‘Memphis’ Comes to Orono

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

April 17, 2015 Arts

“Memphis, the Musical” winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical, will bring energy, explosive dancing and electrifying songs to the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28.

Inspired by actual events in the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, the musical tells the fictional story of white radio DJ Huey Calhoun (Daniel Hines) and black club singer Felicia Farrell (Zuri Washington). Their personal ambitions as well as pressure from outsiders who don’t accept their love and test their relationship.

Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan wrote the music for “Memphis.” In addition to winning a Tony for Best Musical, “Memphis” won for Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score and Best Costume Design.

“Memphis, The Musical” is a Prather Touring production. Tickets, which are $73, $63, $48 and $33, are available online or by calling 581.1755, 800.622.TIXX.