West Coast Premiere Of HOW TO CATCH CREATION Opens At OSF
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open How To Catch Creation, helmed by Incoming Artistic Director Nataki Garrett in her OSF directorial debut, on July 27 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 23, 25 and 26, and the play runs through Oct. 26, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open How To Catch Creation, helmed by Incoming Artistic Director Nataki Garrett in her OSF directorial debut, on July 27 in the Thomas Theatre. Preview performances are July 23, 25 and 26, and the play runs through Oct. 26, 2019.
BWW Review: Bag & Baggage Throws Binaries Out the Window with Queer, Gender-Fluid Take on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Krista Garver - July 17, 2019
by Krista Garver - July 17, 2019
Portland Opera Announces Executive Leadership Transition
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019
Portland Opera announces an executive leadership transition, with General Director Christopher Mattaliano, who has led the company for 16 years, transitioning to the role of Artistic Consultant beginning with the 2019-20 season. Sue Dixon, current Director of External Affairs will serve as Interim General Director as of July 15. Dixon joined the company in May 2014 as Director of Development and was named Director of External of Affairs in 2017.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2019
Portland Opera announces an executive leadership transition, with General Director Christopher Mattaliano, who has led the company for 16 years, transitioning to the role of Artistic Consultant beginning with the 2019-20 season. Sue Dixon, current Director of External Affairs will serve as Interim General Director as of July 15. Dixon joined the company in May 2014 as Director of Development and was named Director of External of Affairs in 2017.
Portland Shakes' Presents PROSCENIUM LIVE Free Festival Of New Work
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019
Portland Shakespeare Project and Proscenium Journal present the fifth annual Proscenium Live Festival of New Work with two days of fresh plays. This year's festival takes place at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall, in the Boiler Room Studio Theater. All performances are free, no ticket reservations are necessary, and seating is general admission.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019
Portland Shakespeare Project and Proscenium Journal present the fifth annual Proscenium Live Festival of New Work with two days of fresh plays. This year's festival takes place at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall, in the Boiler Room Studio Theater. All performances are free, no ticket reservations are necessary, and seating is general admission.
Photo Flash: Vault Theater Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Gordon Barr's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic romcom, Much Ado About Nothing, sweeps onto the Vault Theater stage this July, opening Bag&Baggage's 2019-2020 Season in colorful, campy fashion. "
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Gordon Barr's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic romcom, Much Ado About Nothing, sweeps onto the Vault Theater stage this July, opening Bag&Baggage's 2019-2020 Season in colorful, campy fashion. "
THE GRADUATE Comes to Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
"The Graduate" opens July 26th. The play is adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, by special arrangement with StudioCanal. The play is directed by Lance Nuttman.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
"The Graduate" opens July 26th. The play is adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb and the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, by special arrangement with StudioCanal. The play is directed by Lance Nuttman.
BWW Review: Camp Reigns in SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, at Clackamas Rep
by Krista Garver - July 03, 2019
by Krista Garver - July 03, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company opens its 67th season with Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical. The music and lyrics for Matilda are by Tim Minchin and the book, adapted from Roald Dahl's Matilda, is by Dennis Kelly.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company opens its 67th season with Roald Dahl's Matilda, the Musical. The music and lyrics for Matilda are by Tim Minchin and the book, adapted from Roald Dahl's Matilda, is by Dennis Kelly.
From The Ground Up Presents TONIGHT NOTHING this July
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2019
Tonight Nothing is new work created and performed by Merideth Kaye Clark and Katherine Murphy Lewis that follows the paths of two long-term friends, Kaye and Em, who must find their way back to themselves and each other. From garage sales to a magical encounters in an attic this journey asks us to unpack the many 'things' that make up a legacy. What we leave, or don't leave behind? and How on earth do we let go?
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2019
Tonight Nothing is new work created and performed by Merideth Kaye Clark and Katherine Murphy Lewis that follows the paths of two long-term friends, Kaye and Em, who must find their way back to themselves and each other. From garage sales to a magical encounters in an attic this journey asks us to unpack the many 'things' that make up a legacy. What we leave, or don't leave behind? and How on earth do we let go?
BWW Review: Storm Large Blows the Roof Off of the Armory in CRAZY ENOUGH, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - June 27, 2019
by Krista Garver - June 27, 2019
BWW Review: Fuse Theatre's BOOTYCANDY Is a Hilarious and Thoughtful Meta-Play About Identity and Society
by Krista Garver - June 26, 2019
by Krista Garver - June 26, 2019
PHAME Academy Begins Rehearsals For Collaborative Rock Opera
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Rehearsals have begun for PHAME's collaborative rock opera, on stage this August at the Hampton Opera Center. More than thirty adults with developmental disabilities have been cast in leading and supporting roles, including five lead characters, a movement chorus, an ensemble of musicians playing iPads, and a choir. The rock opera was written by eight PHAME students in collaboration with Alexis Hamilton, Portland Opera's Manager of Education and Outreach, and is the first fully staged PHAME production written by people with developmental disabilities.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Rehearsals have begun for PHAME's collaborative rock opera, on stage this August at the Hampton Opera Center. More than thirty adults with developmental disabilities have been cast in leading and supporting roles, including five lead characters, a movement chorus, an ensemble of musicians playing iPads, and a choir. The rock opera was written by eight PHAME students in collaboration with Alexis Hamilton, Portland Opera's Manager of Education and Outreach, and is the first fully staged PHAME production written by people with developmental disabilities.
LA COMEDIA OF ERRORS And INDECENT Come to OSF
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open two new plays in early July with origins at the festival: La Comedia of Errors and Indecent.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will open two new plays in early July with origins at the festival: La Comedia of Errors and Indecent.
