “These Eyes.”

“Life Is Hard is a complete work of art for me,” says Mike Zito about the new disc. “I believe this is the best album I’ve ever made in my life. My wife Laura and I planned this idea of pouring my heart out in music after her death from cancer. Joe, Josh and the incredible musicians were fully aware of the task at hand. They brought a lot of emotion to the music. I am so proud of this album and I know Laura would be proud as well.”

Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.

Las Vegas-based Jimmy Carpenter is on a roll. The saxophonist/singer/songwriter is a perennial favorite at the annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis, having been voted in the “Best Instrumentalist/Horn” category with seven nominations and two wins.
Now, he proves he’s Just Got Started, with the upcoming release of his new album on September 13.

12/03/2024

(VERY) LOW TICKET WARNING!

Adam Ezra Group December 20 at The Waldo

https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/events/230633

Adam Ezra Group

12/02/2024

The holiday cheer continues! 🎄❤️🎄

🎄🦫Thursday, December 5th at 7pm - a very special one-night only Northwoods Christmas screening of HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS! Limited edition posters to the first 10 people thru the doors 🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🦫🎄

🎄🧀Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm - the Maine Theatrical Premiere of SHELF LIFE with Filmmaker Ian Cheney. Pre-screening Cheese Market with and / a post-screening Q&A with Filmmaker and Executive Producer/ afterwards, an intimate experience where cheese becomes a metaphor for life .waldoboro.inn

🎄🎅🏽Then on December 13th, 14th and 15th - our very own Christmas play, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) A hilarious send-up of, well, every Christmas story ever told ... This is a highly recommended alternative to cut-and-dry Christmas offerings.” - NUVO Indianapolis Arts and Entertainment

Performances are scheduled for Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm, Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 15, at 2:00pm. Advance tickets are just $15/adults, $10/children.
Tickets at link in bio!

12/01/2024

This week:
TWO concert announcements!
Contemporary Blues 12/3
American Country Tribute 12/6

12/01/2024

Lady Lamb at The Waldo Theatre February 15 with Kioea!
https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/events/236085

11/30/2024

Join us for the Maine Theatrical Premiere of SHELF LIFE on Friday, December 6th. We will be joined by Filmmaker Ian Cheney, Executive Producer Robyn Metcalfe and Producer Meredith Salazar for a very special evening centered around CHEESE. Doors open at 5:30pm and you are invited to enjoy a pop-up local cheese market in the gallery! Taste different cheeses from local makers such as , and . Chat with the makers and buy some delicious cheeses for your upcoming holiday gatherings! Then, at 6:30pm, the Maine premiere of SHELF LIFE will be shown. This beautifully crafted film is a global exploration of cheesemaking in unexpected places that draws surprising parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience, offering a sensory and philosophical journey into time, decay, and craftsmanship. SHELF LIFE launches with an unusual premise: might spending time among people who age cheese yield insights about what it’s like for us humans to grow old?The 76 minute film will be followed by a brief Q&A with Ian, Robyn and Meredith. Afterwards at 8:30, the filmmaking team is offering an intimate, immersive experience where cheese becomes a metaphor for life. This portion of the evening is being held next door at .waldoboro.inn and features the cheesemakers listed above plus . Limited seating for the first 25 people to sign up. Please register for this separately at the link in bio.Please share this unique cheese lovers opportunity with your friends… hope to see you there! .waldoboro.inn@mainecheeseguild

11/28/2024

TOMORROW! Come share in the fun with family, neighbors and friends at our ‘White Christmas’ sing-along on Friday, November 29th at 4pm! See the iconic holiday film on The Waldo’s big screen in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, with subtitles so that everyone can sing along to the wonderful and familiar Irving Berlin score. A host, a costume contest for both kids and adults, and free interactive prop bags will ensure that every audience member has a memorable start to this holiday season.

Doors open at 3:30pm and the show starts at 4pm. Come join the fun! Tickets at link in bio ❄️

11/27/2024

On behalf of the Waldo Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers, we want to say THANK YOU.

Thank you for buying a ticket to a show, for purchasing a membership, for taking a workshop, for donating to our annual appeal, for volunteering, for attending our Summer Soiree, for following us on social… THANK YOU for your interest and support of The Waldo!

In 2017, a small group of local citizens united to save The Waldo Theatre, envisioning it as a vibrant center for arts and community. A few short years and one pandemic later, The Waldo Theatre was restored and reopened with with a mission to make the performing arts accessible to and inclusive of all.

After only three years of programming that includes live theater, film, concerts, and education for children and adults, The Waldo has helped put both the theater and the town on the map for thousands of audience members and hundreds of professional performing artists. Our events bring people to the town to enjoy not only our theater but coffee shops, restaurants, shops, and more. The Waldo is actively contributing to the economic well-being of our town.

