Judy Harrison

1 week ago | bangordailynews.com | Judy Harrison

Dmitri and Evgeny are overwhelmed by the choices they must make after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. From fast food to watches to jeans to television, the advent of capitalism in St. Petersburg sends them on a madcap journey full of miscues, missteps and merchandise. All the while, Mother Russia oversees the action, lamenting the fall of communism but relishing American doughnuts. Penobscot Theatre Company’s production of “Mother Russia” is funny, insightful and thought provoking.

2 weeks ago | bangordailynews.com | Judy Harrison

A wave of sound, made by 125 voices and the musicians in the Bangor Symphony Orchestra washed over concertgoers Sunday at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono and embraced them in a comforting hug provided by Johannes Brahams’ requiem. The near-capacity crowd on Sunday rose from its seats and cheered the singers, orchestra and soloists, Aundi Marie Moore and Isaac Bray, in appreciation.

1 month ago | bangordailynews.com | Judy Harrison

​​After a week-long delay while The Grand in Ellsworth sought more diversity in the cast, “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” opened over the weekend in a mostly successful production of the musical featuring country, bluegrass and gospel music. Four Black performers came forward to join the cast after opening night was postponed a week from April 4.

1 month ago | bangordailynews.com | Judy Harrison

The tale of one Maine girl’s heroic efforts to keep lighthouse lamps burning during a horrific storm in the mid-19th century is marvelously and magically brought to life by Penobscot Theatre Company in “Matinicus: A Lighthouse Play” at the Bangor Opera House. Abigail Burgess is vividly portrayed by West Coast actor Katie Peabody in this one-woman show written by Jenny Connell Davis and directed by Julie Arnold Lisnet.

1 month ago | bangordailynews.com | Judy Harrison

The past, present and future of classical music was on display Sunday at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s concert at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono in a rich tapestry of sound that won’t be forgotten any time soon. The eclectic program, titled “Pride to Prejudice: Shostakovich 5” and led by Lucas Richman, music director and conductor, featured music from this century and the last as young musicians performed alongside seasoned professionals.