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George Takei's MY LOST FREEDOM: A MEMORY Comes to Portland Japanese Garden
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) and Portland Japanese Garden will present a special event this month at the Garden’s Mount Hood Overlook Plaza in their first-ever collaboration.
Portland Playhouse Launches Statewide Fundraising Campaign to Offset NEA Grant Losses
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Just a day before opening Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Portland Playhouse lost $25,000 in NEA funding—but their community rallied, replacing the funds in 36 hours. Now, they’re launching Oregon Arts Rising, a statewide GoFundMe to recover $590,000 cut from arts organizations across Oregon.
Portland Center Stage Launches Emergency Campaign To Avoid Closure
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Portland Center Stage, the largest theater company in Portland and one of the most influential regional theaters in the country, has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to raise $9 million by June 2026. 
Review: THE STORYTELLER at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - May 06, 2025
Artists Rep is ending its short season on the highest of high notes with the world premiere of THE STORYTELLER, by local playwright Sara Jean Accuardi. This gorgeous play, which won the 2023 Oregon Book Award for drama, delves into the profound ways stories shape our understanding of the world – healing us, guiding us, and sometimes imprisoning us.
Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - May 06, 2025
Tarell Alvin McCraney's THE BROTHERS SIZE, currently playing at Portland Center Stage, under Chip Miller’s direction, presents an ambitious fusion of Yoruban mythology and contemporary American life.
World Premiere Of Kamilah Bush's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Portland
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Portland Center Stage will present the world premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's iconic comedy of manners, newly adapted by playwright Kamilah Bush.
Four Playwrights Receive Cash Award From Native Theater Project
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
As part of national efforts to bring attention to the crisis of violence facing Indigenous people, Native Theater Project is amplifying theatre work that sheds light on this crisis, awarding four cash prizes to playwrights.
EMPTY SPACES Comes to Portland
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is partnering with Bag&Baggage Productions and Lewis & Clark College (LCC) to bring new play empty spaces by Reneé Flemings to Portland.
Review: SIX at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - April 30, 2025
The queens are here, and they rule! The national tour of SIX is currently running at the Keller Auditorium, bringing with it all the dazzling spectacle and feminist power that has made this musical a global sensation.
Rick Lewis Stars In AS I WAS SAYING... An Evening Of Stories And Songs At Bridgetown Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
Rick Lewis, founder and artistic director of Bridgetown Conservatory, will present an evening of stories and songs in a one-man cabaret: 'As I was Saying...' Rick has a collection of titillating and comical stories of his work in New York city as an audition pianist.
Disney's THE LION KING Comes To The Music Hall In May
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Music Hall stage from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, June 1. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years, and during that time has welcomed over 23 million theatergoers.
Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #3 at Various
by Krista Garver - April 25, 2025
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #3 at Various?
Tickets for & JULIET in Portland to go on Sale on Monday
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Tickets for & Juliet at Keller Auditorium will go on sale Monday, April 28 for the eight performances set for August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
BOEING BOEING Comes to Experience Theatre Project
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
Experience Theatre Project will present BOEING BOEING by Marc Camoletti, an Immersive jaunt to a 1960 Paris apartment, delightfully adorned. Learn more about the show here!
Disclosure, Sylvan Esso, Chromeo, & More to Headline Cascade Equinox 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
As it enters its third year, Cascade Equinox Festival is gearing up for its most dynamic edition yet, returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, OR from Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Review: GREASE at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - April 23, 2025
What did our critic think of GREASE at Broadway Rose?
THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour Comes To The Granada Theatre In May
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present the magnificently macabre hit musical that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.
MAMMA MIA!, BEELTEJUICE, And More Set for Hult Center 2025-2026 Broadway In Eugene Season
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts has announced its next season of the Broadway in Eugene series, featuring a standout season of Broadway experiences.
Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various
by Krista Garver - April 17, 2025
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?
Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA to Open at Gallery Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2025
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka will open at Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon in May. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
WONDERLAND Begins At The Siren Theater This May
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
WONDERLAND is back! The fifth all-new installment of original sketch comedy from writer/actor/director Jason Rouse (Weekend at Bernie's, Live Wire, The 3rd Floor, Sweat) takes the stage at the Siren Theater for a limited 4-night run May 2-3 and 9-10, 2025. 
The Oregon Symphony and Path Home Host the 2025 Lullaby Project
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
The Oregon Symphony will present the Lullaby Project, coming to the Alberta Rose Theatre for one night only in May. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
ALICE BY HEART to Open At Metropolitan Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
Metropolitan Performing Arts will present Alice by Heart, the poignant and magical musical from Grammy and Tony award-winning creators, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Touring Production Of CLUE Takes The Stranahan Theater Stage In May
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the Stranahan Theater stage for eight performances May 6–11, 2025. 
Review: FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various
by Krista Garver - April 10, 2025
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #1 at Various?

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