Enlightened Theatrics Stages Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: ON STAGE, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2014
Enlightened Theatrics, Salem's newest professional musical theater company, presents Disney's hit musical, Disney's High School Musical: On Stage. Performances begin at the Historic Grand Theatre, tonight, August 7, and continue through August 10 & 14-17. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for Senior (55+) / Child (12 and Under). For more information, visit http://EnlightenedTheatrics.org/High-School-Musical.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2014
Enlightened Theatrics, Salem's newest professional musical theater company, presents Disney's hit musical, Disney's High School Musical: On Stage. Performances begin at the Historic Grand Theatre, tonight, August 7, and continue through August 10 & 14-17. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for Senior (55+) / Child (12 and Under). For more information, visit http://EnlightenedTheatrics.org/High-School-Musical.
BWW Reviews: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Is Innocent Dirty Fun at Broadway Rose
by Patrick Brassell - August 04, 2014
Whorehouse, for all of its naughty language and scantily clad cast members, is actually one of the most innocent shows around.
by Patrick Brassell - August 04, 2014
Whorehouse, for all of its naughty language and scantily clad cast members, is actually one of the most innocent shows around.
BWW Reviews: Clackamas Rep's CAROUSEL Is a Trip to Musical Heaven
by Patrick Brassell - August 03, 2014
The waltz begins its hurdy-gurdy rhythm and suddenly we're transported to the carousel through dance, music, movement, and the above-mentioned scenic effects. It's beautifully done, and every member of the company contributes.
by Patrick Brassell - August 03, 2014
The waltz begins its hurdy-gurdy rhythm and suddenly we're transported to the carousel through dance, music, movement, and the above-mentioned scenic effects. It's beautifully done, and every member of the company contributes.
Milagro Receives Grants Totaling $59,040
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014
In June and July 2014, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, was awarded two grants totaling $59,040 in operating & project support for Milagro's 31st season.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2014
In June and July 2014, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, was awarded two grants totaling $59,040 in operating & project support for Milagro's 31st season.
Enlightened Theatrics to Present Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: ON STAGE, 8/7-17
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2014
Enlightened Theatrics, Salem's newest professional musical theater company, presents Disney's hit musical, Disney's High School Musical: On Stage. Performances will be held at the Historic Grand Theatre, August 7-10 & 14-17.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2014
Enlightened Theatrics, Salem's newest professional musical theater company, presents Disney's hit musical, Disney's High School Musical: On Stage. Performances will be held at the Historic Grand Theatre, August 7-10 & 14-17.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Daedalus Film Fest Fundraiser to Run 8/15-17
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014
The Daedalus Project, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, has announced the Daedalus Film Fest will be held August 15-17. All screenings will take place at the Varsity Theatre on Main Street in Ashland.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014
The Daedalus Project, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, has announced the Daedalus Film Fest will be held August 15-17. All screenings will take place at the Varsity Theatre on Main Street in Ashland.
Third Rail Announces Big Changes for 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
Third Rail is beyond thrilled to announce that we are taking our first steps towards finding a permanent theatre to call our own! When we leave the Winningstad Theatre for the CoHo Theatre in January of 2015, it will be for the last time as we go searching for the brick and mortar space that will be our home for years to come.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
Third Rail is beyond thrilled to announce that we are taking our first steps towards finding a permanent theatre to call our own! When we leave the Winningstad Theatre for the CoHo Theatre in January of 2015, it will be for the last time as we go searching for the brick and mortar space that will be our home for years to come.
OSF to Host Shakespeare on the Road Travelers, 7/28-8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host four Shakespeare on the Road travelers July 28-August 1, 2014, as part of the group's 60-day, 10,000-mile road trip to 14 Shakespeare festivals in the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. During their Ashland visit, Shakespeare on the Road members will get an in-depth look at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, both on stage and behind the scenes.
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host four Shakespeare on the Road travelers July 28-August 1, 2014, as part of the group's 60-day, 10,000-mile road trip to 14 Shakespeare festivals in the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. During their Ashland visit, Shakespeare on the Road members will get an in-depth look at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, both on stage and behind the scenes.
