Photo Flash: First Look at HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN from Corrib Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2019
Corrib Theatre presents Sonya Kelly's How to Keep an Alien, directed by Gemma Whelan, a comedy-filled play about two women falling in love and battling the international red tape that's working to keep them apart. The production features Sara Hennessy as Sonya Kelly, with Amy Katrina Bryan on stage as herself, the stage manager. How to Keep an Alien runs for four weeks, April 12 through May 5, at New Expressive Works, 810 SE Belmont St., in Portland, Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2019
Corrib Theatre presents Sonya Kelly's How to Keep an Alien, directed by Gemma Whelan, a comedy-filled play about two women falling in love and battling the international red tape that's working to keep them apart. The production features Sara Hennessy as Sonya Kelly, with Amy Katrina Bryan on stage as herself, the stage manager. How to Keep an Alien runs for four weeks, April 12 through May 5, at New Expressive Works, 810 SE Belmont St., in Portland, Oregon.
The Musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Opens Announced At Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company closes out its 66th season with the triumphant movie musical Singin' In the Rain, tapping its way from the cinema to the Headlee Mainstage. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a downpour of unforgettable songs make Singin' in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.The title sponsor for Singin' In the Rain is Don & Sharon Plumb. The directorial sponsor is Samantha Richardson and the guest artist sponsor is Step It Up Studios.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company closes out its 66th season with the triumphant movie musical Singin' In the Rain, tapping its way from the cinema to the Headlee Mainstage. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a downpour of unforgettable songs make Singin' in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.The title sponsor for Singin' In the Rain is Don & Sharon Plumb. The directorial sponsor is Samantha Richardson and the guest artist sponsor is Step It Up Studios.
Photo Flash: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Comes To Keller Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan,will play Keller Auditorium on May 7th and 8th. Tickets are now on sale at www.portland5.com, the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts box office at 1111 SW Broadway Ave (Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm), by phone at 800-273-1530, and at all TicketsWest outlets.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2019
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan,will play Keller Auditorium on May 7th and 8th. Tickets are now on sale at www.portland5.com, the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts box office at 1111 SW Broadway Ave (Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm), by phone at 800-273-1530, and at all TicketsWest outlets.
BWW Review: PassinArt's THE NO PLAY Hits a Nerve
by Krista Garver - April 10, 2019
THE NO PLAY tells the story of the relationship between the Cheeks, an African American family, and Yaveni Aaronsohn, a Jewish scholar writing a book about the commonalities in the two cultures' experiences. It's challenging, emotional, and important.
by Krista Garver - April 10, 2019
THE NO PLAY tells the story of the relationship between the Cheeks, an African American family, and Yaveni Aaronsohn, a Jewish scholar writing a book about the commonalities in the two cultures' experiences. It's challenging, emotional, and important.
BWW Review: JUMP Challenges Us to Seek Deeper Connections, at Milagro Theatre
by Krista Garver - April 09, 2019
Charly Evon Simpson's JUMP, which is having its National New Play Network rolling world premiere courtesy of Milagro Theatre and Confrontation Theatre, explores the obstacles that we too frequently put between ourselves and real human connection.
by Krista Garver - April 09, 2019
Charly Evon Simpson's JUMP, which is having its National New Play Network rolling world premiere courtesy of Milagro Theatre and Confrontation Theatre, explores the obstacles that we too frequently put between ourselves and real human connection.
BREATH OF LIFE to Open at The Armory this May
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
Portland favorites Gretchen Corbett and Sharonlee McLean take the stage beginning May 4 to star in David Hare's The Breath of Life, a two-woman play The Daily Telegraph called "bitingly funny." When Francis Beale (McLean) decides she wants one last word with her ex-husband's ex-lover (Corbett), both women are forced to confront their past, their failed relationships, dashed ideals and the lens through which they choose to view their futures. Ken Rus Schmoll (readings in six of the last ten JAW Festivals at The Armory, productions at Playwrights Horizons and New York Theatre Workshop) will direct.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
Portland favorites Gretchen Corbett and Sharonlee McLean take the stage beginning May 4 to star in David Hare's The Breath of Life, a two-woman play The Daily Telegraph called "bitingly funny." When Francis Beale (McLean) decides she wants one last word with her ex-husband's ex-lover (Corbett), both women are forced to confront their past, their failed relationships, dashed ideals and the lens through which they choose to view their futures. Ken Rus Schmoll (readings in six of the last ten JAW Festivals at The Armory, productions at Playwrights Horizons and New York Theatre Workshop) will direct.
