Merideth Kaye Clark

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: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Dec 4, 2025

Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It had one of its pre-broadway tryouts at The Seattle Rep and was a huge hit and personally, absolutely wrecked me emotionally. Now 10 years later this brilliant show is back at the Rep but with a local production as opposed to the Broadway or touring staging. And while the show still wrecked me and made me leave with a soaked handkerchief, there were some elements that gave me pause. We’ll get to those.

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.

Ari Notartomaso Presents Original Musical WAKEMAN In Concert At The Alberta Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Rising star Ari Notartomaso to perform new Broadway-aimed musical score in Portland. Catch the talented actor at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Feb. 25th.

Portland-Based Performer Jenn Grinels Named Inaugural Writer In Residence for the Emerging Writers Residency at Circle in the Square Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Portland-based songwriter Jenn Grinels has been chosen for the Emerging Writers Residency at Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. Before leaving, she will present a concert of highlights from her new musical The Rosetta Project at Alberta Rose Theatre on February 25th. Tickets available at AlbertaRoseTheatre.com.

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Oct 20, 2023

This ambitious production – a cast of nearly 20, including 10 children! – is totally enchanting.

Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Dec 9, 2022

What did our critic think of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Portland Center Stage? It's the theatrical equivalent of hot cocoa with whipped cream.

Photos: First Look At IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY At Portland Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2022

See photos of George Bailey, Clarence, and the Bedford Falls community coming to life at Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will begin preview performances on November 19, open on November 25, and run through December 24 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Tickets are on sale now.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Returns To Portland Center Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2022

George Bailey, Clarence, and the Bedford Falls community will come to life at Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will begin preview performances on November 19, open on November 25, and run through December 24 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Tickets are on sale now.

SWIRL IN THE PEARL: A PCS Benefit Performance Announced May 3
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2022

Portland Center Stage's Swirl in the Pearl: A PCS Benefit Performance will take over The Armory on May 3 to celebrate the power of great theater and wonderful community. Favorite Portland artists will be glammed up and ready to delight, including Merideth Kaye Clark, Susannah Mars, Vin Shambry, LaRhonda Steele, Leah Yorkston, and Ken Yoshikawa.

Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 13, 2022

Winners have been announced 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.

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.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 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.

Portland Performers to Team up for ROSETTA PROJECT Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021

Portland, OR-based performers Jenn Grinels and Merideth Kaye Clark have joined forces for a concert, “Rosetta Project,” set to take place July 23 and July 24, 2021 at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre in Portland.

Portland Performers Team Up For Concert ROSETTA PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

Portland, OR-based performers Jenn Grinels and Merideth Kaye Clark have joined forces for a concert, “Rosetta Project,” set to take place July 23 and July 24, 2021 at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre in Portland.

The Theatre Company Presents Re-Imagined 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

The Theatre Company will present a re-imagined cozy but revolutionary 2020 season featuring fully produced podcast recordings of The Moors by Jen Silverman and Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill October 9 - November 14. It's dangerous to be a woman and different.

Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels to Live Stream Siren Songs Concert - May 7, May 28, June 9
by Krista Garver - May 4, 2020

Merideth Kaye Clark and Jenn Grinels' new folk album drops on May 29th.