BWW Reviews: Shakespeare Goes to the Frat House in Post5 Theatre's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
by Patrick Brassell - July 21, 2014
The lines aren't ancient at all; the dialogue makes perfect sense, the jokes become hilarious, and the physical comedy is as well-played as a Three Stooges routine.
by Patrick Brassell - July 21, 2014
The lines aren't ancient at all; the dialogue makes perfect sense, the jokes become hilarious, and the physical comedy is as well-played as a Three Stooges routine.
Playwrights West Presents the World Premiere of THE SWEATERMAKERS, 8/8-30
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2014
Playwrights West in association with CoHo Productions presents The Sweatermakers, a world premiere drama by Andrew Wardenaar. The Sweatermakers marks the third year in Playwrights West's ten-year mission to present quality, professional productions of its members' works.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2014
Playwrights West in association with CoHo Productions presents The Sweatermakers, a world premiere drama by Andrew Wardenaar. The Sweatermakers marks the third year in Playwrights West's ten-year mission to present quality, professional productions of its members' works.
BWW Reviews: Do You Believe in Magic? THE TEMPEST at Portland Shakespeare Project
by Patrick Brassell - July 20, 2014
Theater is about illusion and the suspension of disbelief. If the actors believe in what they're saying, the audience follows along.
by Patrick Brassell - July 20, 2014
Theater is about illusion and the suspension of disbelief. If the actors believe in what they're saying, the audience follows along.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival to Host 27th Annual HIV/AIDS Fundraiser, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival invites the public to its 27th annual Daedalus Project, a benefit for HIV/AIDS organizations, on Monday, August 18. This year's project will include a variety of events and fund-raising sales, beginning now and throughout the week of August 12-18.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival invites the public to its 27th annual Daedalus Project, a benefit for HIV/AIDS organizations, on Monday, August 18. This year's project will include a variety of events and fund-raising sales, beginning now and throughout the week of August 12-18.
OSF to Stage Impro Theatre's SONDHEIM UNSCRIPTED, 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host a night of improvised musical theatre when Impro Theatre takes over the Thomas Theatre for OSF Presents: Sondheim UnScripted on July 28 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host a night of improvised musical theatre when Impro Theatre takes over the Thomas Theatre for OSF Presents: Sondheim UnScripted on July 28 at 8 p.m.
Post5 Theatre Company Kicks Off the Summer with LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST, Now thru 8/3
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Post5 Theatre is thrilled to kick off Summer with Shakespeare's comedy about Love and (you guessed it) Loss. Funny and fast, touching and absurd, Avital Shira's telling of this wonderful comedy will bring the ridiculous characters in the show to life in personal and moving ways. Love's Labor's Lost will run approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, today, July 10th - August 3rd at 7:30PM with a special opening night gala on July 11.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Post5 Theatre is thrilled to kick off Summer with Shakespeare's comedy about Love and (you guessed it) Loss. Funny and fast, touching and absurd, Avital Shira's telling of this wonderful comedy will bring the ridiculous characters in the show to life in personal and moving ways. Love's Labor's Lost will run approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, today, July 10th - August 3rd at 7:30PM with a special opening night gala on July 11.
OSF Awarded $25,000 Shakespeare in American Communities Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2014-15 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, on behalf of 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 - July 08, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2014-15 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, on behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts, in support of efforts to expose underserved students and teachers to the works of William Shakespeare.
Photo Flash: First Look at Portland Shakespeare Project's THE TEMPEST, with Linda Alper, Matt Kerrigan & Mike Dunay
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
Portland, OR - June 16, 2014. With William Shakespeare's farewell masterpiece, The Tempest, Portland Shakespeare Project will entertain summer audiences with some of the world's most glorious poetry in this production directed by Michael Mendelson. A staged reading of The Admirable Crichton by J.M. Barrie will serve as a delightful three-day theatrical complement, directed by Jon Kretzu. Both shows will be performed on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are on sale through Artists Rep's Box Office. Performances of The Tempest are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Performances of The Admirable Crichton are Tuesday, July 22 and 29 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 3 at 7:30pm. Full schedule, tickets link and more information atwww.portlandshakes.org.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
Portland, OR - June 16, 2014. With William Shakespeare's farewell masterpiece, The Tempest, Portland Shakespeare Project will entertain summer audiences with some of the world's most glorious poetry in this production directed by Michael Mendelson. A staged reading of The Admirable Crichton by J.M. Barrie will serve as a delightful three-day theatrical complement, directed by Jon Kretzu. Both shows will be performed on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are on sale through Artists Rep's Box Office. Performances of The Tempest are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Performances of The Admirable Crichton are Tuesday, July 22 and 29 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 3 at 7:30pm. Full schedule, tickets link and more information atwww.portlandshakes.org.
