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HAMILTON to Return to Portland at Keller Auditorium in March
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
HAMILTON is coming back to Portland’s Keller Auditorium. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, the hit musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards. We have all of the details on the show's return here!
Review: 8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE ‘70S IN CONCERT at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - January 31, 2025
A musical revue, the show weaves together over 50 iconic songs from artists like The Bee Gees, KC and The Sunshine Band, and The Village People.
Review: SAMSARA at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - January 30, 2025
Lauren Yee's SAMSARA will make you laugh, cringe, and think about its implications long after you leave the theatre. If you like challenging, conversation-starting theatre, this show is absolutely not to be missed.
Review: FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective
by Krista Garver - January 30, 2025
What did our critic think of FLY BY NIGHT at Tapestry Theater Collective?
Review: MRS. HARRISON at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - January 29, 2025
MRS. HARRISON is one of those rare productions that succeeds in entertaining while also forcing us to examine our assumptions, in this case about the stories we claim as our own.
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland & DeAndre Simmons to Present Spirituals, Songs & Arias by Black Composers
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
OPERA IN THE PARK Portland, in partnership with PLACE, Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center, and Y.O.U.TH, will present DeAndre Simmons in a recital that will repeated three times across the city of Portland. Learn more.
FUN HOME to be Presented at Metropolitan Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
The musical Fun Home, based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechnel, is coming to Vancouver at Metropolitan Performing Arts! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
NW Children's Theater Awarded $40,000 Grant by the National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
Northwest Children’s Theater has been awarded a $40,000 Arts Projects Grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the creation of an original musical, The Golem’s Gift, written by Benny Zelkowicz and Ezra Weiss.
THE ANTIPODES Announced At Shaking The Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Shaking the Tree Theatre will present The Antipodes by Annie Baker, directed by Samantha Van Der Merwe, running February 22nd - March 22nd. ​​Pulitzer Prize-winner, Annie Baker's latest play is about people telling stories about telling stories.
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Imago Theatre
by Krista Garver - January 21, 2025
Williams' meditation on truth, desire, and survival still resonates, and his masterful writing ensures that even after three hours, the final moments of STREETCAR remain as powerful as ever.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
SILENT SKY Comes to Mt Hood Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
Mt Hood Repertory Theatre is producing Silent Sky by Lauren Gundersen in partnership with OMSI.  Directed by Joellen Sweeney, the production will take place in the planetarium. 
David Finckel and Wu Han Come to Chamber Music Northwest
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will present cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han—a duo revered for both their musical prowess and artistic leadership.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - January 15, 2025
This quirky gem of a musical, which won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is the kind of show that makes you laugh, cry, and fundamentally reassess your perspective on life.
Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at 21ten Theatre
by Krista Garver - January 07, 2025
KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, Samuel Beckett's meditation on time, memory, and regret, now running at 21ten Theatre starring Bruce Burkhartsmeier, is a masterful production that cuts straight to the bone.
PETE Will Present FAENA This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
PETE Presents an initiative that supports the production and presentation of new work by emerging artists will present FAENA on January 31-Feb 2 at 7:30pm.
CoHo Productions To Present SCENARIO! Playwriting Workshop & Showcase
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
PDX Playwrights will present SCENARIO! A Playwriting Workshop & Showcase, running February 3-7, 2025. Seven-day workshop at CoHo Theatre from February 3 – 9, with evening classes Monday- Friday 6-9 PM.
Tony Award-Winning Musical ANNIE Begins This Month At Peoria Civic Center
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE. This production is part of the 24–25 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series and will take the Peoria Civic Center stage Jan. 21–22, 2025.
Student Blog: Endings and Beginnings
by Student Blogger: Theron Abel - January 04, 2025
The New Year is right around the corner and as per usual, I have absolutely zero idea what this year will have in store for me. Nevertheless, what I do know is that 2025 will be a year of major decisions and changes. Let’s dive in!
Student Blog: The Cure to Burnout is...
by Student Blogger: Theron Abel - January 04, 2025
Ah, yes. Burnout. An inevitable part of any college kid's academic career. Burnout reveals itself in many ways; it can make every day activities seem impossible. So, how does one slay the demon that is burnout?
STITCHES and THEY WERE A DRACULA Double Feature Comes to CoHo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2024
The minds behind the world’s first and only queer horror theatre festival are resurrecting two of the biggest hits of October’s Stage Fright Festival for one weekend only, in a double feature.
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE OF SWAN SONGS AND AWKWARD HAND HOLDING Set for The Old Church
by Blair Ingenthron - December 29, 2024
in February at The Old Church, the third and final installment to his KIKI Series rounds out singer and actor Kimo Camat's concert trilogy about finding himself and finding his voice.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2024
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; GREASE THE MUSICAL at Gallery Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Twilight Theater Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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