Criterion Theatre sold, plans to reopen in June

Bar Harbor theater reopening under new owners in June

BAR HARBOR — The announcements began quietly. The first came on April 1, April Fool’s Day, with presale tickets for Barrington Levy’s “Here I Come Tour.” “Is this for real or is it an April 1st kind of joke?” one commenter asked. It’s real. All the papers hadn’t been signed yet, so it wasn’t quite official. But it’s official now: the Criterion Theatre is back, and it has new owners. This past Sunday, the Criterion’s current board unanimously vot…

Criterion Theatre sold, plans to reopen in June

“We’re excited to support and promote HHMF’s vision moving forward. The theatre is in good hands, and we’re proud to say it will remain protected and an active part of the community for many years to come."

Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre finds new home, set to reopen as soon as mid-June

Recently closed Cantonese opera venue will move across the harbour to Whampoa, where it will host short live performances and show films.