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Review: GREASE at Broadway Rose

Review: GREASE at Broadway Rose

by Krista Garver — April 23, 2025
What did our critic think of GREASE at Broadway Rose?...
Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various

Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various

by Krista Garver — April 17, 2025
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?...
Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various

Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various

by Krista Garver — April 10, 2025
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various?...
Review: LIFE OF PI at Keller Auditorium

Review: LIFE OF PI at Keller Auditorium

by Krista Garver — April 9, 2025
Everything about this 'theatrical experience' is stunning, from excellent performances to spectacular technical elements, evocative puppetry, dance-like movement, and even an original score....
Review: THE LIGHT at Portland Center Stage

Review: THE LIGHT at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — March 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE LIGHT at Portland Center Stage?...
Review: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at 21ten Theatre

Review: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at 21ten Theatre

by Krista Garver — March 20, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at 21ten Theatre?...
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Portland Center Stage

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — March 14, 2025
This darkly humorous and devastating exploration of relationships, illusion, and human fragility remains as relevant and impactful today as it was over 60 years ago....
Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD at Portland Playhouse

Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD at Portland Playhouse

by Krista Garver — March 11, 2025
NOTES FROM THE FIELD is a must-see for anyone who cares about justice, education, and our collective future....
Review: SAPIENCE at Artists Repertory Theatre

Review: SAPIENCE at Artists Repertory Theatre

by Krista Garver — March 4, 2025
SAPIENCE is an innovative, imperfect exploration of communication that celebrates the diverse ways beings can understand each other....
Review: THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree

Review: THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree

by Krista Garver — February 27, 2025
What did our critic think of THE ANTIPODES at Shaking The Tree?...
Review: PASS OVER at Corrib Theatre

Review: PASS OVER at Corrib Theatre

by Krista Garver — February 22, 2025
What did our critic think of PASS OVER at Corrib Theatre?...
Review: 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE ‘70S IN CONCERT at Broadway Rose

Review: 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE ‘70S IN CONCERT at Broadway Rose

by Krista Garver — January 31, 2025
A musical revue, the show weaves together over 50 iconic songs from artists like The Bee Gees, KC and The Sunshine Band, and The Village People....
Review: SAMSARA at Profile Theatre

Review: SAMSARA at Profile Theatre

by Krista Garver — January 30, 2025
Lauren Yee's SAMSARA will make you laugh, cringe, and think about its implications long after you leave the theatre. If you like challenging, conversation-starting theatre, this show is absolutely not to be missed....
Review: FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective

Review: FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective

by Krista Garver — January 30, 2025
What did our critic think of FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective?...
Review: MRS. HARRISON at Portland Center Stage

Review: MRS. HARRISON at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — January 29, 2025
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....
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Imago Theatre

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Imago Theatre

by Krista Garver — January 21, 2025
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....
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium

by Krista Garver — January 15, 2025
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....
Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at 21ten Theatre

Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at 21ten Theatre

by Krista Garver — January 7, 2025
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....
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse

by Krista Garver — December 10, 2024
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?...
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — December 10, 2024
What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage?...
Review: SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop

Review: SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop

by Krista Garver — December 6, 2024
What did our critic think of SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop?...
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre

by Krista Garver — December 5, 2024
What did our critic think of WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre?...
Review: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Broadway Rose

Review: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Broadway Rose

by Krista Garver — December 3, 2024
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...
Review: LIBERACE & LIZA HOLIDAY AT THE MANSION (A TRIBUTE) at Portland Center Stage

Review: LIBERACE & LIZA HOLIDAY AT THE MANSION (A TRIBUTE) at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — November 21, 2024
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....
Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre

Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre

by Krista Garver — November 14, 2024
What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre?...
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