The Ogunquit Playhouse Reviews

42nd street, show was great staff was very nice we will return. Great show

Over some years, while staying in Ogunquit, my wife and I made a point to see a play at this place. Of all the ones we saw, we were never disappointed. Very professional presentations and affordable.

Everyone should try to see this fabulous play. Absolutely loved every minute. Such talent they brought the house down!

Absolutely love Ogunquit Playhouse. Are now snowbirds from FL and have Seen ~dozen shows there the past 3 years and they've all been awesome. Last year's Smokey Joe's Cafe's soft opening for its Broadway premiere is indicative of the quality of productions here. However, this production of Murder on the Orient Express was just okay. The set design and lighting was superb. But the characters were over acted, and I was constantly confused if it was supposed to be a comedy or a drama, because it was neither. Kind of like a Saturday Nights Live skit.

I took my wife for her.birthday!.Buddy holly best thing we've done in forever recommend checking that out thank you

Must go! Great little theater with great shows and music

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Their answering system says they're open from 9am daily. So I called at 9:00, 9:01, 9:02, 9:05, 9:10 and 9:20. "Daily" apparently means something other than every day.

We also weren't able to get tickets online. The website will show that there are tickets available, and in our case, there were plenty of levels still available (preferred, economy, etc.), leading us to think there was plenty of seating left. But there weren't 3 seats together. You can't tell if there are seats together unless you actually click "purchase."

If there aren't seats together, the website tells you to call the box office, which is also supposed to be open right up until showtime. And the box office doesn't answer.

I was left with two disappointed kids. This would have been our first trip to the Playhouse, but now it will be our last. Not being available when you say you will be is terrible customer service.

Oh, and did they answer at 9:30 or 9:40? For a 10am show? Nope. Who runs a business that way? I'm sure any of the theatre offerings in Portsmouth would be more responsive, so we'll just do that from now on.

Excellent show, seating, and visibility! Parking lot needs work, bad ruts for good cars

Ogunquit Playhouse always does a fantastic job putting on a show. The cast is extremely talented. Last night's show "Cabaret" was outstanding. The venue is wonderful.

First experience at Ogunquit Play house and it was so awesome Wealth of Talent

The productions are first class. Always entertaining and they play to a full house all the time. The extended season makes the enjoyment last a couple of musicals more. Favorite place.

Second time here. They produce wonderful shows with amazing talent.

Awesome experience with lots of emotional response from audience
Would come again for sure

Never a bad seat.... great shows...awesome costumes and props....incredible history

Nice venue, even though we were halfway up on the left side we still saw everything. Staff were friendly. 4 stars because I paid $2 for a 12oz soda that I wasn't allowed to bring into the auditorium unless I bought one of their "souvenir" cups. Kind of ridiculous. Overall, great show and great venue.

A "must do" for anyone visiting the area. Always a great show! Not a bad seat in the house. Extra bathrooms in trailers outside (they are freezing inside!). Souvenirs, drinks, snacks, and posters of the Playhouse's fascinating history. Parking is divided into northbound and southbound traffic, so exiting is a breeze.

Awesome playhouse. All musicals. High quality talent from national stage

Like being at a Broadway play, without the 5 hr drive to NYC!

Wonderful shows, great actors, historic venue. Perfect.

We loved our visit to the Ogunquit Playhouse
Smokey Joe's Cafe was a wonderful trip back to a wonderful time in our lives. Staging was perfect.

Fun place not a bad seat in the house very good a acoustics play was much better then I expected. I WILL BE BACK!!!!!

I saw The Hunchback of Notre Dame here on July 30th, 2016. The show was easily of Broadway caliber, with world-class actors and actresses, a well-directed orchestra, and a beautiful venue. They really brought together a beautiful show, and it was even the show's premiere in all of New England!

It is pricey, however well-worth every cent of it, especially for a wonderful and classy date-night out in Southern Maine, by the coast.

A must for tourists and locals, great shows change every season in a historic playhouse

I have been there twice. Once in the Summer of 2012 for "Legally Blonde" and again in the summer of 2013 for "Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story". I cannot say enough about the quality of the show's productions and the "small town" feel of the playhouse. We will most certainly be going back for whatever show is playing there this summer and for many summers to come! 10 stars!

Probably the best regional/summer stock theater I've ever been to. Great lineup of shows with talented casts. Professionally run with all the amenities for three theater goer. And plenty of parking too.

