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STOMP! to be Presented At Portland5's Keller Auditorium This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to Portland for 3 performances only, at Keller Auditorium. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Peoria in December 2025
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Peoria December 2–3, 2025 as part of the 25–26 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.
BILLY NATION – A Tribute to Billy Joel Bringsthe Piano Man’s Hits to Portland’s Newmark Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
A night of unforgettable music, storytelling, and nostalgia awaits as Billy Nation – A Tribute to Billy Joel takes the stage at Portland’s Newmark Theatre this month.
Experience Theatre Project to Host END OF SUMMER EVENING CARNIVÀLE This August
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton’s immersive theatre hub, will host an End of Summer Evening Carnivàle on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at its new home.
Experience Theatre Project Will Host Community Carnivale
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Experience Theatre Project will celebrate its first full season at its new space by throwing an End of Summary Evening Carnivàle next month. Learn more about the event here!
THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for Northwest Children's Theater 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) has unveiled its full 2025–26 season — the company’s first full season announcement in five years. The eight-production lineup will be presented across the many performance spaces within NWCT’s home, The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts (The Judy), in downtown Portland.
Tickets On Sale Today to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
 Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Portland will go on sale Monday. Learn more about the show here!
& JULIET National Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium in August
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Broadway in Portland is delighted to announce that & Juliet will play eight performances in Portland in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MACHINE to Transform Portland Park in August
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The Oregon Symphony, Gather:Make:Shelter, and SoundsTruck NW will present Midsummer Night's Dream Machine, a free, family-friendly celebration of community, creativity, and resilience on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Portland State University.
Oregon Children’s Theatre To Host One-Night Fundraiser Event IMPULSE TO GIVE in August
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) will present Impulse to Give, a one-night-only live improv comedy show and fundraising event, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Portland Playhouse.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - July 16, 2025
MJ The Musical is a high-energy tribute to the King of Pop that delivers everything you could want from a Michael Jackson show. This Tony Award-winning production (4 wins, including choreography) combines spectacular performances with Jackson’s legendary catalog into a celebration of one of the biggest music stars of all time.
Orpheus|PDX To Open 2025 Season With Mozart's Comedic Gem SCIPIO’S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Orpheus|PDX opens its fourth season with Mozart’s rarely performed Scipio’s Dream (Il Sogno di Scipione), featuring virtuosic arias and whimsical direction by Christopher Alden. The opera runs August 2–3 at Lincoln Performance Hall and stars an internationally acclaimed cast.
Orpheus|PDX Closes 2025 Season With Acclaimed New Opera JACQUELINE
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Orpheus|PDX will close its fourth season with Jacqueline, a powerful new opera by Luna Pearl Woolf and Royce Vavrek, inspired by the life of famed cellist Jacqueline du Pré.
The Loop Festival To Return To Grants Pass With New Works For Young Adult Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025
Aggregate Collective will present the second annual installment of The Loop Festival, running August 11–14, 2025, at The Hivve in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon.
Portland Queer Arts Foundation Announces 2025 Spectacular, Franco Nieto as Artistic Director
by Emmy Rice - July 11, 2025
Portland Queer Arts Foundation has announced the return of its flagship multidisciplinary performance, the Portland Queer Arts Spectacular, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the historic Alberta Rose Theatre.
ECHO by Lily Tholfsen to be Presented as Part Of 1st Annual Portland Pride Plays Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Echo by Lily Tholfsen is a full-length play based on the Japanese classic novel Kokoro, set to be presented at Portland Pride Plays Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ENCOUNTERS By Jeremy Cole to be Presented as Part Of The 1st Annual Portland Pride Plays Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Encounters by Jeremy Cole will be presented as Part Of The 1st Annual Portland Pride Plays Festival. Learn more about the show here and see how to purchase tickets!
Val Landrum Stars in 21 NEW MESSAGES by Spark Plug Theatre Collective at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Spark Plug Theatre Collective will bring its acclaimed new work 21 New Messages to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, following a Portland encore at Artists Repertory Theatre on July 18 and 19.
Review: THE ONE at 21ten Theatre
by Krista Garver - July 07, 2025
What did our critic think of THE ONE at 21ten Theatre?
Third Eye Theatre Launches 1st Annual Portland Pride Play Festival at Coho Productions
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
Pride Month celebrations in Portland will extend into late July with the launch of the 1st Annual Portland Pride Play Festival, presented by Third Eye Theatre.
Ashland New Plays Festival Announces 2025 Fall Festival Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
The Ashland New Plays Festival (ANPF) has announced the four winning playwrights for its 2025 Fall Festival, selected from more than 350 script submissions. The winning plays will receive staged readings during the festival, running October 15–19, 2025.
JAW New Play Festival Returns with Pride Themed Weekend
by Emmy Rice - July 06, 2025
Portland Center Stage’s annual JAW New Play Festival is back July 25–27, 2025, at The Armory. A summer tradition for over two decades, JAW is a vibrant, community-powered celebration of new work, featuring staged readings, workshops, and performances from local musicians, dancers, and creators. All events are free and open to the public.
Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - July 03, 2025
At its heart, WAITRESS celebrates the dreams that refuse to stay buried, the courage to reimagine your life, and the friends who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. I loved every minute of this excellent production.
THE CAKE and More Set for Triangle Productions 36th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2025
triangle productions! has unveiled its 36th season. This year, triangle aimed to find shows that made you laugh, and have a tear or two roll down your cheeks. Learn more here!
BEATLES VS. STONES – A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN Returns to Portland's Newmark Theatre This August
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2025
The ultimate rock 'n' roll face-off returns to Portland this summer as Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown hits the stage at Newmark Theatre on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

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