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Krista Garver

Krista Garver

Krista lives in Portland, Oregon. She fell in love with musicals at age 5, when her parents took her to see a university production of The Music Man. Krista attends as much theater as possible, in as many venues as possible, and she is the current "Name That Showtune" champion of her house.






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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
December 10, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage
December 10, 2024

What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage?

Review: SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop
Review: SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop
December 6, 2024

What did our critic think of SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop?

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre
December 5, 2024

What did our critic think of WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre?

Review: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Broadway Rose
Review: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Broadway Rose
December 3, 2024

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, now playing at Broadway Rose, is the perfect way to get you in the holiday spirit. This delightful musical, with a book by Stephen Garvey and music and lyrics by David Abbinanti, is a loving sendup of those cozy Christmas movies shown on a certain greeting card channel that many people secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore.

Review: LIBERACE & LIZA HOLIDAY AT THE MANSION (A TRIBUTE) at Portland Center Stage
Review: LIBERACE & LIZA HOLIDAY AT THE MANSION (A TRIBUTE) at Portland Center Stage
November 21, 2024

The evening is truly a celebration, wrapped in shiny costumes, dazzling performances, and a sense of togetherness that’s just what the season calls for.

Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
November 14, 2024

What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre?

Review: THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre
Review: THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre
October 24, 2024

What did our critic think of THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre?

Review: WICKED at Keller Auditorium
Review: WICKED at Keller Auditorium
October 18, 2024

WICKED is always worth watching. If you haven’t seen it yet, or even if you have, don’t miss this fantastic production.

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Portland Center Stage
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Portland Center Stage
October 17, 2024

Portland Center Stage’s SWEENEY TODD is perfectly suited to those looking for some spine-tingling entertainment this Halloween season. Whether you’re a Sondheim fanatic who knows every word or brand new to this masterpiece of musical theatre, I think you’ll be happy.

Previews: NO MORE CANDY at Salt And Sage
Previews: NO MORE CANDY at Salt And Sage
October 8, 2024

This week, Gillette’s new play NO MORE CANDY will premiere at Salt and Sage, directed by her frequent collaborator, Asae Dean.

Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Chapel Theater
Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Chapel Theater
September 24, 2024

Like a good grunge rock show, LIZZIE is not meant to be a big overproduced spectacle. All it needs is a tight band and four kickass women who can channel their inner rock goddesses. As a long-time fan of this show, I can confidently say this production nails it.

Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
August 20, 2024

Fuse's take on this musical about art, creativity, and renewal has a ton of heart.

Review: MY FAIR LADY at Clackamas Repertory Theatre
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Clackamas Repertory Theatre
August 13, 2024

Whether you already know and love MY FAIR LADY or are seeing it for the first time, the production now running at Clackamas Repertory Theatre shows exactly why this Golden Age classic continues to be one of the best-loved musicals of all time.

Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
August 8, 2024

What do we owe to the people who sacrificed for us? What must we sacrifice for others? And, most importantly, is that sacrifice ever worth it? REGGIE HOOPS, a new play by Kristoffer Diaz now getting its world premiere at Profile Theatre, explores these and other questions about the complications of the American Dream.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
July 30, 2024

Enjoy some of the most iconic music produced across several decades being performed by a first-rate cast led by Merideth Kaye Clark.

Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
July 5, 2024

Strong direction, fierce performances, and incredible design make A SEAGULL one you don't want to miss.

Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
June 12, 2024

CLYDE’S is a must-see play and the best possible way to end the PCS season.

Review: OUR ORANGE SKY at Profile Theatre
Review: OUR ORANGE SKY at Profile Theatre
June 12, 2024

OUR ORANGE SKY weaves personal struggles and societal issues into a family reunion where no one escapes unscathed.

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
June 6, 2024

This well-directed, well-acted musical is about forgiveness, community, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of dreaming big.



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