Australian Movement-Based Circus Company Returns To White Bird With The West Coast Premiere Of HUMANS
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
After an absence of five years, White Bird is delighted to present the return of the world-famous Australian contemporary circus company, Circa, with the West Coast premiere of their astonishing new work HUMANS. Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Australia, Circa has toured the world-performing in 39 countries for over a million people. As was the case in Portland in 2013, with their White Bird debut, Circa's movement-based circus works have been greeted with standing ovations, rave reviews and sold-out houses across six continents. Under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Circa's HUMANS features an ensemble of 10 exceptional, multi-skilled circus artists whose physicality and artistry are put to the test in Lifschitz' newest work.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
After an absence of five years, White Bird is delighted to present the return of the world-famous Australian contemporary circus company, Circa, with the West Coast premiere of their astonishing new work HUMANS. Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Australia, Circa has toured the world-performing in 39 countries for over a million people. As was the case in Portland in 2013, with their White Bird debut, Circa's movement-based circus works have been greeted with standing ovations, rave reviews and sold-out houses across six continents. Under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Circa's HUMANS features an ensemble of 10 exceptional, multi-skilled circus artists whose physicality and artistry are put to the test in Lifschitz' newest work.
Artists Rep Announces New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that J.S. May will join Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez to lead the company as Managing Director at a transformative time in the company's 36-year history. His selection follows a six-month national search by Artists Rep's Board of Directors. May is an expert strategic management and fundraising leader whose experience includes work at some of the region's most significant nonprofit organizations and civic institutions. May will begin his role immediately.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that J.S. May will join Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez to lead the company as Managing Director at a transformative time in the company's 36-year history. His selection follows a six-month national search by Artists Rep's Board of Directors. May is an expert strategic management and fundraising leader whose experience includes work at some of the region's most significant nonprofit organizations and civic institutions. May will begin his role immediately.
An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas Comes to Winningstad Theatre, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Artists Lounge Live presents An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas starring Evan Tyrone Martin, November 23rd-25th at the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Artists Lounge Live presents An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas starring Evan Tyrone Martin, November 23rd-25th at the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205.
Tom Segura Brings TAKE IT DOWN Tour to Keller Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood's most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom's House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Tom Segura has quickly become one of Hollywood's most in demand and highly regarded talents. He is best known for his three Netflix specials, Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). Additionally, his hit podcast Your Mom's House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE.
Merideth Kaye Clark, Brandon Woolley Launch Kickstarter for WINTER SONG Concept Album
by Krista Garver - September 21, 2018
Did you miss WINTER SONG at Portland Center Stage last holiday season? Not to worry -- Merideth Kaye Clark and Brandon Woolley, the show's creators have recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the concept album.
by Krista Garver - September 21, 2018
Did you miss WINTER SONG at Portland Center Stage last holiday season? Not to worry -- Merideth Kaye Clark and Brandon Woolley, the show's creators have recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the concept album.
WHISKEY DIXIE & THE BIG WET COUNTRY Comes to Portland
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2018
Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is a raunchy outlaw-country musical about a sexually frustrated singing-cowgirl who finds herself on a tragicomic ride from Hell and will do whatever it takes to get off. The show, written & directed by women, will make its world premiere on September 21st and run through October 13th at Imago Theatre in Portland, OR.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2018
Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is a raunchy outlaw-country musical about a sexually frustrated singing-cowgirl who finds herself on a tragicomic ride from Hell and will do whatever it takes to get off. The show, written & directed by women, will make its world premiere on September 21st and run through October 13th at Imago Theatre in Portland, OR.
SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS By Bess Wohl At Artists Rep Begins 10/7
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Starting October 7, Artists Repertory Theatre presents Bess Wohl's Small Mouth Sounds, directed by Shawn Lee. Artists Rep's 2016/17 season featured Wohl's American Hero, which was also directed by Lee. Small Mouth Sounds runs from October 7 through November 4 on the Alder Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Starting October 7, Artists Repertory Theatre presents Bess Wohl's Small Mouth Sounds, directed by Shawn Lee. Artists Rep's 2016/17 season featured Wohl's American Hero, which was also directed by Lee. Small Mouth Sounds runs from October 7 through November 4 on the Alder Stage.
West Coast Premiere of Adam Bock's Black Comedy A Life to Open at The Armory, Following Successful Off-Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Adam Bock's A Life, commissioned by Portland Center Stage at The Armory, will receive its West Coast debut at The Armory following the success of the play's world premiere in New York. A Life begins preview performances on September 29, opens on October 5, and runs through November 11 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan, who has frequently partnered with Bock, will direct. Nat DeWolf (Broadway: Take Me Out) will make his company debut as the astrology-loving and hopelessly single Nate Martin. DeWolf is joined by Cycerli Ash, also making her debut at The Armory, as well as returning artists Dana Green (Major Barbara and many others) and Gary Norman (Our Town).
