“Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story,” The true story of the three years during which the music legend became the world’s top recording artist, featuring over 20 greatest hits., $38-$63. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. msmt.org. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Rocky Horror Show, Penobscot Theatre Company is closing its 40th-anniversary season with its most raucous production to date: The Rocky Horror Show. Through June 28, $25; $10 student tush. The Penobscot Theatre Company, 131 Main St., Bangor. www.penobscottheatre.org. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 5 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday.
Lakewood Theater presents ‘Noises Off’, called the funniest farce ever written. $19 in advance, $21 at the door; $17/19 children; $32/$35 cabaret seats. Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. www.lakewoodtheater,org. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.
“Gays of our Lives,” focuses on several LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) teenagers and the everyday challenges they face, $5 adults, $3 students. Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville. www.operahouse.com. 7 p.m. Friday.
“The Bat,” by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood directed by Lynette Miller, $12 adults, $10 seniors. Gaslight Theater at Hallowell City Hall, Water Street, Hallowell. gaslighttheater.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
“Much Ado About Nothing,” considered Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, MAAN examines many aspects of love, with bold and honest humor that rings through the centuries. Through June 29. $17.99, $21.99. Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St. www.LyricMusicTheater.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.”
“Chamberlain – A Civil War Romance,” celebrating the great Civil War hero from Maine this show examines a universal theme: How duty and destiny affect one’s personal life., $38-$63. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. msmt.org. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. June 26.
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