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CompassWorks Presents displaced | detained | discovered
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
CompassWorks presents displaced | detained | discovered, a thoughtful, musical, multimedia performance.
BWW Review: Bedlam's SENSE & SENSIBILITY Flies onto Portland Center Stage (Warning: May Cause Dizziness)
by Krista Garver - January 24, 2019
Directed by Eric Tucker and with sets by John McDermott, Portland Center Stage's production of Kate Hamill's SENSE & SENSIBILITY is close to the Bedlam original.
TINY, BEAUTIFUL THINGS To Open At The Armory
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Portland Center Stage at The Armory brings the critically acclaimed adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Tiny Beautiful Things to debut in the author's hometown. Adapted by Nia Vardalos (writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding), co-created by Vardalos, Thomas Kail (director of Hamilton) and Marshall Heyman, and directed by Rose Riordan, Tiny Beautiful Things explores the time Cheryl Strayed spent as the anonymous advice columnist behind "Dear Sugar," and the honest, intimate connection she forged with her readers. Dana Green takes on the role of Sugar, joined by Leif Norby, Lisa Renee Pitts, and Brian Michael Smith who play the letter writers.
BWW Review: A Community Copes with Trauma in World Premiere of NO CANDY, at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - January 24, 2019
Directed by Tea Alagic, Emma Stanton's NO CANDY reveals the power and fortitude of the human spirit. At times, it gave me chills. At times, it's also quite funny.
Photo Flash: Nick Cearley Stars In BUYER & CELLAR At The Armory
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Portland favorite Nick Cearley returns to The Armory to reprise his role as a fictional shop-boy in Barbra Streisand's real-life shopping mall in Jonathan Tolins' hilarious comedy Buyer & Cellar. Cearley (Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors) has performed the play across the country, playing Alex More - the out of work actor who says yes to a mysterious job and ends up in the basement of a legend - along with the rotating cast of characters who fill Alex's life, including Barbra Streisand.
Le Cirque Centre Presents THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Le Cirque Centre presents THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. Two Oregon performances are scheduled in February 2019. The first to be held at the Mountain Avenue Theatre in Ashland, OR on February 2 at 7:30 p.m., and the second performance will be in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center's Soreng Theater on February 16 at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Review: Fertile Ground: WITCH HUNT
by Krista Garver - January 23, 2019
WITCH HUNT (featuring Sascha Blocker, Jeff Desautels, Amica Hunter, Emily Newton, and Maureen Porter), draws on Arthur Miller's The Crucible, along with the McCarthy hearings, the Federalist papers, the Puritan work ethic, and current events, to explore our cultural obsession with finger-pointing via modern clown performance.
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2019
Come to Lakewood Theatre Company to see brand new theatre works premiered through the Fertile Ground Festival in January 23 - February 3, 2019. This year Lakewood will premiere four new works. Fertile Ground, a Portland-wide festival that involves local theatres, artists, and playwrights, "aspires to increase the appreciation for Portland's lush creative culture, the artists and projects spawned right here in our native soil." Fertile Ground is put on by the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, a nonprofit volunteer organization in collaboration with local nonprofit theatres. 
Experience Theatre Project Presents THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's only professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce a Pacific Northwest premiere of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, at the Beaverton Masonic Lodge in old downtown Beaverton over four weekends in January and February, 2019. The show has been adapted for an immersive live theater experience by ETP's founder and artistic director, Alisa Stewart.
Photo Flash: Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of Othello began previews at A.R.T. on Sunday, January 13 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA. It opens tonight, January 18, and plays through February 9. Tickets on sale now: online at americanrepertorytheater.org, by phone at 617.547.8300, and in person at the Loeb Drama Center Ticket Services Offices (64 Brattle Street, Cambridge).
BWW Review: TEENAGE DICK, at Artists Rep, Explores Social Dynamics in One of World's Harshest Environments: High School
by Krista Garver - January 18, 2019
TEENAGE DICK is a high school adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III, a play about lust for power and revenge written during a time when a physical disability was thought to indicate a moral failing. There's a lot to unpack here, so to get straight to the point: Don't let the fact that it's set in high school scare you. Artists Rep's production of this play, which was a 2018 NYC Critic's Pick, is very much worth a watch.
Experience Theatre Project's THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's only professional immersive theater company, is proud to announce a Pacific Northwest premiere of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, at the Beaverton Masonic Lodge in old downtown Beaverton over four weekends in January and February, 2019. The show has been adapted for an immersive live theater experience by ETP's founder and artistic director, Alisa Stewart. The Picture of Dorian Gray is generously sponsored by Ronni Lacroute and the Regional Arts and Culture Coalition.
