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Queer|Art Announces The Winner Of 2022 Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
Queer|Art, New York City's home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the winner of the 2021 Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant, collaborative duo, Desireena Almoradie and Barbara Malaran. The New York City-based duo will receive a $7,000 cash grant, as well as studio visits with members of the judges panel in support of their creative and professional development.
LEGALLY BLONDE Added to 2022–2023 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Season
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has announced LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL will join the 2022–2023 Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series along with the Add-On productions of STOMP and THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY.
Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Comes to Portland Center Stage Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 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. Larson's autobiographical musical tick, tick … BOOM! was written before Rent and is in many ways its origin story. Featuring a similarly rocking score, it offers a backstage tour of the love and sweat Larson put into making his Broadway musical dreams a reality. 
Inaugural AGE Legacy Playwright Grant Recipients Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2022
Advance Gender Equity in the Arts launches its latest program, the AGE Legacy Playwright (ALP) grants, created by founder Jane Vogel Mantiri to refocus the theatre canon away from storytelling that centers cis white men by amplifying and investing in the most vulnerable playwrights who have faced barriers because of gender, race, and age.
Review: HADESTOWN at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - July 21, 2022
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Keller Auditorium?HADESTOWN, Anaïs Mitchell’s terrific Tony- and Grammy-winning musical now on national tour, urges us to have hope that if we can imagine a better world, we can create one…even if the odds (and the gods) are against us. 
Oregon Shakespeare Festival to Launch THEATRE ON FILM, Featuring Film Versions of 2022 Repertory Productions
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
OSF has announced Theatre on Film, a new series of online watch parties featuring cinematic film versions of select 2022 repertory season productions, hosted live by directors, playwrights, actors, and community members on an interactive digital platform.
Portland Opera Welcomes 22-23 Resident Artists
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
Portland Opera has announced the four artists selected to join the company's Resident Artist program in fall of 2022: soprano Judy Chirino Yannini, mezzo-soprano Cloe SanAntonio, tenor Matthew Cerillo, and bass-baritone Keanon Kyles. 
Chamber Music Northwest to Continue 2022 Summer Festival INSPIRATIONS & INFLUENCES With 15 Concerts & More
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2022
Chamber Music Northwest is just finishing its second week of their five-week festival, with 15 more concerts and dozens of free public events left to experience. Continuing through July 31, the 2022 Summer Festival features programming across the Portland-metro area.
Tickets to HAMILTON at the Hult Center On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2022
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hult Center will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, July 6 at 10 a.m. online and in person at the Hult Center Box Office. Tickets will be available for performances Sept. 13–25, 2022. HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway.
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
by Krista Garver - July 01, 2022
Funny, poignant, weird – Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble’s new take on THE CHERRY ORCHARD, translated by Štĕpán Šimek, is a vehicle to showcase what both Chekhov and PETE do best.
Portland Shakespeare Project Returns To Live Theatre With Modern Translation Of THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Portland Shakespeare Project, in collaboration with Play On Shakespeare, brings a modern verse translation of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale to Portland for eight days, beginning on Thursday, July 7, and closing on Sunday, July 17. It will be held at Portland Playhouse, located at 602 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon.
HADESTOWN Comes to To Portland Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, comes to Portland's Keller Auditorium from July 19 – 24.
HAMILTON Single Tickets On-Sale At The Hult Center, July 6
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Producer Jeffrey Seller, The American Theatre Guild, and Hult Center for the Performing Arts announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, July 6 at 10 a.m.
Broadway Rose Theatre to Present A PEANUTS MUSICAL in July
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Broadway Rose Theatre Company will continue its 2022 Season of Live Musicals with You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles M. Schulz. Preview performance is Thursday, July 7, with opening night on Friday, July 8, and performances continuing through July 31.
Ashland New Plays Festival to Return to In Person Performances With Developmental Readings Of Sarah Cho's STAINS
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Ashland New Plays Festival is back in person with a development workshop of Sarah Cho's autobiographical play stains. A coming-of-age story about growing up poor, female, and Korean American in LA, the play follows its teen protagonist as she is mentored by an imaginary friend-who happens to be a wisecracking blonde witch from a popular 90s sitcom.
Bridgetown Conservatory Moves To Downtown Portland
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre is relocating to The Tiffany Center in downtown Portland for its triple-threat training to middle school and high school students. The Fall 2022 term will be the first term in the conservatory's new 3500sf space. The new Bridgetown Conservatory space, within the Tiffany Center, is located at 711 SW 14th Avenue in downtown Portland.
Northwest Children's Theater is Moving to Downtown Portland
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2022
Northwest Children’s Theater has announced plans to leave their historic home at the NW Neighborhood Cultural Center and move to downtown Portland, converting the fourplex movie theater located at 1000 SW Broadway into a multi-venue arts center for youth.
Review: KISSING THE WITCH at Corrib Theatre
by Krista Garver - June 21, 2022
Corrib’s production, directed by Tracy Cameron Francis, uses movement and visual effects to bring the magical, mystical nature of fairy tales to the forefront, while also reinforcing that these are real people dealing with real issues.
TOOTSIE and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Added to 2022-23 Broadway Season at The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, has announced that TOOTSIE, the laugh-out-loud comedy musical, will join the 2022-2023 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series along with the Add-On production of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
THE FOUR PHANTOMS and BLUE MAN GROUP Added to 2022-23 Broadway Season at The Stranahan Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, is thrilled to announce that ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan will join the 2022-2023 Broadway In Toledol Series along with the Add-On productions of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT and BLUE MAN GROUP.
PCS's JAW New Play Festival Is Back in July
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Portland Center Stage's annual JAW New Play Festival returns July 22-24. JAW is PCS's week-long assembling of artists and audiences to create new plays.
Review: RENT at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - June 16, 2022
Director Chip Miller delivers a vibrant and touching production of musical theatre's most iconic shows.
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents The World Premiere Of Will Vinton Musical THE KISS, July 15 - August 21
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
To begin its 70th anniversary season Lakewood Theatre Company will be presenting the world premiere of THE KISS, an outrageously original fun musical comedy for theatre audiences of all ages. Directed by Greg Tamblyn, the production will continue through August 21, 2022, on the Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Theatre Company. 
Bridgetown Conservatory to Present SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its July 2022 in-person live production of Side by Side by Sondheim. The production will take place July 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2022 at The Tiffany Center's Crystal Room in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Portland Stage Announces Public Phase Of Capital Campaign With More Than 75% Of $6.4M Goal Raised
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Portland Stage has announced the public phase of its Making An Entrance Capital Campaign to make substantial facility improvements and increase its education endowment. To date, Portland Stage has raised nearly $4.8M, more than 75% of its $6.4M campaign goal. 

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