OREGON THEATER REVIEWS

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....

What did our critic think of CORIOLANUS at Portland Center Stage?...

Portland Playhouse’s production of this wild, exuberant roller coaster ride of a musical makes for a fabulous night at the theatre....

This production is full of physical comedy and solid acting. In addition to singing beautifully, this cast has embraced the theatricality of the art form, and the result is a heck of a lot of fun....

I’ve seen a lot of extraordinary theatre at Shaking the Tree. This spine-tingling production just might be the best so far....

Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is officially over. What a great festival it was! I enjoyed everything I saw, and there are several that I believe merit full productions....

THE PLAY ABOUT MY FATHER is a warm and compassionate play that demonstrates the power of kindness to lift people up in their moments of greatest need and, in doing so, impact the rest of their lives....

We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year....

If you like musicals, or the original movie, or just fun in general, don’t miss BEETLEJUICE....

SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM is a huge dose of 1950s nostalgia that anyone of any age will enjoy....

NASSIM is more than an incredible piece of theatre. It’s an incredible experience. And one I recommend to anyone and everyone, especially if you’re feeling a little lonely and in need of some community....

This gorgeous show is exactly the kind of thing we need more of right now – a celebration of the indomitable human spirit and a challenge to us all to not just imagine a better world but to make that world a reality....

PORT AUTHORITY reels you in and makes you care deeply about simple, ordinary, broken people. If you’re a fan of monologues, this is one you’ll definitely want to see....