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Waterville Opera House This Week - October 2, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

October 3, 2023

From: Waterville Opera House

MACY GRAY
Saturday, October 7 at 8 pm

Forever full of ear-tugging/eye-popping surprises, ever-eclectic singer/songwriter and actress Macy Gray returns in top form with an inspired new 11-song Moonslice Records album – The Reset – and within a fresh new presentation – fronting her own band, The California Jet Club. Produced by Tommy Parker, The Reset reveals 360 degrees of Macy Gray at her lyrically introspective and vocally exuberant best. The songs move from Macy’s signature vulnerable intimacy on the lead single, “Thinking of You,” the epic orchestral ballad “You Got Away” and the festive, sexy circus of “Bottom to the Top” to the resoundingly rebounding singalong uplift of “Every Night” featuring special guest, rapper Maino.

Tickets: $43 - $53

Prices include a per ticket handling fee. Tickets are nonrefundable.

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund

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WHITNEY CUMMINGS
Sunday, October 8 at 8pm

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast “Good for You.” Launched in 2019, “Good For You” is self-produced and features conversations with Whitney’s friends, fellow comedians, and experts in a variety of fields, including neuroscience, veterinary medicine, and magic.

Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series Whitney, Whitney is also the co-creator and co-writer of the syndicated Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series 2 Broke Girls. She has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stand-up specials, including her fifth stand up special which released on Netflix in July 2022. Whitney will next be seen leading an episode of Accused, the forthcoming FOX/Sony TV anthology drama series from Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa, and David Shore. Whitney also recently received praise for her week-long guest hosting stint on The Wendy Williams Show in October 2021. Other notable TV appearances include Tacoma FD, Workaholics, Crashing, Undateable, and the Comedy Central Roasts, which have solidified her presence in comedy television.

On the big screen, Whitney was last seen in the Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun comedy Good Mourning and the Foo Fighters’ horror-comedy Studio 666. Other recent film credits include How It Ends, The Opening Act, and the forthcoming At Midnight from director Jonah Feingold.

In 2017 she published her memoir titled I’m Fine ... And Other Lies. That same year, Whitney made her directorial debut with the feature adaptation of Louann Brizendine’s best-seller, The Female Brain. Whitney’s first one-hour stand up special, Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, premiered on Comedy Central in August 2010 and was nominated for an American Comedy Award. Her second one-hour stand-up special, Whitney Cummings: I Love You, debuted on Comedy Central in June 2014. Her third one-hour stand-up special Whitney Cummings: I’m Your Girlfriend, aired on HBO in 2016, her fourth, Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? aired on Netflix in 2019, and her fifth Whitney Cummings: Jokes aired on Netflix in 2022. While not on the road, Whitney lives in Los Angeles with her pack of rescued dogs, her horse, and her boyfriend.

Tickets: $43–$53

Prices include a per ticket handling fee. Tickets are nonrefundable.

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

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ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC

THE NUTCRACKER
December 8, 9 at 7pm
December 9, 10 at 2pm

Join the enchanting tale of Marie's journey to the Land of Magic in this year's Bossov Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker production. Experience the magic as toy soldiers, dancing mice, delicious treats, and the Sugar Plum Queen come to life under the spell of Uncle Drosselmeyer.

Artistic Director Natalya Getman is dedicated to infusing each year's Nutcracker with fresh choreography, ensuring that our beloved tradition remains captivating for audiences. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to our production, you'll discover exciting nuances that breathe life into this timeless tale.

Don't miss this classical ballet masterpiece, set to Tchaikovsky's immortal score, as it continues to inspire and delight audiences year after year.

Tickets: $25

Prices include a per ticket handling fee. Tickets are nonrefundable.

This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

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SCHOOL SHOWS

HENRY IV, PART 1
Wednesday, October 11 at 9:30am

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Dawn McAndrews

Henry IV, Part 1 is the story of Prince Hal (the future King Henry V of England), a fifteenth century wild child who carouses with criminals and commoners, helps his loser chums rob his father’s treasury, and spends all his time in seedy bars. This, of course, all takes place before Prince Hal’s glorious “reformation,” when he transforms himself from a total disgrace into a noble leader, who helps put down a rebel uprising that threatens his father’s reign, and kills the guy who’s been bad-mouthing him all over England. Wow.
Being a young prince is busy work, and this is just Part 1 of the story.

Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Our membership program provides benefits across all divisions, including the Waterville Opera House, Maine Film Center, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios, as well as special gifts from founding partners, the Waterville Public Library and the Colby College Museum of Art. Your support will help sustain outstanding, accessible arts programming for all members of the community.

Opera House benefits include early access to ticket sales and a discount!

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