Andy Borowitz Live Comes to Portland Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
The New York Times best-selling author and comedian who has written for The New Yorker since 1998 is taking his satirical news column on the road to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall today, January 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $35.00 (plus applicable service fees) and go on-sale Today, September 14th at 10am at the Portland'5 box office at 1111 SW Broadway in Portland, portland5.com, 800.273.1530 and all TicketsWest outlets.
Nick Cearley Returns to The Armory In BUYER & CELLAR
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2019
Portland favorite Nick Cearley returns to The Armory to reprise his role as a fictional shop-boy in Barbra Streisand's real-life shopping mall in Jonathan Tolins' hilarious comedy Buyer & Cellar. Cearley (Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors) has performed the play across the country, playing Alex More - the out of work actor who says yes to a mysterious job and ends up in the basement of a legend - along with the rotating cast of characters who fill Alex's life, including Barbra Streisand.
Milagro Presents the North American Premiere of LA SEGUA
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2019
Starting February 7, 2019, Milagro presents the North American Premiere of Alberto Cañas Escalante's La Segua, with original music by Carlos Escalante Macaya directed by Roy Antonio Arauz. La Segua runs from February 7 to March 2, 2019 in the Milagro Theatre.
Photo Flash: Portland Center Stage Presents SENSE & SENSIBILITY
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2019
Portland Center Stage at The Armory brings Kate Hamill's hit adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility to Portland in a vivacious production originally created by renowned New York theater company Bedlam. Hamill's fresh take on female-centered classics made her one of the most-produced playwrights across the country for the past two season.
10 Things to See at Fertile Ground 2019
by Krista Garver - January 15, 2019
The 10th Anniversary Fertile Ground Festival starts in just over a week! This year's festival features more than 70 works, including plays, musicals, storytelling, dance, comedy, and more.
'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist, 'Teen Wolf' Standout Tyler Hoechlin Added To Wizard World Portland
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2019
Melissa Benoist, who headlines the CW series 'Supergirl,' and Tyler Hoechlin, who had a key role in MTV's 'Teen Wolf' as well as a recurring spot on 'Supergirl' as Superman, are among a few popular celebrities added to the lineup at the seventh annual Wizard World Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, February 22-24. Benoist, making her first Wizard World appearance, will attend on Saturday, February 23, while Hoechlin will appear on Saturday and Sunday.
Four Original Works In The Fertile Ground Series Premiere At Lakewood Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2019
Come to Lakewood Theatre Company to see brand new theatre works premiered through the Fertile Ground Festival in January 23 February 3, 2019. This year Lakewood will premiere four new works. Fertile Ground, a Portland-wide festival that involves local theatres, artists, and playwrights, aspires to increase the appreciation for Portland's lush creative culture, the artists and projects spawned right here in our native soil. Fertile Ground is put on by the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, a nonprofit volunteer organization in collaboration with local nonprofit theatres.
PassinArt: A Theatre Company Presents HAZARDOUS BEAUTY as Part of Fertile Ground
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2019
PassinArt: A Theatre Company presents Hazardous Beauty a play written by Portland playwright Bonnie Ratner, directed by Josie Seid tells the story of two women-one black, one white both baby boomers-attending a memoir writing class at a Portland college. During the class they critique each other's writing.
IMPULSE Opens At Oregon Children's Theatre, 1/19
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
After last season's sold-out shows, Impulse is ready to take the stage again to create fast-paced comedic scenes and games-all based on audience suggestions!  No scripts, no costumes, and no pre-planned scenes. Get ready for quick wits and lots of laughter.
Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!
BWW Review: THE KING AND I Is Gorgeous, But Falls a Little Flat, at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - January 10, 2019
The national tour of THE KING AND I has all of the makings of a perfect classic musical production -- lavish sets, gorgeous costumes, excellent performances, and, of course, great music. But despite having the right ingredients, it doesn't quite rise to its full emotional potential.
Helen Raptis Stars In I'LL EAT YOU LAST This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
triangle productions! is ready for a brand new year and to start it off we have chosen a hit Broadway play entitled I'll Eat You Last.

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Jack Johnson at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Portland Jack Johnson at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Hayden Homes Amphitheater (9/27 - 9/27)
The Princess and The Goblin King in Portland The Princess and The Goblin King
Metropolitan Performing Arts (3/21 - 3/22)
Doja Cat at Moda Center in Portland Doja Cat at Moda Center
Moda Center (10/17 - 10/17)
The Princess and The Goblin King in Portland The Princess and The Goblin King
Metropolitan Performing Arts (3/14 - 3/14)
Almost, Maine in Portland Almost, Maine
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre (1/16 - 2/7)
Los Empeños de una Casa in Portland Los Empeños de una Casa
Milagro MainStage (2/19 - 3/8)
Brown Face in Portland Brown Face
Milagro MainStage (5/7 - 5/24)
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