PHAME Academy Announces Collaborative Rock Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
PHAME Academy is thrilled to introduce their collaborative rock opera, on stage this August at the Hampton Opera Center. The rock opera brings to fruition an 18-month collaboration between PHAME Academy-a school that empowers adults with developmental disabilities to lead full, creative lives through arts education and performance -and Portland Opera, who has been bringing opera to the Portland community since 1964.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
PHAME Academy is thrilled to introduce their collaborative rock opera, on stage this August at the Hampton Opera Center. The rock opera brings to fruition an 18-month collaboration between PHAME Academy-a school that empowers adults with developmental disabilities to lead full, creative lives through arts education and performance -and Portland Opera, who has been bringing opera to the Portland community since 1964.
BWW Review: A Community Processes the Shooting of Michael Brown in Dael Orlandersmith's UNTIL THE FLOOD, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - April 04, 2019
Dael Orlandersmith's solo play UNTIL THE FLOOD, in which the Ferguson community processes the shooting, is just as vital now as it was when it was first commissioned by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
by Krista Garver - April 04, 2019
Dael Orlandersmith's solo play UNTIL THE FLOOD, in which the Ferguson community processes the shooting, is just as vital now as it was when it was first commissioned by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
A DARK SKY FULL OF STARS Gets World Premiere At Theatre Vertigo
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Receiving its world premiere at Theatre Vertigo, this script was workshopped at the Ashland New Plays Festival in 2017. A play about a young man, Brandon, who is always in and out of trouble. Until he is shot in the back by a member of his community. Through the perspectives of his family, friends, and girlfriend we learn the circumstances of a young American man's life and how seemingly unrelated events culminate in cutting it short. A cast of 6 diverse women bring to life the story of what we do when someone is lost violently and unexpectedly. Five of the women in our cast are making their Theatre Vertigo debut with this production and we are thrilled to welcome back Jocelyn Seid after her performance in the 2016-17 Season A Maze by Rob Handel.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Receiving its world premiere at Theatre Vertigo, this script was workshopped at the Ashland New Plays Festival in 2017. A play about a young man, Brandon, who is always in and out of trouble. Until he is shot in the back by a member of his community. Through the perspectives of his family, friends, and girlfriend we learn the circumstances of a young American man's life and how seemingly unrelated events culminate in cutting it short. A cast of 6 diverse women bring to life the story of what we do when someone is lost violently and unexpectedly. Five of the women in our cast are making their Theatre Vertigo debut with this production and we are thrilled to welcome back Jocelyn Seid after her performance in the 2016-17 Season A Maze by Rob Handel.
THE 2019 WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Returns This June
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's only professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce the first-annual WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, an all-ages, three-day immersive celebration that is FREE to attend. The event features a collaboration of local theater groups, nonprofits, and art educators that will immerse attendees in all things Shakespeare during the final weekend in June.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's only professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce the first-annual WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, an all-ages, three-day immersive celebration that is FREE to attend. The event features a collaboration of local theater groups, nonprofits, and art educators that will immerse attendees in all things Shakespeare during the final weekend in June.
Play On Shakespeare With CSC And OSF Present PLAY ON! FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Play On Shakespeare in association with Classic Stage Company (CSC) and Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) presents the Play on! festival-featuring 39 readings of new, work-in-progress translations of Shakespeare's plays into contemporary modern English by some of today's most exciting playwrights-May 29-June 30 at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater at CSC (136 E. 13th Street).In 2015, Oregon Shakespeare Festival launched an ambitious 39-play, three-year commissioning project, Play on!, tasking 36 playwrights-more than half of whom were women and playwrights of color, each paired with a dramaturg-to translate Shakespeare's canon in celebration of the enduring impact of the Bard's work. Supported by a generous grant from the Hitz Foundation and inspired by long-time patron Dave Hitz's passion for Shakespeare, the project was and continues to be led by Lue Morgan Douthit. For more information, visit playonfestival.org.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Play On Shakespeare in association with Classic Stage Company (CSC) and Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) presents the Play on! festival-featuring 39 readings of new, work-in-progress translations of Shakespeare's plays into contemporary modern English by some of today's most exciting playwrights-May 29-June 30 at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater at CSC (136 E. 13th Street).In 2015, Oregon Shakespeare Festival launched an ambitious 39-play, three-year commissioning project, Play on!, tasking 36 playwrights-more than half of whom were women and playwrights of color, each paired with a dramaturg-to translate Shakespeare's canon in celebration of the enduring impact of the Bard's work. Supported by a generous grant from the Hitz Foundation and inspired by long-time patron Dave Hitz's passion for Shakespeare, the project was and continues to be led by Lue Morgan Douthit. For more information, visit playonfestival.org.
