Ted Wheeler News

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed hit, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, extends its run. Experience the thrilling adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!

In honour of Stranger Things Day, an all new video has been released about the stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The video features the cast and creative team talking about the creation of this Stranger Things origin story for the stage. Check it out here!

With rehearsals now underway, the full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way - live on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Episode 408 will have a run time of 1 hour, 25 minutes and episode 409 will run 2 hours, 20 minutes. The cast features Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), and more.

This week, mayors from cities across the nation-supported by San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and spearheaded by the San Francisco Arts Alliance.

All across the country theatres are temporarily shutting their doors to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Regional theatres hosting everything from major titles like HAMILTON (both in Los Angeles and San Francisco) and CURSED CHILD to smaller non-profits like the Bay Area's Theatreworks are feeling the pressure. TheatreWorks cancelled their current production and their upcoming production of RAGTIME set to open next month.

Mayor Ted Wheeler and the City of Portland will be honoring Oregon Children's Theatre Co.'s outgoing Artistic Director, Stan Foote, with a City Proclamation on Thursday, August 29, 2019. The date will be proclaimed as a?oeStan Foote Daya?? in the City of Portland.

The 2017 PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY COMCAST, will screen 152 narrative and documentary films October 30th through November 5th, 2017, at Portland's iconic Laurelhurst Theater.

Nominations for the 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS were announced live today from the Pacific Design Center. Sophia Bush (Chicago P.D., One Tree Hill) and Common (Suicide Squad, Selma) joined SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to reveal this year's announce the nominees.

The Board of Directors for Lakewood Center for the Arts will be hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony from 4-6 PM today September 18, 2015. State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and Lake Oswego Mayor Kent Studebaker will provide remarks at 4:30 PM about the importance of the arts in our region and the economic and cultural impact they bring to our communities. Light refreshments will be available.

The Board of Directors for Lakewood Center for the Arts will be hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony from 4-6 PM on Friday September 18, 2015. State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and Lake Oswego Mayor Kent Studebaker will provide remarks at 4:30 PM about the importance of the arts in our region and the economic and cultural impact they bring to our communities. Light refreshments will be available.