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Artists Rep to Offer Three Events on RACE
by Harmony Wheeler - March 15, 2012
Race, by David Mamet, is a play that begs for community discussion beyond the confines of the production. While Artists Rep cannot offer post-talkbacks or events for Race, per a contract stipulation from the playwright, Artists Rep has have worked to provide a variety of free and open opportunities for lively dialogue on the themes of the play.
Portland Ovations Celebrates St. Patrick with Traditional Irish Ensemble Danú, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
In celebration of St. Patrick, Portland Ovations presents traditional Irish ensemble Danú at Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, March 15th at 7:30pm.
Become a Writer for BroadwayWorld -- Right Here in Portland!
by BWW - March 10, 2012
Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is actively seeking talented theater enthusiasts--yes, you!--to head up feature coverage right here in Portland!
OSF Recieves Insurance Payout For Losses Sustained From Beam Crisis
by David Green - March 09, 2012
Executive Director Paul Nicholson reported to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival company on March 2 that the organization has received two checks from the Great American Insurance Company for losses sustained from closure of the Angus Bowmer Theatre for six weeks, beginning June 18, 2011, due to a cracked supporting beam.
Lakewood Theatre Company presents ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson, 3/9 - 4/15
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company's 2011-2012 Season continues with Ernest Thompson's award-winning play about a couple in the twilight years of a long and glorious marriage. Performances of On Golden Pond begin March 9 and continue through April 15, 2012 with the following schedule: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 7:00 PM (March 11, 18, 25) and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM (March 18, 25 and April 1, 15).
Portland Ovations Presents the Golden Dragon Acrobats, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2012
Portland Ovations brings the Golden Dragon Acrobats to Merrill Auditorium for a family friendly performance Friday, March 9th at 7pm.
Good Theater Presents LITTLE ME, 3/7-4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2012
Good Theater presents LITTLE ME with book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh March 7 - April 1. The show is directed by Brian P. Allen, featuring musical direction by Victoria Stubbs and choreography by Tyler Sperry starring Stephen Underwood, Kelly Caufield Lawson and Lynne McGhee headlining a cast of 13.
Artists Repertory Theatre Opens RACE
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2012
In Race, two lawyers (one black, one white) take on a case that gets under their skin and exposes a minefield of deep divisions, resentments and bigotry. Mamet's 'rapid-fire dialogue, gripping plot and blunt language, thoroughly stripped of polite social convention and rife with provocative humor, is a searing portrait of American discrimination.' Playwright David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer. Nationally respected Director Tamara Fisch will make her Artists Rep debut with this production.
Julie Taymor to be Presented With AIFF Award, 4/15
by Jennie Mamary - February 25, 2012
According to Ashland Daily Tidings, Tony award-winning director Julie Taymor will receive an Ashland Independent Film Festival award.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 2012 Season 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2012 preview performances began February 17, opening a season dedicated to Executive Director Paul Nicholson, who is retiring at the end of the season after 33 years at OSF.
Lakewood Theatre Company Hosts Master Class with WICKED's Justin Brill, 3/28
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012
Broadway veteran Justin Brill, in Portland with the National Tour of Wicked, will conduct a musical theatre master class at Lakewood Theatre Company on Wednesday, March 28, 11:00 AM. Mr. Brill will focus on singing technique, song selection, acting within a song and honing musical theatre audition technique. The master class is geared to actors interested in auditioning for productions, competitions, professional training and college or conservatory programs.
Portland Ovations to Present Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, 3/17 & 18
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2012
Portland Ovations brings NETworks Presentations new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, to Merrill Auditorium on March 17th and 18th for its' Portland, Maine debut.
Portland Center Stage Presents RED
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2012
Portland Center Stage welcomes veteran screen and stage actor Daniel Benzali to the Gerding Theater to star in the upcoming production of Red. Written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Hugo) and playwright John Logan, Red will be directed by PCS Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan. The production begins preview performances on Tuesday, February 21, opens on Friday, February 24 and runs Tuesday through Sunday through March 18, 2012. Tickets start at $34, with student and under-30 discounted tickets available for $20. Rush tickets are $20.
Good Theater's NEXT FALL Closes
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.
Lakewood Theatre's DEADLY MURDER Closes
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company continues its 59th season with an all-new production of the mystery/thriller, Deadly Murder.
Lakewood Theatre Company presents ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson, 3/9 - 4/15
by Harmony Wheeler - February 17, 2012
Lakewood Theatre Company's 2011-2012 Season continues with Ernest Thompson's award-winning play about a couple in the twilight years of a long and glorious marriage. Performances of On Golden Pond begin March 9 and continue through April 15, 2012 with the following schedule: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 7:00 PM (March 11, 18, 25) and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM (March 18, 25 and April 1, 15).
Portland Ovations Celebrates St. Patrick with Traditional Irish Ensemble Danú, 3/15
by Kelsey Denette - February 17, 2012
In celebration of St. Patrick, Portland Ovations presents traditional Irish ensemble Danú at Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, March 15th at 7:30pm.
Good Theater Presents LITTLE ME, 3/7-4/1
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Good Theater presents LITTLE ME with book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh March 7 - April 1. The show is directed by Brian P. Allen, featuring musical direction by Victoria Stubbs and choreography by Tyler Sperry starring Stephen Underwood, Kelly Caufield Lawson and Lynne McGhee headlining a cast of 13.
Portland Ovations Presents the Golden Dragon Acrobats, 3/9
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Portland Ovations brings the Golden Dragon Acrobats to Merrill Auditorium for a family friendly performance Friday, March 9th at 7pm.
Artists Repertory Theatre Opens RACE, 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2012
In Race, two lawyers (one black, one white) take on a case that gets under their skin and exposes a minefield of deep divisions, resentments and bigotry. Mamet's 'rapid-fire dialogue, gripping plot and blunt language, thoroughly stripped of polite social convention and rife with provocative humor, is a searing portrait of American discrimination.' Playwright David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer. Nationally respected Director Tamara Fisch will make her Artists Rep debut with this production.
Photo Flash: 'Jardín de Sueños' Plays Milagro Theatre, 3/22-4/14
by Kelsey Denette - February 13, 2012
Imagine the impossible, the magnificent, the terrifying ... Like a garden of dreams, folktales are filled with legendary creatures who lead us down the paths of discovery. For some, it's about love; for others, it's about knowledge. For young Cristina, it's about listening to her heart and finding her voice. Cristina is about to finish high school and go to college, and she needs all the support she can get. But her family is distracted by the technology of modern life, from cell phones and text messages to bills and budgets. They are all too busy to listen. But when Cristina enters a dream world, she encounters several familiar characters from Latino folklore - the jaguar, the armadillo, and the daughter of the Sun God, among others - who not only help her speak her mind, but give her the confidence to face her future.
New Century Players Present HAIRSPRAY, 2/10-19
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012
New Century Players will present HAIRSPRAY, February 10th through 19th.
Littman Gallery Presents Bailey Winters - New and Old Work 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012
Bailey Winters' New and Old Work features paintings from three previous shows as well five new paintings which continue to demonstrate his interests in narration, the figure, and comic book art.
Kelley Curran Leads Shakespeare's Amazing Cymbeline at PCS, Previews 1/31
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2012
Casting has been completed and rehearsals have begun for Portland Center Stage's world premiere production of Shakespeare's Amazing Cymbeline, adapted and directed by PCS Artistic Director Chris Coleman.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces 2013 Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 2012
Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the 2013 playbill to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival company today.

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