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Imago Stages the English World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD, Now thru 6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012
Since 2009, Jerry Mouawad has staged five silent productions Apis, Cuban Missile Tango, Tick Tack Type, Stage Left Lost and Zugzwang. Now he is breaking his silence with the English Language World Premiere of one of Japan's most popular plays, Yukio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD, opening tonight, May 11 and playing through June 2 at Imago Theatre located at 17 SE 8th Avenue.
Imago Theatre's THE BLACK LIZARD Opens Tonight, May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012
Since 2009, Jerry Mouawad has staged five silent productions Apis, Cuban Missile Tango, Tick Tack Type, Stage Left Lost and Zugzwang. Now he is breaking his silence with the English Language World Premiere of one of Japan's most popular plays, Yukio Mishima's The Black Lizard, opening tonight, May 11 and playing through June 2 at Imago Theatre located at 17 SE 8th Avenue.
Lauren Weedman Returns to Portland for JAW Festival
by Debbie Lamedman - May 10, 2012
Last spring, Portland audiences were delighted by actress, playwright and comedian Lauren Weedman, when she performed her outstanding solo show "Bust" at Portland Center Stage. Apparently, Lauren was delighted by Portland as well, because she's coming back with a new show commissioned specifically for PCS entitled "The People's Republic of Portland." Portland theater-goers will be privy to a sneak-peek of this new work when the show will have a staged reading at this summer's JAW Festival in July prior to its premiere in the spring of 2013.
Imago Theatre Opens THE BLACK LIZARD Friday
by Kelsey Denette - May 09, 2012
It's 1968 and a dazzling jewel thief has left Tiffany's behind for Tokyo. In order to possess the perfect diamond, The Black Lizard and her underground amphibian gang pursue the Star of Egypt, through the jeweler's perfectly beautiful daughter. Her kidnapping leads to a pursuit all over Japan and into a museum of terror.
CoHo Productions Presents HARD TIMES, 5/11-6/2
by Max Schwager - May 08, 2012
CoHo Productions presents Hard Times, adapted by Stephen Jeffreys from the novel by Charles Dickens, from May 11 - June 2, 2012.
BWW Reviews: In and Out of Madness, an Opera's Tale - NEXT TO NORMAL at the Artists Repertory Theatre
by Barrett Johnson - May 08, 2012
At the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, NEXT TO NORMAL shows that musicals just require some conviction and fire to be successful. Mixing an ensemble of hard talent, a very full docket of songs, and a story of mental illness in a fragile family takes the audience on a troubling but not unhappy ride.
Yukio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD Begins Previews Tonight
by James T Harding - May 08, 2012
Yuio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD: A THRILLING EROTIC GROTESQUE MYSTERY begins $5 special previews starting tonight - May 8, 9, 10 at 8PM. Containing nudity and only reccomended for adults, the show opens May 11 and will play untill June 2 on Thursdays at 7:30 and Friday and Saturday at 8:00.
Photo Flash: Portland's Miracle Theatre Group Presents OEDIPUS EL REY, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
OEDIPUS EL REY, written by Luis Alfaro and directed by Elizabeth Huffman, runs now through May 26 at Miracle Theatre Group's Milagro Theatre in Portland, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Check out photos from the production below!
BWW Interviews: Spotlighting Portland Solo Artist Eleanor O'Brien
by Debbie Lamedman - May 04, 2012
Eleanor O'Brien is a force of nature and her one-woman show, Good Girls Guide: Dominatrix for Dummies has thrilled Portland audiences with its unexpected tale of a woman finding self-confidence and self-acceptance while looking to survive as an actress in New York City. In the upcoming months, O'Brien is taking her show on the road and performing in several fringe festivals across the country. I had the pleasure of talking with Eleanor about her show and other exciting projects she has in the works for her theatre company Dance Naked Productions.
Northwest Children's Theatre Presents EL ZORRITO Now thru May 27
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
El Zorrito is a world premiere, musical adventure from the team behind last year's award-winning Snow White. El Zorrito runs tonight, May 4th through May 27th at Northwest Children's Theatre and is most enjoyed by ages 6 & up.
Mad Horse Closes Season with CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company closes its 26th season with Annie Baker's comedy Circle Mirror Transformation, winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play. Circle Mirror Transformation runs tonight, May 3 through May 20 at Lucid Stage, Portland.
Triangle Productions Presents GRACIE Tonight, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012
Triangle Productions presents a new original musical GRACIE that celebrates the life of Northwest native, Gracie Hansen. The musical begins on the eve of her gubernatorial announcement in 1970 and looks back on her years in entertainment in Morton, Washington; the '62 Seattle World's Fair and the years at the Hoyt Hotel's Roaring 20's Room.
