BWW Reviews: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
As Denzel Washington, Kenny Leon and Co. usher in the umpteenth renaissance of Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, across the country, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is mounting a 50th anniversary revival of the only other work the Hansberry- who died at 34 - lived to see produced.
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
As Denzel Washington, Kenny Leon and Co. usher in the umpteenth renaissance of Lorraine Hansberry's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, across the country, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is mounting a 50th anniversary revival of the only other work the Hansberry- who died at 34 - lived to see produced.
BWW Reviews: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
It may take a few minutes for a viewer to get his bearings within the world of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL. The canvas laid out by playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes stretches from Puerto Rico to San Diego, from Philadelphia to Japan. Characters go by their chatroom handles, and their relationships to each other - even among family members who meet face to face - are complicated and are not immediately made clear.
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
It may take a few minutes for a viewer to get his bearings within the world of WATER BY THE SPOONFUL. The canvas laid out by playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes stretches from Puerto Rico to San Diego, from Philadelphia to Japan. Characters go by their chatroom handles, and their relationships to each other - even among family members who meet face to face - are complicated and are not immediately made clear.
BWW Reviews: THE TEMPEST at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
Feats of magic are at an end, resolutions have been made and Ferdinand and Miranda are bound for a world far braver and newer than what they've experienced on this magical island. That's when Jeffrey King, as Antonio, turns to face his brother Prospero whose Dukedom Antonio usurped lo those many years ago. Prospero has forgiven him, and what does Antonio do?
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
Feats of magic are at an end, resolutions have been made and Ferdinand and Miranda are bound for a world far braver and newer than what they've experienced on this magical island. That's when Jeffrey King, as Antonio, turns to face his brother Prospero whose Dukedom Antonio usurped lo those many years ago. Prospero has forgiven him, and what does Antonio do?
BWW Reviews: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
The throw-everything-against-the-wall-and-pray-for-laughs approach to low comedy is a staple of live theater, and certainly, of William Shakespeare's plays. None play would seem to invite a shtick-fest - beg for one even - than the hugely ridiculous THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. At the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, alas, Kent Gash's free-for-all staging of Errors exposes the play's lameness rather than celebrates its lunacy. For ninety non-breezy minutes, every actor on that stage is mugging (or frugging) his or her collective buns off. Some of the players are quite deft and, indeed, the production has its share of laughs. Too often, though, the jokes don't land, the pace slows and the endeavor is dead in the water.
by Evan Henerson - April 22, 2014
The throw-everything-against-the-wall-and-pray-for-laughs approach to low comedy is a staple of live theater, and certainly, of William Shakespeare's plays. None play would seem to invite a shtick-fest - beg for one even - than the hugely ridiculous THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. At the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, alas, Kent Gash's free-for-all staging of Errors exposes the play's lameness rather than celebrates its lunacy. For ninety non-breezy minutes, every actor on that stage is mugging (or frugging) his or her collective buns off. Some of the players are quite deft and, indeed, the production has its share of laughs. Too often, though, the jokes don't land, the pace slows and the endeavor is dead in the water.
OSF Installs Meyer Sound System in Outdoor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that it will begin installation of a new Meyer Sound system in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre for the opening of the 2014 productions in June. The state-of-the-art system is made possible through a generous donation from Ashland residents Judy Shih and Joel Axelrod.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that it will begin installation of a new Meyer Sound system in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre for the opening of the 2014 productions in June. The state-of-the-art system is made possible through a generous donation from Ashland residents Judy Shih and Joel Axelrod.
BWW Reviews: OTHELLO Fights for Glory at Portland Center Stage
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
Othello, to modern ears, is one of the most melodramatic of Shakespeare's dramas. It involves a villain (Iago) who wreaks havoc without much apparent motivation, a hero (Othello) who believes the villain's lies without evidence to support them, and a lot of coincidences that don't always make sense.
