In the instrumental food chain, the five-string banjo is one of the more dominant beasts: loud, brash and very hard to tame. In 1945, Earl Scruggs made the biggest leap in harnessing its raw power, bringing a
revolutionary precision of touch and depth of tone. Thousands of three-finger style banjo players have since made their marks, but none has cut such a path or moved so far along it as has Alison Brown.

She’s acclaimed as one of today’s finest progressive banjo players, but you rarely find her in a conventional bluegrass setting.

Instead, she’s known for leading an ensemble that successfully marries a broad array of roots-influenced music: folk, jazz, Celtic and Latin. Whether or not you like the sound of the banjo, take a chance and come tonight. It will change the way you think about the instrument.

Advance discount tickets $30, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $35 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com. The Opera House currently requires all audience members to show proof of full vaccination plus booster at the door.

Simultaneously familiar and fresh, The Steel Wheels bring a singular energy to every note they play and sparkling craft to each song. This potent combination, paired with a robust tour calendar, has made the
veteran band hands-down favorites of fans and peers alike. From their base in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Steel Wheels have played the most prestigious festivals, listening rooms, and clubs in
the world, earning a reputation as one of the top independent bands on the scene today.

Advance discount tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $30 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

Direct from sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles, Robert Bannon brings the music of Broadway and the American songbook to the Opera House stage this summer. He’s appeared on Saturday Night Live, on
stage in Rent and reuniting casts on “The Broadway Cast Reunion Series”. This summer this seasoned veteran of the stage brings his music to Maine. Beloved local pianist and star of the stage Kevin Kiley will accompany Robert tonight, ensuring an evening audiences won’t soon forget.

Advance discount tickets $20, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $25 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.

Tim Sample was raised in Boothbay Harbor and bring his humor back to town each summer during his annual Opera House show. He is famous for both his presentation and his Maine accent.He has sold over a million copies of his books, albums, and videos, including four albums and a video for the Bert and I company. In the summer of 1993, Sample was recruited by Charles Kuralt as a correspondent for the CBS News Sunday Morning show. Over the following 11 years, Tim produced over 100 “Postcards from Maine” segments which introduced millions of viewers around the nation and the world to the lifestyles of Mainers.
Due to the pandemic, Tim has not been on the Opera House stage since 2019. We are long overdue for his tales and the resulting laughter.
Join us tonight for an evening of laughs and smiles among friends and neighbors. Kindly sponsored by the Law Office of Chip Griffin!
Advance discount tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $30 on the day of show and online at boothbayoperahouse.com.