I recently saw Grumpy Old Men and what would have been a fabulous show was spoiled by Sally Struthers. She added nothing to the show and was actually distracting! The rest of the cast was absolutely outstanding and a truly enjoyable & funny production. It was so good that I will bring my husband back to see it.

Please do not include Sally Struthers in any more shows!

Enjoyed comfortable seating and a splendid musical with a talented bunch of actors and actresses. Very enjoyable.

American in Paris is another superb presentation, fabulous!

I have been coming to this area since I was a kid. Now I returned with some of my friends. We really enjoyed seeing 42nd Street here. It was glitzy and simply smashing. I will try to come here more often.

This is summer theater at its best. Stars from Sally Fields to Carson Creskey appear here on a regular basis. You can see original works or revivals as they have a wide range of plays every year. Also this is their 85th anniversary in this charming historic building.

2018: Back again for another season of great plays and as always we weren't disappointed. Everything from the wonderful performances to the incredible stage sets made this a great year to once again visit this venue.

Beautiful shows and great arena. Not a bad seat in the house

If you like theater and are vacationing in the region definitely add the Playhouse to your itinerary!

Alway's a great venue on our Maine vacation. We saw Ragtime last nite and we both loved it.

Terrific venue. Worth planning ahead for. Enjoy the show!

Great venue, friendly staff, and very organized and easy parking. Nice night out to see excellent talent! Only one out of five shows we ve seen didn t quite match up with its description.

Always strong performances. Great staging and costumes. Gives Broadway a run for the money.

Kinky Boots. Sold out house for good reason. Absolutely fabulous!

Just saw Menopause the Musical and laughed all night

We saw the last performance of the Jersey Boys.. OMG outstanding! They received 3 ovations 2 during the show and one at the end.

Fun show! Excellent singers and dancers!! Always a great experience!!!!

Kinky Boots I would pay to see it again fantastic show

Amazing play Jersey Boys we went to the show in Vegas last year and it was just as good in Ogunquit

Surprising little theater with amazing Broadway shows

Love every production I've seen here! One of my favorite summer venues! Quality performances.

Too much emphasis about race issues. Characters Chuck Berry (Geno Henderson), Rosetta Tharpe (Terita Redd), and Ruth Brown (Berlando Drake) were fantastic! Elvis ( Eddie Clandening) was weak at the beginning but got better as the show went on.. great ending, great energy.

Saw Oklahoma last nite at Ogunquit Playhouse. Show was great. The singing voices of the actors and actresses were awsome. The dancing was great fun to watch. All in all really enjoyed the show.

Fabulous theater on the seacoast. Wonderful shows. A must go to!

Great venue with a lovely atmosphere. Show was very good. Only downside were that the seats were on the smaller side. Thank goodness for the intermission so I could stretch!

Grand summer stock venue with strong history, excellent production values and first class shows. Pricey but well worth it.

I saw Joesph staring Clay Aiken and Loved it so much. It was the day before my Bday and wow what a gift I had...
All the Actors did a wonderful, Clay was Great, what a voice he has. I am a Claymate that is what Clays fans are called and I have been following him for 10 years.

Thanks everyone helping to park and to our seats everyone treated us great. This is my first time here and Loved it..

Thanks so much and the part I loved best is that Clay came out and signed as many Programs he could he is so sweet. I adore him

This production of cabaret is inexplicably stunning. It brought laughter and tears and a realization of how dark politics can be for the people. It's a must see. Mariette Hartley stole the Show.

Great seats! Matinees! Good price. Super professional!

I've seen 2 NYC broadway shows and 4 off-broadway touring company shows, and 42nd Steeet at the Oghonquit ranks #2 among the 7, just after Wicked at the Gershwin. The facility was so charming, the staff were all so kind and professional. The outdoor trailer bathrooms were nicer than most indoor facilities. And 42nd street was phenomenal. Super high energy, incredible cast. We had 3rd row seats all the way on the side (discount seats, obstructed view) but didn't feel like we missed anything important. I hope I can attend a few more shows again here before I die. The cherry on top of our New England family vacation!

Jersey Boys show was Great!!! We would recommend it to everyone!!

Lovely old theater, great performance of Oaklahoma! Fun night with great friends! Terrific voices and acting!

Their parking system is incredibly efficient and well enforced

42 Street was a wonderful production. Great singing, acting, dance, costumes,sets, and perfect lighting.

Excellent shows. Building has an old time feel. Wine, soft drinks and soveniers available. Comfortable seating. You can see a show dressed in shorts or dress up. The choice is yours.

Thoroughly enjoyed Smokey Joe's Cafe at the Playhouse!