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Penobscot Theatre Company
131 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
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Pe
Review №1

The Penobscot Theatre is a treasure for Bangor. While the Theatre remains physically closed during Covid, it is alive in spirit. The theatre is located in the old opera house and offers a variety of plays during the year. It is in the downtown part of Bangor. During the temporary closure you can find the theatre online. It is worth a visit if you support culture.

Je
Review №2

This has been a place my mom and I have gone for many, many years. We are usually season ticket holders and go to at least two shows a year. This theater is historic and the shows are always amazing. There is so much talent on the stage. Years ago we went and saw their adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and it was AMAZING. It was actually better than the Broadway version! We attend many shows on Broadway as well, so I think it speaks volumes to the talent at Penobscot that their performances blew the Broadway one out of the water. We have NEVER been disappointed with one of these performances. On top of such great talent the building is historic and has so much history. Its a great night out that is close to home.

La
Review №3

Just watched - Dont Dress For Dinner at the Penobscot Theatre. A truly fabulous performance. The place was packed! It is absolutely wonderful to see a business that is doing so well in downtown Bangor. Simply a - must go! :) Lance

Ch
Review №4

Watched the production of dont dress for dinner. The play was fantastic. The facilities seem well maintained the night was perfect. Will return to see more productions.

mm
Review №5

Saw Mama Mia. Excellent show. Had bought ticket for the wrong evening, which they allowed me to exchange. Show set was amazing! So glad I was there!

Za
Review №6

Love this theater! Would reccomend to any and everyone. Actors do a phenomenal job with the plays. If you get a chance, go!

La
Review №7

Great show. Seats comfortable enough. Place is sort of cozy, so there really are no bad seats.

ra
Review №8

Well everyone will ,be very kind and wecoming and the they have food there i think popcorn and stuff its mostly like plays and what not but it was fun non the less i had quite a blast i would recomend to try this place at least once very warm.atmophere and the walls and decorations are all nice and fun ?!

Ja
Review №9

A gem of a theater in Bangor, ME. My friend and I have had subscription seats for a few years as the productions are amazing. Highly recommend everyone to catch a show a the PTC.

An
Review №10

(Lights Lowering) SSShhhhhh. The Stage Show Of Live Community Theatre Is About To Start. Cant Wait Until The Next Production In Bangor ME!

Th
Review №11

Nice place . They are fast during intermission to get you a drink and or a cookie

Ka
Review №12

Nice and clean theater with moderately spacious seating. Everyone working was friendly and helpful. They have a cute little snack bar with reasonable prices. It was a fun evening out!

ze
Review №13

Love the small intimate theater. Most of the time good programs with beautiful settings and reasonable prices.

Li
Review №14

We had the best time. I cant imagine any seat is bad in this theater. The production of Mamma Mia was so great we are going to see it again. Whatever is showing - go - youll have fun. Soda, local craft beer, water, and wine available

Sa
Review №15

The actors and actresses are great performers! And the staff is also wonderful

Mo
Review №16

We have enjoyed every show weve seen! They always do a fantastic job.

Ja
Review №17

Dont dress for dinner show was very funny I give this show 5 stars

Li
Review №18

It ws AWESOME! First time going an had a great time.

Ju
Review №19

We saw Mama Mia tonight and it was phenomenal!! Funny, poignant and just a good time. What an incredibly talented cast, crew and musicians!! Great job!

Br
Review №20

This was the best spent time. We laughed for 2.5 hours straight.

Sa
Review №21

Went today to see Momma Mia !!!An excellent performance! The cast and music was top notch. Wish it was playing a while longer, I would go again!️

Ne
Review №22

Penobscot Theatre is local theatre that actually like its professional. The performances are nearly always perfection. They vary the offerings so no single genre becomes a habit. Because they are so good, each one comes off fresh. We highly recommend you skip a night at the movies to discover how good this experience can be.

De
Review №23

Nice theater, good performance. One major character in Mamma Mia was performed from off stage, but otherwise an amazing show. Parking is terrible, so get there early. A gem in central Maine!

Da
Review №24

Cool older theater. Great productions and excellent location in the heart of Bangor

Lo
Review №25

Went for first time and saw Matilda....was absolutely hilarious. A must see!

Ca
Review №26

This is the first time I have ever been to a live performance. I went to see Ripcord. I gave a standing ovation. I loved their performance!!! I am returning to see Anne of Green Gables. I am super excited!!!

