The National Tour of WAITRESS Comes to the Hult Center in January
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the hilarious hit Broadway musical WAITRESS is coming to the Hult Center January 14-16, 2022. WAITRESS is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the hilarious hit Broadway musical WAITRESS is coming to the Hult Center January 14-16, 2022. WAITRESS is part of the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES.
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE! Announces Winter 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
CoHo Productions Presents WALKING THE WORLD WITH THIS FIRE, January 5- 15
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
CoHo Productions presents, WALKING THE WORLD WITH THIS FIRE, a live exhibition at the CoHo Theatre, January 5 – 15, 2022 from 4 – 9 PM PST.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
CoHo Productions presents, WALKING THE WORLD WITH THIS FIRE, a live exhibition at the CoHo Theatre, January 5 – 15, 2022 from 4 – 9 PM PST.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Broadway Rose's DADDY LONG LEGS Leads Best Streaming Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Fuse Theatre Ensemble Will Present the Premiere of THE QUEERS
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
Fuse Theatre Ensemble will present the World Premiere of playwright Mikki Gillette’s The Queers.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
Fuse Theatre Ensemble will present the World Premiere of playwright Mikki Gillette’s The Queers.
IMAGINE VAN GOGH, The Original Immersive Exhibition At Tacoma Armory
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2021
Imagine Van Gogh, the ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION IN IMAGE TOTALE © from Europe featuring more than 200 of the Dutch artist's paintings, will make its West Coast debut in Tacoma from March 5 through April 15, 2022. In partnership with Tacoma Arts Live, this immersive exhibition will be presented at the historic Tacoma Armory located at 1001 S Yakima Avenue in downtown Tacoma.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2021
Imagine Van Gogh, the ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION IN IMAGE TOTALE © from Europe featuring more than 200 of the Dutch artist's paintings, will make its West Coast debut in Tacoma from March 5 through April 15, 2022. In partnership with Tacoma Arts Live, this immersive exhibition will be presented at the historic Tacoma Armory located at 1001 S Yakima Avenue in downtown Tacoma.
A TERRIBLE SILENCE: Staged Reading to be Presented at Taborspace
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
In 1950, the publication Red Channels blacklisted 151 of the most talented performing artists, writers, musicians, producers, directors and thinkers in America. Careers and lives were ruined and lost. Forty-one of those blacklisted were women.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
In 1950, the publication Red Channels blacklisted 151 of the most talented performing artists, writers, musicians, producers, directors and thinkers in America. Careers and lives were ruined and lost. Forty-one of those blacklisted were women.
THE BAND'S VISIT is Coming to Keller Auditorium This January
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
Broadway in Portland has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to Keller Auditorium in Portland from January 4 – 9, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
Broadway in Portland has announced that THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award-winner David Yazbek, will be coming to Keller Auditorium in Portland from January 4 – 9, 2022.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present MAYA RUIZ RISES
by Gigi Gervais - December 02, 2021
Oregon Children’s Theatre announced a new, educational play, Maya Ruiz Rises, available for on-demand streaming for educators. Written by Francisco Garcia and produced thanks to the support of Portland General Electric, this play addresses the reality of climate change & educates children on the positive impact they can have on their environment.
by Gigi Gervais - December 02, 2021
Oregon Children’s Theatre announced a new, educational play, Maya Ruiz Rises, available for on-demand streaming for educators. Written by Francisco Garcia and produced thanks to the support of Portland General Electric, this play addresses the reality of climate change & educates children on the positive impact they can have on their environment.
Get Unhinged with Anne Zander and Phil Schallberger at ZÄANDERBERGER!
by Gigi Gervais - December 02, 2021
Zäanderberger is the brainchild of Anne Zanderand Phil Schallberger. “Zander is a master of physical comedy” (BroadwayWorld) and Schallberger is “one of Portland’s most adventurous comedy minds” (Portland Mercury), and together they bring a blend of brand new, wild-as-ever, single- and double-act brilliance to this Kickstand Comedy Show
by Gigi Gervais - December 02, 2021
Zäanderberger is the brainchild of Anne Zanderand Phil Schallberger. “Zander is a master of physical comedy” (BroadwayWorld) and Schallberger is “one of Portland’s most adventurous comedy minds” (Portland Mercury), and together they bring a blend of brand new, wild-as-ever, single- and double-act brilliance to this Kickstand Comedy Show
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE TIME BUBBLE TOUR Comes to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) LIVE: Time Bubble Tour will play at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday, January 4 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.portland5.com.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2021
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts is thrilled to announce that Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) LIVE: Time Bubble Tour will play at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday, January 4 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.portland5.com.
Portland Stage Cancels 25th Anniversary Production Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Due To Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Portland Stage has canceled its 25th Anniversary live, in-theater production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens due to the rise in COVID-19 community transmission coupled with breakthrough cases within its community. A digital on-demand stream will be available for viewing from December 18 through January 4.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Portland Stage has canceled its 25th Anniversary live, in-theater production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens due to the rise in COVID-19 community transmission coupled with breakthrough cases within its community. A digital on-demand stream will be available for viewing from December 18 through January 4.
Photos: Broadway Rose Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance announces the opening of “The Ghosts All Around You” in the Howe Theatre, running Dec 10-12 and 17-19, 2021 (in-person & livestreamed). A multigenerational, multicultural cast of talented MSTDA actors, along with a stellar creative team including acclaimed director Steven Eng and a longtime creative contributor to MSTDA, assistant director Jacqueline Lucid are launching what is sure to become a holiday tradition for Roosevelt Island, right on Main Street NYC!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance announces the opening of “The Ghosts All Around You” in the Howe Theatre, running Dec 10-12 and 17-19, 2021 (in-person & livestreamed). A multigenerational, multicultural cast of talented MSTDA actors, along with a stellar creative team including acclaimed director Steven Eng and a longtime creative contributor to MSTDA, assistant director Jacqueline Lucid are launching what is sure to become a holiday tradition for Roosevelt Island, right on Main Street NYC!
