Oregon Children's Theatre to Present THE GIVER, 4/26-5/18
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
From acclaimed two-time Newbery Award-winning author, Lois Lowry, The Giver returns to Oregon Children's Theatre eight years after its world premiere on our stage.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
From acclaimed two-time Newbery Award-winning author, Lois Lowry, The Giver returns to Oregon Children's Theatre eight years after its world premiere on our stage.
OSF Receives Donation of Tools from Stanley Black & Decker
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
From a 12-inch sliding compound miter saw to a dozen snap blade knives, Stanley Black & Decker is helping deck out the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's (OSF) recently-completed Production Building in Talent with new equipment through an in-kind donation valued at $12,627.24.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
From a 12-inch sliding compound miter saw to a dozen snap blade knives, Stanley Black & Decker is helping deck out the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's (OSF) recently-completed Production Building in Talent with new equipment through an in-kind donation valued at $12,627.24.
IVY & BEAN, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! and More Set for Oregon Children's Theatre's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Award-winning Oregon Children's Theatre announces its 2014-2015 Season featuring two world premieres, an Oregon premiere, and a local Portland favorite!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Award-winning Oregon Children's Theatre announces its 2014-2015 Season featuring two world premieres, an Oregon premiere, and a local Portland favorite!
STATIC, 'IRMA VEP,' BELLEVILLE & More Set for Third Rail's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Third Rail has announced their 9th Season of plays that will chill you, tickle your funny bone, speak to you, thrill you, and pull you to the edge of your seat.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2014
Third Rail has announced their 9th Season of plays that will chill you, tickle your funny bone, speak to you, thrill you, and pull you to the edge of your seat.
Portland Actors Conservatory & PETE's OPUS 3 to Open 4/11
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 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 Friday, April 11 at the historic Firehouse Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 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 Friday, April 11 at the historic Firehouse Theatre.
OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Night to Feature Poet Samiya Bashir, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host its next Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic night April 7, with featured poet Samiya Bashir. The Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic event is free and open to the public and will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Black Swan on the OSF campus (15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR 97520). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; space is limited.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will host its next Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic night April 7, with featured poet Samiya Bashir. The Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic event is free and open to the public and will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Black Swan on the OSF campus (15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR 97520). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; space is limited.
BUENA VISTA Reading Set for Profile Theatre's 'In Dialogue' Series, 4/12-13
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 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 - March 31, 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.
BWW Reviews: Third Rail's MIDSUMMER Will Make You Sing in the Rain
by Patrick Brassell - March 30, 2014
A two-actor play is very dependent on its cast, who are onstage nonstop for nearly two hours, and director Philip Cuomo has chosen well.
by Patrick Brassell - March 30, 2014
A two-actor play is very dependent on its cast, who are onstage nonstop for nearly two hours, and director Philip Cuomo has chosen well.
BWW Reviews: Post5's HAMLET Has An Antic Disposition
by Patrick Brassell - March 30, 2014
Imagine a young, wisecracking '80s movie star - say Robert Downey Jr. or John Cusack - plugged into Shakespeare's tragedy. It makes for lots of laughs, but it also divests the play of its tragic aspect, which leaves the ending unearned.
by Patrick Brassell - March 30, 2014
Imagine a young, wisecracking '80s movie star - say Robert Downey Jr. or John Cusack - plugged into Shakespeare's tragedy. It makes for lots of laughs, but it also divests the play of its tragic aspect, which leaves the ending unearned.
CoHo Productions to Present MAPLE & VINE, 5/2-24
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
CoHo Productions proudly presents the third and final play of their 2013/14 Season: Maple and Vine by Jordan Harrison, co-produced and directed by Megan Kate Ward. Maple and Vine will open May 2, 2014 and run through May 24, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
CoHo Productions proudly presents the third and final play of their 2013/14 Season: Maple and Vine by Jordan Harrison, co-produced and directed by Megan Kate Ward. Maple and Vine will open May 2, 2014 and run through May 24, 2014.
OSF to Present Reading of AJAX, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will present a play reading of Ajax by Sophocles on Thursday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Thomas Theatre. The reading is directed by 2014 Phil Killian Directing Fellow Tom Ridgely.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) will present a play reading of Ajax by Sophocles on Thursday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Thomas Theatre. The reading is directed by 2014 Phil Killian Directing Fellow Tom Ridgely.
OSF Opens WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's Water by the Spoonful, directed by Shishir Kurup, March 30 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are tonight, March 26, March 28 and 29.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's Water by the Spoonful, directed by Shishir Kurup, March 30 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are tonight, March 26, March 28 and 29.
Oregon Children's Theatre Bully Project Finalist Chloe Rust Is Runner Up in National Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Last year Oregon Children's Theatre's held the first annual 'Bully Project,' an anti-bullying playwriting competition. We are holding the competition for the 2nd year in a row.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Last year Oregon Children's Theatre's held the first annual 'Bully Project,' an anti-bullying playwriting competition. We are holding the competition for the 2nd year in a row.
O ROMEO, MADE IN LANUS and More Set for Milagro's 31st Season
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2014-2015 season featuring an exciting line-up of four stage productions, including two world premieres, a national touring production and the only professional Spanish language theatre production in the region.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2014-2015 season featuring an exciting line-up of four stage productions, including two world premieres, a national touring production and the only professional Spanish language theatre production in the region.
