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Johnson Hall Opera House Johnson Hall Opera House, Gardiner Maine, www.johnsonhall.org.

A 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting, creating, and inspiring artistic excellence through performing arts. The mission of the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center is to promote, create and inspire artistic excellence through the presentation of world-class entertainment and professional performing arts education and to drive cultural and economic growth for our community.

10/13/2026

Shadows prop day!! Huge thank you to The Public Theatre!

Tickets are going fast! Be sure to grab them soon - if you dare....

Guests will travel through Johnson Hall in small groups, moving from scene to scene as stories unfold around them. Some scenes are eerie, some are unsettling, some may make you laugh and you never quite know what might be waiting around the next corner.

October 23rd & 24th
Tours run 6:00–9:30 PM
Tours depart every 15 minutes
The full haunting experience lasts approximately 30 minutes
Tickets: $13

Johnson Hall Opera House | Gardiner, Maine
Please note: Shadows in the Hall is not intended for young audiences. The experience includes frightening scenes, sudden scares and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

🎟️ Friday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996722694329?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎟️ Saturday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997877166386?aff=oddtdtcreator

A Night Of Longform lmprov with Maine Improv Studio January 15th, 7:30pm on the Logan Stage!Join us for a night of laugh...
10/13/2026

A Night Of Longform lmprov with Maine Improv Studio

January 15th, 7:30pm on the Logan Stage!

Join us for a night of laughter and fun with Maine Improv Studio out of Portland. Zero script. Zero plan. 100% chaos.

Grab your tickets and bring your best suggestions. They’re ready!

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🔜 THIS WEEK 🔜An evening with Lambo Law Guitar DuetOctober 16th, 7:30pm - Logan StageWhen Neil Lamb and Dave Lawlor first...
10/12/2026

🔜 THIS WEEK 🔜

An evening with Lambo Law Guitar Duet

October 16th, 7:30pm - Logan Stage

When Neil Lamb and Dave Lawlor first met each had been playing mostly solo jazz guitar for many years and studied music at university. They were introduced by mutual friend, guitar virtuoso Mark Kleinhaut, who said, “You guys know jazz guitar, but you need to play with more people. Jazz is a language meant to be shared.” Following an initial jam it was clear that their different approaches (7 string finger style and 6 string pick style) were complementary, Since that time they have played diverse settings ranging from larger venues of over 1000 in and outside of northern New England to local coffee houses. Their cd `Molly Brown’ is on the Invisible Music label and was initially aired on Maine Public Radio. The duo returns to Johnson Hall to perform all new original music that will appear on a new recording slated for release in Fall 2026.

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Intro To Longform Improv: 6-Week Course with  Learn the fundamentals of longform improv in this 6 week 2-hr class! This ...
10/10/2026

Intro To Longform Improv: 6-Week Course with

Learn the fundamentals of longform improv in this 6 week 2-hr class! This course will showcase all of what the wonderful world of longform improv has to offer. Learn how to say yes, take risks, and support your peers. On top of the basics, you will learn how to navigate and execute successful 2-person scenes. We will introduce a core longform structure, known as the montage, and performers will ultimately learn and master a variety of specific tools to use both on and offstage! Whether you are looking to hone your skills for an upcoming performance, or you’re wanting to learn the basics of improv to enhance everyday life (which it will!!!), this course is for you.

• Wednesday Night's 6-8pm
• Feb 3rd - March 10th
• $200 enrollment fee
• 280 Water St, Gardiner, Maine
• Graduation Showcase March 12th

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10/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for Homegrown ft. Waxwing

Novembers Homegrown: To be announced

🌟 TONIGHT 🌟 HOMEGROWN ft. WaxwingWaxwing is a Maine-based indie folk and Americana band formed in late 2025. Built aroun...
10/09/2026

🌟 TONIGHT 🌟

HOMEGROWN ft. Waxwing

Waxwing is a Maine-based indie folk and Americana band formed in late 2025. Built around intimate performances, rich vocal harmonies, and a strong focus on original songwriting, the group blends reflective lyricism with warm acoustic textures and energetic live chemistry.

Drawing influence from modern folk and singer-songwriter traditions, Waxwing’s music balances quiet emotional moments with driving arrangements rooted in Americana and indie rock. The band is currently preparing to release their first singles in Fall 2026.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990669191138?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our 3rd Annual Shadows in the Hall returns October 23rd & 24th! More than 50 community performers, ages 6 to 83, will br...
10/08/2026

Our 3rd Annual Shadows in the Hall returns October 23rd & 24th!

More than 50 community performers, ages 6 to 83, will bring the building to life through a series of short scenes inspired by different moments in time. Guests will travel through Johnson Hall in small groups, moving from scene to scene as stories unfold around them. Some are eerie, some are unsettling, some may make you laugh and you never quite know what might be waiting around the next corner.

October 23 & 24
Tours run 6:00–9:30 PM
Tours depart every 15 minutes
The full haunting experience lasts approximately 30 minutes
Tickets: $13

Johnson Hall Opera House | Gardiner, Maine
Please note: Shadows in the Hall is not intended for young audiences. The experience includes frightening scenes, sudden scares and mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Choose your tour time and get your tickets early. With only a limited number of guests on each tour, time slots can fill quickly.

🎟️ Friday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996722694329?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎟️ Saturday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997877166386?aff=oddtdtcreator

‼️ SHOW REMINDER ‼️ Black ViolinNovember, 5th - 7:30pm - $65Black Violin’s Be Free Tour is a high-energy, genre-defying ...
10/08/2026

‼️ SHOW REMINDER ‼️

Black Violin

November, 5th - 7:30pm - $65

Black Violin’s Be Free Tour is a high-energy, genre-defying experience that merges the duo’s classical training with the pulse of hip-hop, creating a performance that is both powerful and deeply inspiring. GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus invite audiences into a night of boundary-breaking music, where soaring strings, bold beats, and messages of authenticity and self-expression take center stage.

More than a concert, the Be Free Tour is a celebration of individuality, creativity, and connection — encouraging audiences to let go, be fully themselves, and experience the transformative power of music together. From electrifying performances to moments of reflection and joy, Black Violin creates an atmosphere where freedom of expression is not only welcomed, but celebrated.

Known for challenging expectations and redefining what string music can be, Black Violin continues to inspire audiences around the world while reaching over 100,000 students annually through the Black Violin Foundation. Join them for an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and the freedom to be unapologetically yourself.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992506335085?aff=oddtdtcreator

Rehearsals are underway for our 3rd Annual Shadows in the Hall - October 23rd & 24th! More than 50 community performers,...
10/07/2026

Rehearsals are underway for our 3rd Annual Shadows in the Hall - October 23rd & 24th!

More than 50 community performers, ages 6 to 83, will bring the building to life through a series of short scenes inspired by different moments in time.

Early evening slots Friday & Saturday are SOLD OUT! Make sure you get your tickets before they're all gone!!

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Address

280 Water Street
Gardiner, ME
04345

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12075827144

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