Photo Flash: First Look At UNTIL THE FLOOD At Portland Center Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated performer Dael Orlandersmith returns to Portland Center Stage at The Armory to perform her compassionate, timely play Until The Flood. Originally commissioned by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Until The Flood explores the social unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a police officer. Orlandersmith (Forever, The Gimmick at The Armory) drew from her extensive interviews with residents across the greater St. Louis area to create composite characters that reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences of race in Missouri. Neel Keller, who directed the world premiere in St. Louis, returns to The Armory to direct.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated performer Dael Orlandersmith returns to Portland Center Stage at The Armory to perform her compassionate, timely play Until The Flood. Originally commissioned by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Until The Flood explores the social unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a police officer. Orlandersmith (Forever, The Gimmick at The Armory) drew from her extensive interviews with residents across the greater St. Louis area to create composite characters that reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences of race in Missouri. Neel Keller, who directed the world premiere in St. Louis, returns to The Armory to direct.
BWW Review: Artists Rep Scores a Knockout with World Premiere of Hansol Jung's WOLF PLAY
by Krista Garver - March 19, 2019
Great theatre takes you out of yourself. It gives you empathy for people who are different from you and helps you understand the world from a perspective that's not your own. That's exactly what WOLF PLAY does.
by Krista Garver - March 19, 2019
Great theatre takes you out of yourself. It gives you empathy for people who are different from you and helps you understand the world from a perspective that's not your own. That's exactly what WOLF PLAY does.
Oregon Children's Theatre Presents JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
Adventure. Adversity. Action Figures. Oregon Children's Theatre presents a quirky and hilarious retelling of the Greek classic Jason and the Argonauts this spring at the Winningstad Theatre. This performance marks another first for the performing arts company: an international collaboration with Visible Fictions, based in Scotland.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
Adventure. Adversity. Action Figures. Oregon Children's Theatre presents a quirky and hilarious retelling of the Greek classic Jason and the Argonauts this spring at the Winningstad Theatre. This performance marks another first for the performing arts company: an international collaboration with Visible Fictions, based in Scotland.
Nataki Garrett Appointed Sixth Artistic Director Of Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announces today that Nataki Garrett will become its sixth artistic director in August 2019, succeeding Bill Rauch. The announcement by OSF Emeritus Board Chair and Search Committee Chair Gail Lopes ends a nearly yearlong search.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announces today that Nataki Garrett will become its sixth artistic director in August 2019, succeeding Bill Rauch. The announcement by OSF Emeritus Board Chair and Search Committee Chair Gail Lopes ends a nearly yearlong search.
Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents SPAMALOT THE MUSICAL, YOUNG AT PART EDITION
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Appropriate for younger audiences, Metropolitan Performing Arts (MPA) presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT: Young@Part Edition based on the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT. Lovingly ripped off from the motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the fresh Broadway hit and irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend. Rude Frenchmen, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, Killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the somewhat odd Knights who say 'ni' are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very very very round table in their quest for the holy grail.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Appropriate for younger audiences, Metropolitan Performing Arts (MPA) presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT: Young@Part Edition based on the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT. Lovingly ripped off from the motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the fresh Broadway hit and irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend. Rude Frenchmen, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, Killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the somewhat odd Knights who say 'ni' are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very very very round table in their quest for the holy grail.
BWW Review: Torchsong's THE JOLLY RIOT is Both Jolly and Riotous
by Krista Garver - March 15, 2019
THE JOLLY RIOT, from Torchsong Entertainment, is a pirate metal musical featuring swashbuckling music, all your favorite pirate tropes, and plenty of camp.
by Krista Garver - March 15, 2019
THE JOLLY RIOT, from Torchsong Entertainment, is a pirate metal musical featuring swashbuckling music, all your favorite pirate tropes, and plenty of camp.
New Century Players Presents BEAU JEST
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
New Century Players Community Theatre presents Beau Jest by James Sherman.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
New Century Players Community Theatre presents Beau Jest by James Sherman.
