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Nik Whitcomb

Nik Whitcomb is thrilled to be making his return to the New York stage after recently relocating to become the Program Director for the Black Theatre Coalition. He is the host of an online talk show called THE COME UP, a Core Ensemble Member with The Performing Arts Collective at The Union for Contemporary Art, an Associate Member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Union, and was named a “Theatre Worker You Should Know” by American Theatre Magazine.

Birth Place: Omaha, NE

BIO

Nik Whitcomb is thrilled to be making his return to the New York stage after recently relocating to become the Program Director for the Black Theatre Coalition. He is the host of an online talk show called THE COME UP, a Core Ensemble Member with The Performing Arts Collective at The Union for Contemporary Art, an Associate Member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Union, and was named a “Theatre Worker You Should Know” by American Theatre Magazine. Off-Broadway: No Name In The Street (Riant Theatre Company). Regional: A Christmas Carol (Guthrie Theater), Ghost the Musical (Old Log Theatre), SpongeBob the Musical (Coterie Theatre), The Nutcracker (Mudlark Theatre), Sister Act (Quincy Theatre), Songs For A New World (Dominican Performing Arts Center), Caroline, Or Change (Omaha Playhouse; Omaha Entertainment & Arts Award) and others. Film/TV: I Used To Go Here (Available on Amazon & AppleTV) and Station Eleven (Available on HBO Max).

News

Robert Falls Will Direct the World Premiere of FLYING MONKEYS at Redtwist Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, launching its 22nd season with Prayer Circle, September 17 - November 8, by Erik Gernand and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, announced an added special engagement to its 2026 - 2027 season, the world premiere of Flying Monkeys, produced in collaboration with the New Theatre Project, December 6 - January 17, by L.C. Bernadine and directed by Robert Falls, at Redtwist Theatre.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to Bag&Baggage Productions
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

 Bag&Baggage Productions will open its 21st season with The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Nik Whitcomb from Sept. 5 to 21 at The Vault Theater & Event Space. 
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leadership Across Institutions, SDC/Off-Broadway Announce a New Contract
by Alex Freeman - Jun 30, 2025

The vibrant and contentious spirit of the arts industry was on display this week. Broadway artists protested against a proposed Times Square Casino, while other groups rallied in support. Democratic senators staged a Pride event at the Kennedy Center amidst the Trump Administrations takeover of the facility. Amidst these battles, there's also significant movement within the organizations themselves, with a wave of new leadership stepping into prominent roles across New York and regional theaters, signalling change as the only constant in the industry.
Bag&Baggage Productions Reveals New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

 Bag&Baggage Productions announced the formation of an Artistic Leadership Committee to guide the company’s artistic direction after the departure of former Producing Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb.
Producing Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb Concludes Tenure at Bag&Baggage Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Bag&Baggage Productions today announced that Producing Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb will conclude his tenure with the company in June. Learn more here!
EMPTY SPACES Comes to Portland
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is partnering with Bag&Baggage Productions and Lewis & Clark College (LCC) to bring new play empty spaces by Reneé Flemings to Portland.
 Oregon Children’s Theatre Will Pause All Programming Beginning in September
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

Oregon Children’s Theatre has announced a pause to its programming after the conclusion of its Summer Camp season on September 1, 2025—including all productions and education programs.
Broadway Rose And Bag&Baggage to Present IS YOU IS Jazz-Inspired Musical Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Broadway Rose Theatre Company and Bag&Baggage Productions will present a concert workshop of the new musical IS YOU IS, exploring the controversial Races of Mankind exhibit. Learn more and see how to attend!
Indigenous Peoples Celebration Comes to Portland State University
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Native Theater Project is collaborating with Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center for We Are Sacred: An Indigenous Peoples Celebration on Saturday, October 12th, at Portland State University. 
Bag&Baggage Productions Announces Cast For First Production Of The Native Theater Project
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Bag&Baggage (B&B) kicks off its “Expanded Canon” series with the world premiere of Diné Nishłį (i am a sacred being) Or, A Boarding School Play by Blossom Johnson, performing 9/18 - 10/13 in various locations in the Portland metro area, including 10 performances in Bag&Baggage's home, The Vault Theater.
Bag&Baggage To Present Two New Works At Portland's Fertile Ground Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Explore two new theatrical works at Bag&Baggage Productions as part of the Fertile Grounds festival.
B&B and Jeanette Harrison Develop Native Theatre Project
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Multi-hyphenate director, producer, and community builder Jeanette Harrison has been awarded $200,000 from the NoVo Foundation to develop Native Theater Project.
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!
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!
OUR UTOPIA Comes to The Vault Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro’s resident professional theater company, explores the meaning of community in their world premiere of Our Utopia by Hillsboro playwright Carlos-Zenen Trujillo. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Backstage Drama, Black Excellence, And The Echoes Of Theatre History Ring Out In Red Velvet At Bag&Baggage Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023

Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theater company, reckons with the history of black representation in the theater with their regional premiere of Red Velvet by Olivier Award winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by newly appointed Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb in his first directorial role at Bag&Baggage.
Bag&Baggage Productions Launches into their 23/24 Season with The Catapult Campaign
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro’s own, nationally known, professional theatre company, has launched their first major fundraising campaign under the leadership of new Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb.

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