‘Pie in the Sky’
Pamela Mutty and Vicki Machado star in “Pie in the Sky” at the Footlights Theatre through April 12.Courtesy photo
7 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Through April 12. Footlights Theatre, 190 Route 1, Falmouth, $20. thefootlightstheatre.com.
A night out features an award-winning comedy that’s as sweet as pie. “Pie in the Sky,” written by Lawrence Thelen, tells the story of an elderly mother and her daughter baking together in their mobile home. Family secrets and baking tips are shared, and the pair make an actual apple pie during every performance. Get in on the laughs and the heavenly aroma in a play sprinkled with plenty of spices, laughs and life lessons.
Veronica Robles performs with her band. Photo courtesy of Strand Theatre
Veronica Robles
6:30 p.m. Friday. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland, $0-$20 sliding scale. rocklandstrand.com.
Hola! Mexican mariachi singer, musician and dancer Veronica Robles and her band will put a skip in your step with a performance on Friday night, complete with vibrant costumes. You’ll hear traditional mariachi songs blended with music from a range of Latin American countries. Mariachi originated in the rural areas of western Mexico and blends strains from indigenous music, classical music from Spain, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Robles is based in Boston and is the co-founder and director of the award-winning Veronica Robles Cultural Center, which supports cultural programming and economic growth in East Boston.
Kim Gordon and James Noel Hoban as Mara and Faust in “Faust in the Anthropocene.” Photo by Margit Ahlin
‘Faust in the Anthropocene’
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. April 10. Through April 13. The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland, $27 in advance, $32 at the door. thehillarts.me.
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Snowlion Repertory Company presents the world premiere of a unique show with original music. “Faust in the Anthropocene” is a modern take with an environmental angle on the legend of Faust. A cast of 14 portrays more than 60 roles in a play that portrays Faust as a selfish billionaire squaring off against a young activist named Zee. The timing around Earth Day is intentional, as Faust shows little regard for the planet as he walks a path of self-serving decadence. The titular role is played by Portlander James Noel Hoban.
Several colorful characters from “Fraggle Rock.” Photo courtesy of The Jim Henson Company
‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live’
1 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $35-$75 at porttix.com.
Win the weekend by taking your kids — and yourself — to a live performance based on the beloved TV show created by Muppet master Jim Henson. “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live” is based on a revived 2022 version of the ’80s show. The stage will come alive with human-sized Fraggles, puppet-sized mechanized Doozers and enormous inflatable Gorg puppets. Fear not if this is all foreign to you, it will all make sense when the music and special effects start, and the cast of colorful characters take the audience on a grand adventure.
Rochelle Rice. Photo courtesy of Chocolate Church Arts Center
Rochelle Rice ‘Tell Her This’
7:30 p.m. Saturday. Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath, $22 in advance, $27 day of show. chocolatechurcharts.org.
Rochelle Rice is a singer, composer and host of the “Tell Her This” podcast. Her multimedia performance in Bath will feature visuals, stories about resilient women from around the world, and plenty of music. Rice, a member of storied African-American female a cappella vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock, has a singing voice that will melt your heart. Expect an inspiring night from the Washington, D.C.-based artist.
