Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night will keep these New England Tourists from making their appointed adventures. This weekend was cold and rainy, but we had tickets to see Young Frankenstein at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine. Fortunately our tickets were for the matinee performance so the fall leaves were still visible as we made our way up the coast of Maine. A few years ago, we took the kids to Maine and stopped at a lovely little crab shack in York that served fantastic lobster rolls at a very affordable price. We had hoped to stop there on the way to the show and indulge in this popular seafood treat. To our dismay the place the closed for the season. Plan B led us up the coast to Perkins Cove on the southern tip of Ogunquit. To our delight Jackie’s Too was open and serving lobster rolls. Though a little more expensive, the view was unbeatable. We don’t often go to the coast during inclement weather, but it can be a real treat if you love to see the waves crashing on the rocks. Our seat was in a room with floor to ceiling windows on three sides. The view of the sea was entertainment in and of itself. It certainly made up for the change in venue for lunch.

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In July we were able to see Spamalot in the outdoor theatrical space and I commented on that in an earlier post. I was a little worried that we might experience some of the same issues, however the show was fantastic. Sally Struthers, from All in the Family, starred as the hilarious housekeeper. She and the rest of the cast performed their parts with impeccable timing and energy creating an amazing experience. Fortunately, we brought blankets with us as the venue is still considered outdoors and it was cold! The chill didn’t dampen our spirits and we left with smiles on our faces.

I’m glad theater is back and we are finding ways to rebuild our adventures. New England continues to provide its own forms of entertainment like the color of the leaves and pounding of the surf.