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Theatre Vertigo presents A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney, directed by Emilie Landmann, Friday, October 19th to Today, November 17th

Theatre Vertigo presents A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney, directed by Emilie Landmann, Today, October 19th to Saturday, November 17th

Theatre Vertigo presents A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney, directed by Emilie Landmann, Friday, October 19th to Saturday, November 17th

Theatre Vertigo presents A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney, directed by Emilie Landmann, Friday, October 19th to Saturday, November 17th

There are two kinds of mazes: the kind where you try to get through and out the other side, and the kind where you try to get to the center.

Hip Hop Rap the Bard...Yo!

Having knocked critics off their feet and swept awards in New York City, Chicago, The Edinburgh FringeFestival, and London, TheBomb-ittyofErrors is now coming to Portland. The Bomb-itty of Errors is a high-paced, energetic, musical 'add-rap-tation' of William Shak espeare's TheComedyofErrors.Elizabethantimesgetpumpedupwithlivehip-hop flavor (that's right a live DJ on-stage interacting with the actors) in this hilarious, award-winning show.

Bag&Baggage, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, presents an excruciatingly suspenseful production of the classic thriller ROPE throughout October at The Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

Bag&Baggage, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, presents an excruciatingly suspenseful production of the classic thriller ROPE throughout October at The Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

We enter the world of Padua, which in director Michael Mendelson's vision takes place in the swinging 1960s. The set is a clear reminder of Laugh-In, with its pastel colors and patterned walls with small doors that the actors can peep through. The costumes are witty reminders of that era, particularly the women's outfits and wigs. And the music throughout echoes Carnaby Street.

With one of Shakespeare's most beloved, romantic comedies, Portland Shakespeare Project will delight summer audiences with a rich and comedic production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW directed by Michael Mendelson. A fascinating theatrical complement of John Fletcher's THE TAMER TAMED (staged reading) will begin in rotating repertory on July 24. Both shows will be performed on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are on sale through Artists Rep's Box Office. Performances are Wednesday through Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Full schedule and more information at www.portlandshakes.org. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!

HART is holding auditions for their children's show, Bad Wolf, an original work written by local educator Batya Podos.

HART is holding auditions for their children's show, Bad Wolf, an original work written by local educator Batya Podos.