OCT's Young Professionals to Present New Play CHRYSALIS
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Are we at the precipice of dramatic change? From this question comes CHRYSALIS, a modern-day myth that explores transformations in the teen years. From out of hibernation, new creatures emerge. Be a part of the journey - whimsical and at times terrifying.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Are we at the precipice of dramatic change? From this question comes CHRYSALIS, a modern-day myth that explores transformations in the teen years. From out of hibernation, new creatures emerge. Be a part of the journey - whimsical and at times terrifying.
Experience Theatre Project to Stage A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Round
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
Experience Theatre Project, in conjunction with the City of Beaverton and The Round in Beaverton, present Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Round, June 24- July 10, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
Experience Theatre Project, in conjunction with the City of Beaverton and The Round in Beaverton, present Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Round, June 24- July 10, 2016.
Alberta Rose Theatre to Welcome French Guitarist Pierre Bensusan, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
On Tuesday, March 15, internationally-renowned French-Algerian acoustic guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan's (www.pierrebensusan.com) will grace the stage at Alberta Rose Theatre as part of his 2016 North American tour - the beginning of his fifth decade of worldwide touring!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
On Tuesday, March 15, internationally-renowned French-Algerian acoustic guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan's (www.pierrebensusan.com) will grace the stage at Alberta Rose Theatre as part of his 2016 North American tour - the beginning of his fifth decade of worldwide touring!
BWW Review: Don't Judge! Do Go See STUPID F**KING BIRD at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - March 11, 2016
In Chekov's THE SEAGULL, writer Constantin Treplev says: 'We need new forms of expression. We need new forms, and if we can't have them we had better have nothing.' And, with THE SEAGULL, the first of his four great plays, Chekov did indeed introduce a new form of theatre -- one that replaced the melodrama popular at the time with realism. Chekov's characters were real people, having real conversations, and doing real things. It wasn't always successful in his time (read about it in the STUPID F**KING BIRD Playbill), but it had a huge impact on theatre.
by Krista Garver - March 11, 2016
In Chekov's THE SEAGULL, writer Constantin Treplev says: 'We need new forms of expression. We need new forms, and if we can't have them we had better have nothing.' And, with THE SEAGULL, the first of his four great plays, Chekov did indeed introduce a new form of theatre -- one that replaced the melodrama popular at the time with realism. Chekov's characters were real people, having real conversations, and doing real things. It wasn't always successful in his time (read about it in the STUPID F**KING BIRD Playbill), but it had a huge impact on theatre.
Third Rail Rep to Stage THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM by Enda Walsh
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM, starring Lorraine Bahr, Diane Kondrat, Maureen Porter*, and Todd Van Voris, will play Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Apr 8 - 30, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM, starring Lorraine Bahr, Diane Kondrat, Maureen Porter*, and Todd Van Voris, will play Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Apr 8 - 30, 2016.
STEEL GRIT SATURDAYS: COMEDY FOR A CAUSE Returns to Bethany Public House with Headliner Gabe Dinger
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2016
Experience Theatre Project returns with its monthly comedy show "Steel Grit Saturdays" on March 26 at Bethany Public House, 4840 NW Bethany Blvd. The show starts at 8pm and runs just over two hours. All proceeds benefit Experience Theatre Project, a 501c3 nonprofit, which is raising funds for its 2016 kids camp summer program and first ever main stage show, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2016
Experience Theatre Project returns with its monthly comedy show "Steel Grit Saturdays" on March 26 at Bethany Public House, 4840 NW Bethany Blvd. The show starts at 8pm and runs just over two hours. All proceeds benefit Experience Theatre Project, a 501c3 nonprofit, which is raising funds for its 2016 kids camp summer program and first ever main stage show, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
OSF to Host Hip Hop Poetry Open Mic Series
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host three free Hip Hop Poetry Open Mic events this spring on March 7, April 4 and May 9. All Hip Hop Poetry Open Mic events will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Black Swan on the OSF campus (15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR 97520). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; space is limited.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host three free Hip Hop Poetry Open Mic events this spring on March 7, April 4 and May 9. All Hip Hop Poetry Open Mic events will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Black Swan on the OSF campus (15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR 97520). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; space is limited.
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Beautiful and poetic, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will make your heart swell. With a simple set, live musicians, and a tender story, this adaptation of the bestselling book comes come alive in a vivid, memorable experience on the stage.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2016
Beautiful and poetic, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will make your heart swell. With a simple set, live musicians, and a tender story, this adaptation of the bestselling book comes come alive in a vivid, memorable experience on the stage.
OSF Spring Festival Noons Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has unveiled its Spring Festival Noons schedule, with a wide range of events that includes "Death Becomes Him," a festive commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's passing on April 23, as well as a live demonstration of scenic painting techniques on March 26 and a two-day kickoff on May 14-15 for this year's Living Ideas series, centered around the world premiere of Lisa Loomer's Roe-.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has unveiled its Spring Festival Noons schedule, with a wide range of events that includes "Death Becomes Him," a festive commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's passing on April 23, as well as a live demonstration of scenic painting techniques on March 26 and a two-day kickoff on May 14-15 for this year's Living Ideas series, centered around the world premiere of Lisa Loomer's Roe-.
