BWW Reviews: CoHo Productions' GROUNDED Is a Forceful Reminder of Why Theatre Is Important
by Krista Garver - May 08, 2015
One-woman tour de force GROUNDED may be the most important play to grace Portland stages this year.
by Krista Garver - May 08, 2015
One-woman tour de force GROUNDED may be the most important play to grace Portland stages this year.
Defunkt Theatre Premieres THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY at The Back Door Theater, Now thru 6/20
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Defunkt Theatre presents the world premiere of The Undiscovered Country by DC Copeland. Directed by Paul Angelo, the production runs today, May 8-June 20, 2015 at The Back Door Theater, 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR (enter through the Common Grounds Coffee Shop).
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
Defunkt Theatre presents the world premiere of The Undiscovered Country by DC Copeland. Directed by Paul Angelo, the production runs today, May 8-June 20, 2015 at The Back Door Theater, 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR (enter through the Common Grounds Coffee Shop).
Bag&Baggage Productions Presents OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, Now thru 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, is proud to present Timberlake Wertenbaker's critically acclaimed Our Country's Good from today, May 7 - 31, 2015 at The Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2015
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, is proud to present Timberlake Wertenbaker's critically acclaimed Our Country's Good from today, May 7 - 31, 2015 at The Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro.
NW Classical Theatre Company to Conclude 17th Season with 'GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA', 5/22-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Northwest Classical Theatre Company concludes its seventeenth season with Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), an action-packed, hilarious homage to Shakespeare and the people who love his plays.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Northwest Classical Theatre Company concludes its seventeenth season with Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), an action-packed, hilarious homage to Shakespeare and the people who love his plays.
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Oregon Children's Theatre's RAMONA QUIMBY
by Stage Tube - May 05, 2015
Oregon Children's Theatre presents Ramona Quimby, Portland's favorite local heroine, based on the book by Beverly Cleary and adapted by Len Jenkin. Directed by Betsy Richard, the production runs May 9-31, 2015. Click below to meet Ramona and her family!
by Stage Tube - May 05, 2015
Oregon Children's Theatre presents Ramona Quimby, Portland's favorite local heroine, based on the book by Beverly Cleary and adapted by Len Jenkin. Directed by Betsy Richard, the production runs May 9-31, 2015. Click below to meet Ramona and her family!
Portland Shakespeare Project to Welcome Dame Janet Suzman in WARS OF THE ROSES Readings, 6/1-2
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project is thrilled to present staged readings of the first two plays of The Wars of the Roses trilogy, Henry VI on June 1 and Edward IV on June 2, both starring Dame Janet Suzman, on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Portland Shakespeare Project is thrilled to present staged readings of the first two plays of The Wars of the Roses trilogy, Henry VI on June 1 and Edward IV on June 2, both starring Dame Janet Suzman, on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
Photo Flash: CoHo Productions' GROUNDED
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2015
Check out photos from CoHo Productions's GROUNDED, running May 1 - 23.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2015
Check out photos from CoHo Productions's GROUNDED, running May 1 - 23.
Lisa Datz and GRIMM's Silas Weir Mitchell & Sasha Roiz to Star in THREE DAYS OF RAIN at Portland Center Stage, 5/17-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Richard Greenberg's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, Three Days of Rain, opens on Portland Center Stage's U.S. Bank Main Stage on May 22, with preview performances beginning May 17, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Richard Greenberg's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, Three Days of Rain, opens on Portland Center Stage's U.S. Bank Main Stage on May 22, with preview performances beginning May 17, 2015.
Photo Flash: First Look at Artists Rep's 4000 MILES
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Artists Repertory Theatre presents 4000 Miles, a heartfelt and funny drama by one of American theatre's important new voices, Amy Herzog. One of the most acclaimed and widely produced new plays in recent years, 4000 Miles features a diverse, four-person cast and is directed by Alana Byington, a Portland director who has a long history with Artists Rep and who has directed many of the theatre's productions throughout its 33-year history.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Artists Repertory Theatre presents 4000 Miles, a heartfelt and funny drama by one of American theatre's important new voices, Amy Herzog. One of the most acclaimed and widely produced new plays in recent years, 4000 Miles features a diverse, four-person cast and is directed by Alana Byington, a Portland director who has a long history with Artists Rep and who has directed many of the theatre's productions throughout its 33-year history.