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Adam Bock's A Life, commissioned by Portland Center Stage at The Armory, will receive its West Coast debut at The Armory following the success of the play's world premiere in New York. A Life begins preview performances on September 29, opens on October 5, and runs through November 11 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan, who has frequently partnered with Bock, will direct. Nat DeWolf (Broadway: Take Me Out) will make his company debut as the astrology-loving and hopelessly single Nate Martin. DeWolf is joined by Cycerli Ash, also making her debut at The Armory, as well as returning artists Dana Green (Major Barbara and many others) and Gary Norman (Our Town).
Photo Flash: Inside Portland Center Stage's THE COLOR PURPLE
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2018-2019 season launches with the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker's classic novel about the sisterhood, resilience and self-empowerment found in a community of black women living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The Color Purple begins preview performances on September 15, opens on September 21, and runs through October 28 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Timothy Douglas directs the production, joined by music director Darius Smith, who will bring the Grammy Award-winning score to life.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 2018-2019 season launches with the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, adapted from Alice Walker's classic novel about the sisterhood, resilience and self-empowerment found in a community of black women living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The Color Purple begins preview performances on September 15, opens on September 21, and runs through October 28 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Timothy Douglas directs the production, joined by music director Darius Smith, who will bring the Grammy Award-winning score to life.
Tickets For POE THE MUSICAL Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Tickets for the world premiere staged readings of POE the Musical are now on sale online exclusively through Brown Paper Tickets. Click HERE to purchase.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Tickets for the world premiere staged readings of POE the Musical are now on sale online exclusively through Brown Paper Tickets. Click HERE to purchase.
WHISKEY DIXIE & THE BIG WET COUNTRY Comes to Portland
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is a raunchy outlaw-country musical about a sexually frustrated singing-cowgirl who finds herself on a tragicomic ride from Hell and will do whatever it takes to get off. The show, written & directed by women, will make its world premiere on September 21st and run through October 13th at Imago Theatre in Portland, OR.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is a raunchy outlaw-country musical about a sexually frustrated singing-cowgirl who finds herself on a tragicomic ride from Hell and will do whatever it takes to get off. The show, written & directed by women, will make its world premiere on September 21st and run through October 13th at Imago Theatre in Portland, OR.
BWW Review: Senior Citizens Duke It Out in RIPCORD at Clackamas Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - September 14, 2018
David Lindsay-Abaire's RIPCORD, now playing at Clackamas Repertory Theatre, is a madcap comedy with a dark side.
by Krista Garver - September 14, 2018
David Lindsay-Abaire's RIPCORD, now playing at Clackamas Repertory Theatre, is a madcap comedy with a dark side.
Corrib Theatre At New Expressive Works Presents HURL
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Corrib Theatre presents Charlie O'Neill's Hurl, directed by Tracy Cameron Francis, illuminating that perseverance and diverse perspectives can triumph in the face of historical, societal, and personal obstacles. The production features a robust eight-person cast and runs for four weeks, October 5 through 28, at New Expressive Works.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
Corrib Theatre presents Charlie O'Neill's Hurl, directed by Tracy Cameron Francis, illuminating that perseverance and diverse perspectives can triumph in the face of historical, societal, and personal obstacles. The production features a robust eight-person cast and runs for four weeks, October 5 through 28, at New Expressive Works.
WE BANJO 3 & SKERRYVORE Come to Newmark Theatre On Sunday, 10/14
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
WE BANJO 3 and SKERRYVORE are joining forces in select markets, including Newmark Theatre on October 14th, on their "Celtic Brotherhood" tour, where worlds collide and the ancient and modern meet. We Banjo 3 and Skerryvore, the best of Irish and Scottish music respectively, are excited to bring a dynamic, high energy show packed with songs, stories, dancing and a cross-cultural exploration of ancient Celtic nations. This will be a chance for audiences to watch two of Celtic music's hottest bands create a rich, live tapestry telling the tale of two ancient nations and of immigration, which made an indelible mark upon the very fabric of American culture.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
WE BANJO 3 and SKERRYVORE are joining forces in select markets, including Newmark Theatre on October 14th, on their "Celtic Brotherhood" tour, where worlds collide and the ancient and modern meet. We Banjo 3 and Skerryvore, the best of Irish and Scottish music respectively, are excited to bring a dynamic, high energy show packed with songs, stories, dancing and a cross-cultural exploration of ancient Celtic nations. This will be a chance for audiences to watch two of Celtic music's hottest bands create a rich, live tapestry telling the tale of two ancient nations and of immigration, which made an indelible mark upon the very fabric of American culture.
BWW Review: Detroit Auto Workers Caught in a Web of Hard Choices in SKELETON CREW at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - September 13, 2018
SKELETON CREW is a hard-hitting and deeply-moving play about people who are simply trying to survive in a world where the deck is stacked against them.
by Krista Garver - September 13, 2018
SKELETON CREW is a hard-hitting and deeply-moving play about people who are simply trying to survive in a world where the deck is stacked against them.
BWW Review: The Doomsday Clock is Ticking. Can Our Personal UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES Save the World?
by Krista Garver - September 12, 2018
UXOs are failed weapons of war. But could they also be solutions to our greatest problems? That's the question that UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES, a genre-defying, thought-provoking piece by Split Britches (i.e., performance duo Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw) seeks to answer.
by Krista Garver - September 12, 2018
UXOs are failed weapons of war. But could they also be solutions to our greatest problems? That's the question that UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES, a genre-defying, thought-provoking piece by Split Britches (i.e., performance duo Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw) seeks to answer.
