Photo Flash: NW Children's Theater's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Begin. 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2013
Take to the skies on the wings of a...peach? Anything is possible when young James Trotter (J.J. Pen) discovers a magical escape from his dreary life with aunts Spiker and Sponge (Tai Sammons and Melanie Moseley). A chance encounter with a magical stranger, a bag filled with mysterious crocodile tongues, and an unexpected accident lead to the creation of the largest peach the world has ever seen! After climbing aboard the giant fruit, James finds himself surrounded by a rag-tag group of friendly insects: Centipede (John Ellingson), Spider (Annie Willis), Earthworm (Sam Burns), Grasshopper (Zero Feeney), and Ladybug (Madeleine Delaplane). Adventure awaits the unlikely crew as James captains the peach across the Atlantic; flying, floating, and rolling away from a life of loneliness and isolation into to a brighter, more hopeful future. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2013
Take to the skies on the wings of a...peach? Anything is possible when young James Trotter (J.J. Pen) discovers a magical escape from his dreary life with aunts Spiker and Sponge (Tai Sammons and Melanie Moseley). A chance encounter with a magical stranger, a bag filled with mysterious crocodile tongues, and an unexpected accident lead to the creation of the largest peach the world has ever seen! After climbing aboard the giant fruit, James finds himself surrounded by a rag-tag group of friendly insects: Centipede (John Ellingson), Spider (Annie Willis), Earthworm (Sam Burns), Grasshopper (Zero Feeney), and Ladybug (Madeleine Delaplane). Adventure awaits the unlikely crew as James captains the peach across the Atlantic; flying, floating, and rolling away from a life of loneliness and isolation into to a brighter, more hopeful future. Check out a first look below!
triangle productions Kicks Off 24th Season with KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013
triangle productions! kicks off its 24th season with the Oregon premiere of the seven-time Tony Award winning musical based on Manuel Puig's novel of the same name, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, with Book by Terrance McNally, Music by John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret and Chicago).
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013
triangle productions! kicks off its 24th season with the Oregon premiere of the seven-time Tony Award winning musical based on Manuel Puig's novel of the same name, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, with Book by Terrance McNally, Music by John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret and Chicago).
Photo Flash: First Look at Artists Rep's THE BIG MEAL
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
THE BIG MEAL Opens Artists Rep's 2013-14 Season, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013
Artists Rep's 2013/14 season kicks off with The Big Meal by Dan LeFranc in its West Coast premiere, directed by new Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013
Artists Rep's 2013/14 season kicks off with The Big Meal by Dan LeFranc in its West Coast premiere, directed by new Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table.
Miracle Theatre Group to Host 2013 LA LUNA NUEVA FESTIVAL, 9/13-18
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Opening next Friday September 13, Miracle Theatre Group will present the 5th edition of 'La Luna Nueva', the annual festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Night by night, our renowned multidisciplinary arts festival will showcase the richness and diversity of Latin artistic expressions. Flamenco, Tango, Latin jazz, theater, play readings, comedy, homages to Pablo Neruda and Frida Kahlo and visual art, launching Milagro's 30th season!
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Opening next Friday September 13, Miracle Theatre Group will present the 5th edition of 'La Luna Nueva', the annual festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Night by night, our renowned multidisciplinary arts festival will showcase the richness and diversity of Latin artistic expressions. Flamenco, Tango, Latin jazz, theater, play readings, comedy, homages to Pablo Neruda and Frida Kahlo and visual art, launching Milagro's 30th season!
Artists Rep to Present MISTAKES WERE MADE, 9/24-10/27
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Artists Rep announces Michael Mendelson will step in to play the lead role of Felix Artifex, as Todd Van Voris must leave the production due to a family emergency. Artistic Director Dámaso Rodriguez will now direct Mendelson and guide the show to opening as the production's Associate Director. Originally slated to begin preview performances next Tuesday, September 17, the run dates for Mistakes Were Made will now be pushed back one week. Preview performances will begin September 24 and the play will open on September 28.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Artists Rep announces Michael Mendelson will step in to play the lead role of Felix Artifex, as Todd Van Voris must leave the production due to a family emergency. Artistic Director Dámaso Rodriguez will now direct Mendelson and guide the show to opening as the production's Associate Director. Originally slated to begin preview performances next Tuesday, September 17, the run dates for Mistakes Were Made will now be pushed back one week. Preview performances will begin September 24 and the play will open on September 28.
MOVIE MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL to Return to Silverlake's Cavern Club Theater, 9/13-14
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013
Movie Musical returns to Cavern Club Theater by popular demand for two nights only Friday, September 13 & Saturday September 14 @ 9pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013
Movie Musical returns to Cavern Club Theater by popular demand for two nights only Friday, September 13 & Saturday September 14 @ 9pm.
