Beth Frank News

As a part of their innovative new Membership model, Third Rail announced their Summer and Fall programming at a public event on Monday night. 'In an effort to keep pushing ourselves to innovate,' says Artistic Director Scott Yarbrough, 'this is the first step in a new process. We plan on announcing our shows a quarter at time, at least 6 months out. We want patrons and our community to know that there is always something exciting coming at Third Rail.'

Oregon Children's Theatre presents JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL -- the popular book series by Barbara Park hits the stage in a colorful, funny, and fast-paced musical, featuring book & lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich. Directed by Isaac Lamb, the production runs tonight, October 24-November 22, 2015.

Oregon Children's Theatre presents JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL -- the popular book series by Barbara Park hits the stage in a colorful, funny, and fast-paced musical, featuring book & lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich. Directed by Isaac Lamb, the production runs October 24-November 22, 2015.

Meet Bean. She's a loud and wild 7-year-old with a huge imagination. Bean rules the neighborhood on Pancake Court and the kids love her. Meet Ivy. She's new to the street. She's a quiet, nice - and in Bean's opinion - 'boooorrrring!' 7-year-old. Clearly, Ivy and Bean will NEVER be friends. But when Bean decides to play a trick on her bossy sister, she discovers that Ivy's proper manner is masking a mischievous witch-in-training. Together they partner up in a rambunctious backyard caper that just could be the beginning of a fabulous friendship!

Below, watch exclusive outtakes from the film including superfan Edward Norton's analysis of The Catcher in the Rye

THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger with 15 minutes of new material not seen in theaters.

American Masters Season 28lLineup through April 2014 begins with a milestone: the series' 200th episode on PBS!

The Weinstein Company has just released a new trailer for director Shane Salerno's documentary SALINGER. The film hits theaters in limited release this Friday, September 6. Get a first look below!

The Weinstein Company has just unveiled the first theatrical trailer for the upcoming documentary investigating the life of the notoriously reclusive author J.D. Salinger. Shane Salerno directed the film, who most recently co-wrote and executive produced Oliver Stone's SAVAGES. Salerno also produced the documentary along with Buddy Squires and Deborah Randall. Check out the trailer below!

Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.

Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.

Susannah Mars returns with the warmth, charm and authentic humor that audiences know to expect. This year she explores the expectations of what the holiday home is 'supposed to be' - the havoc, the harmony, and the universal challenges the season can mean for each of us. The show is conceived by and features Susannah Mars and special guests, and is directed by Grant Byington. Runs November 16-December 19 at Artists Repertory Theatre, Alder Stage, 1515 SW Morrison. See below for NO SHOW dates when Ms. Mars will be performing with Oregon Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $20-$47 at 503.241.1278; www.artistsrep.org.

Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

The Broadway Rose will present the Tony-Award winning musical, 'A Chorus Line,' at the Deb Fennell Auditorium in Tigard featuring Lea Kohl as Val. The show runs August 4 through 22.

The Broadway Rose will present the Tony-Award winning musical, 'A Chorus Line,' at the Deb Fennell Auditorium in Tigard featuring Lea Kohl as Val. The show runs August 4 through 22.

The Broadway Rose will present the Tony-Award winning musical, 'A Chorus Line,' at the Deb Fennell Auditorium in Tigard featuring Lea Kohl as Val. The show runs August 4 through 22.

Lakewood ends its 2009-10 season with the hit musical that closed on Broadway in 2008... Curtains. This hilarious show-within-a-show, murder mystery musical is a real knock-out tribute to show business, with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb - the composer/lyricist team from Cabaret and Chicago.

Lakewood ends its 2009-10 season with the hit musical that closed on Broadway in 2008... Curtains. This hilarious show-within-a-show, murder mystery musical is a real knock-out tribute to show business, with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb - the composer/lyricist team from Cabaret and Chicago.