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Statement on Recent Cancellations
February 10, 2026
Dear Friends, They say things come in threes. For Portland Ovations that means three successive cancellations: Mali Obomsawin’s Sugarcane, an
“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