Oregon Children's Theatre Announces Its 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Award-winning Oregon Children's Theatre is proud to present its 2019-2020 Season, which takes the audience on a journey into fantasy worlds big and small, transport us to places near and far, take us back in time, and even show us the wonder in our own backyards.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
Award-winning Oregon Children's Theatre is proud to present its 2019-2020 Season, which takes the audience on a journey into fantasy worlds big and small, transport us to places near and far, take us back in time, and even show us the wonder in our own backyards.
BWW Review: At Broadway Rose, It's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Indeed
by Krista Garver - April 02, 2019
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING is a musical review that weaves together songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's most well-known shows (Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I, etc.), as well as some you might be less familiar with (Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet). If you like musicals, you'll love it.
by Krista Garver - April 02, 2019
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING is a musical review that weaves together songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's most well-known shows (Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I, etc.), as well as some you might be less familiar with (Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet). If you like musicals, you'll love it.
DOUBLE DARE LIVE Comes To Hult Center October 27
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
Charlie Blum Entertainment / CB Entertainment and Red Tail Productions LLC, in partnership with Nickelodeon, announce additional new tour dates for Nickelodeon's Double Dare Live stage show.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
Charlie Blum Entertainment / CB Entertainment and Red Tail Productions LLC, in partnership with Nickelodeon, announce additional new tour dates for Nickelodeon's Double Dare Live stage show.
RED By John Logan at Crave Theatre this June
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Crave Theatre is proud to present the Pulitzer-winning play Red, by John Logan, a portrait of Portland's own, Mark Rothko, to be staged at Shaking the Tree Theatre this upcoming June. This fresh interpretation, helmed by director Sarah Andrews, sees Rothko and his assistant Ken portrayed by women, bringing a uniquely feminist lens to an already layered, vibrant piece.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2019
Crave Theatre is proud to present the Pulitzer-winning play Red, by John Logan, a portrait of Portland's own, Mark Rothko, to be staged at Shaking the Tree Theatre this upcoming June. This fresh interpretation, helmed by director Sarah Andrews, sees Rothko and his assistant Ken portrayed by women, bringing a uniquely feminist lens to an already layered, vibrant piece.
BWW Review: ALADDIN Is a Big, Flashy Spectacle Full of Musical Magic, at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - March 30, 2019
The famous magic carpet has landed, or, rather, it has taken off, at Keller Auditorium with the arrival of Disney's ALADDIN. The carpet really does fly, and it really is magical, and it's just one of the stagecraft marvels of this show.
by Krista Garver - March 30, 2019
The famous magic carpet has landed, or, rather, it has taken off, at Keller Auditorium with the arrival of Disney's ALADDIN. The carpet really does fly, and it really is magical, and it's just one of the stagecraft marvels of this show.
MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora Performs THREE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STORIES In Hood River
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning documentary, theatre and outreach programs, today announces its production of Three Immigrant and Refugee Stories, at the Columbia Center for the Arts (215 Cascade Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031) on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.-7:30p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning documentary, theatre and outreach programs, today announces its production of Three Immigrant and Refugee Stories, at the Columbia Center for the Arts (215 Cascade Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031) on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.-7:30p.m.
BWW Review: CROWNS Is a Rousing Gospel Musical Treat with Tons of Hattitude, at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - March 27, 2019
Regina Taylor's CROWNS, now playing at Portland Playhouse is a jubilant musical that mixes gospel, jazz, and a little bit of hip hop into a celebration of sisterhood, self-expression, and, most importantly, fabulous hats.
by Krista Garver - March 27, 2019
Regina Taylor's CROWNS, now playing at Portland Playhouse is a jubilant musical that mixes gospel, jazz, and a little bit of hip hop into a celebration of sisterhood, self-expression, and, most importantly, fabulous hats.