Lakewood Theatre Company Announces 2014-2015 Play Season
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 62nd season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 11, 2014. Season tickets for the 2014-2015 season are on sale now and prices for the six-show season range from $170.00 - $180.00. Performances are Thursday -Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM and some Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Season tickets can be purchased at the LTC Box Office at 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego. Box Office hours are 9-5 weekdays and 10-4 on Saturdays. Call 503-635-3901 to charge your order by phone. Season tickets for current subscribers are now on sale. New subscribers may purchase online beginning March 31 at https://www.lakewood-center.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 62nd season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 11, 2014. Season tickets for the 2014-2015 season are on sale now and prices for the six-show season range from $170.00 - $180.00. Performances are Thursday -Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM and some Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Season tickets can be purchased at the LTC Box Office at 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego. Box Office hours are 9-5 weekdays and 10-4 on Saturdays. Call 503-635-3901 to charge your order by phone. Season tickets for current subscribers are now on sale. New subscribers may purchase online beginning March 31 at https://www.lakewood-center.org.
Portland Ovations Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA at Merrill Auditorium Today
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Portland Ovations brings one of the most enduring works of musical theater, Man of La Mancha to Portland for two-performances today, March 22nd at 2pm and 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Portland Ovations brings one of the most enduring works of musical theater, Man of La Mancha to Portland for two-performances today, March 22nd at 2pm and 8pm.
OSF to Present WATER BY THE SPOONFUL, Begin. 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's Water by the Spoonful, directed by Shishir Kurup, March 30 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are March 26, 28 and 29.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open Quiara Alegria Hudes's Water by the Spoonful, directed by Shishir Kurup, March 30 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are March 26, 28 and 29.
Artists Rep to Present Jane Anderson's THE QUALITY OF LIFE, Begin. 4/8
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Artists Rep will 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 - March 21, 2014
Artists Rep will 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.
Portland Ovations to Welcome Bobby McFerrin to Merrill Auditorium, 4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
Portland Ovations brings the matchless vocal improviser with a breathtaking range and Ten-time Grammy Award-winner Bobby McFerrin to Merrill Auditorium for a Sunday evening concert on April 13th at 7 pm. Bobby McFerrin was exposed to a multitude of musical genres during his youth - classical, R&B, jazz, pop and world music - and has absorbed them all to create his own unparalleled sound. Whether it is a rendition of the Bach prelude Ave Maria, his incomparable interpretations of Beatles songs, collaborations with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, or conducting the Vienna Philharmonic, McFerrin awes audiences.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
Portland Ovations brings the matchless vocal improviser with a breathtaking range and Ten-time Grammy Award-winner Bobby McFerrin to Merrill Auditorium for a Sunday evening concert on April 13th at 7 pm. Bobby McFerrin was exposed to a multitude of musical genres during his youth - classical, R&B, jazz, pop and world music - and has absorbed them all to create his own unparalleled sound. Whether it is a rendition of the Bach prelude Ave Maria, his incomparable interpretations of Beatles songs, collaborations with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, or conducting the Vienna Philharmonic, McFerrin awes audiences.
Sarah Ruhl Named Profile Theatre's 2015 Season Playwright
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE has announced Sarah Ruhl to be the company's featured playwright for the 2015 season. The announcement was made on Saturday at a Season Announcement Party, which included performances by local artists based on and inspired by Ms. Ruhl's work. Beginning in January 2015, the company will dedicate its productions and programming to exploring the scope and breadth of this playwright's work.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014
PROFILE THEATRE has announced Sarah Ruhl to be the company's featured playwright for the 2015 season. The announcement was made on Saturday at a Season Announcement Party, which included performances by local artists based on and inspired by Ms. Ruhl's work. Beginning in January 2015, the company will dedicate its productions and programming to exploring the scope and breadth of this playwright's work.
Profile Theatre to Stage Reading of New Play, HUNGRY, 3/15-16
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2014
Profile Theatre will present a staged reading of new play, Hungry. This is the first in Profile's In Dialogue Staged Reading Series of new and contemporary plays in conversation with Sam Shepard's body of work.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2014
Profile Theatre will present a staged reading of new play, Hungry. This is the first in Profile's In Dialogue Staged Reading Series of new and contemporary plays in conversation with Sam Shepard's body of work.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2015 playbill today. The 2015 season is sponsored by U.S. Bank.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2015 playbill today. The 2015 season is sponsored by U.S. Bank.
triangle Presents NEXT FALL, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2014
Continuing it's 24th season, triangle productions! will present the 2010 Tony Nominated Play NEXT FALL.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2014
Continuing it's 24th season, triangle productions! will present the 2010 Tony Nominated Play NEXT FALL.
Portland Ovations to Present WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014
Portland Ovations brings a fun-filled adaptation of Michael Rosen's award-winning book We're Going on a Bear Hunt to Merrill Auditorium for a Saturday morning Family Series performance on April 5th at 11 am.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014
Portland Ovations brings a fun-filled adaptation of Michael Rosen's award-winning book We're Going on a Bear Hunt to Merrill Auditorium for a Saturday morning Family Series performance on April 5th at 11 am.
BWW Reviews: Portland Playhouse's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Is a Quiet Masterpiece
by Patrick Brassell - March 09, 2014
The entire cast of thirteen sang with pure feeling, and the rafters rang with their astonishing voices.
by Patrick Brassell - March 09, 2014
The entire cast of thirteen sang with pure feeling, and the rafters rang with their astonishing voices.
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