Those seeking quality, professional musical theater north of Portland should definitely pay a visit (or two) to the Maine State Music Theatre. Since its start as an ambitious amateur summer stock playhouse, the Maine State Music Theatre has grown into a “must see” destination for theater lovers in northern New England. This destination goes to great lengths to offer the most entertaining, artistically superior musical theater in the region. Many Broadway touring companies perform here and the theater is an especially big hit with the summer tourist crowd. Recent productions have included stellar offerings of A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, and Cats. This theater's management goes to great lengths to have the best all around companies grace their stage. Everything from lighting to sound, singing and acting is a striving for perfection. Most items on their playbill are also family friendly. It makes for a wonderful evening out in Maine.