Ownership
The principal owners of Cadenza are Alan & Sue Mooney. Alan & Sue are big fans of live music and theatre. In addition to owning Cadenza, they are strong supporters of Maine State Music Theatre. Sue has served on the Board of Trustees and is part the MSMT Angel volunteers. Sue and Alan often sponsor MSMT events. They also own 5 Depot Street, the building that houses Cadenza.
Steve Poulos is also an owner and supporter of Cadenza. Steve is enthusiastic about live performances and frequently attends Broadway shows and Jazz events in New York. Steve is also a big supporter of Maine State Music Theatre and is currently on the MSMT Board.
Inspiration
Cadenza grew out of a somewhat serendipitous combination of ideas and energy from several talented musicians, serious live music fans, outstanding sound and lighting technicians, and highly experienced performers and producers.
We are committed to providing a high-quality, comfortable space for both performers and audiences.
Leadership, staff and resources
We have a great team to help assure successful performances including:
From Webster’s Dictionary;
Cadenza is:
A technically brilliant sometimes improvised solo passage toward the close of a concerto
An exceptionally brilliant part of an artistic…work
From that, we get the spirit of Cadenza:
Exceptional -- Brilliant -- Artistic
As we have evolved our spirit has grown to include the people who attend our events, now we are:
Exceptional – Unexpected - Welcoming
A great location and free parking
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Convenient to many hotels and restaurants
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Free, covered parking right across the street!!
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Bus and Amtrak service within walking distance
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Just two blocks from LL Bean
Our Schedule
We are normally open for events on Fridays and Saturdays. However, we are flexible and have some performances on Thursdays and Sundays (typically at 4:00 pm). Most performances start at 7:00 PM. Doors typically open 60 minutes before each show. We encourage you to come early and place food orders when you arrive so you can fully enjoy the performance. Please be sure to check our schedule regularly.
Our shows and our Performers
We are offering local, regional, and national talent performing a wide variety of music styles including Jazz, Blues, Tribute shows, Folk, Great American songbook, Broadway, and more! We also often host shows produced by Maine State Music Theatre We are privileged to have many very talented performers who are enthusiastic about performing at Cadenza.
We have a well-cared-for Yamaha C-7 piano that has become the centerpiece of a fan club of pianists who love to come to Cadenza to play it!
We are “performer ready”, click here to see what we offer each performer.
Our facility
Starting in 2018, we created Cadenza by completely renovating a former, abandoned performance venue at 5 Depot Street. Everything is new; lighting, sound system, stage, flooring (including a great dance floor!), furniture, bar, walls, paint; everything!
We are a listening room, we encourage respect for our performers and for those who come to relax and listen.
We normally seat up to 50 - 60 people comfortably.
We are accessible for the disabled, including grade-level entrance and fully accessible restrooms.
Since Cadenza is a performance venue, any age may attend an event. However, most performances are intended for adults unless otherwise advertised. Young folks, under 18, are expected to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Children between 4 and 10 years old are admitted at half price and are expected to be well-behaved. Children under the age of four are not permitted.
We offer student prices for most shows.
We offer a smoke-free environment.
Animals are not permitted, except service animals.
Deposits from our cans and bottles are donated to a North Yarmouth shelter for elderly dogs called Finally Home. This shelter takes elderly dogs that have been left with no home when owners die, enter nursing homes or are no longer able to take care of them. The dogs are not adopted out, Finally Home is their final home. A member of our Cadenza Community and regular guest at our Cadenza shows, Nancy Hewett, volunteers at Finally Home.
Cancellations and Postponements
In the event of an event postponement or cancellation, we will notify ticket holders by email and post the information on our website and social media.
ABOUT US
Cadenza first opened in the spring of 2019. Then the Pandemic hit and we closed for a few months, between March 2020 and June 2020. We were among the first to re-open, carefully following the CDC rules and developing our
LIVEStreaming capabilities.
Since then, we have fine-tuned our operation and are stronger and better. With a full schedule, a comfortable listening room experience, LIVEStreaming and all complimented by our new Cadenza Community site on Patreon, www.patreon.com/cadenzacommunity. Our bar is open, and we have a great arrangement with Brickyard Hollow to offer their full menu during our performances.
Annually, we produce about 90 shows for the enjoyment of more than 3,000 people! It’s exciting! Thank you for your support!!