PORTLAND THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective?...

MRS. HARRISON is one of those rare productions that succeeds in entertaining while also forcing us to examine our assumptions, in this case about the stories we claim as our own....

Williams' meditation on truth, desire, and survival still resonates, and his masterful writing ensures that even after three hours, the final moments of STREETCAR remain as powerful as ever....

This quirky gem of a musical, which won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is the kind of show that makes you laugh, cry, and fundamentally reassess your perspective on life....

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, Samuel Beckett's meditation on time, memory, and regret, now running at 21ten Theatre starring Bruce Burkhartsmeier, is a masterful production that cuts straight to the bone....

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?...

What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage?...

What did our critic think of SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop?...

What did our critic think of WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre?...

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, now playing at Broadway Rose, is the perfect way to get you in the holiday spirit. This delightful musical, with a book by Stephen Garvey and music and lyrics by David Abbinanti, is a loving sendup of those cozy Christmas movies shown on a certain greeting card channel that many p...

The evening is truly a celebration, wrapped in shiny costumes, dazzling performances, and a sense of togetherness that’s just what the season calls for....

What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre?...

What did our critic think of THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre?...

WICKED is always worth watching. If you haven’t seen it yet, or even if you have, don't miss this fantastic production. ...

Portland Center Stage’s SWEENEY TODD is perfectly suited to those looking for some spine-tingling entertainment this Halloween season. Whether you're a Sondheim fanatic who knows every word or brand new to this masterpiece of musical theatre, I think you’ll be happy. ...

Like a good grunge rock show, LIZZIE is not meant to be a big overproduced spectacle. All it needs is a tight band and four kickass women who can channel their inner rock goddesses. As a long-time fan of this show, I can confidently say this production nails it....

Fuse's take on this musical about art, creativity, and renewal has a ton of heart....

Whether you already know and love MY FAIR LADY or are seeing it for the first time, the production now running at Clackamas Repertory Theatre shows exactly why this Golden Age classic continues to be one of the best-loved musicals of all time....

What do we owe to the people who sacrificed for us? What must we sacrifice for others? And, most importantly, is that sacrifice ever worth it? REGGIE HOOPS, a new play by Kristoffer Diaz now getting its world premiere at Profile Theatre, explores these and other questions about the complications of ...

Enjoy some of the most iconic music produced across several decades being performed by a first-rate cast led by Merideth Kaye Clark....

Strong direction, fierce performances, and incredible design make A SEAGULL one you don't want to miss....

CLYDE’S is a must-see play and the best possible way to end the PCS season....

OUR ORANGE SKY weaves personal struggles and societal issues into a family reunion where no one escapes unscathed....

This well-directed, well-acted musical is about forgiveness, community, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of dreaming big....

FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND is a play for lovers of myths and fairytales, movement-based storytelling, and beautiful things in general....