Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Oregon Shakespeare Festival today announced its 2022 Season, making a joyous return to repertory programming after two years of extreme uncertainty—and emerging with an ambitious vision of theatre as an accessible artform that can boldly meet our current moment.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Oregon Shakespeare Festival today announced its 2022 Season, making a joyous return to repertory programming after two years of extreme uncertainty—and emerging with an ambitious vision of theatre as an accessible artform that can boldly meet our current moment.
Third Rail Participates In #ENOUGH: Plays To End Gun Violence Year 2
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
As many teens return to classrooms for the first time since the pandemic, THIRD RAIL is joining forces with #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence to give them a platform to explore the impact of gun violence on their lives and communities by writing 10-minute plays.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
As many teens return to classrooms for the first time since the pandemic, THIRD RAIL is joining forces with #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence to give them a platform to explore the impact of gun violence on their lives and communities by writing 10-minute plays.
Damien Geter Named Portland Opera Interim Music Director
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Portland Opera has announced that Damien Geter has been named interim Music Director as the company plans for the launch of the 21/22 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
Portland Opera has announced that Damien Geter has been named interim Music Director as the company plans for the launch of the 21/22 season.
BWW Review: CAMPFIRE STORIES at Back Fence PDX And Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - September 23, 2021
CAMPFIRE STORES, a joint storytelling production from Back Fence PDX and Artists Rep, provided intimacy at a safe social distance.
by Krista Garver - September 23, 2021
CAMPFIRE STORES, a joint storytelling production from Back Fence PDX and Artists Rep, provided intimacy at a safe social distance.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Play On Shakespeare Expands Staff With Series Of Fall 2021 Hires
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces an expansion of their staff with a series of fall 2021 hires -- a Social Media Manager, an Executive Assistant, a PR & Digital Content Writer, and a Graphic Designer.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces an expansion of their staff with a series of fall 2021 hires -- a Social Media Manager, an Executive Assistant, a PR & Digital Content Writer, and a Graphic Designer.
FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT Kicks off Portland Center Stage's 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Set on the eve of Frida Kahlo’s death, this intimate solo show plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life — but goes far beyond biography. Instead, Brazilian writer and performer Vanessa Severo cracks open a powerful portal between herself and the celebrated Mexican artist, bringing breathtaking physicality and raw honesty to this stunningly creative production.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Set on the eve of Frida Kahlo’s death, this intimate solo show plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life — but goes far beyond biography. Instead, Brazilian writer and performer Vanessa Severo cracks open a powerful portal between herself and the celebrated Mexican artist, bringing breathtaking physicality and raw honesty to this stunningly creative production.
Vanport Mosaic and CoHo Productions Present MARTHA BAKES, October 14 -17
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Martha Bakes, a new play for the American stage by Don Wilson Glenn, directed by Damaris Webb, starring Victoria Alvarez Chacon and Melanie Moseley.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Martha Bakes, a new play for the American stage by Don Wilson Glenn, directed by Damaris Webb, starring Victoria Alvarez Chacon and Melanie Moseley.
Single Tickets On Sale Next Week for 2021-22 BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES at the Hult Center
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets will be available Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. PDT for the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES at the Hult Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets will be available Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. PDT for the BROADWAY IS BACK IN EUGENE SERIES at the Hult Center.
E.M. Lewis Wins 10th Anniversary New Play Award From Portland Civic Theatre Guild
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
The Portland Civic Theatre Guild Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild New Play Award with Dorothy's Dictionary by E.M. Lewis.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
The Portland Civic Theatre Guild Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild New Play Award with Dorothy's Dictionary by E.M. Lewis.
Fertile Ground Festival 2022 Plans Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2021
The 2022 Fertile Ground Festival, a program of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, will be a virtual festival running Thursday, January 27 through Sunday, February 6, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2021
The 2022 Fertile Ground Festival, a program of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, will be a virtual festival running Thursday, January 27 through Sunday, February 6, 2022.
Chamber Music Northwest Announces 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
For its 2021/22 Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present a strikingly diverse line-up of eight live concerts at four venues throughout the Portland metro area, with the first five recorded and available online. Chamber Music Northwest's season ahead is one of the most dynamic and diverse year-round seasons yet.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
For its 2021/22 Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present a strikingly diverse line-up of eight live concerts at four venues throughout the Portland metro area, with the first five recorded and available online. Chamber Music Northwest's season ahead is one of the most dynamic and diverse year-round seasons yet.
Artistic Leadership Transitions Announced at Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Artists Rep's Board of Directors, along with Executive Director J.S. May and Managing Director Kisha Jarrett, have begun succession planning and are collaborating to ensure a smooth artistic leadership transition. In the midst of the transition, the non-profit organization launches its return to in-person production with its 39th season of intimate, provocative theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Artists Rep's Board of Directors, along with Executive Director J.S. May and Managing Director Kisha Jarrett, have begun succession planning and are collaborating to ensure a smooth artistic leadership transition. In the midst of the transition, the non-profit organization launches its return to in-person production with its 39th season of intimate, provocative theatre.
