BWW Review: Get Your Laugh On at A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - August 10, 2016
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is the musical equivalent of the perfect summer beach read -- funny, not too demanding, and everything works right out in the end. The current production at Broadway Rose fulfills all of these expectations and gives you a tune to hum on your way home (I've been amusing myself with 'Comedy Tonight' for days).
by Krista Garver - August 10, 2016
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM is the musical equivalent of the perfect summer beach read -- funny, not too demanding, and everything works right out in the end. The current production at Broadway Rose fulfills all of these expectations and gives you a tune to hum on your way home (I've been amusing myself with 'Comedy Tonight' for days).
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Welcomes New Development Director
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced Torrie Allen as their new Director of Development. Allen will arrive in Ashland in mid-September to begin leading fundraising efforts at the Festival.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has announced Torrie Allen as their new Director of Development. Allen will arrive in Ashland in mid-September to begin leading fundraising efforts at the Festival.
BWW Review: When Fantasy Goes Too Far...Public Citizen Theatre's THE MAIDS
by Krista Garver - August 09, 2016
Portland has a new theatre company! Public Citizen Theatre is the mostly crowdfunded passion project of Amanda Mehl and Aaron Filyaw. For their first production they've chosen Jean Genet's 1947 play THE MAIDS, a sadomasochistic look at domestic servitude, based on the true story of the Papin sisters and translated by Martin Crimp.
by Krista Garver - August 09, 2016
Portland has a new theatre company! Public Citizen Theatre is the mostly crowdfunded passion project of Amanda Mehl and Aaron Filyaw. For their first production they've chosen Jean Genet's 1947 play THE MAIDS, a sadomasochistic look at domestic servitude, based on the true story of the Papin sisters and translated by Martin Crimp.
Post5 Announces THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2016
Having knocked critics off their feet and swept awards in New York City, Chicago, The Edinburgh FringeFestival, and London, TheBomb-ittyofErrors is now coming to Portland. The Bomb-itty of Errors is a high-paced, energetic, musical 'add-rap-tation' of William Shak espeare's TheComedyofErrors.Elizabethantimesgetpumpedupwithlivehip-hop flavor (that's right a live DJ on-stage interacting with the actors) in this hilarious, award-winning show.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2016
Having knocked critics off their feet and swept awards in New York City, Chicago, The Edinburgh FringeFestival, and London, TheBomb-ittyofErrors is now coming to Portland. The Bomb-itty of Errors is a high-paced, energetic, musical 'add-rap-tation' of William Shak espeare's TheComedyofErrors.Elizabethantimesgetpumpedupwithlivehip-hop flavor (that's right a live DJ on-stage interacting with the actors) in this hilarious, award-winning show.
OSF Announces Eight New American Revolutions Commissions
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival continues to expand its ongoing commitment to the development and production of significant new theatrical work with eight new commissions as part of American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle. Thirty-two of 37 American Revolutions plays have now been commissioned.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival continues to expand its ongoing commitment to the development and production of significant new theatrical work with eight new commissions as part of American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle. Thirty-two of 37 American Revolutions plays have now been commissioned.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents ANNAPURNA
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2016
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents 'Annapurna' by Sharr White, directed by Isaac Lamb, August 5th - 27th, 2016, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm, starring Karen Trumbo and Bruce Burkhartsmeier
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2016
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents 'Annapurna' by Sharr White, directed by Isaac Lamb, August 5th - 27th, 2016, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm, starring Karen Trumbo and Bruce Burkhartsmeier
Chay Yew's A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN Coming to MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2016
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio, theater and documentary programs, today announced that it will produce A Language of Their Own by award-winning playwright Chay Yew.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2016
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio, theater and documentary programs, today announced that it will produce A Language of Their Own by award-winning playwright Chay Yew.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Dawn Monique Williams Wins Princess Grace Award
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Associate Dawn Monique Williams has been named a 2016 Princess Grace Foundation Award winner.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Associate Dawn Monique Williams has been named a 2016 Princess Grace Foundation Award winner.
Portland Center Stage Announces 2016 JAW: A Playwrights Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
Portland Center Stage's 18th annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival will have the Armory buzzing July 29 through July 31 with three staged readings of new scripts by JAW featured playwrights, two workshop presentations of upcoming PCS world premiere productions, and a wide array of other performances and activities that will animate the building throughout the weekend.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016
Portland Center Stage's 18th annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival will have the Armory buzzing July 29 through July 31 with three staged readings of new scripts by JAW featured playwrights, two workshop presentations of upcoming PCS world premiere productions, and a wide array of other performances and activities that will animate the building throughout the weekend.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Adds Five Performances of VIETGONE
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is adding even more performances of Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, due to strong patron demand for tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is adding even more performances of Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, due to strong patron demand for tickets.