Me
Review №27

They all our so very talented , I always enjoy there shows I dont want it to be over they are so good, I cant get over how they never forget there lines the talent is amazing, the set, the light Im never disappointed

Ti
Review №28

Very impressed with the show (Elf the Musical). Lots of fun and all of our middle school students really enjoyed it! This was my first time being here, but will definitely be coming back!

Ro
Review №29

Show was fabulous!! So well put together!!

Su
Review №30

Awesome! Great performances. Great voices. The set was perfect. Choreography brought the stage alive. Five stars of happiness!!!!!!

Am
Review №31

This was our first time visiting the theatre and we were all so impressed! Elf was fantastic, my girls had been in Elf Jr the beginning of December and were so excited to watch the regular version. Theater is a big part of our life and this was the first time we have gone to a professional show! Cannot wait to come again sometime soon!!

Ad
Review №32

Very well done plays, professional quality actors (some are true professionals, some are amateurs, all are very talented), lovely sets. What an asset to downtown Bangor!

Jo
Review №33

Took my daughters it was great family fun.

Ma
Review №34

First time here. The theatre is fantastic and the play was awesome. Cant wait to visit again.

ca
Review №35

What a wonderful night!! The show was great and the pay as you can was such a wonderful idea!! What a great way for those living on a strict budget to be able to enjoy a great night out!!

St
Review №36

We absolutely love this place. Never thought plays would be something that my family would enjoy but we went to our first show, Shear Madness, last year and had such an amazing time. Since then we have attended Wait till Dark, and went to see the Honky Tonk Laundrymat twice, the last time being last night having front row seats for my birthday. I bring my mom who is in a wheelchair, and the staff is always so accommodating and helpful. I also bring my 2 teenage daughters who enjoy the shows as much as us old gals do. I recommend this place to everyone. Its truly an amazing time had by all. Thank you Penobscot Theatre Company for providing such a great experience.

De
Review №37

What a wonderful gem this place is. I visited here for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the play Beauty and the Beast. The acoustics were great making every word of the musical understood. The theatre is cozy and the staff friendly and helpful. There is also a wine bar and you can take your drink to your seat. I think that this is community theatre at its best.

Br
Review №38

We drive up from Bar Harbor to see the Woody Guthrie tribute. Nice little theater with an excellent performance.

60
Review №39

Mamma Mia was outstanding. So lucky to have the talent and theatre in Bangor!

ka
Review №40

We love going here. Brand new seats are beautiful but to small. People are not a size 2 anymore. Other than that, no complaints.

Ni
Review №41

We thought the Last Dance band was wonderful! We had a lot of fun singing along with the songs. Heather Libby is fantastic singing Stop Draggin my Heart Around!

Ga
Review №42

Perfect small town theater company. We loved it.

Jo
Review №43

Excellent. Unbelievable talent and outstanding plays

Te
Review №44

Went on New Years Eve and really enjoyed Last Dance, the Tom Petty tribute band! I was very impressed with the new seating! No more old ratty cramped seats! Penobscot Theater is a gem located at the starting point of Downtown Bangor

Da
Review №45

All the actors and actresses are very professional and never miss a beat to please the audience.

Ch
Review №46

Loved Mama Mia plays at Penobscot Theatre are always done so well

Co
Review №47

Always a great performance in a comfortable atmosphere

Cy
Review №48

Wonderful play, Gaslight, in a lovely historic theater.

Ge
Review №49

Loved it. We are going again next week.

Su
Review №50

Mamma Mia was fantastic!! The cast, the music, the costumes, everything!! Thank you so much for an outstanding show!!

La
Review №51

Every time I have been here has been wonderful. Staff is great. Shows were great. Prices are very reasonable. Not a bad seat.

Ho
Review №52

Great seating, atmosphere. Sound and lighting great. Great parking. Great show!

Me
Review №53

Had a great time. Fantastic musical. Very engaging with the audience.

Ke
Review №54

I love going to see shows

ho
Review №55

Neat theater! Saw Momma Mia great play!

Ch
Review №56

Great show great fun

Ra
Review №57

A wonderful place to watch a show

Pa
Review №58

Love the cozy, upscale atmosphere here. Saw The Full Monty. It was a phenomenal show. Production was great. Sound was spot on. Actors were extremely talented.

