BWW Reviews: Commune with Your Inner Sailor at PETE's DROWNED HORSE TAVERN, Part of CoHo Productions' Summerfest
by Krista Garver - July 12, 2015
DROWNED HORSE TAVERN, by Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, is an immersive theatre experience full of sea shanties, tall tales, and plenty of grog.
by Krista Garver - July 12, 2015
DROWNED HORSE TAVERN, by Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, is an immersive theatre experience full of sea shanties, tall tales, and plenty of grog.
THE HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST Begins Tonight at OSF Rep
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's The Happiest Song Plays Last, directed by Shishir Kurup tonight, July 11 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 7, 9 and 10.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's The Happiest Song Plays Last, directed by Shishir Kurup tonight, July 11 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 7, 9 and 10.
Third Rail Rep Presents National Theatre Live Screenings of THE AUDIENCE Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.
Photo Flash: Lakewood Theatre Company's UNNECESSARY FARCE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
Lakewood's production of Unnecessary Farce, directed by Michael Snider, opens tonight, July 10 and continues until August 16. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
Lakewood's production of Unnecessary Farce, directed by Michael Snider, opens tonight, July 10 and continues until August 16. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Allen Nause, Michael Mendelson & More in Portland Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2015
PORTLAND, OREGON | June 8, 2015 - Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) brings William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to summer season audiences directed by internationally-acclaimed actress and director Lisa Harrow. This delightful comedic caper features Artists Rep's former Artistic Director Allen Nause in the role of Feste and PSP Artistic Director Michael Mendelson as Orsino, along with a cast of familiar Portland actors. Playing on the Alder Stage at Artists Rep, Portland Shakes' Twelfth Night runs July 8 through August 2, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2015
PORTLAND, OREGON | June 8, 2015 - Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) brings William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to summer season audiences directed by internationally-acclaimed actress and director Lisa Harrow. This delightful comedic caper features Artists Rep's former Artistic Director Allen Nause in the role of Feste and PSP Artistic Director Michael Mendelson as Orsino, along with a cast of familiar Portland actors. Playing on the Alder Stage at Artists Rep, Portland Shakes' Twelfth Night runs July 8 through August 2, 2015.
Portland Shakespeare Project's TWELFTH NIGHT Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) brings William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to summer season audiences directed by internationally-acclaimed actress and director Lisa Harrow. This delightful comedic caper features Artists Rep's former Artistic Director Allen Nause in the role of Feste and PSP Artistic Director Michael Mendelson as Orsino, along with a cast of familiar Portland actors. Playing on the Alder Stage at Artists Rep, Portland Shakes' Twelfth Night runs tonight, July 8 through August 2, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) brings William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night to summer season audiences directed by internationally-acclaimed actress and director Lisa Harrow. This delightful comedic caper features Artists Rep's former Artistic Director Allen Nause in the role of Feste and PSP Artistic Director Michael Mendelson as Orsino, along with a cast of familiar Portland actors. Playing on the Alder Stage at Artists Rep, Portland Shakes' Twelfth Night runs tonight, July 8 through August 2, 2015.
BWW Reviews: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is Thoroughly Entertaining, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - July 07, 2015
Broadway Rose's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a big, flashy Broadway musical with all of the bells and whistles.
by Krista Garver - July 07, 2015
Broadway Rose's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a big, flashy Broadway musical with all of the bells and whistles.
Lakewood Theatre Company Announces OTAS Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2015
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Lakewood Theatre Company/Lakewood Center for the Arts held its annual meeting and OTAS (Oregon Theatrical Awards Society) presentation at the Lakewood Center to celebrate the closing of its 62nd season of plays and its 44th annual OTAS Awards. Emcee for the evening was Alan Shearman, a frequent Lakewood stage director and past OTAS award winner and upcoming director of Lakewood's 2015/16 season production of Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and the Invisible Bride of Death.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2015
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Lakewood Theatre Company/Lakewood Center for the Arts held its annual meeting and OTAS (Oregon Theatrical Awards Society) presentation at the Lakewood Center to celebrate the closing of its 62nd season of plays and its 44th annual OTAS Awards. Emcee for the evening was Alan Shearman, a frequent Lakewood stage director and past OTAS award winner and upcoming director of Lakewood's 2015/16 season production of Bullshot Crummond: The Evil Eye of Jabar and the Invisible Bride of Death.
Portland Shakes to Offer FREE 3-Night 'Proscenium Live' Series
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project is thrilled to announce an innovative new play reading series in partnership with Proscenium Journal. Over the course of three evenings, Portland Shakes with Proscenium Journal, and with support from a generous grant from Stanford University's Haas Center for Public Service, will present staged readings of new plays on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project is thrilled to announce an innovative new play reading series in partnership with Proscenium Journal. Over the course of three evenings, Portland Shakes with Proscenium Journal, and with support from a generous grant from Stanford University's Haas Center for Public Service, will present staged readings of new plays on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Rediscover Wonder at WONDERHEADS' LOON, Part of CoHo Productions' Summerfest
by Krista Garver - June 28, 2015
Wow! That's what it feels like to watch LOON, a production by the WONDERHEADS that is part of CoHo Productions' Summerfest.
by Krista Garver - June 28, 2015
Wow! That's what it feels like to watch LOON, a production by the WONDERHEADS that is part of CoHo Productions' Summerfest.
Milagro Receives Over $35,000 in Support of Original Programming, Community Engagement
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
In May 2015, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, received $35,256 in grants to support Milagro's artistic programming & community engagement efforts.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
In May 2015, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, received $35,256 in grants to support Milagro's artistic programming & community engagement efforts.
