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The Umbrella Project/PDX Pride Reading Series Continues With THE CIRCUIT
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
The Umbrella Project/PDX Pride Reading Series continues with The Circuit by Tom Enyart aka Empress Elsa Daniels.
SIX, HADESTOWN, And Disney's FROZEN Headline 23-24 Broadway In Toledo Season
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES will include the following touring productions: SIX, Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, HADESTOWN, Disney's FROZEN and THE CHER SHOW.
Puppeteers For Fears Brings CTHULHU: THE MUSICAL on Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Puppeteers for Fears, Oregon's only dedicated puppet musical horror troupe, will bring its original show, Cthulhu: the Musical!, on the road to cities throughout the NW for performances on the company’s 'Back From the Dead,' 2023 summer tour.
OrpheusPDX Single Tickets Are Available Now
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
With its second season set to begin in August, regular tickets to OrpheusPDX productions are now on sale, beginning as low as $50.
Hart Adds NATIVE GARDENS To Its 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre will include 'Native Gardens' by Karen Zacarìas in its highly acclaimed 2022-2023 season. Under the visionary leadership of HART's newly appointed Artistic Director, Harrison Butler, the introduction of 'Native Gardens' signifies a new era of exceptional theatrical experiences in Hillsboro.
Hart Adds NATIVE GARDENS To 2022-2023 Season; 2023-2024 Season Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre have unveiled the inclusion of 'Native Gardens' by Karen Zacarìas in its highly acclaimed 2022-2023 season. Under the visionary leadership of HART's newly appointed Artistic Director, Harrison Butler, the introduction of 'Native Gardens' signifies a new era of exceptional theatrical experiences in Hillsboro.
PRETTY WOMAN, THE CHER SHOW And More Announced For 2023–24 Broadway Season At Pikes Peak Center
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, unveils its highly anticipated 23–24 Season for the Pikes Peak Center. The BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES will include the following Broadway touring productions: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, HAIRSPRAY, LITTLE WOMEN and THE CHER SHOW. 
THE INHERITANCE, PART TWO to Open This Week at Triangle Productions
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Triangle Productions will present The Inheritance, Part Two June 1 through 17.
Review: IN A DIFFERENT REALITY SHE'S CLAWING AT THE WALLS at Shaking The Tree
by Krista Garver - May 25, 2023
This wild play by Max Yu explores how technology isolates and then consumes us as it goes from being a tool we use to something we’re used by.
Review: MARY JANE at Third Rail Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - May 23, 2023
This beautiful play is a powerful lesson in staving off despair and loneliness through authentic connection with others.
Puppeteers for Fears' CTHULHU: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on West Coast Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Puppeteers for Fears, Oregon's only dedicated puppet musical horror troupe, will bring its original show, Cthulhu: the Musical!, on the road to cities throughout the NW for performances on the company’s 'Back From the Dead,' 2023 summer tour.
Bag&Baggage Productions Launches into their 23/24 Season with The Catapult Campaign
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro’s own, nationally known, professional theatre company, has launched their first major fundraising campaign under the leadership of new Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb.
Review: TRUE STORY at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - May 16, 2023
What did our critic think of TRUE STORY at Artists Repertory Theatre?
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Coming to Portland Center Stage This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Portland Center Stage will present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, beginning performances on June 3.
Review: MYRA'S STORY at Corrib Theatre
by Krista Garver - May 12, 2023
MYRA’S STORY, a solo show by Brian Foster now running at Corrib Theatre, takes an unflinching look at the factors that resulted in a woman becoming an alcoholic and losing her home.
Experience Theatre Project Announces 2023-24 Season of Immersive Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Experience Theatre Project, entering its 7th year of presenting live experiences, is proud to announce their 2023-24 season. Experience the cabin of Annie Wilkes in the middle of winter, a mansion in 1895 England, a feast for a queen in 1591, and a most bawdy, unethical presentation of A Christmas Carol to shake up your ordinary holiday season. 
CTHULHU: THE MUSICAL!​​​​​​​ Is Coming To The West Coast This Summer!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Puppeteers for Fears, Oregon's only dedicated puppet musical horror troupe, will bring its original show, Cthulhu: the Musical!, on the road to cities throughout the NW for performances on the company's 'Back From the Dead,' 2023 summer tour.
Lakewood Theatre Company Opens May 13 With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Lakewood Theatre Company musical theatre students present a production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Center for the Arts, on Saturday, May 13 and Saturday, May 20,2023, directed by Julie Lane.
Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Nataki Garrett, artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, has resigned.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - May 05, 2023
This beautiful musical, based on the true story of how a small town in Newfoundland opened their doors to 7,000 stranded “plane people” when U.S. airspace was closed following the terrorist attacks, is an antidote to skepticism, nihilism, and loneliness.
Risk/Reward Reveals 15th Anniversary Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
The Risk/Reward Festival showcases new works by indie performing artists from across the region. Come celebrate our 15th Anniversary blurring the boundaries of independent theater, music, dance, interactive installation, and performance art in new and surprising ways. In addition to seven incredible PNW artists, we will also be presenting readings of new work by drag artists in Portland on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23 at 2pm.
Interview: christopher oscar peña and Kristoffer Diaz on Their New Plays, the Current State of Theatre, and More
by Krista Garver - May 04, 2023
A chat with christopher oscar peña and Kristoffer Diaz about their projects, the importance of residencies like Playwright Convening, and the current state of theatre in America.
All Classical Portland Relocates Headquarters To Downtown Portland
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
All Classical Portland has announced their new headquarters at KOIN Tower in downtown Portland, complete with a unique performance space and a new state-of-the-art recording studio available to local composers and performers.
ANASTASIA Comes to the Hult Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
The American Theatre Guild will present the new Broadway musical, ANASTASIA. This production is part of the 22-23 BROADWAY IN EUGENE SERIES and will take the Hult Center stage May 12–14, 2023.
Triangle Productions to Present THE INHERITANCE, PART 2 in June
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023
Picking up where PART ONE ended, THE INHERITANCE, PART TWO by Matthew Lopez, running June 1 through 17, takes its characters on roller-coaster journeys of self-discovery, self-deception, and self-destruction.

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