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Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - May 6, 2025

Tarell Alvin McCraney's THE BROTHERS SIZE, currently playing at Portland Center Stage, under Chip Miller’s direction, presents an ambitious fusion of Yoruban mythology and contemporary American life.

PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!

THE BROTHERS SIZE Comes to Portland Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage will present The Brothers Size, an evocative and powerful play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, beginning next month, at the U.S. Bank Main Stage.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Dec 10, 2024

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

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - May 3, 2024

Portland Playhouse’s production of this wild, exuberant roller coaster ride of a musical makes for a fabulous night at the theatre.

Interview: Jessica Wallenfels, Artistic Director of Many Hats Collaboration, on Wrapping Up the 5 in 5 Initiative, Looking to the Future
by Krista Garver - Jan 10, 2024

At the end of 2023, Many Hats Collaboration, which creates theatre performances that reimagine music and movement onstage, wrapped up its 5 in 5 Initiative.

Portland Center Stage's Next Show Asks Audiences: Uphold or Abolish? WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Starts January 20
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2024

Catch the Opening Night of 'What the Constitution Means to Me' on Jan 20, 2024. This solo show explores Heidi Schreck's connection to the Constitution, from her teenage debate days to the personal impact of America's founding document. Don't miss the live debate and coin flip!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Portland Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Portland Awards; INTO THE WOODS, AMERICAN GIRL, Gallery Theater & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; INTO THE WOODS, AMERICAN GIRL, Gallery Theater & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Portland Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; AND THEN THEIR WERE NONE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Oct 4, 2023

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a great musical showcase, as well as a much-needed diversion. The hooting, hollering, clapping, and toe-tapping audience seemed to agree.

Broadway Rose Theatre to Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' The Fats Waller Musical Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023

Experience the infectious energy and humor of Fats Waller's music at Broadway Rose Theatre's production of Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show. Don't miss your chance to groove to the sounds of 'Honeysuckle Rose,' 'Black And Blue,' 'The Joint Is Jumpin',' and more. Get your tickets now!

Previews: GREAT WIDE OPEN at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Apr 12, 2023

Do you remember what it was like to be 17? Excited, angsty, passionate, confused, and hopeful all at once. And maybe you fell in love for the first time with someone who was oh-so-wrong but also perhaps oh-so-right. If any of that sounds familiar, and especially if you happened to be a teenager in the 90s, Jessica Wallenfels’ GREAT WIDE OPEN should be on your radar.

RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 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.

Oregon Children's Theatre Announces WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS Virtual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2021

Oregon Children's Theatre announces its virtual gala, 'With a Little Help from our Friends' to be streamed free of charge on September 18, 2021. Having produced highly anticipated themed soirees for the past several years as the nonprofit's largest annual fundraising event, this is the first year the event will be virtual, making it accessible to more people than ever before. 

VIDEO: Perfume Genius Releases 'Some Dream' Video
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 23, 2020

Today, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) releases his music video for “Some Dream,” which is taken from his critically acclaimed album Set My Heart On Fire Immediately.

Portland Playhouse Announces WONDERLAND Virtual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020

In a time of uncertainty for the country and for the arts, Portland Playhouse put out a call to local artists to open our hearts and broaden our perspectives. The result is Wonderland, a virtual festival of four short new works that directly engage with our current socio-political landscape from the perspective of WONDER.