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ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS Will Make West Coast Premiere
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026
Portland Playhouse will bring Pearl Cleage’s razor-sharp, multi-generational feminist comedy Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous to their North Portland stage this winter, under the direction of Ramona Lisa Alexander.
HELL’S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more. 
Third Rail Repertory Theatre to Stage Sam Holcroft's A MIRROR in 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
Third Rail Repertory Theatre will present Sam Holcroft's acclaimed play A MIRROR, set to open in January 2026. The production promises to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, showcasing Holcroft's compelling narrative and dynamic characters.
Twilight Theater Celebrates Community at 8th Annual Awards Ceremony
by Dawn Sellers - January 20, 2026
Twilight Theater lit up the night at its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony. A celebration of bold storytelling, heartfelt performances, and the volunteers who make community theater shine. Fall in love with your local stage all over again.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Be Presented As Part Of Broadway In Birmingham Series
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming To Seattle's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2026
The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Mad Horse Theatre Will Present Staged Reading of FUNDRAISER
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Mad Horse Theatre will host a staged reading of the comedy FUNDRAISER, exploring the chaotic dynamics of two couples at a school fundraiser. The event, featuring Mad Horse Theatre Company members, will occur without intermission at their South Portland location.
Review: NERVOUS LAUGHTER at 21ten Theatre
by Dawn Sellers - January 13, 2026
In times like these laughter is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. Peter Lundquist’s Nervous Laughter reminds you of that as an invitation to exhale and laugh even when life feels heavy. Come for the laughs, stay for the performance, and leave a little lighter. On stage through January 24th.
Steven Banks and Xak Bjerken Will Perform at Chamber Music Northwest in January
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
Saxophonist Steven Banks and pianist Xak Bjerken will present a collaborative concert at Chamber Music Northwest on January 29, 2026. The event promises an evening of exceptional music blending classical and contemporary styles.
ALMOST, MAINE to be Presented at Gallery Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
Gallery Theater will present Almost, Maine by John Cariani, a whimsical play set in a fictional town. Directed by Mary Smalley Acuff, the production explores love and loss under the northern lights.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
YOU STUPID DARKNESS Comes to 21ten Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2026
You Stupid Darkness is coming to 21ten Theatre next month. Performances run February 5th - March 1st 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Portland Opera Appoints Tracy Wenckus As Interim General Director
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Portland Opera has announced the appointment of Tracy Wenckus as Interim General Director, effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Sue Dixon, who served as the company's General Director for six years.
FABLES FOR OUR TIMES: AN EVENING OF TEMPORAL STORIES Comes to Ethos Music Center
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Ethos Music Center will welcome back Foxhole Projects after the run of Elemental, this time with a night of crackling speculative fiction and electric dark comedy with Fables For Our Times: An Evening of Temporal Stories.
Photos: Experience Theatre Project's MACBETH, Featuring Music Inspired by Radiohead
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2026
Check out production photos from Experience Theatre Project’s first production of 2026, Macbeth, adapted and directed by Alisa Stewart, running January 16 through February 22, 2026.
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre To Present ALMOST, MAINE
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre will open the 15th season of its UnMasked series with Almost, Maine by John Cariani. The production will open January 16, 2026.
Broadway in Portland to Hold Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease Organizations With A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium,
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland to Present World’s First Mariachi Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland will make history in summer 2026 by presenting the Oregon premiere of the world's first Mariachi opera, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, in both Portland and Hillsboro.
Nicholas Fox Appointed Artistic Director Of OPERA IN THE PARK Portland
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland has announced the appointment of Nicholas Fox as its Artistic Director effective December 1, 2025. Fox's designation follows one year as Interim Artistic Director and two years of conducting for Opera in the Park Portland, during which he led two of the organization's most successful summer presentations, La Traviata in 2024 and Carmen in 2025, each drawing upwards of 7,000 attendees to Peninsula Park. 
Dirty Dancing In Concert to Run at Keller Auditorium January 20
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2025
Global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live are bringing Dirty Dancing in Concert to Keller Auditorium on Tuesday, January 20, Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film.
Chamber Music Northwest to Present Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, And Joshua Roman In Classical–Bluegrass Crossover Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Chamber Music Northwest will present a concert featuring Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark, and Joshua Roman as part of its 2025–26 Year-Round Season. The concert takes place at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - December 15, 2025
Portland Playhouse’s annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL continues to be essential holiday viewing. It’s a gorgeous piece of theatre that honors tradition while finding ways to surprise even its most devoted returnees. Consider me among them, already looking forward to next year.
Tickets to go on Sale Next Week for MAMMA MIA! in Portland
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.

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