Da
Review №59

Great time every time we go at least couple times a year

Ra
Review №60

Rustic feel and saw a great play. They offer a lot of snacks and many beverages before play and during intermission

Da
Review №61

Great show, Elf. Wonderful energies from Company. Great theater, cozy space. Going again!

Kr
Review №62

Have love every show attended here.

Ra
Review №63

Amazing shows, amazing casts, amazing crew!

Cr
Review №64

Pretty good for northern Maine. Beautiful old theatre.

A
Review №65

Rock of Ages itself was great. Went on Sunday and seating was so disorganized. Couldnt pick our own seating like I usually do when ordering online. Got there and NO one even looked at my printed off tickets as there wasnt anyone at the door into seating. I guess I could have just gotten in for free! Then there were no seats left! Then what did I pay for?? Finally got situated that my husband and I didnt get split up in seating. It was so damn hot we almost left before we passed out. People in front of us were having the same problem. Definitely need to do something about that. I go 3 or 4 times a year, and this was not as fun as it should have been and it had nothing to do with the performance or performers.

Ja
Review №66

I am a subscriber. Love going. This play was nothing special.

Tr
Review №67

Great new seats and renovated interior. The plays are always very professional and entertaining. Only criticism: more music performances!

Ch
Review №68

Saw Beauty and the Beast. Extremely talented actors and actresses. The minds behind the scenes and scenery created a wonderful experience as well.

Li
Review №69

Very good show

Ap
Review №70

Great place to experience the theater!

Ta
Review №71

A gem of Bangor and the arts community in eastern Maine!

Au
Review №72

Beautiful theater and wonderful staff. Very clean and always a positive experience.

Er
Review №73

Great theater with amazing shows

Su
Review №74

We saw Escabar in the Moonlight. Great play with a hilarious cast. Well done. Very comfortable theater.

Br
Review №75

The play we went to was awesome it was our second time there.

Ir
Review №76

Seats were comfortable, aucoustics were good, only problem being it was a little chilly.

S6
Review №77

Family took me to see Escanaba in da Moonlight. Totally wacky, cast was committed to entertaining us. Gorgeous sets and theater! Really top notch theatre.

Ha
Review №78

Excellent local professional theater company, often supplemented by New York equity actors. You wont be disappointed.

Ap
Review №79

First time going-Very Impressive! A lot of talent! Very professional in all aspects! I will go again, many more times!

Ki
Review №80

The Penobscot Theatre is a gem to have in Bangor. Great professional theatre. The season stretches from September to May. Lots of talented actors and actresses and a variety of plays throughout the season. Any play with Domnick Varney is a must see!

Pa
Review №81

Awesome show! Mamma Mia! a must see!!!

Ta
Review №82

Great productions. Local talent directed well. The shows are always worth seeing. Very enjoyable.

Ja
Review №83

Awesome plays, great actors. I have never been disappointed. Clean bathrooms.

Ke
Review №84

Good productions every time!

Pa
Review №85

Ripcord was a great play, good job!

Tr
Review №86

Very enjoyable experience. We had an amazing time alot laughs.

Ra
Review №87

Excellent local theater. Great entertainment.

Ka
Review №88

Never a bad seat in the house

Gl
Review №89

Great place for local productions of professional theater. The productions are always great and entertaining. Seats need replacement, which will happen summer of 2017.

Se
Review №90

The wine is inexpensive, the crowd engaged, and the actors have heart. A good way to spend an evening.

Ko
Review №91

Awesome small venue. Truely not a bad seat in the house!

Me
Review №92

Excellent performance of Rock of Ages. Terrible air circulation in theatre, very stuffy. No AC or fans. Many of us fanned ourselves with the program. Seats uncomfortable and kept slouching back. Again, great performance but theatre needs updating.

Mi
Review №93

Great venue. Great show.

wa
Review №94

Great atmosphere, great performance, have seen many shows here and have never been disappointed

Ma
Review №95

Best small town theater I have ever been to. Shows are excellent and well produced.

je
Review №96

Always great shows and amazing performances! ️

Ca
Review №97

Just saw Les Miserable, great performance. The new seating is a great improvement.

An
Review №98

Such a wonderful theater with high quality shows! Handicap accessible as well!

Go
Review №99

Wonderful show, new seats and flooring make the interior more beautiful than ever.

Da
Review №100

Great shows every time we go. Great actors. We love anything with Dominick Varney.

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  • Address:131 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
  • Site:http://www.penobscottheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 207-942-3333
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
  • Non-profit organization
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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