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!
by BWW Staff - November 23, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - November 23, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Photos: First Look at Wendy Westerwelle as Bella Abzug in BELLA! BELLA!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Check out the first photos of Wendy Westerwelle as Bella Abzug in Bella Bella! opening November 26th at 7:30 pm at The Sanctuary At Sandy Plaza.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Check out the first photos of Wendy Westerwelle as Bella Abzug in Bella Bella! opening November 26th at 7:30 pm at The Sanctuary At Sandy Plaza.
Chamber Music Northwest Presents Brentano String Quartet's A TRIBUTE TO STRAVINSKY (50 Years After His Death)
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
Chamber Music Northwest brings the Brentano String Quartet, CMNW 2020/21 Artists-in-Residence, to Portland the first week in December for two live concerts, and a host of community education activities including quartet-centered masterclasses for Portland Youth Philharmonic and Portland State University musicians.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
Chamber Music Northwest brings the Brentano String Quartet, CMNW 2020/21 Artists-in-Residence, to Portland the first week in December for two live concerts, and a host of community education activities including quartet-centered masterclasses for Portland Youth Philharmonic and Portland State University musicians.
BWW Review: BARBECUE at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - November 12, 2021
BARBECUE is laugh-out-loud funny while also shining a big bright spotlight on things we’d rather keep hidden. Highly recommended.
by Krista Garver - November 12, 2021
BARBECUE is laugh-out-loud funny while also shining a big bright spotlight on things we’d rather keep hidden. Highly recommended.
Broadway Rose Presents A Broadway Spin On The Dickens Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge has nearly humbugged his way through another Christmas Eve when the specter of his former partner, Jacob Marley, appears to warn him that three spirits will visit in the night to lead him through Christmases past, present, and future. Through a sweeping score and whimsical storytelling, Scrooge seeks redemption for his selfish ways in time for a happy Christmas Day – lest he doom himself and others to a more chilling fate.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge has nearly humbugged his way through another Christmas Eve when the specter of his former partner, Jacob Marley, appears to warn him that three spirits will visit in the night to lead him through Christmases past, present, and future. Through a sweeping score and whimsical storytelling, Scrooge seeks redemption for his selfish ways in time for a happy Christmas Day – lest he doom himself and others to a more chilling fate.
Fuse Theatre Ensemble Announces BECOMING UNDERSTOOD
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
While most of us were cooped up in our houses wondering if theatre would ever be able to return, Portland playwright and actress, Jane Comer, was busy creating and honing three original solo-shows and submitting them to Fringe Festivals around the world.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
While most of us were cooped up in our houses wondering if theatre would ever be able to return, Portland playwright and actress, Jane Comer, was busy creating and honing three original solo-shows and submitting them to Fringe Festivals around the world.
Queer|Art Introduces Inaugural Black Queer|Art|Mentorship Award and Announces 2021 Queer|Art|Prize Winners and Finalists
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
Poet, performer, and visual artist Pamela Sneed is the inaugural winner for the Black Queer|Art|Mentorship Award for Artists and Organizers and photographer Lola Flash is the winner of the 2021 QueerArt|Prize for Sustained Achievement.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
Poet, performer, and visual artist Pamela Sneed is the inaugural winner for the Black Queer|Art|Mentorship Award for Artists and Organizers and photographer Lola Flash is the winner of the 2021 QueerArt|Prize for Sustained Achievement.
Corrib Theatre Announces Tenth Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
Corrib Theatre announces a three-show season: Maz and Bricks by Eva O'Connor, The Smuggler by Ronán Noone, and Kissing the Witch by Emma Donoghue. Corrib's play selections feature internationally produced, award-winning Irish playwrights whose work resonates with our current moment. Incoming Artistic Director Justine Nakase will direct Maz and Bricks.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
Corrib Theatre announces a three-show season: Maz and Bricks by Eva O'Connor, The Smuggler by Ronán Noone, and Kissing the Witch by Emma Donoghue. Corrib's play selections feature internationally produced, award-winning Irish playwrights whose work resonates with our current moment. Incoming Artistic Director Justine Nakase will direct Maz and Bricks.
Oregon Children's Theatre Presents MERRY HAPPY EVERYTHING!
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) presents Merry Happy Everything!, an original, three-part performance featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a special holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse!, and a musical cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) presents Merry Happy Everything!, an original, three-part performance featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a special holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse!, and a musical cabaret.
Roxane Gay, Ty Defoe, Raja Feather Kelly & More to be Feature in Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Inaugural Quills Fest
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Artizen and Museum of Other Realities, will present the first-ever Quills Fest, an annual two-day immersive digital festival at the intersection of live theatre and Extended Reality.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Artizen and Museum of Other Realities, will present the first-ever Quills Fest, an annual two-day immersive digital festival at the intersection of live theatre and Extended Reality.
BWW Review: THE CHINESE LADY at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - November 02, 2021
The story of Afong Moy, the central character in Lloyd Suh’s THE CHINESE LADY, now running at Artists Rep, so perfectly captures the American tendency to exotify, stereotype, and disparage other cultures that I should not have been surprised to learn that it’s true.
by Krista Garver - November 02, 2021
The story of Afong Moy, the central character in Lloyd Suh’s THE CHINESE LADY, now running at Artists Rep, so perfectly captures the American tendency to exotify, stereotype, and disparage other cultures that I should not have been surprised to learn that it’s true.
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