Will Eno's WAKEY, WAKEY Comes to Portland Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Portland Playhouse kicks off its 11th Season with Will Eno's Wakey, Wakey. Written during Eno's five year residency at New York's Signature Theatre Company, Wakey, Wakey asks What are we here for? Is time a friend or an enemy? Do we all eventually end up in the same place, but take different routes to get there? This funny, moving, and thought-provoking new play challenges the notion of what really matters and recognizes the importance of life's simple pleasures. (All of which might sound dreary, but there's a chance this will be a really good experience.)
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Portland Playhouse kicks off its 11th Season with Will Eno's Wakey, Wakey. Written during Eno's five year residency at New York's Signature Theatre Company, Wakey, Wakey asks What are we here for? Is time a friend or an enemy? Do we all eventually end up in the same place, but take different routes to get there? This funny, moving, and thought-provoking new play challenges the notion of what really matters and recognizes the importance of life's simple pleasures. (All of which might sound dreary, but there's a chance this will be a really good experience.)
Andy Borowitz Live Comes to Portland Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
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 on Friday, January 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $35.00 (plus applicable service fees) and go on-sale Friday, 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
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 on Friday, January 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $35.00 (plus applicable service fees) and go on-sale Friday, 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.
PCTG Presents FOXFIRE By Susan Cooper And Hume Cronyn
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
October 2, Tuesday, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
October 2, Tuesday, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
Photo Flash: First Look at ANN at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Ann will be presented at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97232, September 6 - 23.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Ann will be presented at The Sanctuary @ Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97232, September 6 - 23.
Milagro Kicks Off Season 35 With The World Premier Of ¡Alebrijes!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
How do you remember those who came before? Season 35 begins with Milagro's beloved annual Dia de Muertos production. This year, we take inspiration from an imaginary creature unique to Mexican art. ¡Alebrijes! A Dia de Muertos Tale is a dream come to life, born out of one man's dying vision.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
How do you remember those who came before? Season 35 begins with Milagro's beloved annual Dia de Muertos production. This year, we take inspiration from an imaginary creature unique to Mexican art. ¡Alebrijes! A Dia de Muertos Tale is a dream come to life, born out of one man's dying vision.
UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES (UXO) By Split Britches Comes to Artists Rep For TBA Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre and PICA's Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival co-present the West Coast premiere of Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) by Split Britches for a five-day engagement during TBA. The limited run of Unexploded Ordnances is September 8 through September 12 on the Alder Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre and PICA's Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival co-present the West Coast premiere of Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) by Split Britches for a five-day engagement during TBA. The limited run of Unexploded Ordnances is September 8 through September 12 on the Alder Stage.
Milagro Kicks Off Season 35 With The World Premier Of ¡ALEBRIJES!
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
How do you remember those who came before? Season 35 begins with Milagro's beloved annual Dia de Muertos production. This year, we take inspiration from an imaginary creature unique to Mexican art. ¡Alebrijes! A Dia de Muertos Tale is a dream come to life, born out of one man's dying vision.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
How do you remember those who came before? Season 35 begins with Milagro's beloved annual Dia de Muertos production. This year, we take inspiration from an imaginary creature unique to Mexican art. ¡Alebrijes! A Dia de Muertos Tale is a dream come to life, born out of one man's dying vision.
Jonathan Hernandez and Yasmín Ruvalcaba Announced For Milagro/NWTW Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
As part of INGENIO Milagro, the program to develop Latino playwrights and plays in order to add more Latino voices to the American theatre cannon, two local Portland playwrights were selected to take part in NWTW's one-year playwriting program. The program consists of two workshops: Create: Writing the Script -9 month Intensive and Create: Summer Intensive. The goal is to complete a draft of a play, or a rewrite of a draft of a play, during this time period. The resulting work will be highlighted in INGENIO Milagro 2019.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
As part of INGENIO Milagro, the program to develop Latino playwrights and plays in order to add more Latino voices to the American theatre cannon, two local Portland playwrights were selected to take part in NWTW's one-year playwriting program. The program consists of two workshops: Create: Writing the Script -9 month Intensive and Create: Summer Intensive. The goal is to complete a draft of a play, or a rewrite of a draft of a play, during this time period. The resulting work will be highlighted in INGENIO Milagro 2019.
Photo Flash: First Look at Artist Rep's SKELETON CREW
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2018/19 season with Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. Skeleton Crew is the third play in Morisseau's The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) following Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue. For Skeleton Crew, Morisseau received a 2016 Obie Award and the play was selected for the 2014 Kilroy List. Skeleton Crew runs from September 2 through September 30 on the Morrison Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Artists Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2018/19 season with Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. Skeleton Crew is the third play in Morisseau's The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) following Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue. For Skeleton Crew, Morisseau received a 2016 Obie Award and the play was selected for the 2014 Kilroy List. Skeleton Crew runs from September 2 through September 30 on the Morrison Stage.
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