Play On Shakespeare Announces Fall 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2021
Founded in 2020 by North Carolina-based director and producer, JaMeeka Holloway, Blk Girls Luv The Bard reimagines, reframes, and examines Shakespeare through the lens of Black and IPOC women with process, people, care, and community-centered workshops and public readings using modern verse translation commissioned by Play On Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2021
Founded in 2020 by North Carolina-based director and producer, JaMeeka Holloway, Blk Girls Luv The Bard reimagines, reframes, and examines Shakespeare through the lens of Black and IPOC women with process, people, care, and community-centered workshops and public readings using modern verse translation commissioned by Play On Shakespeare.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
Oregon Children's Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre has announced Emergence!, the theatre's 2021-2022 performance season.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre has announced Emergence!, the theatre's 2021-2022 performance season.
Portland Opera Music Director George Manahan Steps Down After 9 Seasons
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
George Manahan, Portland Opera's esteemed Music Director, will step down from the role after 9 years with the company. Portland Opera will celebrate his leadership and tenure with a concert in his honor, featuring the Portland Opera Orchestra and Chorus, as well as special guests, on May 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM, at the Keller Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
George Manahan, Portland Opera's esteemed Music Director, will step down from the role after 9 years with the company. Portland Opera will celebrate his leadership and tenure with a concert in his honor, featuring the Portland Opera Orchestra and Chorus, as well as special guests, on May 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM, at the Keller Auditorium.
Cast Announced For Bridgetown Conservatory's THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its December 2021 in-person live production of The Theory of Relativity, by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will take place December 9th through December 12th in Bridgetown's new Black Box Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its December 2021 in-person live production of The Theory of Relativity, by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will take place December 9th through December 12th in Bridgetown's new Black Box Theatre.
Scarlett Kim and Mei Ann Teo Join OSF's Team of Associate Artistic Directors
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Collaborating across the many facets of artist engagement, development, and producing, Scarlett Kim and Mei Ann Teo join Evren Odcikin on a three-person, non-hierarchical team of Associate Artistic Directors—respectively, of Innovation and Strategy, of New Work, and of Artistic Programming.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Collaborating across the many facets of artist engagement, development, and producing, Scarlett Kim and Mei Ann Teo join Evren Odcikin on a three-person, non-hierarchical team of Associate Artistic Directors—respectively, of Innovation and Strategy, of New Work, and of Artistic Programming.
Artists Repertory Theatre Will Present a Live Storytelling Event Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2021
Artists Repertory Theatre in partnership with BackFence PDX will present their first live storytelling event since Feb 2nd, 2020! The show will take place over one weekend only, September 17 & 18, outside, under the cover of the Old Moody Barge Bldg @ Zidell!
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2021
Artists Repertory Theatre in partnership with BackFence PDX will present their first live storytelling event since Feb 2nd, 2020! The show will take place over one weekend only, September 17 & 18, outside, under the cover of the Old Moody Barge Bldg @ Zidell!
Oregon Children's Theatre Announces WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre announces its virtual gala, 'With a Little Help from our Friends' to be streamed free of charge on September 18, 2021. Having produced highly anticipated themed soirees for the past several years as the nonprofit's largest annual fundraising event, this is the first year the event will be virtual, making it accessible to more people than ever before.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
Oregon Children's Theatre announces its virtual gala, 'With a Little Help from our Friends' to be streamed free of charge on September 18, 2021. Having produced highly anticipated themed soirees for the past several years as the nonprofit's largest annual fundraising event, this is the first year the event will be virtual, making it accessible to more people than ever before.
Good Theater to Return to the Stage for 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
Good Theater will return to the St. Lawrence stage with a season of new works, recent Broadway hits, and the long-awaited Maine premiere of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical DESPERATE MEASURES, a production which has been on-hold since 2020, when its run was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
Good Theater will return to the St. Lawrence stage with a season of new works, recent Broadway hits, and the long-awaited Maine premiere of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical DESPERATE MEASURES, a production which has been on-hold since 2020, when its run was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The Theatre Company Announces CAPAX INFINITI By DELANNA STUDI
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
This film is a part of The Playwright Initiative: Solo Works - a robust commissioning series featuring six nationally known playwrights turned screenwriters for this specific moment in time.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
This film is a part of The Playwright Initiative: Solo Works - a robust commissioning series featuring six nationally known playwrights turned screenwriters for this specific moment in time.
Portland Performing Arts Vaccine Coalition Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2021
Nineteen Portland performing arts organizations have united to form a vaccine coalition to prioritize the health and safety of audience members, artists, staff, volunteers, and the community at large.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2021
Nineteen Portland performing arts organizations have united to form a vaccine coalition to prioritize the health and safety of audience members, artists, staff, volunteers, and the community at large.
Portland Playhouse Offers JOY (COMES) IN THE MOURNING
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2021
The festival, which will consist of both in-person (as CDC protocols allow) and virtual events, kicks off with a welcoming address from keynote speaker Sarah Bellamy, Artistic Director of Minneapolis' Penumbra Theatre. Bellamy will continue to engage with arts leaders throughout the festival in a series of workshops focusing on the intersection of racial healing, social justice and theatre making.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2021
The festival, which will consist of both in-person (as CDC protocols allow) and virtual events, kicks off with a welcoming address from keynote speaker Sarah Bellamy, Artistic Director of Minneapolis' Penumbra Theatre. Bellamy will continue to engage with arts leaders throughout the festival in a series of workshops focusing on the intersection of racial healing, social justice and theatre making.
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