OSF to Present Robin Goodrin Nordli's BARD BABES, 9/9
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, as part of its OSF Presents series, will feature Robin Goodrin Nordli's Bard Babes, a humorous and touching look at the joys and challenges of taking on the characters of William Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2013
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, as part of its OSF Presents series, will feature Robin Goodrin Nordli's Bard Babes, a humorous and touching look at the joys and challenges of taking on the characters of William Shakespeare.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2013 Daedalus Project Raises $133,300
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2013 fundraiser, held August 19 for AIDS/HIV organizations, raised a record-breaking $133,300, exceeding last year's record by almost $18,000. The totals may change somewhat as later additions or expenses are accounted for, but it is clear that the event shattered previous totals.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2013 fundraiser, held August 19 for AIDS/HIV organizations, raised a record-breaking $133,300, exceeding last year's record by almost $18,000. The totals may change somewhat as later additions or expenses are accounted for, but it is clear that the event shattered previous totals.
triangle productions! to Open KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, 9/5
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013
triangle productions! kicks off its 24th season with the Oregon premiere of the seven-time Tony Award winning musical based on Manuel Puig's novel of the same name, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. The show runs September 5-29.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013
triangle productions! kicks off its 24th season with the Oregon premiere of the seven-time Tony Award winning musical based on Manuel Puig's novel of the same name, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. The show runs September 5-29.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Open 9/13 at Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2013
Little Shop of Horrors, with Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Music by Alan Menken, Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screen play by Charles Griffith and originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Klye Renick, Producing Director), as well as the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization, will be directed by Adam Ewing with musical direction by Anne Britt at the Gallery Theater.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2013
Little Shop of Horrors, with Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Music by Alan Menken, Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screen play by Charles Griffith and originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Klye Renick, Producing Director), as well as the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization, will be directed by Adam Ewing with musical direction by Anne Britt at the Gallery Theater.
THE BIG MEAL, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD and More Set for Artists Rep's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
Artists Repertory Theatre's 2013/14 season will continue our vision of finding and producing adventurous, provocative work that challenges audiences and artists alike. Next season's play offerings will enhance Artists Rep's role as Portland's premiere mid-size regional theatre company by offering nine of the most cutting-edge plays available today, written by internationally prestigious playwrights, guided by esteemed directors and featuring casts who will unleash these stories onto our stages.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
Artists Repertory Theatre's 2013/14 season will continue our vision of finding and producing adventurous, provocative work that challenges audiences and artists alike. Next season's play offerings will enhance Artists Rep's role as Portland's premiere mid-size regional theatre company by offering nine of the most cutting-edge plays available today, written by internationally prestigious playwrights, guided by esteemed directors and featuring casts who will unleash these stories onto our stages.
Lakewood Theatre's SPAMALOT to Open 9/6
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
A chorus line of dancing knights, beautiful show girls, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight will kick off Lakewood Theatre Company's 61st season for the Portland area premiere of Monty Python's SPAMALOT September 6 - October 13, 2013. The show sponsor is AKT CPAs, Advisors, Consultants.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
A chorus line of dancing knights, beautiful show girls, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight will kick off Lakewood Theatre Company's 61st season for the Portland area premiere of Monty Python's SPAMALOT September 6 - October 13, 2013. The show sponsor is AKT CPAs, Advisors, Consultants.
Robert Patrick to Bring WHAT DOESN'T KILL ME…MAKES A GREAT STORY LATER! to Spirit Studio, 9/27
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
Patrick will play a special One Night Only performance on Friday, September 27th, 2013 @ 8pm at Spirit Studio (3711 Evans Street Silverlake, CA 90027). Tickets are $15 and available at robertpatrick.brownpapertickets.com.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
Patrick will play a special One Night Only performance on Friday, September 27th, 2013 @ 8pm at Spirit Studio (3711 Evans Street Silverlake, CA 90027). Tickets are $15 and available at robertpatrick.brownpapertickets.com.
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE Set for Gresham Public Library Today
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE, written and directed by Dañel Malan, will be performed today, August 21, 2013 at Gresham Public Library at 2 PM.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE, written and directed by Dañel Malan, will be performed today, August 21, 2013 at Gresham Public Library at 2 PM.
Imago Theatre to Host TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS Panel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
Imago Theatre is hosting a panel of theater professionals and critics to try to understand our day-by-day, ever-changing world of technology and how this has affected how we create, promote and write about the performing arts. Join them tonight, August 19 at 7PM for a free discussion at Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2013
Imago Theatre is hosting a panel of theater professionals and critics to try to understand our day-by-day, ever-changing world of technology and how this has affected how we create, promote and write about the performing arts. Join them tonight, August 19 at 7PM for a free discussion at Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Avenue.
