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Artists Rep Announces Jeanette Harrison as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2022
Artists Repertory Theatre has announced that Jeanette Harrison has been selected as the next Artistic Director. Harrison transitions into the role starting October 1, 2022, following a national search led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG) after the departure of Dámaso Rodríguez earlier this year.
Review: THE HOMBRES at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - September 20, 2022
Every once in a while, a play completely renews my faith in humanity. Tony Meneses’ THE HOMBRES, now running at Artists Repertory Theatre, is such a play.
The Theatre Company Presents THE THIN PLACE By Lucas Hnath, October 22-29
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
Following a sold-out run in May, The Theatre Company returns with The Thin Place by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, October 22–29.
PCS & ART's Co-production Of THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME Opens Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
Portland Center Stage (PCS) and Artists Repertory Theatre (ART) will join forces on their third co-production, with the ripple, the wave that carried me home by PCS-commissioned playwright and recent Tony Award-nominee Christina Anderson.
Lottery Announced For HAMILTON at the Hult Center
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
A digital lottery has been announced for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance (Sept. 13) in Eugene at the Hult Center.
Review: AN EVENING OF SHORTS at Sowelu Dramatic
by Krista Garver - September 15, 2022
For the rest of this month, Sowelu is presenting a “mini-season,” which includes this program on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as readings and workshops. They’re one of those companies that doesn’t put on a ton of work, but what they do present is worth paying attention to.
Oregon Children's Theatre Presents DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) will present TheaterWorksUSA's NY Times Critic's Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented at the Newmark Theatre, located at Portland'5 Center for the Arts, October 23 through November 20.
FANCY PANTS GALA Comes to Live Wire Radio Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Hosted by the incredible Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello, Live Wire Radio’s annual fundraising gala records live at the Portland Center Stage Armory on October 4th at 6:30 pm for an evening of intriguing conversations and live music featuring Oregon's poet laureate and National Poetry Slam champion, Anis Mojgani , journalist and author of Diary of a Misfit, Casey Parks, and a musical performance by musician and guest vocalist for Pink Martini, Jimmie Herrod!
Broadway Rose Theatre to Present THE EVOLUTION OF MANN Romantic Musical Comedy This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Broadway Rose Theatre Company is continuing its 2022 Season of Live Musicals with The Evolution of Mann, based on the novel 'Nine Wives' by Dan Elish. Preview performance is Thursday, September 22, with opening night on Friday, September 23, and performances continuing through October 16.
Chamber Music Northwest Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
 For its 2022/23 season, Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will present an intriguing line-up of seven concerts at four venues throughout the Portland metro area, including  three professionally recorded concerts that will be available online. Chamber Music Northwest’s season ahead is a journey of musical discovery through far-ranging musical repertoire featuring chamber music favorites alongside bold new works and lesser-heard masterpieces presented with a diverse array of instrumentation, and many of the most acclaimed musicians in the world.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
The City Celebrates Northwest Children's Theater's Big Move With A PARADE TO BROADWAY, September 17
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
On September 17, 2022, NWCT is hosting a fundraising party and Parade to Broadway to celebrate their big move to 'The Judy' and say farewell to the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) – NWCT’s home for the last 30 years. 
The People's Party: BIPOC Affinity Performances Begin This Month at PCS
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
In celebration of Portland's vibrancy and diversity, Portland Center Stage will offer The People's Party: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affinity Performances for every production in the 2022-2023 season.
triangle productions Opens 33rd Season With THE ONE-ACT PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
triangle productions presents The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong.
Review: TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - August 31, 2022
Jonathan Larson's musical tells the story of an aspiring musical theatre writer having a quarter-life crisis. The reason to see this production in particular is Lauren Steele. A Drammy-winning actor (and also a massively talented singer-songwriter) with a powerhouse voice, Steele steals this show.
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents The Classic Noël Coward Comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
For its 70th anniversary season, Lakewood Theatre Company in Lake Oswego, Oregon will be presenting a reprise of the first show ever done by the company; the classic comedy Blithe Spirit by Sir Noël Coward. Filled with witty repartee, the play is a spirited farce about a British novelist whose home is haunted by a mischievous ghost. 
Live Wire Radio Kicks Off Its 18th Season With A Live Show At The Alberta Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Hosted by the incredible Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello, Live Wire Radio's season opener takes the stage at the Alberta Rose Theater on September 22nd at 7:30pm for an evening of fascinating interviews and live performances.
Hult Center Celebrates 40th Season of Operations This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts first opened it'd doors on September 24, 1982 and will be hosting an official celebration this weekend marking the start of it's 40th anniversary of operations for the 2022-23 Season. Since opening, the Hult Center has welcomed millions of patrons to its halls as well as thousands of performers and artists.
Artists Rep Presents THE HOMBRES By Tony Meneses Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Artists Repertory Theatre (ART) begins its 40th season on stage with The Hombres by Tony Meneses, a funny exploration into masculinity and the intimacy of male relationships. Performances run Sept. 10 through Oct. 9.    
Register Now For MediaRites & Oregon Children's Theatre's The —Ism Youth Files
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022
The —Ism Youth Files is a youth project focusing on writings and interviews with youth ages 12-21 about mental health
THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Tickets On-Sale August 23 For The Morris Center
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2022
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record-breaking one-week run in 2016 returns to South Bend for a limited engagement October 14–15 at the Morris Performing Arts Center. 
Photos: Get a Sneak Peek at TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Portland Center Stage
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
The work of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson returns to Portland Center Stage after a 7-week run of his blockbuster musical Rent. Get a sneak peek at photos here!
THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY Comes to the Imago Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Profile Theatre presents The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz as the first play for their 2022-23 25th Anniversary season: The American Generation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity marries rip-roaring comedy, some of the smartest critique of the American Dream and its access to BIPOC and first-gen Americans…and professional wrestling. 
Miss Oregon 2022, Sophia Takla, Joins BRIDGETOWN JR. Musical Theatre Training
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Sophia Takla, recently crowned Miss Oregon 2022, will be co-instructing the triple-threat training class for 7-to-11-year olds at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre this fall. Bridgetown Jr. prepares the young musical theatre-hopeful with dance, acting and vocal performance in a 2-hour weekly class. Sophia will be joining Max Powell, a local Portland actor/singer, in the instruction of the young performers.
triangle productions to Present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
triangle productions presents the side-splitting comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, this September.

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