Milagro Theatre Presents OEDIPUS EL REY, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012
OEDIPUS EL REY, written by Luis Alfaro and directed by Elizabeth Huffman, is set to take the stage at the Milagro Theatre tonight, May 3 through May 26. Performances will be heeled Thursdays at 7:30PM, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. Tickets will range from $15-$29 and can be purchased at www.milagro.org or 503-236-7253.
Imago to Stage the English World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD, 5/11-6/2
by Mark Valdez - May 01, 2012
Since 2009, Jerry Mouawad has staged five silent productions Apis, Cuban Missile Tango, Tick Tack Type, Stage Left Lost and Zugzwang. Now he is breaking his silence with the English Language World Premiere of one of Japan's most popular plays, Yukio Mishima's THE BLACK LIZARD, opening May 11 and playing through June 2 at Imago Theatre located at 17 SE 8th Avenue.
BWW Reviews: Glimpsing the Aristocratic Elbow - ANNA KARENINA at Portland Center Stage, Ends 5/6
by Barrett Johnson - May 01, 2012
Portland Center Stage puts on ANNA KARENINA, and the women of both the story and the show are more dynamic than they get credit for. Also a much-needed discussion concerning adaptation decisions, Modernism's place in realist fiction, and why selling a joke can ruin can ruin a punchline. Runs through May 6.
NWCTS Presents SEUSSICAL, New CINDERELLA, et al. 2012-2013
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 27, 2012
The Northwest Children's Theater opens its 20th anniversary season with numerous classic tales told in many new ways, including Peter Pan, a tapping Cinderella, Seussical, and BFG.
Miracle Theatre Group's 29th Season to Include RAÍZ DE LA VIDA, LA CELESTINA and More
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2012
Miracle Theatre Group announces its 2012-2013 season featuring five stage productions, including three world premieres, a national touring production and a play in Spanish with easy-to-follow supertitles in English.
9 Gay Marriage Plays Close in STANDING ON CEREMONY Program Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2012
Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21.
GOLDILOCKS Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company, 4/20-21
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2012
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musicals, continues its second season at Lakewood Theatre Company with the musical, Goldilocks, directed by Ron Daum. This show, the third in a series of musicals featuring movie themes, is presented in a concert/cabaret style and will be performed for two nights only, Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2012 on Lakewood's Side Door stage. The musical features a book by Jean and Walter Kerr, music by Leroy Anderson, and lyrics by the Kerrs and Joan Ford. The title sponsor for the series is Banner Bank.
Mad Horse to Close Season with CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION for May 3-20
by James T Harding - April 19, 2012
Mad Horse Theatre Company will close its 26th season with Annie Baker's comedy Circle Mirror Transformation, winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play. Circle Mirror Transformation runs May 3 - 20 at Lucid Stage, Portland.
Triangle Productions Presents GRACIE, 5/3
by Max Schwager - April 18, 2012
Triangle Productions presents a new original musical GRACIE that celebrates the life of Northwest native, Gracie Hansen. The musical begins on the eve of her gubernatorial announcement in 1970 and looks back on her years in entertainment in Morton, Washington; the '62 Seattle World's Fair and the years at the Hoyt Hotel's Roaring 20's Room.
Lakewood Center for The Arts' CITY OF ANGELS Set for May 4 - June 10
by James T Harding - April 17, 2012
With stage direction by Wade Willis and musical direction by Alan D. Lytle, City of Angels, a deliciously funny spoof of 1940s film noir and hard-boiled detective fiction, opens Friday, May 4 and continues through Sunday, June 10, 2012. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM (May 6, 13 and 20), and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM (May 13, 27 and June 3 and 10). The show sponsor is The Richard & Janet Geary Foundation.
Julie Taymor Awarded AIFF Award, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
According to Ashland Daily Tidings, Tony award-winning director Julie Taymor will receive an Ashland Independent Film Festival award.
Lakewood Theatre Company Closes ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company's 2011-2012 Season closes tonight, April 15, its production of Ernest Thompson's award-winning play about a couple in the twilight years of a long and glorious marriage.
Miracle Theatre Group Presents Conversation Series This May
by Harmony Wheeler - April 13, 2012
The Oregon Humanities conversation series, to be held at El Centro Milagro (525 SE Stark St., Portland), will follow each Sunday matinee performance. Miracle will host community leaders, social service professionals and scholars to provide an initial exploration of the topics; the discussions will then open up to audience questions and commentary. The three conversations will be free and open to the public; guests need not have attended the preceding matinee to participate in the Oregon Humanities conversations.

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