Welcome to Season 52!
Murder for Two
July 31-August 17
Playwright Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair
A perfect blend of Music, Mayhem, and Murder! Two actors play 13 roles, and the piano as small town cop Marcus Moscowicz dreams of becoming a detective. When a novelist is struck dead (at his own birthday party no less) Moscowicz gets on the scene and tries to solve the case before the real detective arrives. "Ingenious! A snazzy double-act that spins out a comic mystery animated by funny, deftly turned songs." – The New York Times
Eleanor
Sept. 24 - Oct. 19
Playwright Mark St. Germain
A tour-de-force solo show brings the dynamic First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, to life. As Eleanor weaves the tale of her public and private lives we see her at times both strong and vulnerable. Learn more about the passionate and unforgettable woman at the heart of her husband’s presidency whose impact on history cannot be understated. "Brilliant and emotionally resonant" – The Wall Street Journal
Dirty Deeds Downeast
Oct. 29 - Nov. 23
Playwright Brent Askari
Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerrard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerrard finds there's something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine! "[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work." – Bangor Daily News
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 6 - Dec. 24
Playwright Charles Dickens
The beloved holiday classic adapted right here at Portland Stage returns for the 2025 season! Featuring familiar actors and many of Maine's talented youth actors, this tale will delight audiences of all ages. Join us as Scrooge goes on a journey of reflection and reclamation as he learns what it means to give to others. This is an uplifting treat to add to all holiday traditions!
Lend me a Tenor
Jan. 28 - Feb. 22
Playwright Ken Ludwig
The three-time Tony Award winning laugh riot Lend Me A Tenor follows the misadventures of Max and the Cleveland Grand Opera company. After preparing a lovely reception for Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, for a one-night only performance in Pagliacci Max finds his star on the verge of death, the theatre in potential ruins, and worst of all his fiance has a thing for tenors! As Max dons the makeup to stand in for Il Stupendo, hilarity and mischief ensue. "A furiously paced comedy with more than a touch of the Marx brothers … A marvelous combination of wonderful farcical moments and funny lines." – Time Out
Our Town
April 1 - April 26
Playwright Thornton Wilder
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Wilder's timeless tale of the tiny tragedies and victories of small town life resonates across the ages. Return to Grover's Corners, neighbor, and join us for this moving, heartfelt classic. "Thornton Wilder's Masterwork" – Time Out New York
The Laugh Track
May 6 - May 31
Playwright Wendy Macleod
Jokes abound in this world premiere about the writers of I Love Lucy. Follow head-writer Madelyn Pugh as she fiercely and hilariously navigates the male dominated entertainment industry, and her contentious relationship with writing partner Bob Carroll Jr. Prepare to be surprised, amused, and laughing the whole way through!