thewaldotheatre.org — The Waldo Theatre

Last verified: 2026-06-21

What it is

Historic theatre at 916 Main Street, Waldoboro, Maine (Lincoln County — in scope). Reopened in 2021 after decades of closure. Community-focused cultural hub hosting professional touring and regional performers. Uses OnTheStage ticketing platform.

Useful pages

Page	URL	Notes
Homepage	https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/	Overview; navigates to category pages
Music	https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/music	Upcoming concerts — clearly dated
Film	https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/film	Film screenings
Theatre	https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/theatre	Theatre productions
Comedy	https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/comedy	Stand-up and comedy shows

Note: No single unified calendar page. Must check each category page for full picture. No login required; all events are publicly listed.

Posting cadence

Events posted well in advance — confirmed June through September 2026 shows listed as of June 15. Typically 4–8 weeks lead time per event. Frequency matches a busy community venue (at least monthly shows, often weekly in summer).

Fetch quirks

• Events are split across category sub-pages (music/film/theatre/comedy); no unified listing
• Ticketing via OnTheStage (tickets.onthestage.com links)
• Homepage text is mostly mission-statement copy; go directly to category pages
• Redirect: waldotheatre.org → thewaldotheatre.org (301)

Quality judgment

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good. Active mid-coast venue in Waldoboro with strong programming — nationally known touring artists (Billy Bragg, Rufus Wainwright, G Love), regional performing arts, and film. Events have specific dates, times, and ticket links. Comparable quality to Camden Opera House and Strand Theatre Rockland. Essential for Waldoboro/Lincoln County coverage.

Coverage notes

• June 15, 2026 confirmed upcoming: Billy Bragg (6/22, SOLD OUT), Maine Gay Men's Chorus (6/28), DownEast New Music: By the Sea (7/19), DakhaBrakha (8/2), G Love & Special Sauce (8/11), Rufus Wainwright (9/3, SOLD OUT), John Craigie + Humbird (9/17), VIVA LAS ELVIS Tribute (9/20), Northern Cross CSNY Tribute (9/25)
• Scout should check /music, /film, /theatre, /comedy each run for new listings
• High-quality touring bookings suggest reliable ongoing programming
• June 21, 2026 re-check: New additions confirmed vs. June 15. Music: MaMuse added (Sep 28, 7:30pm, tickets available). Film lineup fully documented: The Last Class with Robert Reich (7/8, 7pm), Natasha Mayers: An Un-Still Life (7/15, 7pm), Sharknado (8/1, 4pm), A Life Behind the Canvas & In the Blood (8/12, 7pm), Artists in Residence (9/16, 6:30pm). Comedy: Stewart Copeland "Have I Said Too Much?" (7/10, 7pm; VIP meet-and-greet available). Billy Bragg (6/22) and Rufus Wainwright (9/3) remain SOLD OUT. Programming through Sep 2026 well-populated.