Jewish Theatre Collaborative to Present DAVITA'S HARP, Opening 3/19
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2016
Bridgetown Orchestra and All Classical Portland to Present OVERVIEW EFFECT
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Coinciding with Earth Day 2016, the World Premiere of OVERVIEW EFFECT, offers a musical and theatrical journey through the cosmos to explore the link between our inner and outer worlds. Inspired by Dr. Edgar Mitchell's transformative trip to the moon and back, the show draws its name from the often cited 'OVERVIEW EFFECT' that astronauts experience in space, a deeply existential and cognitive shift in awareness.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Coinciding with Earth Day 2016, the World Premiere of OVERVIEW EFFECT, offers a musical and theatrical journey through the cosmos to explore the link between our inner and outer worlds. Inspired by Dr. Edgar Mitchell's transformative trip to the moon and back, the show draws its name from the often cited 'OVERVIEW EFFECT' that astronauts experience in space, a deeply existential and cognitive shift in awareness.
BWW Review: Well Arts' BREAKING RANK Brings Women Veterans' Stories Powerfully to Life
by Krista Garver - February 29, 2016
Women have served on U.S. battlefields since our country's beginning. Women were nurses, cooks, and even saboteurs in the American Revolutionary War. In the Civil War, women disguised as men were soldiers. In 1866, Dr. Mary Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor, becoming the first and only woman ever to do so.
by Krista Garver - February 29, 2016
Women have served on U.S. battlefields since our country's beginning. Women were nurses, cooks, and even saboteurs in the American Revolutionary War. In the Civil War, women disguised as men were soldiers. In 1866, Dr. Mary Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor, becoming the first and only woman ever to do so.
BWW Review: (Re)Discover the Joy of Real Live Human Relationships in EACH AND EVERY THING at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - February 26, 2016
At the beginning of his one-man show, EACH AND EVERY THING, when Dan Hoyle makes the mandatory 'turn off your cell phone' announcement, he jokes that by the end of the show you might want to just throw the darn thing away. You may scoff. But he's right. After 80ish minutes of watching Hoyle tell his own somewhat autobiographical story of finding connection and community, you might want to wait a while before turning your phone on again. You might decide you don't need your phone welded to your body 24/7. You might even decide to leave it at home once in a while.
by Krista Garver - February 26, 2016
At the beginning of his one-man show, EACH AND EVERY THING, when Dan Hoyle makes the mandatory 'turn off your cell phone' announcement, he jokes that by the end of the show you might want to just throw the darn thing away. You may scoff. But he's right. After 80ish minutes of watching Hoyle tell his own somewhat autobiographical story of finding connection and community, you might want to wait a while before turning your phone on again. You might decide you don't need your phone welded to your body 24/7. You might even decide to leave it at home once in a while.
THE MUSIC MAN Opens Today at Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Today, February 26, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Today, February 26, 2016.
THE MUSIC MAN Opens Friday at Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Friday, February 26, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2016
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Friday, February 26, 2016.
STAGE TUBE: See Highlights from Artists Rep's MOTHERS AND SONS in New Trailer
by Stage Tube - February 24, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mothers and Sons, an important play by one of American theatre's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Terrence McNally. As the fifth production in its 2015/16 season, Artists Rep brings the regional premiere of this play to Portland following its 2014 Tony-nominated Broadway debut. Click below to watch a new trailer with highlights from the show!
by Stage Tube - February 24, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mothers and Sons, an important play by one of American theatre's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Terrence McNally. As the fifth production in its 2015/16 season, Artists Rep brings the regional premiere of this play to Portland following its 2014 Tony-nominated Broadway debut. Click below to watch a new trailer with highlights from the show!
BWW Review: Keeping Up Appearances in 1950s Cuba: CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA at Milagro Theatre
by Krista Garver - February 22, 2016
Covering up the dinner table to hide the modest meal, talking about buying a piano, insisting that her son goes to art school -- these are just a few of the things Lala does to hide her family's dire financial straits in award-winning Cuban playwright Hector Quintero's 1962 comedy CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA, now playing at Milagro Theatre. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles, CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA is the only foreign-language play on the Portland theatre schedule this season.
by Krista Garver - February 22, 2016
Covering up the dinner table to hide the modest meal, talking about buying a piano, insisting that her son goes to art school -- these are just a few of the things Lala does to hide her family's dire financial straits in award-winning Cuban playwright Hector Quintero's 1962 comedy CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA, now playing at Milagro Theatre. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles, CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA is the only foreign-language play on the Portland theatre schedule this season.
MediaRites Theatre Diaspora to Present Julia Cho's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE This Spring
by Louisa Brady - February 20, 2016
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio, theatre and documentary programs, today announced that it will produce The Language Archive, written by award-winning playwright and television writer, Julia Cho. MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora produces staged readings focusing on Asian American identity and cultural issues, providing visibility and engaging audiences in insightful talkback discussions on cultural diversity.
by Louisa Brady - February 20, 2016
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio, theatre and documentary programs, today announced that it will produce The Language Archive, written by award-winning playwright and television writer, Julia Cho. MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora produces staged readings focusing on Asian American identity and cultural issues, providing visibility and engaging audiences in insightful talkback discussions on cultural diversity.