A DARK SKY FULL OF STARS Gets World Premiere At Theatre Vertigo
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Theatre Vertigo presents the world premiere of A Dark Sky Full of Stars by Don Zolidis directed by Jocelyn Seid, running April 12th-May 11th at the Shoebox Theater.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Theatre Vertigo presents the world premiere of A Dark Sky Full of Stars by Don Zolidis directed by Jocelyn Seid, running April 12th-May 11th at the Shoebox Theater.
Keller Auditorium Presents RuPaul's Drag Race's WERQ THE WORLD Tour
by Sarah Hookey - March 26, 2019
The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race must save the galaxy in their brand new WERQ THE WORLD show, touring the USA and Canada, September through November 2019.
by Sarah Hookey - March 26, 2019
The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race must save the galaxy in their brand new WERQ THE WORLD show, touring the USA and Canada, September through November 2019.
GOING DOWN IN FLAMES Comes to Headwaters Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2019
Based on a true story, the world premiere of Going Down in Flames by Danny Mankin runs May 30-June 9 at Headwaters Theatre and is directed by Angela Van Epps. Joan Schirle, actor, playwright, director, deviser and teacher, and the founding artistic director of Dell'Arte International in Blue Lake, CA., will play Joan Mankin and her legendary clown character, Queenie Moon.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2019
Based on a true story, the world premiere of Going Down in Flames by Danny Mankin runs May 30-June 9 at Headwaters Theatre and is directed by Angela Van Epps. Joan Schirle, actor, playwright, director, deviser and teacher, and the founding artistic director of Dell'Arte International in Blue Lake, CA., will play Joan Mankin and her legendary clown character, Queenie Moon.
Oregon Children's Theatre Presents A Sensory Friendly Performance Of THE LEGEND OF ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Oregon Children's Theatre is proud to present a sensory-friendly performance of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors! This world premiere musical opened on March 2, 2019 at the Winningstad Theatre. Several performances have sold out, while many other performances have only limited seating available.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Oregon Children's Theatre is proud to present a sensory-friendly performance of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors! This world premiere musical opened on March 2, 2019 at the Winningstad Theatre. Several performances have sold out, while many other performances have only limited seating available.
HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN Comes to Corrib Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Corrib Theatre presents Sonya Kelly's How to Keep an Alien, directed by Gemma Whelan, a comedy-filled play about two women falling in love and battling the international red tape that's working to keep them apart. The production features Sara Hennessy as Sonya Kelly, with Amy Katrina Bryan on stage as herself, the stage manager. How to Keep an Alien runs for four weeks, April 12 through May 5, at New Expressive Works, 810 SE Belmont St., in Portland, Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Corrib Theatre presents Sonya Kelly's How to Keep an Alien, directed by Gemma Whelan, a comedy-filled play about two women falling in love and battling the international red tape that's working to keep them apart. The production features Sara Hennessy as Sonya Kelly, with Amy Katrina Bryan on stage as herself, the stage manager. How to Keep an Alien runs for four weeks, April 12 through May 5, at New Expressive Works, 810 SE Belmont St., in Portland, Oregon.
JUMP By Charly Evon Simpson - The 86th NNPN Rolling World Premiere - Rolls Into Portland
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, celebrates the next leg of its 86th Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Jump by Charly Evon Simpson. The Roll continues this week in Portland, OR and a co-production between NNPN Core Member Milagro and Confrontation Theatre (March 21-April 13, 2019). Jump began its Roll in Chapel Hill, NC at PlayMakers Repertory Company and heads to Austin, TX and Shrewd Productions (May 10-26, 2019), before concluding at Actor's Express (June 1-23, 2019).
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, celebrates the next leg of its 86th Rolling World Premiere (RWP): Jump by Charly Evon Simpson. The Roll continues this week in Portland, OR and a co-production between NNPN Core Member Milagro and Confrontation Theatre (March 21-April 13, 2019). Jump began its Roll in Chapel Hill, NC at PlayMakers Repertory Company and heads to Austin, TX and Shrewd Productions (May 10-26, 2019), before concluding at Actor's Express (June 1-23, 2019).
Lakewood Theatre Company Announces The 2019-2020 Season Of Plays
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.
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