Imago Theatre Presents SOIREE #2
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Ten Imago Artists present film, dance, theatre and visual arts; for two evenings only.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Ten Imago Artists present film, dance, theatre and visual arts; for two evenings only.
Defunkt Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Defunkt Theatre has announced its 20th Anniversary Season, which includes a trio of Portland Premieres you won't see anywhere other than Defunkt.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Defunkt Theatre has announced its 20th Anniversary Season, which includes a trio of Portland Premieres you won't see anywhere other than Defunkt.
2019 JAW Playwrights Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
This summer, the 21st Annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival brings three new plays to The Armory for two weeks of script workshopping that will culminate in the JAW Big Weekend, where public staged readings of the scripts will be presented along with performances from local artists and classes. This year's plays are What Are You Worth? by Kara Lee Korthron, an adaptation of Howards End by Caroline Hewitt, and Otto Frank by Roger Guenveur Smith.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
This summer, the 21st Annual JAW: A Playwrights Festival brings three new plays to The Armory for two weeks of script workshopping that will culminate in the JAW Big Weekend, where public staged readings of the scripts will be presented along with performances from local artists and classes. This year's plays are What Are You Worth? by Kara Lee Korthron, an adaptation of Howards End by Caroline Hewitt, and Otto Frank by Roger Guenveur Smith.
Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre Program Presents Intergenerational Queer Theatre Project
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2019
In its third year, this intergenerational program brings together queer people with various levels of performing experience between the ages of 18 and 80 to to devise an original theatre performance. Participants exploring topics in mental health, how society changes, and what it means to belong to an intergenerational queer community. The program is led by Jessica Wallenfels and Jeff Desautels, with assistance from veteran director Donald St. Pierre. The rehearsal process includes workshops from local queer guest artists in spoken word, drag, circus, and vogueing.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2019
In its third year, this intergenerational program brings together queer people with various levels of performing experience between the ages of 18 and 80 to to devise an original theatre performance. Participants exploring topics in mental health, how society changes, and what it means to belong to an intergenerational queer community. The program is led by Jessica Wallenfels and Jeff Desautels, with assistance from veteran director Donald St. Pierre. The rehearsal process includes workshops from local queer guest artists in spoken word, drag, circus, and vogueing.
WICKED Returns to Portland July 10th
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
WICKED, Portland's most popular musical, will return to Keller Auditorium from July 10th through 28th.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
WICKED, Portland's most popular musical, will return to Keller Auditorium from July 10th through 28th.
The Westside Shakespeare Festival Is Nigh!
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce the first WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, an all-ages, three-day immersive celebration that is FREE to attend. The festival's highlight is a beautiful production of one of Shakespeare's funniest plays, The Comedy of Errors, directed by theatre veteran Brenda Hubbard and opening June 28. The play will also be featured entertainment for The Queen's Feast, an authentic five-course royal dinner on June 29 (see below).
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce the first WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, an all-ages, three-day immersive celebration that is FREE to attend. The festival's highlight is a beautiful production of one of Shakespeare's funniest plays, The Comedy of Errors, directed by theatre veteran Brenda Hubbard and opening June 28. The play will also be featured entertainment for The Queen's Feast, an authentic five-course royal dinner on June 29 (see below).
BWW Review: Alan Bowne's BEIRUT Explores Love and Freedom in a Dystopian Future, at the Shoe Box Theatre
by Krista Garver - June 13, 2019
BEIRUT, by Alan Bowne, now playing at the Shoe Box Theatre, premiered more than 30 years ago, but its themes are just as relevant in today's political climate.
by Krista Garver - June 13, 2019
BEIRUT, by Alan Bowne, now playing at the Shoe Box Theatre, premiered more than 30 years ago, but its themes are just as relevant in today's political climate.
Evren Odcikin Appointed OSF Interim Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Nataki Garrett today announced the appointment of Evren Odcikin as interim associate artistic director. Odcikin joins Christopher Acebo, OSF's associate artistic director since 2007, and others on the artistic leadership team. Along with producorial and programming responsibilities, Odcikin will also act as the artistic department liaison for resident company and other departments at OSF.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Nataki Garrett today announced the appointment of Evren Odcikin as interim associate artistic director. Odcikin joins Christopher Acebo, OSF's associate artistic director since 2007, and others on the artistic leadership team. Along with producorial and programming responsibilities, Odcikin will also act as the artistic department liaison for resident company and other departments at OSF.
Salt and Sage Productions ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA And TROILUS AND CRESSIDA
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Salt and Sage Productions' Antony and Cleopatra and Troilus and Cressida will be performed in rotating repertory at Shaking the Tree.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Salt and Sage Productions' Antony and Cleopatra and Troilus and Cressida will be performed in rotating repertory at Shaking the Tree.
OSF Celebrates Juneteenth On June 17
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 17. The day's activities include a variety show on OSF's Courtyard Stage, a play reading and an exhibit. The celebration also continues Wednesday, June 19, at the Ashland Public Library with a book reading and panel discussion.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Oregon Shakespeare Festival will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 17. The day's activities include a variety show on OSF's Courtyard Stage, a play reading and an exhibit. The celebration also continues Wednesday, June 19, at the Ashland Public Library with a book reading and panel discussion.
Photo Flash: First Look at triangle productions!' THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2019
James Sharinghousen leads a cast of five as Casey. He has been working as an Elvis impersonator however, business has not been well, and he is replaced by two drag queens - Miss Tracy (Frederick Williams/T'Kara) and Rexy (Colin Kane).
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2019
James Sharinghousen leads a cast of five as Casey. He has been working as an Elvis impersonator however, business has not been well, and he is replaced by two drag queens - Miss Tracy (Frederick Williams/T'Kara) and Rexy (Colin Kane).
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