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.
WHAT THE FESTIVAL Features The Glitch Mob, Washed Out and More, Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
Excitement builds today as What The Festival (WTF) releases their much anticipated lineup for this weekend's event, featuring THE GLITCH MOB, WASHED OUT, NIGHTMARES ON WAX, RL GRIME, EMANCIPATOR ENSEMBLE, CLAUDE VONSTROKE, CASHMERE CAT, JULIO BASHMORE, KAYTRANADA, FORT KNOX FIVE, NATASHA KMETO, VICEROY, OTT, OPIUO, J. PHLIP, CHRISTIAN MARTIN and tons more! For a look at the full lineup, visit whatthefestival.com/.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
Excitement builds today as What The Festival (WTF) releases their much anticipated lineup for this weekend's event, featuring THE GLITCH MOB, WASHED OUT, NIGHTMARES ON WAX, RL GRIME, EMANCIPATOR ENSEMBLE, CLAUDE VONSTROKE, CASHMERE CAT, JULIO BASHMORE, KAYTRANADA, FORT KNOX FIVE, NATASHA KMETO, VICEROY, OTT, OPIUO, J. PHLIP, CHRISTIAN MARTIN and tons more! For a look at the full lineup, visit whatthefestival.com/.
A Cappella Musical Thriller ABLAZE to Release Cast Recording, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014
Winner of 7 major Pacific Northwest theater awards and notices, including Best Original Musical, Ablaze: an a cappella musical thriller is one of the most unique musicals to hit the stage in decades. Using only soloists, a vocal orchestra, and hand percussion, the score has been heralded by critics as "complex, intelligent ", "extraordinarily ambitious", and "one of the best out there in the theater world".
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2014
Winner of 7 major Pacific Northwest theater awards and notices, including Best Original Musical, Ablaze: an a cappella musical thriller is one of the most unique musicals to hit the stage in decades. Using only soloists, a vocal orchestra, and hand percussion, the score has been heralded by critics as "complex, intelligent ", "extraordinarily ambitious", and "one of the best out there in the theater world".
Portland Shakespeare Project to Present THE TEMPEST & THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON in July
by BWW News Desk - 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 at www.portlandshakes.org.
by BWW News Desk - 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 at www.portlandshakes.org.
OSF's Allen Elizabethan Theatre Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens its outdoor theatre the weekend of June 13-15 with two Shakespeare productions, Richard III, directed by James Bundy, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Sarah Rasmussen. Also opening is Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens its outdoor theatre the weekend of June 13-15 with two Shakespeare productions, Richard III, directed by James Bundy, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Sarah Rasmussen. Also opening is Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, directed by Amanda Dehnert. The shows will close the weekend of October 10-12.
A Cappella Musical Thriller ABLAZE to Release Cast Recording, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Winner of 7 major Pacific Northwest theater awards and notices, including Best Original Musical, Ablaze: an a cappella musical thriller is one of the most unique musicals to hit the stage in decades. Using only soloists, a vocal orchestra, and hand percussion, the score has been heralded by critics as "complex, intelligent ", "extraordinarily ambitious", and "one of the best out there in the theater world".
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2014
Winner of 7 major Pacific Northwest theater awards and notices, including Best Original Musical, Ablaze: an a cappella musical thriller is one of the most unique musicals to hit the stage in decades. Using only soloists, a vocal orchestra, and hand percussion, the score has been heralded by critics as "complex, intelligent ", "extraordinarily ambitious", and "one of the best out there in the theater world".
Grant Turner Named New Co-Artistic Director of Portland Shakespeare Project
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) has announced that Grant Turner, former Artistic Director of Northwest Classical Theatre Company (NWCTC), is joining the company as Co-Artistic Director. Turner will share responsibility for the overall artistic direction of PSP with Founding Artistic Director Michael Mendelson.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
Portland Shakespeare Project (PSP) has announced that Grant Turner, former Artistic Director of Northwest Classical Theatre Company (NWCTC), is joining the company as Co-Artistic Director. Turner will share responsibility for the overall artistic direction of PSP with Founding Artistic Director Michael Mendelson.
BWW Reviews: Post5 Theatre Takes Another Shot at THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) (REVISED)
by Patrick Brassell - June 08, 2014
Once the actors start doing their version of Romeo and Juliet the adrenaline kicks in, and all three performers are willing to do just about anything for a laugh.
by Patrick Brassell - June 08, 2014
Once the actors start doing their version of Romeo and Juliet the adrenaline kicks in, and all three performers are willing to do just about anything for a laugh.