BWW Review: Michael Streeter Gives Us a Fresh New Woman-Centered JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, at Post5
by Krista Garver - July 28, 2016
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR had its heyday before I was born. Of course, growing up as a musical lover, I had several Andrew Lloyd Webber compilation CDs, so I got to know the music, which I still think is rates among Webber's best. But, I'd never had the pleasure of seeing the actual musical until last weekend, when I took in Michael Streeter's production at Post5 Theatre. And I thought it was great! One of the people in my party had been lucky enough to see the original 1970 production on Broadway. He enjoyed this one as well.
by Krista Garver - July 28, 2016
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR had its heyday before I was born. Of course, growing up as a musical lover, I had several Andrew Lloyd Webber compilation CDs, so I got to know the music, which I still think is rates among Webber's best. But, I'd never had the pleasure of seeing the actual musical until last weekend, when I took in Michael Streeter's production at Post5 Theatre. And I thought it was great! One of the people in my party had been lucky enough to see the original 1970 production on Broadway. He enjoyed this one as well.
Portland Shakespeare Project & Proscenium Journal Host Second Annual PROSCENIUM LIVE
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Offering different plays every night from five outstanding playwrights, Portland Shakespeare Project and Proscenium Journal will host the second annual Proscenium Live Festival of New Work, from August 18 to 21 on Artists Repertory Theatre's Alder Stage.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
Offering different plays every night from five outstanding playwrights, Portland Shakespeare Project and Proscenium Journal will host the second annual Proscenium Live Festival of New Work, from August 18 to 21 on Artists Repertory Theatre's Alder Stage.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Pens Letter to Community After Racist Incidents
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival released the following letter to OSF patrons today, July 26, following two racially charged incidents involving company members. Read the statement in full below!
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival released the following letter to OSF patrons today, July 26, following two racially charged incidents involving company members. Read the statement in full below!
CoHo & Profile Present BOOK OF GRACE + CoHo Lab this August
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
In 2002, Suzan-Lori Parks became the first African-American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play Topdog/Underdog. Her other plays include Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2, &3), In the Blood, Venus, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, Fucking A, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom and The America Play. In 2007 her 365 Days/365 Plays was produced in more than seven hundred theaters worldwide. Ms. Parks is a MacArthur Fellow and Master Writer Chair at The Public Theater.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
In 2002, Suzan-Lori Parks became the first African-American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play Topdog/Underdog. Her other plays include Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2, &3), In the Blood, Venus, The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, Fucking A, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom and The America Play. In 2007 her 365 Days/365 Plays was produced in more than seven hundred theaters worldwide. Ms. Parks is a MacArthur Fellow and Master Writer Chair at The Public Theater.
TIMON OF ATHENS Opens July 31 at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, directed by Amanda Dehnert, on July 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Preview performances are offered July 28 and 29. This will be only the fourth time that OSF has presented Timon of Athens in its 81-year history, the last time being in 1997. This also marks OSF's fourth completion of Shakespeare's canon since 1935.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, directed by Amanda Dehnert, on July 31 at 1:30 p.m. in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Preview performances are offered July 28 and 29. This will be only the fourth time that OSF has presented Timon of Athens in its 81-year history, the last time being in 1997. This also marks OSF's fourth completion of Shakespeare's canon since 1935.
Artists Rep Offers Public Vote to Award New Oregon Play Prize
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre launches the final phase of awarding the Oregon Play Prize today by inviting the public to choose the winning script by open vote. From 131 plays submitted since November, the public will choose which of three finalists to they want to see Artists Rep develop and produce. The voting poll, descriptions and samples of the finalist plays are posted on the Oregon Play Prize webpage. The plays will be voted on by merit of the script and voter interest alone; to this end the playwrights' names are not included. Voting begins immediately and will end on September 15. The Oregon Play Prize winner will be announced on September 21, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre launches the final phase of awarding the Oregon Play Prize today by inviting the public to choose the winning script by open vote. From 131 plays submitted since November, the public will choose which of three finalists to they want to see Artists Rep develop and produce. The voting poll, descriptions and samples of the finalist plays are posted on the Oregon Play Prize webpage. The plays will be voted on by merit of the script and voter interest alone; to this end the playwrights' names are not included. Voting begins immediately and will end on September 15. The Oregon Play Prize winner will be announced on September 21, 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at FULL GALLOP at triangle productions!
