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WHERE WE BELONG Comes to Portland Center Stage This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2023
Portland Center Stage will bring Portland audiences the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company production of Madeline Sayet's profoundly affecting and breathtaking solo show Where We Belong, presented in association with Folger Shakespeare Library. 
2023/2024 Broadway in Portland Season Announced; BEETLEJUICE, SIX, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2023
Broadway in Portland has announced the outstanding 2023/2024 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season brings extraordinary entertainment with a cache of highly anticipated touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning crowd-pleasing favorites.
Review: SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - February 01, 2023
Do you remember those brilliant Kodak commercials way back when that chronicled people’s lives through photographs and seemed specifically designed to tug at every last heartstring? In all the best ways, SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK, now running at Broadway Rose, is a full-length musical version of one of those.CAL SCRAPBOOK at Broadway Rose?
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents THE GIN GAME This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2023
The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn will be presented by Lakewood Theatre Company on its Side Door Stage for eight performances from February 23 through March 4, 2023. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:00 PM and Saturday matinees at 2:00 PM February 26 and March 4.  
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - January 31, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Portland Opera Will Present Powerful New Opera THUMBPRINT This March
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Portland Opera continues the 22/23 season with Thumbprint, an opera inspired by the true story of Mukhtar Mai—a trailblazing Pakistani activist. The libretto, written by Susan Yankowitz, originates from a series of interviews with Mai, paired with a score by Kamala Sankaram that is a dynamic collision of Hindustani and European opera influences.
Student Blog: College is What You Make of It
by Student Blogger: Megan O’Keefe - January 30, 2023
You go to college to pursue your goals and dreams. My experience is that in college, your value is reflected in your passion, excitement, and eagerness to learn. Academic integrity is the level to which you honestly and passionately apply yourself to your studies. Most likely, you are in college to prepare for your career so that means being proactive, seeking new knowledge, and acting with integrity. College should not be a burden, it should be a privilege. You just have to find the path that makes you excited to come to class every day.
Artists Rep Announces Lava Alapai As New Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Portland-based director and Resident Artist, Lava Alapai has been named Artists Rep's Associate Artistic Director. This one-year artistic leadership residency is intended to prepare ART's Black artists to lead an arts organization of comparable size.
Stephen Schwartz's SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK Opens Tonight at Broadway Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Broadway Rose Theatre Company has begun its 2023 Season of Fresh Possibilities with Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, showcasing a treasure trove of hit songs and hidden gems by composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) updated with new lyrics.
Review: MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - January 26, 2023
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B simultaneously plays homage to and flips on its head the detective story tropes to show what happens when women are in charge.
Live Wire Radio Announces 19th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
Live Wire Radio launches into its 19th season of live shows in Portland, Seattle, and all around Oregon with a swoon-worthy guest lineup! Learn more about the full programme here!
Photos: First Look At ME AND TAMMY At triangle productions!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
triangle productions! presents their new show, Me & Tammy. The play has been in development for the past four years and it too has come time to shine a light on Tammy. But not just one relationship, but her life. And where better to do it than where she loved to be - on stage. See photos from the production!
The Young Professionals Company At OCT Presents THE MAD ONES
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) will present The Mad Ones, a coming-of-age musical by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk, at the CoHo Theatre this February.
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents The Musical THE HAPPY TIME February 17-18
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, continues its thirteenth season at Lakewood Theatre Company on its Side Door Stage with The Happy Time, February 17-18, 2023.
Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD to Play Chapel Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2023
The Off-Broadway hit Songs for a New World written by Jason Robert Brown will be performed at Chapel Theatre February 10-12, 2023.
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Play Portland's Keller Auditorium in February
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Broadway in Portland and the producers of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will welcome the show to Portland's Keller Auditorium from February 7 - 12.
Portland Center Stage Presents YOUNG AMERICANS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Portland Center Stage presents the newest play from one of the most exciting playwrights in the country — the world premiere of Lauren Yee's Young Americans, directed by Desdemona Chiang. Commissioned by PCS, Young Americans takes audiences on two road trips, traveling to and from Portland, 20 years apart. 
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre Revives Monthly Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2023
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre is reviving its monthly cabaret series, with the first performance on Friday January 27th 2023 at the Bridgetown Black Box. The January cabaret will feature Bridgetown students - teens and adults - sharing the cabaret spotlight, with solo performances.
 The American Theatre Guild Presents LEGALLY BLONDE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
 The American Theatre Guild will present the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN EUGENE SERIES and will take the Hult Center stage February 3–5, 2023.
Lightship Press and CoHo Productons Present WORDLIGHTS POETRY SHOWCASE AND CURATED MIC
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Lightship Press and CoHo Productons present WORDLIGHTS POETRY SHOWCASE AND CURATED MIC, A Quarterly Poetry Event, January 24, 2023, Apr. 4, Aug. 11, Nov. 11, 2023 from 7-9 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Executive Director Resigns as Organization Restructures
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Executive Director David Schmitz has stepped down this week after three years in the position. The company's Artistic Director Nataki Garrett will be stepping into the position temporarily. 
Queen Of Country And Western Music Tammy Wynette Honored In New Play from triangle productions
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
triangle productions! presents their new show, Me & Tammy. The play has been in development for the past four years and it too has come time to shine a light on Tammy. But not just one relationship, but her life. And where better to do it than where she loved to be – on stage.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - January 10, 2023
The national tour of this Broadway hit, now running at Keller Auditorium, literally defines the word spectacular. It’s dazzlingly gorgeous and also oh-so-much fun!
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS to be Presented at Oregon Children's Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Oregon Children’s Theatre will present Dragons Love Tacos at the Newmark Theatre, located at Portland’5 Center for the Arts, January 22 through February 19.
Alisa Weilerstein Complete Bach Cello Suites Moves to First Baptist Church Due to Demand
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will bring world-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein to Portland to perform the entire Bach Cello Suites in one evening.

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