Portland Stage Announces The 33rd Annual LITTLE FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXPECTED
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Portland Stage has announced the 33rd Annual Little Festival of the Unexpected - a livestream reading series of New Works.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Portland Stage has announced the 33rd Annual Little Festival of the Unexpected - a livestream reading series of New Works.
Artists Repertory Theatre Announces its 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
The line-up of plays includes provocative work, new to the Portland stages as well as a co-production with Portland Center Stage @ The Armory (PCS). This season, produced in the Ellyn Bye Studio at PCS, will mark the last season ART is “on tour,” as ART plans to move into their newly renovated space in the fall of 2023. This season offers patrons a vibrant mix of poetic and exhilarating stories that will surely delight frequent theatre goers and new ones alike.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
The line-up of plays includes provocative work, new to the Portland stages as well as a co-production with Portland Center Stage @ The Armory (PCS). This season, produced in the Ellyn Bye Studio at PCS, will mark the last season ART is “on tour,” as ART plans to move into their newly renovated space in the fall of 2023. This season offers patrons a vibrant mix of poetic and exhilarating stories that will surely delight frequent theatre goers and new ones alike.
HAMILTON Tickets On-Sale at Stranahan Theater, May 16
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Producer Jeffrey Seller and The American Theatre Guild announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10 a.m..
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
Producer Jeffrey Seller and The American Theatre Guild announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10 a.m..
International Reggae Band Dub Inc Announces Portland Debut At Star Theater, June 2
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The prominent international reggae band, Dub Inc. has announced their 2022 Spring West Coast U.S.A. tour! It has been over 10 years since the French superstars have been in the United States and they are beyond excited to return once again.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The prominent international reggae band, Dub Inc. has announced their 2022 Spring West Coast U.S.A. tour! It has been over 10 years since the French superstars have been in the United States and they are beyond excited to return once again.
Oregon Welcomes Back Pierre Bensusan, France's Acoustic Guitar Master
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
World-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan, who has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe, returns to Oregon this week and weekend for two concerts, plus to teach a two-day residential guitar seminar!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
World-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan, who has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe, returns to Oregon this week and weekend for two concerts, plus to teach a two-day residential guitar seminar!
Lakewood Theatre Company to Stage SHREK, THE MUSICAL JR
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Nasty will be nice and Lake Oswego will be ogre-the-moon when Lakewood Theatre Company musical theatre students present a production of Shrek, The Musical JR. May 14-15, 2022, directed by Julie Lane.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Nasty will be nice and Lake Oswego will be ogre-the-moon when Lakewood Theatre Company musical theatre students present a production of Shrek, The Musical JR. May 14-15, 2022, directed by Julie Lane.
Portland's History Comes Alive in New Musical SEX ON THE RIVER
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
The history of Portland is fascinating – some personalities have become legends, one being Nancy Boggs. Based upon newspaper accounts, Nancy did have a scow (something that resembles a barge today) that built a main cabin and an upper deck to entertain men while floating on the Willamette River. What happened during her reign on the Willamette is now being told!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
The history of Portland is fascinating – some personalities have become legends, one being Nancy Boggs. Based upon newspaper accounts, Nancy did have a scow (something that resembles a barge today) that built a main cabin and an upper deck to entertain men while floating on the Willamette River. What happened during her reign on the Willamette is now being told!
INDUSTRY Partners With OHSU Doernbecher Hospital To Co-Create Custom Alebrijes Inspired By Mexican Folk Art
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
This spring, leading Portland branding agency, INDUSTRY is raising money for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital with 'The Amino Project' - a collaboration between INDUSTRY's Industrial Design team and Indigenous Chicano artist Tekpatl. The team worked together to create 3D-printed and hand-painted Animo toys inspired by Doernbecher kids. Industry will host a virtual drawing for the Aminos from May 2nd to 10th, via the online platform RallyUp. Each entry is $5, and all proceeds will support the incredible work of Doernbecher. Drawing entries for each Animo can be purchased HERE.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
This spring, leading Portland branding agency, INDUSTRY is raising money for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital with 'The Amino Project' - a collaboration between INDUSTRY's Industrial Design team and Indigenous Chicano artist Tekpatl. The team worked together to create 3D-printed and hand-painted Animo toys inspired by Doernbecher kids. Industry will host a virtual drawing for the Aminos from May 2nd to 10th, via the online platform RallyUp. Each entry is $5, and all proceeds will support the incredible work of Doernbecher. Drawing entries for each Animo can be purchased HERE.