The Factory Theatre's HOWIE THE ROOKIE Starts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
Mark O'Rowe's HOWIE THE ROOKIE is an epic tale. A wild, urban odyssey through a nightmarish landscape, hilarious, grotesque and, finally, deeply moving and touching.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2016
Mark O'Rowe's HOWIE THE ROOKIE is an epic tale. A wild, urban odyssey through a nightmarish landscape, hilarious, grotesque and, finally, deeply moving and touching.
BWW Review: MOTHERS AND SONS Celebrates 20 Years of Progress on LGBT Rights, at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - February 17, 2016
Twenty or so years ago, gay Americans were second-class citizens and gay men were dying of AIDS. Today, members of the LGBT community can get married and adopt children, and AIDS is a controllable disease. That's a heck of a lot of change for one generation, and not everyone has accepted it.
by Krista Garver - February 17, 2016
Twenty or so years ago, gay Americans were second-class citizens and gay men were dying of AIDS. Today, members of the LGBT community can get married and adopt children, and AIDS is a controllable disease. That's a heck of a lot of change for one generation, and not everyone has accepted it.
Well Arts Institute's BREAKING RANK Begins Tonight at Milagro Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
Well Arts Institute is partnering with Returning Veterans Project and Wise Counsel and Comfort to present BREAKING RANK, written by female service veterans. The play will explore the experiences of women in the U.S. Armed Forces: some have survived tours of duty in combat zones, some cope with military sexual trauma, all of them share what it was for them to be living and working in a male dominated environment.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
Well Arts Institute is partnering with Returning Veterans Project and Wise Counsel and Comfort to present BREAKING RANK, written by female service veterans. The play will explore the experiences of women in the U.S. Armed Forces: some have survived tours of duty in combat zones, some cope with military sexual trauma, all of them share what it was for them to be living and working in a male dominated environment.
Lakewood Theatre Company to Premiere New Comedy 'BULLSHOT CRUMMOND'
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and The Invisible Bride of Death A world premiere comedy in two episodes By Ron House Based on Bullshot Crummond by Diz White, Ron House, Alan Shearman, John Neville-Andrews and Derek Cunningham March 4 through April 10, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and The Invisible Bride of Death A world premiere comedy in two episodes By Ron House Based on Bullshot Crummond by Diz White, Ron House, Alan Shearman, John Neville-Andrews and Derek Cunningham March 4 through April 10, 2016.
BWW Review: Third Rail's MR. KOLPERT Takes Black Comedy to a Whole New Level
by Krista Garver - February 16, 2016
In his review of MR. KOLPERT's premiere at the Royal Court, London, in 2000, Michael Billington wrote: 'Comedy doesn't come much blacker or better than this.' IMO, he nailed it. MR. KOLPERT, now playing at Third Rail Repertory Theatre, is one of the best examples of very-funny-meets-very-disturbing theatre I've ever seen.
by Krista Garver - February 16, 2016
In his review of MR. KOLPERT's premiere at the Royal Court, London, in 2000, Michael Billington wrote: 'Comedy doesn't come much blacker or better than this.' IMO, he nailed it. MR. KOLPERT, now playing at Third Rail Repertory Theatre, is one of the best examples of very-funny-meets-very-disturbing theatre I've ever seen.
BWW Review: YOCTOTheatre's COCKTALES Takes a Funny, Sensitive Look at Male Identity
by Krista Garver - February 15, 2016
Sometimes a total sausage fest can be a really good thing! Like in YOCTOTheatre's COCKTALES, an evening of storytelling and theatre all about -- you guessed it -- the penis. Honestly, I was a little unsure when I saw the description of this one: 'Dink - Dork - Shlong - Dingdong - Swinging Fury - Jumbo or just good old fashioned peewee, it's finally time to hear from the real Commander in Chief!' But it didn't take long for me to get over my hesitation, and in the end, I thought it was both a great night at the theatre and an important show.
by Krista Garver - February 15, 2016
Sometimes a total sausage fest can be a really good thing! Like in YOCTOTheatre's COCKTALES, an evening of storytelling and theatre all about -- you guessed it -- the penis. Honestly, I was a little unsure when I saw the description of this one: 'Dink - Dork - Shlong - Dingdong - Swinging Fury - Jumbo or just good old fashioned peewee, it's finally time to hear from the real Commander in Chief!' But it didn't take long for me to get over my hesitation, and in the end, I thought it was both a great night at the theatre and an important show.
Photo Flash: First Look at Artists Rep's MOTHERS AND SONS
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mothers and Sons, an important play by one of American theatre's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Terrence McNally. As the fifth production in its 2015/16 season, Artists Rep brings the regional premiere of this play to Portland following its 2014 Tony-nominated Broadway debut.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mothers and Sons, an important play by one of American theatre's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Terrence McNally. As the fifth production in its 2015/16 season, Artists Rep brings the regional premiere of this play to Portland following its 2014 Tony-nominated Broadway debut.
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