Tristan Und Isolde (Encore) RICHARD WAGNER NEW PRODUCTION

*recorded live

Saturday, April 11 1:00pm

After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her signature portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke. ESTIMATED RUN TIME: 4 HRS 50 MINS (TWO INTERMISSIONS

$29 Adults, $27 Grand Members, $22 Students (15&under) Reserved Seating

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre Auditions: Make Way for Ducklings the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Tuesday, March 31 6:00pm

Directed by Moxie McBreairty

Vocal Direction by Rebecca Edmondson

Performance: May 21 & 22 

*Anyone who auditions will need to be able to commit to performing in (2) PAC performances at 10am on May 21 & 22. There will be (1) public performance at 6pm on May 22*

For auditions, prepare 16-32 bars of a classic musical theater song. Please bring sheet music (or a recorded karaoke track on a Bluetooth capable device) for the accompanist, with the part you are singing clearly marked. Acapella singing is not permitted. Be prepared to list any rehearsal and/or performance date conflicts. You may be asked to sing or read from the script as well as learn a quick dance piece.

For more information, please email kfitch@grandonline.org

Based on the ever-popular 1941 children's book, Make Way For Ducklings is centered around a pair of ducks raising their young in the bustling city of Boston. This musical adaptation teaches theatregoers about decision-making, polite disagreements, and owning up to mistakes. Delightful for both adults and children, this wholesome musical has vital lessons for everyone.

This is a community-driven live theatre production, and everyone will receive equal consideration. (All roles are unpaid.)

The Grand belongs to everyone in the community. The Board of Directors and Staff continue to foster inclusion in every facet of the organization including offering opportunities for participation to artists, patrons, volunteers, staff, and board members.

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS the musical

Is presented through special arrangement

With Music Theatre International (MTI)

All authorized performance materials 

are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com

Available Roles

*CASTING NOTE

The musical can be performed by a minimum of seven (7) actors. You can use more actors, without doubling, if a larger cast is desired. Puppet ducks can be performed by kid actors but they have no lines.

Mrs. Mallard

A soon-to-be Mother Duck. She is stressed about her impending parenthood but strives to get it right.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Mr. Mallard

A soon-to-be Father Duck. A slightly wacky and sometimes heroic Duck, who is hysterical about his impending parenthood.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: Ab4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

The Michaels

Officer Michael, Mick (the Street Sweeper), and Captain Mike (the tugboat captain). Michael is a master of disguise and a song-and-dance man.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Actor One

Jack — the energetic athletic duckling, Vendor, Beacon Hill Resident #1, Louisburg Dog, Sport Duckling.

Gender: male

Actor Two

Lack — the timid scared duckling, Mother with carriage, Beacon Hill Resident #2, Doctor Duckling.

Gender: female

Actor Three

Pack — an uptight intellectual duckling, Kid, Politician #1, Music Duckling.

Gender: male

Actor Four

Quack — the simple-minded duckling, Kid on swan boat, Chef Duckling, Old Lady, Politician #2.

Gender: female

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

*Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 7:00pm, Sunday, March 29 2:00pm

Thursday, & Friday, April 2 & 3 7:00pm, Saturday, April 4 3:00pm

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

$28 Adults, $25 Grand Members/Early Bird, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored By First National Bank

Live Theatre: Little Women the musical

Special Pay What You Wish Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday, March 26 7:00pm

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Leslie Michaud

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Sponsored By First National Bank

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

March 6-8/13-15

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine presents: Princess Ida

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Fridays, 7:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00pm

Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?

$20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under) General Admission

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 16-20

Vacation Film: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch

1:00pm Daily

The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a runaway alien named Stitch. As Lilo and Stitch form a bond, they help mend her fractured family, facing challenges from social workers and alien hunters. The story retains the essence of the original while introducing new elements and characters.

$1 General Admission

Sponsored by The City of Ellsworth

February 16-20

Vacation Film: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch

1:00pm Daily

The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a runaway alien named Stitch. As Lilo and Stitch form a bond, they help mend her fractured family, facing challenges from social workers and alien hunters. The story retains the essence of the original while introducing new elements and characters.

$1 General Admission

Sponsored by The City of Ellsworth

February 16-20

Vacation Film: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch

1:00pm Daily

The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a runaway alien named Stitch. As Lilo and Stitch form a bond, they help mend her fractured family, facing challenges from social workers and alien hunters. The story retains the essence of the original while introducing new elements and characters.

$1 General Admission

Sponsored by The City of Ellsworth

February 16-20

Vacation Film: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch

1:00pm Daily

The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a runaway alien named Stitch. As Lilo and Stitch form a bond, they help mend her fractured family, facing challenges from social workers and alien hunters. The story retains the essence of the original while introducing new elements and characters.

$1 General Admission

Sponsored by The City of Ellsworth

February 16-20

Vacation Film: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch

1:00pm Daily

The film follows Lilo Pelekai, a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a runaway alien named Stitch. As Lilo and Stitch form a bond, they help mend her fractured family, facing challenges from social workers and alien hunters. The story retains the essence of the original while introducing new elements and characters.

$1 General Admission

Sponsored by The City of Ellsworth

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 13-15/20-22

Live Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludgwid

On the Stanley Subaru Stage

Directed by Brent Hutchins

Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

$28 Adults, $25 Early Bird/Grand Members, $15 Students (17&under) Reserved Seating

Sponsored by First National Bank

February 4&5

Film: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

PG 2 hours, 3 minutes

Wednesday, 7:00pm, Thursday, 1:00pm

A 2025 historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Many of the original franchise's cast members, who also appeared in the previous two films, return. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprise their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the previous film, respectively, while Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan join the cast.  In 1930 London, Lord and Lady Grantham, and their daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Bertie Pelham (aka Lord and Lady Hexham), attend a play starring Guy Dexter and Noël Coward, who is also the playwright. Backstage, they meet with Dexter, Coward, and former Downton Abbey butler Thomas Barrow, now Dexter's personal assistant and partner-lover. The next day, the Crawley family, including eldest daughter Mary, attend a ball given by Bertie's cousin Lady Petersfield. When news suddenly breaks about Mary's divorce from her estranged husband, Henry Talbot, Lady Petersfield insists that Mary leave before her guests of honour, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and his wife arrive.

$8 Adults, $7 Grand Members, $6 Students/Matinee (17&under) General Admission

February 4&5

Film: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

PG 2 hours, 3 minutes

Wednesday, 7:00pm, Thursday, 1:00pm

A 2025 historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Many of the original franchise's cast members, who also appeared in the previous two films, return. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprise their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the previous film, respectively, while Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan join the cast.  In 1930 London, Lord and Lady Grantham, and their daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Bertie Pelham (aka Lord and Lady Hexham), attend a play starring Guy Dexter and Noël Coward, who is also the playwright. Backstage, they meet with Dexter, Coward, and former Downton Abbey butler Thomas Barrow, now Dexter's personal assistant and partner-lover. The next day, the Crawley family, including eldest daughter Mary, attend a ball given by Bertie's cousin Lady Petersfield. When news suddenly breaks about Mary's divorce from her estranged husband, Henry Talbot, Lady Petersfield insists that Mary leave before her guests of honour, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and his wife arrive.

$8 Adults, $7 Grand Members, $6 Students/Matinee (17&under) General Admission