Opening Of CAMELOT Delayed At Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White's novel in Lerner and Loewe's award-winning musical Camelot at Lakewood Theatre Company with a new beginning date of May 5, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2022
The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White's novel in Lerner and Loewe's award-winning musical Camelot at Lakewood Theatre Company with a new beginning date of May 5, 2022.
Playwright christopher oscar peña Featured In Profile Theatre's 2022-2024 Double Season 'The American Generation'
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
PROFILE THEATRE, which explores the bodies of work of 2-3 writers over two years, is excited to announce that Kristoffer Diaz, christopher oscar peña and Lauren Yee will be the company's featured playwrights for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
PROFILE THEATRE, which explores the bodies of work of 2-3 writers over two years, is excited to announce that Kristoffer Diaz, christopher oscar peña and Lauren Yee will be the company's featured playwrights for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons.
BWW Review: THE CHILDREN at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2022
Lucy Kirkwood's Tony-nominated play raises a lot of uncomfortable questions about morality, mortality, and what we owe to other people.
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2022
Lucy Kirkwood's Tony-nominated play raises a lot of uncomfortable questions about morality, mortality, and what we owe to other people.
THE INHERITANCE Part 1 & 2 and More Announced for Triangle Productions! 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
triangle productions! has announced its 33rd season. First, is a British comedy – The [one act] Play That Goes @rong. The British have their own brand of humor and this one certainly isn’t limited to jokes, missteps, and an acting troupe that may or may not pull off tonight’s show! September 2022
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
triangle productions! has announced its 33rd season. First, is a British comedy – The [one act] Play That Goes @rong. The British have their own brand of humor and this one certainly isn’t limited to jokes, missteps, and an acting troupe that may or may not pull off tonight’s show! September 2022
RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent takes over Portland Center Stage hot off its 25th anniversary. Rent will be directed by PCS's Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller. It begins previews on May 21, opens on May 27, and runs through July 10 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. The production, originally slated to run through June 26, has already been extended due to strong ticket sales.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2022
Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent takes over Portland Center Stage hot off its 25th anniversary. Rent will be directed by PCS's Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller. It begins previews on May 21, opens on May 27, and runs through July 10 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. The production, originally slated to run through June 26, has already been extended due to strong ticket sales.
BWW Review: DON'T HUG ME at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - April 21, 2022
Billed as “Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones),” DON’T HUG ME is a silly show about some residents of Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, whose lives get a jolt thanks to the appearance of a karaoke machine salesman.
by Krista Garver - April 21, 2022
Billed as “Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones),” DON’T HUG ME is a silly show about some residents of Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, whose lives get a jolt thanks to the appearance of a karaoke machine salesman.
THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY Opens At Bridgetown Conservatory Of Musical Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its May 2022 in-person live production of The Theory of Relativity, by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will take place May 19 through May 22, 2022 in Bridgetown's new Black Box Theatre. After postponing the production in 2020, and again in 2021, Bridgetown has high hopes for a successful third try.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its May 2022 in-person live production of The Theory of Relativity, by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will take place May 19 through May 22, 2022 in Bridgetown's new Black Box Theatre. After postponing the production in 2020, and again in 2021, Bridgetown has high hopes for a successful third try.
CATS is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in June
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.
World Premiere of SABINA Comes to Portland Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Sabina is a profoundly moving psychological mystery, the story of Sabina Spielrein, a catatonic 19-year-old Russian girl who is sent to the Burgholzli Institute by her parents as a last resort. She is found there by Carl Jung, who is looking for a patient on whom to try Freud’s not-yet-proven Talking Cure.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2022
Sabina is a profoundly moving psychological mystery, the story of Sabina Spielrein, a catatonic 19-year-old Russian girl who is sent to the Burgholzli Institute by her parents as a last resort. She is found there by Carl Jung, who is looking for a patient on whom to try Freud’s not-yet-proven Talking Cure.