The Reformers Take A Deep Dive Into The Horror Classic KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
THE REFORMERS announce their upcoming immersive theatrical production! After careful consideration the community has chosen to adapt William Shakespeare's horror classic KING LEAR. This will mark their first production in a theatrical space, something the community has long wanted to do. They cannot wait to share their stories, their experiences, and their hearts with the general public.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
THE REFORMERS announce their upcoming immersive theatrical production! After careful consideration the community has chosen to adapt William Shakespeare's horror classic KING LEAR. This will mark their first production in a theatrical space, something the community has long wanted to do. They cannot wait to share their stories, their experiences, and their hearts with the general public.
The Reformers Take A Deep Dive Into The Horror Classic KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
THE REFORMERS announce their upcoming immersive theatrical production! After careful consideration the community has chosen to adapt William Shakespeare's horror classic KING LEAR. This will mark their first production in a theatrical space, something the community has long wanted to do. They cannot wait to share their stories, their experiences, and their hearts with the general public.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
THE REFORMERS announce their upcoming immersive theatrical production! After careful consideration the community has chosen to adapt William Shakespeare's horror classic KING LEAR. This will mark their first production in a theatrical space, something the community has long wanted to do. They cannot wait to share their stories, their experiences, and their hearts with the general public.
CROSSING MNISOSE To Open At The Armory
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
Mary Kathryn Nagle's world premiere play Crossing Mnisose weaves together Sacajawea's story with that of the contemporary fight to protect the Mnisose (what Europeans named the Missouri River) from the Dakota Access Pipeline. As in her celebrated playsManahatta and Sovereignty, Nagle draws a clear, urgent line between the past and the present. Nagle's frequent collaborator Molly Smith (Sovereignty at Arena Stage) will direct.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
Mary Kathryn Nagle's world premiere play Crossing Mnisose weaves together Sacajawea's story with that of the contemporary fight to protect the Mnisose (what Europeans named the Missouri River) from the Dakota Access Pipeline. As in her celebrated playsManahatta and Sovereignty, Nagle draws a clear, urgent line between the past and the present. Nagle's frequent collaborator Molly Smith (Sovereignty at Arena Stage) will direct.
Lakewood Theatre Company Announces Its 67th Season Of Plays And Musicals
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 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 13, 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.
BWW Review: In STRAIGHT, a New Generation Tackles Tough Questions About Sexuality and Identity, at triangle productions!
by Krista Garver - March 13, 2019
STRAIGHT focuses on Ben, a 26-year-old investment banker with a six-figure income, a devoted girlfriend, and a clandestine relationship with another man. As this relationship deepens, Ben wrestles with how he identifies and what he wants his life to look like.
by Krista Garver - March 13, 2019
STRAIGHT focuses on Ben, a 26-year-old investment banker with a six-figure income, a devoted girlfriend, and a clandestine relationship with another man. As this relationship deepens, Ben wrestles with how he identifies and what he wants his life to look like.
OCT's Young Professionals Company Presents GOOD KIDS
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Something happened to Chloe after that party last Saturday night. Something she says she can't remember. Something everybody is talking about.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2019
Something happened to Chloe after that party last Saturday night. Something she says she can't remember. Something everybody is talking about.
MediaRites Presents THREE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STORIES
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
'Three Immigrant and Refugee Stories' from the recent Portland production of 'Here On This Bridge: The Ism Project' will be presented in Beaverton.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
'Three Immigrant and Refugee Stories' from the recent Portland production of 'Here On This Bridge: The Ism Project' will be presented in Beaverton.
BWW Review: Eleanor O'Brien Honors the Goddess in HOW TO REALLY...REALLY? REALLY! LOVE A WOMAN
by Krista Garver - March 11, 2019
In her new solo show, HOW TO REALLY...REALLY? REALLY! LOVE A WOMAN, Eleanor O'Brien, the pioneer of sex-positive theatre in Portland, looks at how we can all benefit from bringing back the ancient practice of honoring the Goddess.
by Krista Garver - March 11, 2019
In her new solo show, HOW TO REALLY...REALLY? REALLY! LOVE A WOMAN, Eleanor O'Brien, the pioneer of sex-positive theatre in Portland, looks at how we can all benefit from bringing back the ancient practice of honoring the Goddess.
Portland Center Stage Announces IN THE HEIGHTS, SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Portland Center Stage at The Armory announced their 2019-2020 season, the first that new Artistic Director Marissa Wolf has planned for the company.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Portland Center Stage at The Armory announced their 2019-2020 season, the first that new Artistic Director Marissa Wolf has planned for the company.
THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Entertainer and musical comedian Tony Starlight brings his variety show to Lakewood Theatre Company today, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Entertainer and musical comedian Tony Starlight brings his variety show to Lakewood Theatre Company today, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
BWW Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Reminds Us of the Power of Empathy, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - March 05, 2019
Portland Center Stage's TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS asks us all to 'imagine what the world would be if we led with love and kindness," and shows us a path to get there.
by Krista Garver - March 05, 2019
Portland Center Stage's TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS asks us all to 'imagine what the world would be if we led with love and kindness," and shows us a path to get there.
THE MOST MASSIVE WOMAN WINS By Madeleine George Comes to Deep End Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Once upon a time there was a very beautiful woman who hardly ever wanted or asked for anything until one day when she suddenly got--very extremely hungry. --Carly in Madeleine George, "The Most Massive Woman Wins"
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Once upon a time there was a very beautiful woman who hardly ever wanted or asked for anything until one day when she suddenly got--very extremely hungry. --Carly in Madeleine George, "The Most Massive Woman Wins"
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to Portland Actors Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
The next play of Portland Actors Conservatory's season is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. The ensemble will be directed by Beth Harper (Founder and Producing Artistic Director) and Chris Harder (Instructor and Artists Repertory Theatre Resident Artist).
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
The next play of Portland Actors Conservatory's season is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. The ensemble will be directed by Beth Harper (Founder and Producing Artistic Director) and Chris Harder (Instructor and Artists Repertory Theatre Resident Artist).
KISS By Guillermo Calderón At Third Rail, Beginning March 15
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
In a Syrian city stricken by war, two couples meet for a quiet evening at home. In an intimate theatre in America, four actors attempt to make sense of an intriguing international work of art. Guillermo Calderon's riveting play-within-a-play blazes a trail through the twists and turns of cross-cultural understanding, challenging us to re-frame our notions of life, love, and what's lost in translation. Kiss is a genre-defying play filled with comedy and intrigue, with a riveting conclusion that raises questions about the ethics of theatre and the necessity of trying to imagine the unimaginable.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
In a Syrian city stricken by war, two couples meet for a quiet evening at home. In an intimate theatre in America, four actors attempt to make sense of an intriguing international work of art. Guillermo Calderon's riveting play-within-a-play blazes a trail through the twists and turns of cross-cultural understanding, challenging us to re-frame our notions of life, love, and what's lost in translation. Kiss is a genre-defying play filled with comedy and intrigue, with a riveting conclusion that raises questions about the ethics of theatre and the necessity of trying to imagine the unimaginable.
Third Rail Rep Screens THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND and ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
On March 9th, Third Rail Repertory Theatre will screen The Tragedy of King Richard the Second and Antony & Cleopatra at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland. The performances were live-captured at London's National Theatre and will be screened in high-definition as part of Third Rail's National Theatre Live program, which brings the best of London Theatre to Portland audiences.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
On March 9th, Third Rail Repertory Theatre will screen The Tragedy of King Richard the Second and Antony & Cleopatra at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland. The performances were live-captured at London's National Theatre and will be screened in high-definition as part of Third Rail's National Theatre Live program, which brings the best of London Theatre to Portland audiences.
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates Extraordinary Human Kindness
by Krista Garver - February 28, 2019
COME FROM AWAY is an inspirational, funny, and uplifting musical about a small community in Canada that opened their hearts and homes to 7,000 strangers on 9/11.
by Krista Garver - February 28, 2019
COME FROM AWAY is an inspirational, funny, and uplifting musical about a small community in Canada that opened their hearts and homes to 7,000 strangers on 9/11.
THE TONY STARLIGHT SHOW Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Entertainer and musical comedian Tony Starlight brings his variety show to Lakewood Theatre Company on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Entertainer and musical comedian Tony Starlight brings his variety show to Lakewood Theatre Company on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
Milagro Presents a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of JUMP
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Starting March 21, 2019, Milagro presents the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jump, a new play from Charly Evon Simpson, and a co-production with Confrontation Theatre. Jump runs from March 21 - April 13, 2019 on the Milagro MainStage.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
Starting March 21, 2019, Milagro presents the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Jump, a new play from Charly Evon Simpson, and a co-production with Confrontation Theatre. Jump runs from March 21 - April 13, 2019 on the Milagro MainStage.
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