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
triangle productions! begins its 27th season with this Oregon premiere of FULL GALLOP. Returning to our stage is Margie Boule' (known for her incredible portrayal of Tallulah Bankhead in last season's Looped!) who stars as Diana Vreeland, who stood at the center of American style for five decades. As editor of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue magazines, and as a member of the International Cafe Society, she chronicled the extraordinary people and events of her time. Scroll down for a first look at Boule' onstage!
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
triangle productions! begins its 27th season with this Oregon premiere of FULL GALLOP. Returning to our stage is Margie Boule' (known for her incredible portrayal of Tallulah Bankhead in last season's Looped!) who stars as Diana Vreeland, who stood at the center of American style for five decades. As editor of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue magazines, and as a member of the International Cafe Society, she chronicled the extraordinary people and events of her time. Scroll down for a first look at Boule' onstage!
Announcing THREE New Play Commissions for Artists Rep's Table
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre has extended three play commissions, as part of the company's ambitious new play development program Table|Room|Stage (T|R|S), to Linda Alper, Larissa FastHorse and Andrea Stolowitz.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre has extended three play commissions, as part of the company's ambitious new play development program Table|Room|Stage (T|R|S), to Linda Alper, Larissa FastHorse and Andrea Stolowitz.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents ANNAPURNA
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents ANNAPURNAAug 5 - 27, 2016. Location: Third Rail @ Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Tickets Available: By phone at 503-235-1101 or online at thirdrailrep.org.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents ANNAPURNAAug 5 - 27, 2016. Location: Third Rail @ Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Tickets Available: By phone at 503-235-1101 or online at thirdrailrep.org.
Portland Center Stage Announces 2016 JAW: A Playwrights Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Portland Center Stage's 18th annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival will have the Armory buzzing July 29 through July 31 with three staged readings of new scripts by JAW featured playwrights, two workshop presentations of upcoming PCS world premiere productions, and a wide array of other performances and activities that will animate the building throughout the weekend.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Portland Center Stage's 18th annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival will have the Armory buzzing July 29 through July 31 with three staged readings of new scripts by JAW featured playwrights, two workshop presentations of upcoming PCS world premiere productions, and a wide array of other performances and activities that will animate the building throughout the weekend.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Legendary WEST SIDE STORY at Broadway Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Broadway Rose Theatre Company continues its 25th anniversary season with WEST SIDE STORY, playing at the Deb Fennell Auditorium. Based on Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, WEST SIDE STORY has earned its place as one of the most powerful and revered musicals in history. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2016
Broadway Rose Theatre Company continues its 25th anniversary season with WEST SIDE STORY, playing at the Deb Fennell Auditorium. Based on Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, WEST SIDE STORY has earned its place as one of the most powerful and revered musicals in history. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
NINE, 1776, GOD OF CARNAGE and More Slated for Lakewood Theatre in 2016-17
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 64th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning tonight, July 8, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 64th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning tonight, July 8, 2016.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY is Beautiful, Haunting, and Sadly Still Relevant, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - July 06, 2016
Broadway Rose could perhaps not have picked a more fitting time to bring us Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim's WEST SIDE STORY. Right now, our country and several others around the world are in dire need of a reminder that when gangs face off, there is no happy ending. Violence that is rooted in blind hatred and fear has tragic consequences -- for everybody.
by Krista Garver - July 06, 2016
Broadway Rose could perhaps not have picked a more fitting time to bring us Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim's WEST SIDE STORY. Right now, our country and several others around the world are in dire need of a reminder that when gangs face off, there is no happy ending. Violence that is rooted in blind hatred and fear has tragic consequences -- for everybody.
Beirut Wedding to Present Inaugural Production, REBORNING, This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Beirut Wedding's inaugural production, REBORNING, directed by Beirut Wedding's co-founder and co-artistic director, Bobby Bermea, will open October 28th at the Action/Adventure Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Beirut Wedding's inaugural production, REBORNING, directed by Beirut Wedding's co-founder and co-artistic director, Bobby Bermea, will open October 28th at the Action/Adventure Theatre.
BWW Blog: Casey McGuire - Memorize!
by Guest Blogger: Casey McGuire - July 05, 2016
Memorization is what makes theatre; we memorize lines and cue and put everything together to tell a story, but in many cases, it is why a person doesn't do theatre. The big "M" word scares them away. Memorization can be tricky but you shouldn't be afraid of it because everything always seems to work out (at least in all my experiences they have). Here are some tips to help you memorize your lines faster.
by Guest Blogger: Casey McGuire - July 05, 2016
Memorization is what makes theatre; we memorize lines and cue and put everything together to tell a story, but in many cases, it is why a person doesn't do theatre. The big "M" word scares them away. Memorization can be tricky but you shouldn't be afraid of it because everything always seems to work out (at least in all my experiences they have). Here are some tips to help you memorize your lines faster.
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