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BWW Review: Wife, Mistress Reflect on the Past in THE BREATH OF LIFE at Portland Cent

BWW Review: Wife, Mistress Reflect on the Past in THE BREATH OF LIFE at Portland Center Stage

by Krista Garver — May 23, 2019
David Hare's THE BREATH OF LIFE tells the story of a meeting between Frances Beale, the ex-wife of hotshot lawyer Martin, and Madeleine Palmer, Martin's ex-mistress.
OSF's Allen Elizabethan Theatre Opens June 7-9

OSF's Allen Elizabethan Theatre Opens June 7-9

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival invites audiences to enjoy two plays by William Shakespeare-plus one about a young girl with a crucial superpower, curiosity, and the beloved fantastical dream adventure in which she tries to figure out how to stay true to who she is-under the stars when its flagship
Traverse The Forest Grimm With THE HELPFUL LITTLE FOX At Bag&Baggage This Spring

Traverse The Forest Grimm With THE HELPFUL LITTLE FOX At Bag&Baggage This Spring

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2019
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company, presents another installment of adapted Grimm fairy tales for young audiences, premiering The Helpful Little Fox Fixes the Forest Grimm at The Vault Theatre later this month.
Photo Flash: NATIVE GARDENS At Portland Center Stage at The Armory

Photo Flash: NATIVE GARDENS At Portland Center Stage at The Armory

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2019
Cultures and gardens clash in acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarias' hilarious hot-button comedy Native Gardens.
GOING DOWN IN FLAMES Runs May 30-June 9 at Headwaters Theatre

GOING DOWN IN FLAMES Runs May 30-June 9 at Headwaters Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 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.
BWW Review: WELL Takes a Comedic Look at the Mess That Is Life, at Profile Theatre

BWW Review: WELL Takes a Comedic Look at the Mess That Is Life, at Profile Theatre

by Krista Garver — May 17, 2019
'Why do some people become well and others don't?' This is the question at the center of Lisa Kron's funny, inventive WELL, now playing at Profile Theatre.
BWW Review: Heads Roll in Feminist French Revolution Comedy THE REVOLUTIONISTS, at Ar

BWW Review: Heads Roll in Feminist French Revolution Comedy THE REVOLUTIONISTS, at Artists Rep

by Krista Garver — May 17, 2019
The French Revolution and comedy don't typically go together, but Lauren Gunderson upends many conventions in THE REVOLUTIONISTS, a fast-paced, feminist comedy set during France's 1793 Reign of Terror, now playing at ARTISTS REP.
Play On Shakespeare Announces Actors And Directors For PLAY ON!

Play On Shakespeare Announces Actors And Directors For PLAY ON!

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2019
Play On Shakespeare today announces an expansive list of compelling actors and dynamic directors confirmed to participate in the Play on! Festival, presented in association with Classic Stage Company (CSC) and Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF).
Ashland New Plays Festival Presents THE GUN SHOW

Ashland New Plays Festival Presents THE GUN SHOW

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2019
Ashland New Plays Festival will present a special two-night full production of The Gun Show by award-winning playwright E.
Cast Change Announced For THE BREATHE OF LIFE At The Armory

Cast Change Announced For THE BREATHE OF LIFE At The Armory

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2019
Broadway actor Julia Brothers' will join Portland favorite Gretchen Corbett in David Hare's The Breath of Life, a two-woman play The Daily Telegraph called bitingly funny.
Oregon Ballet Theatre Celebrates US Choreographers in THE AMERICANS

Oregon Ballet Theatre Celebrates US Choreographers in THE AMERICANS

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2019
Oregon Ballet Theatre is excited to highlight the rich history of American choreographers in its exhilarating week-long repertory program The Americans running June 7-15, 2019.
BWW Review: ESCAPED ALONE Serves Up Afternoon Tea and Anxiety, at Shaking the Tree

BWW Review: ESCAPED ALONE Serves Up Afternoon Tea and Anxiety, at Shaking the Tree

by Krista Garver — May 11, 2019
By juxtaposing personal horrors with apocalyptic ones, Caryl Churchill's ESCAPED ALONE captures our current societal unease and also seems to reprimand us for sitting around lamenting our personal problems when much, much larger troubles are threatening.
Experience Theatre Project Presents THE 2019 WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Experience Theatre Project Presents THE 2019 WESTSIDE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 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.
Artists Nationwide to Honor Playwright Solis at the Inge Festival

Artists Nationwide to Honor Playwright Solis at the Inge Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2019
Artists from across the nation travel to Kansas for the 38th Annual William Inge Theater Festival, to celebrate playwright Octavio Solis, one of this country's leading storytellers of the Hispanic-American experience.
Third Rail Announces 2019-2020 Season

Third Rail Announces 2019-2020 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2019
Third Rail Repertory Theatre announces its 14th Season.
Portland Opera Presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Portland Opera Presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2019
Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June.
OSF Announces 2019 Green Show Season

OSF Announces 2019 Green Show Season

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) announced the 2019 Green Show schedule today.
Surfing, Dentistry & Family History Meet In OTHER INLAND EMPIRES

Surfing, Dentistry & Family History Meet In OTHER INLAND EMPIRES

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2019
Writer and director Julie Hammond presents the Portland premiere of Other Inland Empires at Portland Playhouse from June 26-30, 2019.
OUR RUINED HOUSE A PETE Original Announced At Reed College 

OUR RUINED HOUSE A PETE Original Announced At Reed College 

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2019
Examining the geopolitical through the lens of the interpersonal, Our Ruined House summons a world in which the audience's perception becomes the principal arbiter of what is 'true'.
Chapel Theatre Collective Closes Season with CURVE OF DEPARTURE by Rachel Bonds

Chapel Theatre Collective Closes Season with CURVE OF DEPARTURE by Rachel Bonds

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2019
Chapel Theatre's resident theatre company, Chapel Theatre Collective(CTC) presents its third/final show of their inaugural season, the Northwest Premiere of Curve of Departure by Rachel Bonds, May 10-25, 2019.
Photo Flash: Portland Center Stage Presents THE BREATH OF LIFE

Photo Flash: Portland Center Stage Presents THE BREATH OF LIFE

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 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.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents THE TOMB OF KING TOT

Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents THE TOMB OF KING TOT

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2019
Directed by company member Reba Askari, THE TOMB OF KING TOT is the story of comic strip creator Jane Haley.
[A LOVE STORY] By Enda Walsh At Third Rail Opens In May

[A LOVE STORY] By Enda Walsh At Third Rail Opens In May

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2019
A young woman waits alone in a room for her number to be called.
imago Theatre World Premiere of PEBBLE Opens Next Friday

imago Theatre World Premiere of PEBBLE Opens Next Friday

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2019
From Imago's creator of The Reunion and Fallout, Carol Triffle puts up her latest work Pebble.

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