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What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?

What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will open at Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon in May. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will open at Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon in May. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

WONDERLAND is back! The fifth all-new installment of original sketch comedy from writer/actor/director Jason Rouse (Weekend at Bernie's, Live Wire, The 3rd Floor, Sweat) takes the stage at the Siren Theater for a limited 4-night run May 2-3 and 9-10, 2025. 

WONDERLAND is back! The fifth all-new installment of original sketch comedy from writer/actor/director Jason Rouse (Weekend at Bernie's, Live Wire, The 3rd Floor, Sweat) takes the stage at the Siren Theater for a limited 4-night run May 2-3 and 9-10, 2025. 

The Oregon Symphony will present the Lullaby Project, coming to the Alberta Rose Theatre for one night only in May. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances May 6–11, 2025. 

Metropolitan Performing Arts will present Alice by Heart, the poignant and magical musical from Grammy and Tony award-winning creators, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various?

Portland Center Stage and Boom Arts will present Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson, a sharp, one-person farce that takes on the absurdities of Hollywood's casting choices with biting humor and a whole lot of wigs.

The critically-acclaimed Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown production will be returning its highly-anticipated Summer Tour 2025 to the Newmark Theatre.

Everything about this 'theatrical experience' is stunning, from excellent performances to spectacular technical elements, evocative puppetry, dance-like movement, and even an original score.

PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: CHASING THE UNBELIEVABLE, an all new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Liberty Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:30pm. The Liberty Theatre is located at 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 97103.

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Morris Performing Arts Center. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: HADESTOWN, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, CLUE and BEETLEJUICE.

The Oregon Symphony and Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr have announced the appointment of two key musician leaders while bidding farewell to two of its longtime and revered members. Jessica Lee will join the Symphony as Associate Concertmaster, filling the seat of 40-year veteran Peter Frajola, who retires at the end of this season; and Harrison Linsey takes over for Martin Hébert as Principal Oboe.

The Oregon Symphony and Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr have announced the appointment of two key musician leaders while bidding farewell to two of its longtime and revered members. Jessica Lee will join the Symphony as Associate Concertmaster, filling the seat of 40-year veteran Peter Frajola, who retires at the end of this season; and Harrison Linsey takes over for Martin Hébert as Principal Oboe.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Tower Theatre next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Tower Theatre next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at Peoria Civic Center. The 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: THE BOOK OF MORMON, HADESTOWN, LES MISÉRABLES, MRS. DOUBTFIRE and BEETLEJUICE.

Portland State University Opera will present “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi,” two one-act operas by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini with libretto by Giovacchino Forzano.

This year’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works kicks off on April 4! With two weeks of programming, and 64 shows in venues across the city, the 2025 lineup is the most ambitious yet!

This year’s Fertile Ground Festival of New Works kicks off on April 4! With two weeks of programming, and 64 shows in venues across the city, the 2025 lineup is the most ambitious yet!

Billy Nation pays tribute to this world-class talent and does Billy’s songs justice with great performances and passionate live shows that bring back the authentic spirit of the piano man’s music!