STAGE TUBE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival Director Amanda Dehnert Talks INTO THE WOODS
by Stage Tube - July 07, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12. Check out the video below of Director Amanda Dehnert discussing the production!
by Stage Tube - July 07, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12. Check out the video below of Director Amanda Dehnert discussing the production!
Photo Flash: First Look at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12. Check out a first look below!
Post5 Theatre Company Kicks Off the Summer with LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST, 7/10-8/3
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
Post5 Theatre is thrilled to kick off Summer with Shakespeare's comedy about Love and (you guessed it) Loss. Funny and fast, touching and absurd, Avital Shira's telling of this wonderful comedy will bring the ridiculous characters in the show to life in personal and moving ways. Love's Labor's Lost will run approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, July 10th - August 3rd.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
Post5 Theatre is thrilled to kick off Summer with Shakespeare's comedy about Love and (you guessed it) Loss. Funny and fast, touching and absurd, Avital Shira's telling of this wonderful comedy will bring the ridiculous characters in the show to life in personal and moving ways. Love's Labor's Lost will run approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, July 10th - August 3rd.
Oregon Children's Theatre Receives $50,000 Grant from Hearst Foundations
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations. The grant is to support theater education services and community outreach programs to engage disadvantaged youth.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations. The grant is to support theater education services and community outreach programs to engage disadvantaged youth.
Stew and Heidi Rodewald's FAMILY ALBUM Opens at OSF, 7/1-8/31
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open the world premiere of Family Album, with book and lyrics by Stew, music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, created with and directed by Joanna Settle. The opening performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5 in the Thomas Theatre; previews are July 1, 3 and 4. Family Album was commissioned by OSF with support from the Edgerton Foundation. The show runs through August 31.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open the world premiere of Family Album, with book and lyrics by Stew, music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, created with and directed by Joanna Settle. The opening performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5 in the Thomas Theatre; previews are July 1, 3 and 4. Family Album was commissioned by OSF with support from the Edgerton Foundation. The show runs through August 31.
BWW Reviews: THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Is Smartly Told at Clackamas Rep
by Patrick Brassell - June 30, 2014
Under the able direction of Doren Elias, the actors all get the period feeling just right, and the wealthy family feels like a wealthy family - all upper-crust manners and comfortable ease with the fancy trimmings.
by Patrick Brassell - June 30, 2014
Under the able direction of Doren Elias, the actors all get the period feeling just right, and the wealthy family feels like a wealthy family - all upper-crust manners and comfortable ease with the fancy trimmings.
BWW Reviews: Broadway Rose Brings 76 Trombones and a Lot of Exuberance to THE MUSIC MAN
by Patrick Brassell - June 30, 2014
Their new production of The Music Man isn't flashy and doesn't do anything radical with Meredith Willson's book and score, and that's the best decision they could have made.
by Patrick Brassell - June 30, 2014
Their new production of The Music Man isn't flashy and doesn't do anything radical with Meredith Willson's book and score, and that's the best decision they could have made.
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Post5 Theatre Announces THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHEAKESPEARE [ABRIDGED] – REVISED
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
Post5 Theatre is bringing back one of audience and critics' favorites for the third year in a row, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] - REVISED. Featuring a new director (Cassandra Boice), new bits (because there are ALWAYS new bits), this iteration of Complete Works will be in-your-face and quite possibly on-your-lap, and will, of course be done FASTER!
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
Post5 Theatre is bringing back one of audience and critics' favorites for the third year in a row, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] - REVISED. Featuring a new director (Cassandra Boice), new bits (because there are ALWAYS new bits), this iteration of Complete Works will be in-your-face and quite possibly on-your-lap, and will, of course be done FASTER!
THE 39 STEPS Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company, 7/11-8/17
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014
The 39 Steps, a suspenseful-romantic-comedy based on the 1935 movie by Alfred Hitchcock, plays at Lakewood Theatre Company July 11- August 17, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014
The 39 Steps, a suspenseful-romantic-comedy based on the 1935 movie by Alfred Hitchcock, plays at Lakewood Theatre Company July 11- August 17, 2014.
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