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Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center produces programs year-round. See below or check our calendar!

June & July 
Summer Shenanigans Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp

March & April
Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall Music Series

February to May
Teen-Elementary School Shows (theater and art after school)

2 Fridays/month
Teen Bands: Concerts and Dances

3rd Saturday in June
Music & Art in the Park at Celebrate the Arts in Gardiner!
Waterfront Talent Show (for “Whatever Week”)

March
Portland Chamber Music Festival Winter Performance

August
Lively Lunches Summer Performance Series in the Park

August & January
Dance Performances

October
Halloween Masquerade Ball

September October, November
Center Stage Family Performances

September, December, February, May
Readers’ Community Theatre

May
Professional Theater

RESIDENT COMPANIES
Open Book Players Readers Theatre

R & B Dance Company Classes and Shows

Public Programs

May 9, Friday 7:00pm
Teen Band Show
Nephlem, Intensity, Nesus, Balistik
Johnson Hall-280 Water St, Gardiner
Tickets $6, Supervised - Chemical Free

May 16, Friday, 5:50 - 8:30
Artwalk Gardiner
Local artists exhibit thier work in the lobbies of area businesses (including Johnson Hall) and store fronts on Water Street in Gardiner.

May 17, Saturday, 7:30 pm
May 18, Sunday, 2:00 pm
Open Players Readers Theatre
E.B. White's Charloette's Web (a play)
The Open Book Players will present the timeless, classic children's story, Charlotte's Web. This wonderful story by E. B. White has been adapted for readers’ theatre and directed by Lucy Rioux. The production features sixteen local, talented performers ranging from ages seven to thirteen who play multiple roles throughout the play.
Tickets: $7 General Admission $5 Students
Place: Johnson Hall- 280 Water Street, Gardiner
FMI contact Lucy Rioux at lucyrioux@gmail.com

Saturday, May 17, 2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Monday, May 19, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Auditions - 2008 Whatever Festival Talent Show
Download Audition Application Here.pdf
Calling all Dancers, Singers, Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Magicians, Poets and other Performers to share their talents! Auditions required.
Auditions being held at Johnson Hall – 280 Water Street – Gardiner
Talent Show Prizes (Show is June 21 at Gardiner Waterfront) Grand Prize -$250; 1 -$100; 2 -$100; Jr (12yrs and under)- $100
To audition call: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!

The Omar Ricardo show: Romancin' Branson...
Johnson Hall presents the talents of Frank Omar with Marcia Gallagher and her band. Omar Ricardo and his troupe travel to Branson to save a faded showgirl who has fallen on hard times. Joins us for an exciting fundraising event, a showcase of song at a cabaret-style night to benefit the programs at Johnson Hall.!
Cash bar begins at 7:30 and the show starts around 8:00.
Delicious desserts and coffee served at intermission.
For reservations or questions: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!

New! Stand up Comedy Showcase at Johnson Hall...

Saturday, May 31, 8:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Johnson Hall!
Hosted by Tim Hofmann
Comics: Brian Brinegar; Luke Hanbury; Jenski; Kevin Neales & special guests.
Tickets: $11 - 21 AND OVER - Cash Bar
Reservations: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!

Saturday, June 21, Gardiner Waterfront
2008 Celebrate Gardiner - Whatever Festival Talent Show
More information to follow...
For questions call: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!

Saturday, June 28, 8:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Johnson Hall!
Hosted by Tim Hofmann
Comics: Tammy Pooler; Orlando Baxter; Paul Hunt; & special guests
Tickets: $11 - 21 AND OVER - Cash Bar
Reservations: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!

Saturday, July 26, 8:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Johnson Hall!
Hosted by Tim Hofmann
Comics: Bo McMichael; Seth Bond Perry; Myq Kaplan; Renata & special guests
Tickets: $11 - 21 AND OVER - Cash Bar
Reservations: 207-582-7144 or send us an email!