The sense of being part of something larger is a good feeling. The Waldo provides both space and opportunities for people to engage and offers programs with the potential for both personal growth and social connections.

0ur future success demands ongoing capital improvements and staff expansion. Since ticket sales cover only 50% of our ongoing costs, your contribution directly impacts our ability to provide our community with enriching arts and cultural programming and education.

Please consider making a donation to our annual appeal, purchasing a membership or a gift card. At the heart of our mission is finding ways to reach everyone in our community, and together with your support we are doing just that.

Thank you again for being part of The Waldo Theatre, the arts, and Maine’s vibrant Midcoast community. We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!

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11/25/2024

This tour is making headlines!
Tickets on sale now!

Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman will team up with Sam Grisman for a “Northeastern Fun Run” this winter. The duo’s acoustic tour will take place over four

11/25/2024

How are you spending Thanksgiving Friday?? Take a break from shopping, and come share the fun with family, neighbors and friends at our ‘White Christmas’ sing-along! See the iconic holiday film on The Waldo’s big screen in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, with subtitles so that everyone can sing along to the wonderful and familiar Irving Berlin score. A host, a costume contest for both kids and adults, and free interactive prop bags will ensure that every audience member has a memorable start to this holiday season.

The show starts at 4pm. Come join the fun! Tickets at link in bio ❄️

11/24/2024

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVERY TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)is coming to The Waldo stage on December 13, 14, & 15. 🎄🎅🏽🎄

Crank up the Christmas Season fun with our latest community theatre production! EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVERY TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) is a comedic, fast-paced mashup of traditional holiday stories, classic tv productions, holiday films, and worldwide traditions.

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — including Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season!

The three cast members—George Bates of Waldoboro, Heidi Holst of Warren, and Jack Sullivan of Waldoboro—will assume more than 40 beloved and familiar Christmas character roles—including Tiny Tim, Yukon Cornelius, Frosty, George Bailey, Ebeneezer Scrooge, The Grinch, Linus, and many more! Far more than standard “holiday” fare, it’s fun, funny and filled with nostalgia that we hope will evoke laughs and happy memories for our audience, both young* and old.

*Note: The performance includes a debate about the unlikely scientific possibility of Santa being real, and therefore, this production may not be suitable for young “believers.”

What they are saying! 👇🏼

“A respectful homage and side-splitting parody at the same time.” - Marcus Crowder, The Sacramento Bee

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told leaves no holly unturned.” - Len Kluge, City Pulse (Detroit)

“A hilarious send-up of, well, every Christmas story ever told ... This is a highly recommended alternative to cut-and-dry Christmas offerings.” - NUVO Indianapolis Arts and Entertainment

Performances:
Performances of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!) are scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 7:30pm, Saturday, December 14, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, December 15, at 2:00pm. Advance tickets are just $15/adults, $10/children.
Tickets at link in bio!

11/22/2024

HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS returns to The Waldo on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 7PM!

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NEW YORK (Associated Press) — The microbudget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into lo-fi legend. Mike Cheslik’s film, made for just $150,000 and self-distributed in theaters, has managed to gnaw its way into a movie culture largely dominated by big-budget sequels.

“Hundreds of Beavers” is a wordless black-and-white bonanza of slapstick antics about a stranded 19th century applejack salesman, played by his friend Ryland Tews, at war with a bevy of beavers, all of whom are played by actors in mascot costumes. It’s played in at least one theater a week since opening in January. On Dec. 5, it will play in more theaters than any point before.

Link to full article in bio!

11/22/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗

𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 & 𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗢 ON SALE NOW!
Saturday January 25 at 7:30pm

https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/events/238966

Join us and the 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 & 𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗢 for a heartfelt, brilliantly curated evening of music paying tribute to the legacy of Sam’s father David “Dawg” Grisman, Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, John Hartford and many more!

𝘼 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙖𝙢 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣 : For as long as I can remember I’ve been encountering the great Vince Herman out in the wild with Left Over Salmon music . I grew up going to festivals with my pop David "Dawg" Grisman , and we would always have a great time playing music and spending time with Vinny anytime we crossed paths. He’s always been someone who I’ve looked up to as a positive force in our music scene and like me, he’s always game for some good tunes. Vince and I are looking forward to pairing up and picking and puffing our way through some of our favorite songs for all of you fine north-easterners for these special intimate DUO shows. Please share this news with your musical community and we can’t wait to see y’all out there!

Secure your tickets now! Don't forget, holidays are around the corner and tickets for live music events like this one make great low-cost, high-vibin', experience-based holiday gifts for your friends and family!

11/20/2024

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

COMING FRIDAY AT 10AM