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LES Shakespeare Company to Present THE WORDS WILL COME World Premiere

LES Shakespeare Company to Present THE WORDS WILL COME World Premiere

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2026
In The Words Will Come, a young Iranian-American girl struggles to make sense of letters that refuse to behave, navigating school, language, and identity while discovering unexpected guidance from the brilliant mind of Albert Einstein.

Brent Gunter to Debut 'TRADE WINDS' at Portland's Newmark Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2026
Composer and guitarist Brent Gunter will present the live premiere of his new album 'TRADE WINDS' at Portland's Newmark Theatre on May 15.
Portland Center Stage Reveals Heather De Michele As New Managing Director

Portland Center Stage Reveals Heather De Michele As New Managing Director

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2026
Portland Center Stage at The Armory announced the appointment of Heather de Michele as its new Managing Director, effective April 6, 2026.
ANONYMOUS. Will Be Performed as Part of the 2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works

ANONYMOUS. Will Be Performed as Part of the 2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2026
CallSign Productions will throw its cape in the ring for 2026's Fertile Ground Festival of New Works with the world premiere of Bets Swadis's full-length play Anonymous.
Review: A MIRROR at Third Rail Repertory Theatre

Review: A MIRROR at Third Rail Repertory Theatre

by Krista Garver — March 10, 2026
When seeing a new-to-me play, I typically try to walk in knowing as little as possible.
LES MISÉRABLES National Tour is Coming to Portland

LES MISÉRABLES National Tour is Coming to Portland

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
The North American Tour of Les Miserables of the world’s most popular musical will make its final return to Portland at Keller Auditorium.
ATHENA Comes to 21ten Theatre

ATHENA Comes to 21ten Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2026
Athena will be performed at 21ten Theatre this month.
Review: RIOT QUEENS at Fuse Theatre

Review: RIOT QUEENS at Fuse Theatre

by Krista Garver — March 9, 2026
As the Trump administration works to erase trans people from public life (literally removing the 'T' from LGBT on the government's website about the Stonewall Uprising, a movement to which trans people were central), it becomes urgent to understand that these events don't happen in a vacuum.
Review: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage

Review: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — March 9, 2026
If you had told me I would cry my eyes out at a musical about a young man with green, scaly skin who only leaves his apartment once a year to go on a Grindr date, I would have given you the side eye.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Portland

World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Portland

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Portland at the Newmark Theatre.
Chamber Music Northwest To Present Pacific Northwest Premiere Of LOEFFLER OCTET

Chamber Music Northwest To Present Pacific Northwest Premiere Of LOEFFLER OCTET

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2026
Chamber Music Northwest will present the Pacific Northwest premiere of a rediscovered chamber work by Charles Martin Loeffler on March 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2026
Ohio welcomes the premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Stranahan, featuring eight performances that bring the Roaring Twenties to life with stunning production and melodies.
Spotlight: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage

Spotlight: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage

by BWW Special Offer — March 6, 2026
Don't miss Portland Center Stage's reimagined production of Justin Huertas' cult favorite indie rock musical Lizard Boy.
Ash Allen Will Bring Solo Show BIG FEELINGS BABY to BackFence

Ash Allen Will Bring Solo Show BIG FEELINGS BABY to BackFence

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
Ash Allen will perform in the solo show BIG FEELINGS BABY, exploring personal narratives through dynamic storytelling, set to premiere at BackFence.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS to Launch US Tour This Spring

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS to Launch US Tour This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2026
The Psychology of Serial Killers invites audiences beyond the headlines and into the behavioral, developmental, and psychological pathways that can precede serial homicide.
Portland Opera Launches $5 Million ‘Keep Portland Operatic’ Campaign

Portland Opera Launches $5 Million ‘Keep Portland Operatic’ Campaign

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2026
Portland Opera has launched a multi-phase $5 million fundraising initiative titled KEEP PORTLAND OPERATIC – Save Our Song.
Third Eye Theatre To Present ENCOUNTERS At Fertile Ground Festival

Third Eye Theatre To Present ENCOUNTERS At Fertile Ground Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2026
Third Eye Theatre will present ENCOUNTERS, a collection of short plays by Jeremy Cole, as part of the Fertile Ground Festival.
Interview: Maria Finkelmeier of DIES IRAE, DESIRÉE at Bag & Baggage

Interview: Maria Finkelmeier of DIES IRAE, DESIRÉE at Bag & Baggage

by Dawn Sellers — March 3, 2026
When I first read about this show and the Composer and Co-Director described by the Boston Globe as a “one-woman dynamo,” I knew I wanted to meet and interview Maria Finkelmeier.
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Mask & Mirror

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Mask & Mirror

by Dawn Sellers — March 3, 2026
Few plays in theatrical history have achieved the enduring success of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie.
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 2026
The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Music Hall Kansas City from March 17–22, 2026, as the sixth engagement in the 25–26 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Photos: First Look At PSU’s SPRING AWAKENING

Photos: First Look At PSU’s SPRING AWAKENING

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2026
Portland State University’s School of Music & Theater officially opened its highly anticipated production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening February 27 at Lincoln Performance Hall.
David Fuks' ALMA DE LUNA to Make World Premiere at Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Thea

David Fuks' ALMA DE LUNA to Make World Premiere at Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2026
David Fuks' play Alma de Luna will make its world premiere at Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre, with the play running from March 14 to March 29, 2026.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A JAZZ MUSICAL Returns To Northwest Children’s Theater

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A JAZZ MUSICAL Returns To Northwest Children’s Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
Northwest Children's Theater will present the return of Alice in Wonderland: A Jazz Musical from March 28 through April 19 on The Schnitzer Stage at The Judy in downtown Portland.
Portland Opera To Present FELLOW TRAVELERS At Newmark Theatre

Portland Opera To Present FELLOW TRAVELERS At Newmark Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
Portland Opera will stage the compelling opera FELLOW TRAVELERS, exploring themes of love and secrecy in 1950s America, with performances beginning February 2026.
Stumptown Stages and Pegasus Puppets to Present AVENUE Q in Portland

Stumptown Stages and Pegasus Puppets to Present AVENUE Q in Portland

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
Stumptown Stages has announced its upcoming production of the hilarious and beloved musical “Avenue Q”, as a part of its new Second Stages productions running March 13 – April 12, 2026 at the Portland'5 Brunish Theatre.

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