The Actors Conservatory Announces One Act Festival Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Actors Conservatory announces its One Act Festival: Two programs of short plays featuring the graduating class of 2022 and the work of directors Beth Harper, Sarah Lucht, Chris Harder, and Andrea White.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Actors Conservatory announces its One Act Festival: Two programs of short plays featuring the graduating class of 2022 and the work of directors Beth Harper, Sarah Lucht, Chris Harder, and Andrea White.
The Theatre Company Present THE THIN PLACE By Lucas Hnath
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Theatre Company has announced the live Oregon premiere of The Thin Place by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, May 15-20, 2022. Presented in partnership with Revolution Hall at Washington High School, The Thin Place uses the intimate surroundings of the Sunset Room to help create an immersive exploration of the fragile boundary between our world and the one just beyond.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
The Theatre Company has announced the live Oregon premiere of The Thin Place by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath, May 15-20, 2022. Presented in partnership with Revolution Hall at Washington High School, The Thin Place uses the intimate surroundings of the Sunset Room to help create an immersive exploration of the fragile boundary between our world and the one just beyond.
The Canon Shakespeare Company to Stage THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2022
The Canon Shakespeare Company is proud to present its production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Portland's Twilight Theatre, from April 29 through May 8. This beloved Shakespeare comedy will lean into the inherent absurdity and slapstick comedy of the original, including featuring two pairs of twins that look nothing alike. Advance tickets ($12-$15) are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?preseason=ttco or can be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2022
The Canon Shakespeare Company is proud to present its production of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Portland's Twilight Theatre, from April 29 through May 8. This beloved Shakespeare comedy will lean into the inherent absurdity and slapstick comedy of the original, including featuring two pairs of twins that look nothing alike. Advance tickets ($12-$15) are available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?preseason=ttco or can be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
SWIRL IN THE PEARL: A PCS Benefit Performance Announced May 3
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Portland Center Stage's Swirl in the Pearl: A PCS Benefit Performance will take over The Armory on May 3 to celebrate the power of great theater and wonderful community. Favorite Portland artists will be glammed up and ready to delight, including Merideth Kaye Clark, Susannah Mars, Vin Shambry, LaRhonda Steele, Leah Yorkston, and Ken Yoshikawa.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2022
Portland Center Stage's Swirl in the Pearl: A PCS Benefit Performance will take over The Armory on May 3 to celebrate the power of great theater and wonderful community. Favorite Portland artists will be glammed up and ready to delight, including Merideth Kaye Clark, Susannah Mars, Vin Shambry, LaRhonda Steele, Leah Yorkston, and Ken Yoshikawa.
BWW Review: HAMILTON at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - April 15, 2022
The national tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is once again at Keller Auditorium, and it’s just as much of a must-see as ever. Read our critic's review!
by Krista Garver - April 15, 2022
The national tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is once again at Keller Auditorium, and it’s just as much of a must-see as ever. Read our critic's review!
BWW Review: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - April 14, 2022
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME is a joyous celebration of music and life and the act of creating something together. Read our BWW critic's review.
by Krista Garver - April 14, 2022
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME is a joyous celebration of music and life and the act of creating something together. Read our BWW critic's review.
YOUNG AMERICANS Premiere, TICK, TICK...BOOM! & More Announced for Portland Center Stage 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Portland Center Stage’s 2022-2023 season kicks off in August with Jonathan Larson’s rock musical tick, tick … BOOM! The nine-show lineup includes the Portland debuts of new works by PCS-commissioned playwright Christina Anderson; performance artist Kristina Wong; master of classic adaptations Kate Hamill; and Mohegan theater-maker Madeline Sayet.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Portland Center Stage’s 2022-2023 season kicks off in August with Jonathan Larson’s rock musical tick, tick … BOOM! The nine-show lineup includes the Portland debuts of new works by PCS-commissioned playwright Christina Anderson; performance artist Kristina Wong; master of classic adaptations Kate Hamill; and Mohegan theater-maker Madeline Sayet.
Third Rail Presents 2022 #ENOUGH: Plays To End Gun Violence Reading
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
THIRD RAIL REPERTORY THEATRE has announced its participation in the Nationwide Reading of #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:00pm in-person at Congregation Beth Israel's Pollin Chapel and streaming live on Youtube.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
THIRD RAIL REPERTORY THEATRE has announced its participation in the Nationwide Reading of #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:00pm in-person at Congregation Beth Israel's Pollin Chapel and streaming live on Youtube.
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