Third Rail Rep Stages STATIC at the Imago, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents Static by Dan Rebellato, directed by Scott Yarbrough*, running tonight, May 1-24, 2015 at the Imago Theatre in Portland, Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Third Rail Repertory Theatre presents Static by Dan Rebellato, directed by Scott Yarbrough*, running tonight, May 1-24, 2015 at the Imago Theatre in Portland, Oregon.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour Coming to Merrill Auditorium, 5/13-14
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
Portland Ovations brings back Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, to Merrill Auditorium for only two shows on May 13th and 14th at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
Portland Ovations brings back Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, to Merrill Auditorium for only two shows on May 13th and 14th at 7:30pm.
OSF Sets New AMERICAN REVOLUTIONS Commissions
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
American Revolutions is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 10-year commissioning program (2008-2018) of up to 37 new plays that look at moments of change in America's past, with the goal of helping to establish a shared understanding of our national identity and illuminate the best paths for our nation's future.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
American Revolutions is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 10-year commissioning program (2008-2018) of up to 37 new plays that look at moments of change in America's past, with the goal of helping to establish a shared understanding of our national identity and illuminate the best paths for our nation's future.
Milagro Artistic Director Olga Sanchez to Exit
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015
Olga Sanchez, Artistic Director since 2003, will be leaving Milagro next season to begin a new chapter in her artistic life at the University of Oregon, where she will pursue a Doctorate in Theatre Arts. "I'm delighted to join the academic program at University of Oregon, led by Prof. John Schmor", who penned the award-winning theatrical adaptation of Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Left Hand of Darkness" for the Hand2Mouth-Portland Playhouse collaboration. "Their commitment to artistic practice, as well as scholarly rigor, and to illuminating and actively nurturing the growing cultural diversity of American theatre is immensely appealing. I'm looking forward to this new phase of critical learning and practice."
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015
Olga Sanchez, Artistic Director since 2003, will be leaving Milagro next season to begin a new chapter in her artistic life at the University of Oregon, where she will pursue a Doctorate in Theatre Arts. "I'm delighted to join the academic program at University of Oregon, led by Prof. John Schmor", who penned the award-winning theatrical adaptation of Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Left Hand of Darkness" for the Hand2Mouth-Portland Playhouse collaboration. "Their commitment to artistic practice, as well as scholarly rigor, and to illuminating and actively nurturing the growing cultural diversity of American theatre is immensely appealing. I'm looking forward to this new phase of critical learning and practice."
Portland State University to Stage THE MISANTHROPE, 5/14-30
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
Portland State University College of the Arts and School of Theater + Film present Moliere's THE MISANTHROPE, directed by Richard Wattenberg at Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon from May 14-30, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
Portland State University College of the Arts and School of Theater + Film present Moliere's THE MISANTHROPE, directed by Richard Wattenberg at Lincoln Performance Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon from May 14-30, 2015.
Portland Ovations Welcomes Catherine M. Anderson as Ovations Offstage Director
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
Portland Ovations has announced that they have hired Catherine M. Anderson as their Director of Ovations Offstage, the education and community outreach arm of the 84 year-old performing arts organization. Anderson has been a language arts and humanities teacher at King Middle School for the past fifteen years and is thrilled about her new role and joining Portland Ovations. 'I could not have designed a more perfect fit for the marriage of my dedication to education with my passion for the arts than in this position which is devoted to co-creating authentic, relevant opportunities to grow and sustain cultural curiosity in learners of all ages,' states Anderson.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
Portland Ovations has announced that they have hired Catherine M. Anderson as their Director of Ovations Offstage, the education and community outreach arm of the 84 year-old performing arts organization. Anderson has been a language arts and humanities teacher at King Middle School for the past fifteen years and is thrilled about her new role and joining Portland Ovations. 'I could not have designed a more perfect fit for the marriage of my dedication to education with my passion for the arts than in this position which is devoted to co-creating authentic, relevant opportunities to grow and sustain cultural curiosity in learners of all ages,' states Anderson.
Photo Flash: Milagro Presents the Portland Premiere of AMERICAN NIGHT: THE BALLAD OF JUAN JOSE
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015
Milagro is thrilled to present the Portland premiere of American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose. The wild odyssey of American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose by the acclaimed Latino actor, writer and filmmaker Richard Montoya, member of the comedy troupe Culture Clash, features a multi-talented and diverse cast of ten actors all under the visionary directing style of the award-wining Elizabeth Huffman (Oedipus el Rey, Mary Stuart), wrapping up Milagro's 31st season of premieres. Check out photos of the show below!