THE HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST Begins 7/11 at OSF Rep
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's The Happiest Song Plays Last, directed by Shishir Kurup, July 11 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 7, 9 and 10.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's The Happiest Song Plays Last, directed by Shishir Kurup, July 11 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 7, 9 and 10.
MediaRites Receives $5K from Spirit Mountain Community Fund for Theatre Diaspora Project
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2015
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio documentary, theater and outreach programs today announced that is has received a $5,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund for its Theatre Diaspora project.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2015
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning radio documentary, theater and outreach programs today announced that is has received a $5,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund for its Theatre Diaspora project.
2015 Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance Announces Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2015
The Risk/Reward Festival showcases new works by visionary performing artists from across the region. In 2015 we celebrate our 8th year blurring the boundaries of independent theater, music, dance, and performance art in new and surprising ways. Expanding to two weeks and eight Artists!
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2015
The Risk/Reward Festival showcases new works by visionary performing artists from across the region. In 2015 we celebrate our 8th year blurring the boundaries of independent theater, music, dance, and performance art in new and surprising ways. Expanding to two weeks and eight Artists!
COCK, BLASTED and THE UDMARTS Set for Defunkt's 2015-16 Season with New Interim Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2015
Sarah Armitage is Defunkt Theatre's new Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. Armitage has a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in theater from Portland State University. She has been an active part of the Defunkt team since their production of THE BOYS IN THE BAND in 2013, and Defunkt is thrilled to have her on board in a leadership role. Scroll down to see what's in store this season!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2015
Sarah Armitage is Defunkt Theatre's new Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. Armitage has a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in theater from Portland State University. She has been an active part of the Defunkt team since their production of THE BOYS IN THE BAND in 2013, and Defunkt is thrilled to have her on board in a leadership role. Scroll down to see what's in store this season!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Lakewood Theatre Company's UNNECESSARY FARCE
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015
Lakewood's production of Unnecessary Farce, directed by Michael Snider, opens Friday, July 10 and continues until August 16. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2015
Lakewood's production of Unnecessary Farce, directed by Michael Snider, opens Friday, July 10 and continues until August 16. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
BWW Reviews: Merideth Kaye Clark Captivates in Performance of Joni Mitchell's Iconic Album BLUE at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - June 19, 2015
On June 19, Merideth Kaye Clark will give an encore performance of Joni Mitchell's album Blue. You don't want to miss it!
by Krista Garver - June 19, 2015
On June 19, Merideth Kaye Clark will give an encore performance of Joni Mitchell's album Blue. You don't want to miss it!
Third Rail Rep to Screen National Theatre Live's EVERYMAN, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor ( 12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama's oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre's new Director Rufus Norris ( Broken, London Road). Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD screening of EVERYMAN, a new adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor ( 12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama's oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre's new Director Rufus Norris ( Broken, London Road). Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD screening of EVERYMAN, a new adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy.
Third Rail Rep to Present National Theatre Live Screenings of THE AUDIENCE, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents National Theatre Live's HD encore ccreenings of The Audience by Peter Morgan, starring Helen Mirren in her Tony Award winning role.
OSF Receives 'Shakespeare in American Communities' Grant
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit, professional theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2015-16 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, in support of efforts to expose underserved students and teachers to the works of William Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit, professional theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2015-16 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, in support of efforts to expose underserved students and teachers to the works of William Shakespeare.
OSF to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on June 22 at noon on the Courtyard Stage. The event is free, though donations will be accepted for the Juneteenth Scholarship Fund.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on June 22 at noon on the Courtyard Stage. The event is free, though donations will be accepted for the Juneteenth Scholarship Fund.
Post5 Theatre to Present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 7/17-8/16
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Post5 Theatre presents the third and final Shakespearean comedy of its 2015 season: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Directed by Darragh Kennan, the show runs Friday - Sunday, July 17th - August 16th, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Post5 Theatre presents the third and final Shakespearean comedy of its 2015 season: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Directed by Darragh Kennan, the show runs Friday - Sunday, July 17th - August 16th, 2015.
Broadway Rose Theatre to Present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Broadway Rose Theatre Company continues its 2015 Season of Bright Beginnings with a tap dancing musical comedy being presented at the Deb Fennell Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2015
Broadway Rose Theatre Company continues its 2015 Season of Bright Beginnings with a tap dancing musical comedy being presented at the Deb Fennell Auditorium.
STAGE TUBE: Artists Rep's THE LIAR Company Performs 'A Note About the Verse'
by Stage Tube - June 12, 2015
Artists Repertory Theatre brings its 2014/15 season to close with The Liar, an adaptation of Pierre Cornielle's 17th Century French comedy from the brilliant mind of David Ives, a playwright best known for hilarious adaptations and plays such as All In The Timing and Venus in Fur. Click below to watch a promo for the show, in which the company reads David Ives' 'A Note About the Verse', which preceeds the play!
by Stage Tube - June 12, 2015
Artists Repertory Theatre brings its 2014/15 season to close with The Liar, an adaptation of Pierre Cornielle's 17th Century French comedy from the brilliant mind of David Ives, a playwright best known for hilarious adaptations and plays such as All In The Timing and Venus in Fur. Click below to watch a promo for the show, in which the company reads David Ives' 'A Note About the Verse', which preceeds the play!
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Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ayckroyd
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Los Empeños de una Casa
Milagro MainStage (2/19 - 3/8) | |
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Les Miserables
Keller Auditorium (3/31 - 4/5) | |
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Metropolitan Performing Arts (5/30 - 5/30) | |
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Beauty and the Beast
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Grupo Arga Detectives Privados
Grupo Arga Detectives Privados (5/18 - 10/18) | |
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Footloose
Magenta Theater (5/8 - 5/24) | |
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Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark & Joshua Roman
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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