POV: Blog
Read stories that go behind the scenes of Portland Ovations.

“Kinky Boots” Community Drive
January 13, 2026
Did you know that Kinky Boots was inspired by a true story? In the 1990’s,

“TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” Community Drive
October 28, 2025
Did you know Tina Turner used her legendary voice to fight hunger and support kids

Portland Ovations Announces Community Seats Program — Providing Free Performance Tickets to Community
September 17, 2025
PORTLAND, MAINE —September 17, 2025 Portland Ovations is grateful to be able to share with

Portland Ovations Welcomes Atiim Boykin, Sherouk Fetaih, Bryan Matluk, Joy McManigal, and Liz Cotter Schlax to the Board of Directors
August 22, 2025
Portland Ovations is honored to welcome five new members to the Board of Directors: Atiim Boykin,

Run Away with the Circus — Circus Smirkus 2025 Big Top Tour Game On! Tumbles and Flips into Cumberland Fairgrounds
July 15, 2025
PORTLAND, MAINE —July 15, 2025 Roll the dice, whirl the spinner, and join the ultimate

Wabanaki musicians Jeremy Dutcher, Mali Obomsawin, Chris Newell, Ida Mae Specker, Lauren Stevens and Roger Paul Join Yo-Yo Ma October 20th on Merrill Auditorium Stage in We Are Water: A Northeast Celebration
June 27, 2025
PORTLAND, MAINE —June 27, 2025 Yo-Yo Ma and friends present an evening of songs and