THE {WILD} MONEY MONOLOGUES Set for Headwaters Theater This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014
The world premiere of {Wild} Money Monologues will take place this weekend, June 7th and 8th, beginning at 7:30pm at the Headwaters Theater, 55 N.E. Farragaut St.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2014
The world premiere of {Wild} Money Monologues will take place this weekend, June 7th and 8th, beginning at 7:30pm at the Headwaters Theater, 55 N.E. Farragaut St.
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Post5 Theatre Opens THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHEAKESPEARE [ABRIDGED] – REVISED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 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 05, 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!
OSF Presents UNIVERSES' AMERIVILLE, 6/23
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will mount a concert reading of OSF Presents: Ameriville by UNIVERSES, in honor of the Festival's annual Juneteenth celebration, on Monday, June 23 at 12:00 p.m. in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. UNIVERSES is OSF's company-in-residence.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will mount a concert reading of OSF Presents: Ameriville by UNIVERSES, in honor of the Festival's annual Juneteenth celebration, on Monday, June 23 at 12:00 p.m. in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. UNIVERSES is OSF's company-in-residence.
OSF Builds Professional & Pre-Professional Orchestra for INTO THE WOODS, Running June-Oct 2014
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Amanda Dehnert, director and musical director of this season's Into the Woods, have assembled not only the largest orchestra to play on the Allen Elizabethan Theatre stage, but also the first to gather both professional and emerging pre-professional artists for a true master-apprentice experience.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Amanda Dehnert, director and musical director of this season's Into the Woods, have assembled not only the largest orchestra to play on the Allen Elizabethan Theatre stage, but also the first to gather both professional and emerging pre-professional artists for a true master-apprentice experience.
Oregon Shakespeare's Green Show Season Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) begins a new season of free, family-friendly, multicultural Green Show performances today, June 3.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) begins a new season of free, family-friendly, multicultural Green Show performances today, June 3.
BWW Reviews: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Is a Bit Too Pretty at Third Rail
by Patrick Brassell - June 02, 2014
McDonagh's plays are like sitcoms with the anger boiling underneath; they're like Cheers if the characters had all been wasted alcoholics, or the 'Eunice' sketches from The Carol Burnett Show with the wackiness dialed way down.
by Patrick Brassell - June 02, 2014
McDonagh's plays are like sitcoms with the anger boiling underneath; they're like Cheers if the characters had all been wasted alcoholics, or the 'Eunice' sketches from The Carol Burnett Show with the wackiness dialed way down.
Anonymous Theatre Presents Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE One Night Only, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2014
Theatre Vertigo & Anonymous Theatre Present "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and directed by Paul Angelo for ONE NIGHT ONLY: August 18, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2014
Theatre Vertigo & Anonymous Theatre Present "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and directed by Paul Angelo for ONE NIGHT ONLY: August 18, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m.
BWW Reviews: LIZZIE Is a Bloody Mess at Portland Center Stage
by Patrick Brassell - June 01, 2014
It is possible to do a rock show about an era that predates rock - think of Spring Awakening, Evita, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - but these fellows don't seem to know what rock has to do with Lizzie Borden.
by Patrick Brassell - June 01, 2014
It is possible to do a rock show about an era that predates rock - think of Spring Awakening, Evita, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - but these fellows don't seem to know what rock has to do with Lizzie Borden.
Third Rail Rep Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
The Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE by Martin McDonagh. The play will run from today, May 30th through June 22nd. The cast includes Damon Kupper*, Maureen Porter*, Jayne Taini, and Rolland Walsh. According to Charles Spencer of The Telegraph, '[McDonagh's writing] is the bastard offspring of JM Synge and Quentin Tarantino, with moments of extreme violence constantly juxtaposed with edgy, laugh-out-loud humour.'
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
The Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE by Martin McDonagh. The play will run from today, May 30th through June 22nd. The cast includes Damon Kupper*, Maureen Porter*, Jayne Taini, and Rolland Walsh. According to Charles Spencer of The Telegraph, '[McDonagh's writing] is the bastard offspring of JM Synge and Quentin Tarantino, with moments of extreme violence constantly juxtaposed with edgy, laugh-out-loud humour.'
THE {WILD} MONEY MONOLOGUES Set for Headwaters Theater, 6/7-8
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The world premiere of {Wild} Money Monologues will take place June 7th and 8th, beginning at 7:30pm at the Headwaters Theater, 55 N.E. Farragaut St.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The world premiere of {Wild} Money Monologues will take place June 7th and 8th, beginning at 7:30pm at the Headwaters Theater, 55 N.E. Farragaut St.
DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE, 'THE VIBRATOR PLAY' & More Set for Profile Theatre's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE (Adriana Baer, Artistic Director) has announced the productions that will be featured in the 2015 season featuring the work of playwright Sarah Ruhl. The season, which will begin in January 2015, will include four main stage productions and four staged readings as part of the In Dialogue Series, performed on the Morrison and Alder Stages at Artists Repertory Theatre. Subscriptions are now on sale and single tickets will become available on October 1, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE (Adriana Baer, Artistic Director) has announced the productions that will be featured in the 2015 season featuring the work of playwright Sarah Ruhl. The season, which will begin in January 2015, will include four main stage productions and four staged readings as part of the In Dialogue Series, performed on the Morrison and Alder Stages at Artists Repertory Theatre. Subscriptions are now on sale and single tickets will become available on October 1, 2014.
Profile Theatre's BURIED CHILD Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE presents BURIED CHILD Sam Shepard's macabre play about twisted family secrets, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979. Directed by Adriana Baer, performances begin tonight, May 29, 2014 on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE presents BURIED CHILD Sam Shepard's macabre play about twisted family secrets, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979. Directed by Adriana Baer, performances begin tonight, May 29, 2014 on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Artists Rep Strikes a Blow with THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
by Patrick Brassell - May 27, 2014
John Millington Synge's 1907 play is about Christy, a young man who shows up in an Irish village and announces that he has killed his father with a blow to the head. For some reason, the men of the town are impressed by this feat and immediately claim friendship with the boy, while all the women in the town eye him as potential husband material, particularly the young barmaid Pegeen Mike.
by Patrick Brassell - May 27, 2014
John Millington Synge's 1907 play is about Christy, a young man who shows up in an Irish village and announces that he has killed his father with a blow to the head. For some reason, the men of the town are impressed by this feat and immediately claim friendship with the boy, while all the women in the town eye him as potential husband material, particularly the young barmaid Pegeen Mike.
Milagro Celebrates 30th Birthday, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014
Developing local talent, hosting international artists and musicians, and producing the work of emerging and renowned Latino playwrights, are outstanding examples of Milagro's miraculous work. In 1984, Jose Eduardo Gonzalez and Dañel Malan founded Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group), and today, you are cordially invited to help us celebrate our 30th birthday.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2014
Developing local talent, hosting international artists and musicians, and producing the work of emerging and renowned Latino playwrights, are outstanding examples of Milagro's miraculous work. In 1984, Jose Eduardo Gonzalez and Dañel Malan founded Milagro (Miracle Theatre Group), and today, you are cordially invited to help us celebrate our 30th birthday.
Photo Flash: First Look - Artists Rep's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014
Artists Rep presents The Playboy of the Western World by J.M Synge, from through June 22, as the final show of the 14/15 season. Damaso Rodriguez, Artists Rep's Artistic Director, will direct this riotous and raucous production that features a stellar 11-person cast including Portland talent Chris Murray, Amy Newman, Allen Nause, Isaac Lamb, Michael Mendelson, Bill Geisslinger and Los Angeles' Jill Van Velzer. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014
Artists Rep presents The Playboy of the Western World by J.M Synge, from through June 22, as the final show of the 14/15 season. Damaso Rodriguez, Artists Rep's Artistic Director, will direct this riotous and raucous production that features a stellar 11-person cast including Portland talent Chris Murray, Amy Newman, Allen Nause, Isaac Lamb, Michael Mendelson, Bill Geisslinger and Los Angeles' Jill Van Velzer. Check out a first look below!
Milagro Receives $75,000 in Grants
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
In April and May 2014, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, was awarded two grants totaling $75,000 in general operating support for Milagro's 31st and 32nd seasons.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
In April and May 2014, Miracle Theatre Group aka Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, was awarded two grants totaling $75,000 in general operating support for Milagro's 31st and 32nd seasons.
Oregon Shakespeare's Green Show Season to Kick Off June 3
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) begins a new season of free, family-friendly, multicultural Green Show performances June 3. Offered six nights a week outdoors, the 2014 Green Show season runs June 3 through October 12 and features local, national and international acts.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) begins a new season of free, family-friendly, multicultural Green Show performances June 3. Offered six nights a week outdoors, the 2014 Green Show season runs June 3 through October 12 and features local, national and international acts.
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