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Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - May 7, 2026

When I saw Portland Playhouse's 2025–2026 season announced, the show I was most irrationally excited about was THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. I’m far from an expert on the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, but I've watched enough episodes to have completely fallen for the little yellow sponge in square pants and a tie whose greatest ambition in life is to be the best fry cook at the Krusty Krab.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Will Come to Portland Playhouse in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Portland Playhouse will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, with opening night set for May 2nd. The production features a cast of Portland musical theatre performers in a show suited for both children and adults.

Review: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Mar 9, 2026

If you had told me I would cry my eyes out at a musical about a young man with green, scaly skin who only leaves his apartment once a year to go on a Grindr date, I would have given you the side eye. But there I was on opening night of LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage, completely undone by this incredibly weird, incredibly wonderful indie rock musical.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Jul 3, 2025

At its heart, WAITRESS celebrates the dreams that refuse to stay buried, the courage to reimagine your life, and the friends who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. I loved every minute of this excellent production.

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Mar 14, 2025

This darkly humorous and devastating exploration of relationships, illusion, and human fragility remains as relevant and impactful today as it was over 60 years ago.

Portland Center Stage Presents Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

Portland Center Stage has announced its upcoming production of Edward Albee's iconic play, 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', directed by Marissa Wolf. The show will run from March 2 to March 30, 2025, on the U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory.

Review: SAMSARA at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - Jan 30, 2025

Lauren Yee's SAMSARA will make you laugh, cringe, and think about its implications long after you leave the theatre. If you like challenging, conversation-starting theatre, this show is absolutely not to be missed.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Jul 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 CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Nov 30, 2023

There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than this beautiful production of a timeless classic.

RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022

Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent takes over Portland Center Stage hot off its 25th anniversary. Rent will be directed by PCS's Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller. It begins previews on May 21, opens on May 27, and runs through July 10 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. The production, originally slated to run through June 26, has already been extended due to strong ticket sales.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; LOCH LOMOND Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Broadway Rose's LOCH LOMOND Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Broadway Rose's DADDY LONG LEGS Leads Best Streaming Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: LOCH LOMOND at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Oct 8, 2021

Set in during the Jacobite uprisings of 1745, LOCH LOMOND, which is currently having its world premiere at Broadway Rose, is at once a sweeping musical about desire (for independence, for glory, for love) and an intimate look at the many ties that bind people together.

PCTG Presents FOXFIRE By Susan Cooper And Hume Cronyn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2018

October 2, Today, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with  Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!

BWW Review: Isaac Lamb Directs Extraordinary ORDINARY DAYS, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Sep 27, 2018

ORDINARY DAYS is a small musical -- four people, not much dialogue, a single piano, a sparse set -- but it's precisely this simplicity that allows the big picture to emerge. And that picture is extraordinary.

PCTG Presents FOXFIRE By Susan Cooper And Hume Cronyn
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2018

October 2, Tuesday, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with  Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!

Photo Flash: ASTORIA: PART TWO Premieres at The Armory
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2018

The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family story about the true meaning of Christmas, will open at the Lakewood Theatre Company today, December 14 at 7:30 PM. Performances continue on December 15, 16, 17 and 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 16, Sunday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23. After the opening night performance on December 14th, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception. The show sponsor is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.