Opera House at Boothbay Harbor — Attraction in Boothbay Harbor

I was there on 9/2/23 to hear Seth Glier.It's a very nice venue.I purchased two glasses of wine with tip $20.00.After 10 minutes I went back to the wine bar and a woman was there,same woman who addressed the audience before Seth went on.She may be on the Board or associated.I had seen a bowl of mix and asked her for a plastic cup to put the mix in.She handed me a napkin and said you can put it in there,then thought again,and handed me a small cup,half the size and mentioned we are not using our cups for that item.I looked at her and thought,could you be any cheaper or less customer service orientated.Then the evening started with a special guest,who one might think is involved musically,or perhaps the president, but instead he made a politically motivated speech regarding climate change because the headliner is deeply involved.Under other conditions,it may have been appropriate,but then the program started and the lyrics in most of his choices were all themed with related messages and innuendos.Seth has many talents and interests and you can read about it in his bio.The audience didn't have to hear it over and over throughout the first set.I'm a musician in six orchestras and have never been held captive by a left leaning political agenda at a concert.He claims to be versed in many genres of music which is fine,but making a bulley pulpit from the stage was uncalled for.We left after the first set as we didn't want to be exposed to more political rhetoric. Climate change is a worthy issue,buy I didn't come to attend that type of forum.I would prefer to have my entry fee refunded.Response is welcomed.10/15/23 The management/ownership doesn't have the decency to respond.Shameful.It's now been almost five months and no one from the staff has bothered to reply,in any way or format.I appeal to Cathy Sherrill,Executive Director, for having the decency to respond to a customer and to acknowledge to all of you,that they read and care about their reviews.Today it's 6/25/24 and no reply from anyone.New season is beginning and common sense would dictate,it's time to take care of business.My guess,at this point,there will be silence, just like silent movies,and you know what your happened to them. They're history.Hiding behind social media is today's definition of cowardice.The theater is going dark with the current director.For those of you reading reviews,before buying tickets,beware of the September 26th show with Seth Glier.You will probably be forced to listen to a Green New Deal leftist speech,prior to the start,and then be forced to hear Seth's political position both from him personally and in the lyrics to his songs(political diatribe).If you are embarrassed to walk out and wait until the intermission,do yourself the favor,but before you leave,ask for your money back,because management will not respond to you and bring your own small specimen cup for the mix at the bar,as they're not prepared for such an overwhelming request.Try eating it on a napkin with your other hand around a wineglass,as there are very few tables to set anything on.By all means,try to enjoy yourself.It's now May 29,2025.A new season is upon us and yes,SILENCE from THE OPERA HOUSE HIGHLY ESTEEMED STAFF.What else is new.*August 20,2025.They've invited him back.I surely hope he's changed his approach with the audience.Quite talented, but may come with an agenda,separate from his performance.If management hasn't cleared this up,you may be in for a one way, left leading lesson in how to be a politically left follower.GOOD LUCK !The newest show under consideration should be " Hiding behind social media or "Silence of the Lambs", Maine Version,starring the administrative staff of The Opera House.It's now July 3, 2025.By not speaking or responding doesn't make what you did to me, go away. SHAMEFUL!!!! It's August 23,2025.The silence is deafening for Ms.Sherrill as the longer this goes on "Sherrill's Farce" will be the curtain closer,as more inquisitive patrons will read this review and...

This place is a hidden treasure of a performance venue. Saw Susan Werner here while visiting Maine and it was great. They've done great work restoring the building and are continuing to make improvements and maintain the structure and the charm of the place. If you are within driving distance, check their schedule and go to a show. You will have a great time. Don't forget to check out the bar upstairs at intermission and...

The Boothbay Harbor Opera House is a very comfortable and well prepared venue for the shows that they put on. The staff was professional, respectful, and genuinely tried to please each patron. We saw Tim Sample who was fantastic as always. The laughter he creates makes you forget about all the problems in the world. Strongly recommend people to attend events at the Opera House at...