The Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor is one of only two art deco theaters in the state. It also holds another distinctive title- the Cottage Street landmark was a popular Speakeasy during Prohibition..

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Bar Harbor’s Criterion Theatre will soon reopen under new ownership. A foundation formed by summer residents Stephen and Allison Sullens will own the theatre.

The Criterion Theatre is an 1874 theatre with the unique distinction of being mostly underground. Even dress circle seats are below street level, a fact which so concerned Victorian safety ...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor announced Monday the Wallflowers would be playing there this August. Tuesday, the Criterion added Rufus Wainwright to their summer ...

Descend into the subterranean splendour of the Criterion for a Macron-proof getaway ... what’s joyfully clear is that everyone is trying to give theatre the kiss of life.

(It will return to L.A. June 6 to 7, parked at the Aero Theatre during the American Cinematheque’s popular Bleak Week festival.) For all of the Closet’s viral success, Criterion’s executives ...

The Criterion Theatre at Blue Town is hoping to go up in the world. It is installing a lift so all visitors can easily reach the top two floors which include a reproduction of Lord Nelson's cabin ...

Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. It could be my worst nightmare, walking into the pink palace that is the Criterion Theatre with hundreds of boisterous children. I can't help ...