So many options with shows and time slots . We love the week day 2 pm shows . Naturally many seniors there but is just a great afternoon. The grounds are beautiful with an outdoor bar and nice walking areas. The shows are always good well produced. Free parking in just a short walk to the venue. We were there in the 90° and very comfortable inside. We recently saw the rat pack show and it was good . I like the fact that shows are two hour range little longer with a 15 minute intermission.If you have never been to this venue it is a must stop.

This summer I made it my mission to go to as many professional summer stock theatres as I could in ME, NH, MA, RI, CT. Theatre by the Sea was my 10th ( and I still love it). We say Heartbreak Hotel which was a truncated bio of Elvis with over 40 songs. First let me say the production was fantstic. While not much to look at in the line of scenery with a pretty bare stage, this was easily compensated by with the fantastic lighting which stole the show!The cast of 30 was outstanding and loaded with talent. I cannot even fathom the amount of costumes that needed to be maintianed because the changes were many.I cannot say enough incredibly professional they all were. Once again I was reminded how much better small theatres are as compared to those in Boston or New York. The history of the building as with most of the other theatres I have visited is interesting. Purchased in 1920 it was a summer camp for girls before it became a barn theatre in the 1930s. It hosted many old time stars like Groucho Marx, Mae West, and Marlon Brando. The theatre retains its barn like quality with rough hewn beams and nooks and crannies that house lighting operators.. Clearly, the builiding has be retro fitted with some sort of cooling and in the balconly there were a couple of fans on stands. These were annoying because they oscillated and on us the whole time ( horrible for contact wearers or those with dry eye). Another minus is the seats are not pitched at a steep enough angle in the balcony so if you are under 6 ft the person in front of you with obliterate the stage to some extent. I suggest you go for first row balcony. There is a bistro open only for the evening show but it did look like the menu would be universal appealing to many and a great way to have a meal before the show because there are not a lot of restaurants in the area. The only reason this venue got 4 stars is becuase of the pitch of the seats. Otherwise it is fantstic!

My friends and I saw Hairspray on Thursday, August 7, matinee show. It was FABULOUS. It is one of the best shows I have ever seen at the Theatre. I have seen quite a few productions but this was by far the best. I would rate it a 10 if I could. Congratulations to all of the cast and crew for a job well done. They got a well deserved standing ovation. I liked it so much I may go see it again. The young woman who played Traci, her voice sounds so much like the Traci on the movie . Nikki Blonsky. GREAT JOB. :)

Last year’s line up was excellent. But, this year’s isdeficient in my opinion. We have had season passes for many years and have enjoyed having this theatrehere with so many wonderful shows. The first performance of Always Patsy Cline was here before so it was a rerun. And it is a tribute which I do not care for. I like plays. We went to see Waitress and it was awful. First of all, it was raunchy and in very poor taste. The storyline was limited. The songs were not pleasant or catchy at all. Next is Hairspray (another rerun)! And after that, Heartbreak Hotel which we are really looking forward to since it is new to us and not performed at the theatre in the recent past. I am hopeful that next year improves as far as what they will be offering!

We went to see 42nd Street and the actors/dancers were fabulous. I just wish I could have seen the stage better. I purchased Premium seats on the floor row H and didn't get to see much. The theater is beautiful but needs upgrading. The seats need to be raked/raised. I had to keep peaking around the heads in front of me. Very frustrating.