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
Othello, to modern ears, is one of the most melodramatic of Shakespeare's dramas. It involves a villain (Iago) who wreaks havoc without much apparent motivation, a hero (Othello) who believes the villain's lies without evidence to support them, and a lot of coincidences that don't always make sense.
BWW Reviews: Artists' Rep THE QUALITY OF LIFE Asks the Tough Questions...and Laughs at Them
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
Jane Anderson's The Quality of Life is a play about grief and the various ways people deal with it. Oh, you're thinking, a heavy drama. Nope, it's a comedy. A black comedy? No again. It's warm, heartfelt, profane, and hilarious, and it's life-affirming in the best possible way. Anderson looks at grief from every possible angle and leaves you bruised but hopeful.
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
Jane Anderson's The Quality of Life is a play about grief and the various ways people deal with it. Oh, you're thinking, a heavy drama. Nope, it's a comedy. A black comedy? No again. It's warm, heartfelt, profane, and hilarious, and it's life-affirming in the best possible way. Anderson looks at grief from every possible angle and leaves you bruised but hopeful.
BWW Reviews: THE BIKINIS Try to Bring Back the '60s at Broadway Rose
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
The jokes are lame, the characters are each assigned one personality trait, and the attempts to be heartfelt go flat. And yet...it's a perfect package of boomer nostalgia, so the audience goes wild.
by Patrick Brassell - April 21, 2014
The jokes are lame, the characters are each assigned one personality trait, and the attempts to be heartfelt go flat. And yet...it's a perfect package of boomer nostalgia, so the audience goes wild.
Portland Revels Seek Volunteers for Anniversary Jubilee, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2014
On Saturday, May 10th Portland Revels will be celebrating 20 years of Revels magic. We couldn't have done it with out the help of our many dedicated volunteers. From ushering to stuffing envelopes to schlepping set pieces, Revels volunteers have been graciously helping year after year.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2014
On Saturday, May 10th Portland Revels will be celebrating 20 years of Revels magic. We couldn't have done it with out the help of our many dedicated volunteers. From ushering to stuffing envelopes to schlepping set pieces, Revels volunteers have been graciously helping year after year.
Artists Repertory Theatre Expands Resident Artist Company
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez honors the name and intention of Artists Repertory Theatre by expanding the Resident Artist Company to include 20 of Portland's most lauded professionals from a variety of theatrical disciplines. This significant step follows former Artistic Director Allen Nause's creation of an acting company in 2008 and Rodriguez's addition of five artists in 2013.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez honors the name and intention of Artists Repertory Theatre by expanding the Resident Artist Company to include 20 of Portland's most lauded professionals from a variety of theatrical disciplines. This significant step follows former Artistic Director Allen Nause's creation of an acting company in 2008 and Rodriguez's addition of five artists in 2013.
OSF Receives $80,000 NEA Grant for All-Female Production of THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has been awarded an $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the 2014 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. OSF is one of 886 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant, which will help fund 38 performances as well as surrounding education and audience engagement events for William Shakespeare's comedy of young male bonding and betrayal, which OSF will present with an all-female cast.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has been awarded an $80,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the 2014 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. OSF is one of 886 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant, which will help fund 38 performances as well as surrounding education and audience engagement events for William Shakespeare's comedy of young male bonding and betrayal, which OSF will present with an all-female cast.
OSF's A WRINKLE IN TIME Opens 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will open its sixth production of the 2014 season in the Angus Bowmer Theatre at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20. A Wrinkle in Time, based on the book by Madeleine L'Engle and adapted and directed by Tracy Young, will run through November 1.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will open its sixth production of the 2014 season in the Angus Bowmer Theatre at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20. A Wrinkle in Time, based on the book by Madeleine L'Engle and adapted and directed by Tracy Young, will run through November 1.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lakewood Theatre Company's SHOW BOAT, Opening 5/2
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
As its final presentation of the 2013-14 season, Lakewood Theatre Company will open May 2, 2014 with a new production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's glorious American musical, Show Boat, on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
As its final presentation of the 2013-14 season, Lakewood Theatre Company will open May 2, 2014 with a new production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's glorious American musical, Show Boat, on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Center for the Arts.
Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Mendelson, Linda Alper and More in Artists Rep's THE QUALITY OF LIFE
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Artists Rep is pleased to present the Northwest Premiere of The Quality of Life by Jane Anderson, from April 8 through May 11. Former Artists Rep Artistic Director Allen Nause will direct this provocative and deeply moving production featuring a stellar cast of some of Portland's most well-known and talented actors.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Artists Rep is pleased to present the Northwest Premiere of The Quality of Life by Jane Anderson, from April 8 through May 11. Former Artists Rep Artistic Director Allen Nause will direct this provocative and deeply moving production featuring a stellar cast of some of Portland's most well-known and talented actors.
NWCT Hosts Third Annual Walking Tour of Historic Homes, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
NW Children's Theater & School (NWCT) and NW Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) present, "The Stately Home Tour of Old NW/SW Neighborhoods", the 3rd Annual Walking Tour of Historic Homes. The Tour is Sun., May 4, 2014 from 11 a.m.-?4 p.m. and will begin at the historic NNCC (originally known as the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1909), located at 1819 NW Everett St., Portland, Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
NW Children's Theater & School (NWCT) and NW Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) present, "The Stately Home Tour of Old NW/SW Neighborhoods", the 3rd Annual Walking Tour of Historic Homes. The Tour is Sun., May 4, 2014 from 11 a.m.-?4 p.m. and will begin at the historic NNCC (originally known as the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1909), located at 1819 NW Everett St., Portland, Oregon.
BUENA VISTA Reading Set for Profile Theatre's 'In Dialogue' Series This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
A staged reading of new play Buena Vista will be offered as part of Profile Theatre's 'In Dialogue Staged Reading Series' of new and contemporary plays in conversation with Sam Shepard's body of work. Buena Vista was developed and premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and will continue to be refined while at Profile.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
A staged reading of new play Buena Vista will be offered as part of Profile Theatre's 'In Dialogue Staged Reading Series' of new and contemporary plays in conversation with Sam Shepard's body of work. Buena Vista was developed and premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and will continue to be refined while at Profile.
Complete Works Project to Host Opening Gala at PCS, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The Complete Works Project (CWP) today announced that it will hold its opening gala on April 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Portland Center Stage (PCS) in Portland, Ore. Free and open to the public, the event kicks off the ambitious goal of the project which is to produce - in collaboration with numerous performing arts companies, educators, and more - the entirety of William Shakespeare's works in the greater Portland area in two years' time.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The Complete Works Project (CWP) today announced that it will hold its opening gala on April 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Portland Center Stage (PCS) in Portland, Ore. Free and open to the public, the event kicks off the ambitious goal of the project which is to produce - in collaboration with numerous performing arts companies, educators, and more - the entirety of William Shakespeare's works in the greater Portland area in two years' time.
Portland Actors Conservatory & PETE's OPUS 3 Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Portland Actors Conservatory collaborated with PETE (Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble) to create an innovative and immersive theatre experience. Inspired by August Strinberg's Ghost Sonata, Opus 3 opens tonight, April 11 at the historic Firehouse Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Portland Actors Conservatory collaborated with PETE (Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble) to create an innovative and immersive theatre experience. Inspired by August Strinberg's Ghost Sonata, Opus 3 opens tonight, April 11 at the historic Firehouse Theatre.
OSF-Commissioned ALL THE WAY Wins Five IRNE Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is delighted that the American Repertory Theatre (ART) production of Robert Schenkkan's All the Way, staged in the fall of 2013 and directed by OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch, received five Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards. All the Way, which had its world premiere at OSF in 2012, is now playing on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre through June 29, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is delighted that the American Repertory Theatre (ART) production of Robert Schenkkan's All the Way, staged in the fall of 2013 and directed by OSF Artistic Director Bill Rauch, received five Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards. All the Way, which had its world premiere at OSF in 2012, is now playing on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre through June 29, 2014.
