Review: LAST DAYS, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Alexander Cohen - Dec 8, 2025
We still don’t know what Kurt Cobain did in the days before his suicide in 1994. Gus Van Sant offered one hallucinatory guess in Last Days, refashioned into opera by Oliver Leith and now revived at the Royal Ballet And Opera.
Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO THEATER CO.
by Gavin Glynn - Nov 30, 2025
DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN is a hilarious glitter-streaked Southern gothic about love, loss, and the personas we build to survive. Set in a small Louisiana apartment doubling as a backstage dressing room, the play follows Cram Brulée—a fading drag legend—as she prepares for what might be her final performance. Haunted by memories and betrayals, Cram struts, spirals, and sews her soul back together in a one-drag queen showdown soaked in sequins and secrets. Equal parts camp and confession, it’s a lipstick-stained elegy for those of us who love too much, give too much, and believe in everyone but ourselves. Breaking new ground as a one actor/one drag queen live performance. 'Tuck after tuck, somethin's gotta give!'
Photos: LAST DAYS In Rehearsal At Linbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025
Last Days, composer Oliver Leith and librettist Matt Copson’s cult opera that sold out in minutes on its premiere, returns to the Linbury Theatre 5 December 2025 – 3 January 2026. Check out photos of the company in rehearsal below.
Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong in Talks for National Theatre Debuts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025
Oscar-nominated actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong are in early discussions to make their debuts at London’s National Theatre. The news comes as new Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham unveils her inaugural season, featuring a starry lineup that includes Paul Mescal, Nicola Coughlan and more.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2024
Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!
Pink Martini Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with North American Tour This Summer & Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024
Pink Martini - the renowned musical group from Portland, known for its eclectic blend of classical, jazz, and Latin music - is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. The celebration features a massive North American tour which includes a 2-night stand at Hollywood Bowl on August 23 and 24 with Andrew Bird Trio opening.
Film Composer Danny Elfman Releases Two Major Orchestral Works
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024
Danny Elfman, known the world over for his scores to over 115 movies, adds two major orchestral works to his recorded catalog. The dynamic American conductor JoAnn Falletta directs the forces of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in this new studio recording, out now on Sony Classical. The Percussion Concerto was written for the Scottish virtuoso Colin Currie and was co-commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen to the new music now!