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2015
Milagro is thrilled to present the Portland premiere of American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose. The wild odyssey of American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose by the acclaimed Latino actor, writer and filmmaker Richard Montoya, member of the comedy troupe Culture Clash, features a multi-talented and diverse cast of ten actors all under the visionary directing style of the award-wining Elizabeth Huffman (Oedipus el Rey, Mary Stuart), wrapping up Milagro's 31st season of premieres. Check out photos of the show below!
BWW Reviews: Superb Direction, Strong Ensemble Make TWELFTH NIGHT a Must-See, at Post5
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2015
We are all just fools for love in Post5 Theatre's brilliantly directed production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2015
We are all just fools for love in Post5 Theatre's brilliantly directed production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
LA LUNA NUEVA, BROKEN PROMISES, SUPER ANA! and More Set for Milagro's 32nd Season
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
Milagro announces its 32nd season, featuring a lively lineup of cultural events and groundbreaking new works. From September 2015 to May 2016, Milagro will push artistic and geographical boundaries in its mission to provide extraordinary Latino experiences in Portland and beyond. Producing three world premieres, hosting a multicultural festival for children, and recruiting Latino guest artists from all corners of the U.S., these plans are only the beginning.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
Milagro announces its 32nd season, featuring a lively lineup of cultural events and groundbreaking new works. From September 2015 to May 2016, Milagro will push artistic and geographical boundaries in its mission to provide extraordinary Latino experiences in Portland and beyond. Producing three world premieres, hosting a multicultural festival for children, and recruiting Latino guest artists from all corners of the U.S., these plans are only the beginning.
Los Porteños Presents POETRY FROM THE INTERIOR: William Stafford & Miguel Hernandez
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2015
Los Porteños presents POETRY FROM THE INTERIOR: William Stafford & Miguel Hernandez, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm at Literary Arts, 925 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97205.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2015
Los Porteños presents POETRY FROM THE INTERIOR: William Stafford & Miguel Hernandez, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm at Literary Arts, 925 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97205.
Latina Artists Presents FUSE ME at Q Center in Portland Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2015
Latina artists present FUSE ME, an interdisciplinary arts showcase and panel discussion celebrating individuality and challenging cliches and cultural conventions in Portland, Oregon, tonight, April 18th at the Q Center.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2015
Latina artists present FUSE ME, an interdisciplinary arts showcase and panel discussion celebrating individuality and challenging cliches and cultural conventions in Portland, Oregon, tonight, April 18th at the Q Center.
Defunkt Theatre to Premiere THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY at The Back Door Theater, 5/8-6/20
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
Defunkt Theatre presents the world premiere of The Undiscovered Country by DC Copeland. Directed by Paul Angelo, the production runs May 8-June 20, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
Defunkt Theatre presents the world premiere of The Undiscovered Country by DC Copeland. Directed by Paul Angelo, the production runs May 8-June 20, 2015.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens Tonight at Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
'The Diary of Anne Frank' by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, will open tonight, April 17th at Gallery Theater, directed by Ted Desel.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
'The Diary of Anne Frank' by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, will open tonight, April 17th at Gallery Theater, directed by Ted Desel.
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Opens Tonight at Lakewood
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems presented in concert/cabaret version on Lakewood Theatre Company's Side Door stage, presents the third offering in its fourth season, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and during the show.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems presented in concert/cabaret version on Lakewood Theatre Company's Side Door stage, presents the third offering in its fourth season, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and during the show.
Ford Foundation Names OSF's Bill Rauch Distinguished Visiting Fellow
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
?Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch has been named a Distinguished Visiting Fellow under a new effort by the Ford Foundation centered on the roles art and culture play in illuminating and addressing urgent issues of equity, opportunity, and justice in the U.S. and around the globe. The yearlong exploration, The Art of Change, reaffirms the central importance of creativity and cultural expression to healthy societies at a time when they are increasingly under threat.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
?Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch has been named a Distinguished Visiting Fellow under a new effort by the Ford Foundation centered on the roles art and culture play in illuminating and addressing urgent issues of equity, opportunity, and justice in the U.S. and around the globe. The yearlong exploration, The Art of Change, reaffirms the central importance of creativity and cultural expression to healthy societies at a time when they are increasingly under threat.
MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY to Run 5/13-6/7 at Portland Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Portland Playhouse asks 'What becomes of pop culture after the apocalypse?'
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Portland Playhouse asks 'What becomes of pop culture after the apocalypse?'
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Brown Face
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Los Empeños de una Casa
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The Ugly Duckling
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Mamma Mia!
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