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present FANCY NANCY, Begin. 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
Don your most glamorous attire, pour a spot of tea, and join us for the most elegant musical of the year-Fancy Nancy! Nancy and her pals Wanda, Rhonda, Bree, and Lionel are super-excited to be dancing in a school recital. Nancy is sure she will be cast as a shimmering mermaid, but ends up as an ordinary tree instead. When Bree lands the coveted role, Nancy realizes that being fancy comes in many forms-all it takes is a dash of imagination, camaraderie, and a little joie de vivre!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
Don your most glamorous attire, pour a spot of tea, and join us for the most elegant musical of the year-Fancy Nancy! Nancy and her pals Wanda, Rhonda, Bree, and Lionel are super-excited to be dancing in a school recital. Nancy is sure she will be cast as a shimmering mermaid, but ends up as an ordinary tree instead. When Bree lands the coveted role, Nancy realizes that being fancy comes in many forms-all it takes is a dash of imagination, camaraderie, and a little joie de vivre!
WHAT THE FESTIVAL to Feature The Glitch Mob, Washed Out and More, 6/19-22
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2014
Excitement builds today as What The Festival (WTF) releases their much anticipated lineup for the June 19-22, 2014 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 - April 09, 2014
Excitement builds today as What The Festival (WTF) releases their much anticipated lineup for the June 19-22, 2014 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/.
Profile Theatre to Present BURIED CHILD, Begin. 5/29
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 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 on May 29, 2014 on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale at Profiletheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 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 on May 29, 2014 on the Alder Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. Tickets are currently on sale at Profiletheatre.org.
Portland Ovations to Welcome Pilobolus to Merrill Auditorium, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2014
Portland Ovations brings back the ever-evolving dance company Pilobolus for a Friday evening performance April 25th at 8pm at Merrill Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2014
Portland Ovations brings back the ever-evolving dance company Pilobolus for a Friday evening performance April 25th at 8pm at Merrill Auditorium.
Milagro & LAX IdeAL to Present Latino Art Exhibit and Performance Showcase, 5/1
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2014
LAX-IdeAL is the Latino Artists eXchange / Intercambio de artistas Latinos, a community of creative individuals coming together at Milagro since 2010 to build a network, strengthen careers and nurture future artists.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2014
LAX-IdeAL is the Latino Artists eXchange / Intercambio de artistas Latinos, a community of creative individuals coming together at Milagro since 2010 to build a network, strengthen careers and nurture future artists.
NW Children's Theater & School Presents LITTLE RED 'RIDING HOOD', 4/26-5/26
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
NW Children's Theater & School (NWCT) presents the World Premiere of: Little Red 'Riding Hood' by Melody Bridges & Bob Hardy.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
NW Children's Theater & School (NWCT) presents the World Premiere of: Little Red 'Riding Hood' by Melody Bridges & Bob Hardy.
Videos
 |
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Keller Auditorium (1/20 - 1/20) | |
 |
Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ayckroyd
Lakewood Theatre Company (1/2 - 2/8) PORTLAND PREMIERE
PHOTOS
| |
|
The Ugly Duckling
Metropolitan Performing Arts (3/14 - 3/14) | |
|
Edgar Meyer, Tessa Lark & Joshua Roman
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (1/10 - 1/10) | |
|
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Bend, OR! On April 30, 2026
Tower Theatre (4/30 - 4/30) | |
|
Footloose
Magenta Theater (4/18 - 4/18) | |
|
Avenue Q
Stumptown Stages (3/13 - 4/12) | |
|
ZooZoo
Imago Theatre (12/19 - 1/4) | |
|
The Princess and The Goblin King
Metropolitan Performing Arts (3/21 - 3/22) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Get Portland's #1 Theatre Newsletter
All the show news & discounts for Portland & beyond.