THE BIG MEAL to Open Artists Rep's 2013-14 Season, 9/3-10/6
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013
Artists Rep's 2013/14 season kicks off with The Big Meal by Dan LeFranc in its West Coast premiere, directed by new Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013
Artists Rep's 2013/14 season kicks off with The Big Meal by Dan LeFranc in its West Coast premiere, directed by new Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Set in a quintessential American restaurant, entire lives whiz by for a modern family whose stage and age are short-order fare. From birth to that inevitable last course - and every corndog, calamari and Cadillac margarita in between - a multi-generational potluck of characters live life's major and minor moments around the dinner table.
Traveling Lantern Brings Children's Theatre to Artists Rep, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013
As part of a new partnership with the long-established and well-reputed Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, Artists Rep will present performances for children in its Alder lobby starting today, August 17.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013
As part of a new partnership with the long-established and well-reputed Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, Artists Rep will present performances for children in its Alder lobby starting today, August 17.
New Film Fest Kicks Off OSF's DAEDALUS PROJECT This Weekend
by Movies News Desk - August 16, 2013
The Daedalus Project, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, will launch its first-ever film festival today, August 16-18 the Varsity Theatre in Ashland.
by Movies News Desk - August 16, 2013
The Daedalus Project, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, will launch its first-ever film festival today, August 16-18 the Varsity Theatre in Ashland.
BWW Reviews: LICKING BATTERIES is a Terrible Title for a Thoughtful Drama
by Patrick Brassell - August 14, 2013
In Licking Batteries, electricity is both literal (in the use of electroshock therapy to treat mental illness) and metaphoric (in the sparks between people), and it gets used in a multitude of ways to tell an engrossing story.
by Patrick Brassell - August 14, 2013
In Licking Batteries, electricity is both literal (in the use of electroshock therapy to treat mental illness) and metaphoric (in the sparks between people), and it gets used in a multitude of ways to tell an engrossing story.
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE Set for Gresham Public Library, 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2013
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE, written and directed by Dañel Malan, will be performed on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Gresham Public Library at 2 PM.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2013
AVENTURAS DE DON QUIXOTE, written and directed by Dañel Malan, will be performed on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Gresham Public Library at 2 PM.
Encore Screenings of THE AUDIENCE Starring Helen Mirren at World Trade Center Theater Set for 9/7-8
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Tickets are $15 - $20 and available by phone at 503.235.1101, online at thirdrailrep.org, or Portland Center for the performing Arts Box Office (1111 SW Broadway)
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Tickets are $15 - $20 and available by phone at 503.235.1101, online at thirdrailrep.org, or Portland Center for the performing Arts Box Office (1111 SW Broadway)
Playwrights West & CoHo Productions Present World Premiere of Ellen Margolis LICKING BATTERIES, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Playwrights West in association with CoHo Productions presents Licking Batteries, a world premiere play by Drammy award-winning playwright Ellen Margolis.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Playwrights West in association with CoHo Productions presents Licking Batteries, a world premiere play by Drammy award-winning playwright Ellen Margolis.
BWW Reviews: A Big Hug for KISS ME, KATE at Clackamas Rep
by Patrick Brassell - August 05, 2013
Cole Porter's songs are justifiably classic, both the tunes that relate to the backstage story and the numbers for the show within the show, and this company has the voices to put them over sensationally.
by Patrick Brassell - August 05, 2013
Cole Porter's songs are justifiably classic, both the tunes that relate to the backstage story and the numbers for the show within the show, and this company has the voices to put them over sensationally.
BWW Reviews: Broadway Rose Finds All the Charm in MY FAIR LADY
by Patrick Brassell - August 04, 2013
The late Lehman Engel was a conductor for a number of Broadway shows in the 1940s through the 1960s, in addition to writing several masterful books on the creation and construction of musicals, and founding the musical theater workshop that bears his name and has trained many of the top songwriters and librettists of the past thirty years. He invented the term 'charm song,' referring to a song that isn't a true comedy song or a ballad, but is intended to make the audience smile and like the character singing it. The gold standard for charm songs is My Fair Lady - practically the whole show is charm songs like 'The Rain in Spain,' 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly,' and and 'You Did It.' The only overt love song is handed to a minor character, and the story is resolved via dialogue rather than a big final number. And it's just a great show.
by Patrick Brassell - August 04, 2013
The late Lehman Engel was a conductor for a number of Broadway shows in the 1940s through the 1960s, in addition to writing several masterful books on the creation and construction of musicals, and founding the musical theater workshop that bears his name and has trained many of the top songwriters and librettists of the past thirty years. He invented the term 'charm song,' referring to a song that isn't a true comedy song or a ballad, but is intended to make the audience smile and like the character singing it. The gold standard for charm songs is My Fair Lady - practically the whole show is charm songs like 'The Rain in Spain,' 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly,' and and 'You Did It.' The only overt love song is handed to a minor character, and the story is resolved via dialogue rather than a big final number. And it's just a great show.
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