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Last Thursday evening, the CoHo Board of Directors conducted a meeting of reorganization, renewal and celebration as many long-standing board members retired from the board, two new members were welcomed into board service and the election of new officers was conducted.

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Ein Musical über Friedrich den Großen zu schreiben und zu produzieren lässt mutmassen das im Jubiläumsjahr des deutschen Kaisers ein mini bisschen wirtschaftliches Kalkül hinter diesem Projekt steckt. Nun wurde in der Vergangenheit über die verschiedensten Persönlichkeiten ein Musical geschrieben, das mal sehr gut ('Elisabeth', 'Evita', 'Rudolf'), mal weniger gut ('Bernadette', 'JFK: The Rock Opera', 'Marilyn: An American Fable') funktioniert hat. Leider beweist diese Adaption, dass man nicht mit jedem Material einen musikalischen Geniestreich zaubern kann. Christoph Jilo's Dramaturgie geleitet immer wieder ins klischeehafte ab und bedient sich der bis zum erbrechen reproduzierten Idee einen bereits verschiedenen Protagonisten als Erzähler oder in diesem Fall, als Gewissen einzusetzen.

On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 the F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company will present their Eleventh Anniversary Season's inaugural production of 'SPRING AWAKENING. '

On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 the F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company will present their Eleventh Anniversary Season's inaugural production of 'SPRING AWAKENING. '

On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 the F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company will present their Eleventh Anniversary Season's inaugural production of 'SPRING AWAKENING. '

Imagine a world where the printed word is forbidden; it may by closer than you think. The first rehearsals for Jordan Harrison's cautionary tale Futura, directed by Kip Fagan, are now underway at Portland Center Stage. Futura begins previews on Tuesday, February 1, opens Friday, February 4, and runs Tuesday through Sunday until March 27. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and select Thursday matinees at noon. Tickets start at $30, with student and under-age-30 discounts available. Rush tickets are $20 each. For a full calendar of performance dates and ticket availability, please visit http://www.pcs.org/futura.

The F.U.D.G.E. (FRIENDS UNITED DEVELOPING GENUINE ENTERTAINMENT) Theatre Company presents the highly anticipated production of 'VIOLET,' one of the most acclaimed musicals of the 90's that astounded critics and audiences alike as its hypnotic Gospel, Rock, Country and Rhythm & Blues score heralded its heart-wrenching and joyous story.

The F.U.D.G.E. (FRIENDS UNITED DEVELOPING GENUINE ENTERTAINMENT) Theatre Company will present 'VIOLET,' one of the most acclaimed musicals of the 90's that astounded critics and audiences alike as its hypnotic Gospel, Rock, Country and Rhythm & Blues score heralded its heart-wrenching and joyous story, on FRIDAY, JULY 30 at The Arsenal Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre (321 Arsenal Street) where it will play a limited engagement through SATURDAY, AUGUST 7.

We're willing to bet you have a story that portrays you in the light of a fool for love. We invite you to share your story with us and be a part of CoHo Theater's lobby display to complement CoHo's upcoming production of Fool for Love by Sam Shepard.

Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).

Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).

Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).

Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).

Portland adds another jewel to its glittering collection of nationally relevant world premieres with this new production of Stephen Drukman's The Bullet Round, presented by The David Mamet School for Boys at the Arena Stage of Theater!Theatre! (3430 SE Belmont).

CoHo Productions recently announced its 2009-2010 season.