MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora Announces 2017 Season and New Members
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning documentary, theatre and outreach programs, today announced the 2017 season of enhanced staged readings produced by its Theatre Diaspora project, Oregon's only professional Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) theatre company. Theatre Diaspora also announces two new members who will assist in the organization's mission of portraying authentic AAPI cultural, historical, and social perspectives to reach broad audiences through staged readings.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
MediaRites, a nonprofit organization that provides innovative, award-winning documentary, theatre and outreach programs, today announced the 2017 season of enhanced staged readings produced by its Theatre Diaspora project, Oregon's only professional Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) theatre company. Theatre Diaspora also announces two new members who will assist in the organization's mission of portraying authentic AAPI cultural, historical, and social perspectives to reach broad audiences through staged readings.
STAGE TUBE: Wendy Westerwelle Opens Up About GOLDE'S BALCONY
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Back in October actress Wendy Westerwelle woke up, went downstairs made a cup of coffee and went out to the back deck to chat with her husband. When she arrived she found the top of his head bobbing in the water. She screamed, dropped the coffee cup and tried with all her might to pull him out of the water. Mark, being 6'6 and Wendy at 5'4" couldn't retrieve his body - fortunately, a woman was staying at her home and helped Wendy call the paramedics, her Rabbi, and console Wendy.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Back in October actress Wendy Westerwelle woke up, went downstairs made a cup of coffee and went out to the back deck to chat with her husband. When she arrived she found the top of his head bobbing in the water. She screamed, dropped the coffee cup and tried with all her might to pull him out of the water. Mark, being 6'6 and Wendy at 5'4" couldn't retrieve his body - fortunately, a woman was staying at her home and helped Wendy call the paramedics, her Rabbi, and console Wendy.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE ANGRY BRIGADE
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Young anarchists try to bring down the Establishment. The police try to stop them. Push to the left, push to the right. Push far enough and you'll be surprised who you meet.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Young anarchists try to bring down the Establishment. The police try to stop them. Push to the left, push to the right. Push far enough and you'll be surprised who you meet.
3 Shows Only! Imago Theatre Presents SAVAGE/LOVE
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Ten eclectic performers explore provocative musings on love with drama, dance, humour, physical theatre and song.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
Ten eclectic performers explore provocative musings on love with drama, dance, humour, physical theatre and song.
Portland Revels Introduces TRADITION DAYS
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
THE ARGENTINE TANGO Portland Revels presents an afternoon and evening of classes, dance and music-making as part of our new Tradition Days program. Come and learn the history of tango music, and learn to tango!
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
THE ARGENTINE TANGO Portland Revels presents an afternoon and evening of classes, dance and music-making as part of our new Tradition Days program. Come and learn the history of tango music, and learn to tango!
BWW Review: Hand2Mouth Gives Us a PEP TALK We All Really Need, at CoHo Theatre
by Krista Garver - February 20, 2017
Remember pep talks? Those inspiring speeches your [insert sport here] coach gave to pump up your team before you hit the field. Remember how they made you feel like you could do anything? Could you use one of those right about now?
by Krista Garver - February 20, 2017
Remember pep talks? Those inspiring speeches your [insert sport here] coach gave to pump up your team before you hit the field. Remember how they made you feel like you could do anything? Could you use one of those right about now?
BWW Review: Maiesha McQueen Delivers Transcendent Performance in Ethel Waters Portrait HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - February 20, 2017
This Portland theatre season has been delightfully packed with stories about incredible women who have overcome seemingly impossible odds. They've all been stunning, but we've hit a new high with Portland Center Stage's HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, a biographical portrait of African American stage and screen performer Ethel Waters.
by Krista Garver - February 20, 2017
This Portland theatre season has been delightfully packed with stories about incredible women who have overcome seemingly impossible odds. They've all been stunning, but we've hit a new high with Portland Center Stage's HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, a biographical portrait of African American stage and screen performer Ethel Waters.
Photo Flash: Lakewood Theatre Co to Present Comedy Without Manners GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2017
'Boys will be boys, but adults are usually worse... much worse.' Lakewood Theatre Company presents the modern French dramedy God of Carnage, directed by Antonio Sonera, as the penultimate show of the 2016-17 season beginning March 3, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2017
'Boys will be boys, but adults are usually worse... much worse.' Lakewood Theatre Company presents the modern French dramedy God of Carnage, directed by Antonio Sonera, as the penultimate show of the 2016-17 season beginning March 3, 2017.
Portland Shakespeare Project to Present Staged Reading of Modern Verse A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Portland Shakespeare Project presents a staged reading of Jeff Whitty's modern verse translation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, part of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play on! project.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2017
Portland Shakespeare Project presents a staged reading of Jeff Whitty's modern verse translation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, part of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play on! project.
Triangle Productions' 27th Season Continues with GOLDA'S BALCONY
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Golda's Balcony is the final work from Tony Award-winning playwright William Gibson (The Miracle Worker, Two for the Seesaw), and an award-winning smash that, in 15 sold-out months on Broadway, set the record for the longest one-woman show in Broadway history.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Golda's Balcony is the final work from Tony Award-winning playwright William Gibson (The Miracle Worker, Two for the Seesaw), and an award-winning smash that, in 15 sold-out months on Broadway, set the record for the longest one-woman show in Broadway history.
Lakewood Theatre Company presents the Musical SEESAW
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for a seventh season at Lakewood Theatre Company. This year three musicals featuring the theme 'New York, New York' will be presented in a concert/cabaret style. The second offering of the series, Seesaw, will have only three performances: Today, February 17 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Lost Treasures Collection, a series of rarely performed musical gems, is back for a seventh season at Lakewood Theatre Company. This year three musicals featuring the theme 'New York, New York' will be presented in a concert/cabaret style. The second offering of the series, Seesaw, will have only three performances: Today, February 17 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
JULIUS CAESAR, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2017
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch its 82nd year with preview performances beginning on February 17, and the season officially kicks off Today night, February 24, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre with Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (director, Shana Cooper).
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch its 82nd year with preview performances beginning on February 17, and the season officially kicks off Today night, February 24, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre with Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (director, Shana Cooper).
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, New Musical UNISON and More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2017 playbill today.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2017 playbill today.
Night Shade Unveils SECRET OF THE SPIDER at Third Rail
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Third Rail Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present shadow puppetry masters Night Shade for their Portland debut of Secret of the Spider, February 16 to February 19, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
Third Rail Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present shadow puppetry masters Night Shade for their Portland debut of Secret of the Spider, February 16 to February 19, 2017.
Milagro presents the Northwest Premier of LYDIA
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Milagro presents the 2008 Henry Award winner for Outstanding New Play, Lydia. Set in the 1970s on the Texas border separating the United States and Mexico, Lydia is an intense, lyrical and magical story.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Milagro presents the 2008 Henry Award winner for Outstanding New Play, Lydia. Set in the 1970s on the Texas border separating the United States and Mexico, Lydia is an intense, lyrical and magical story.
Portland Symphony Names Four Finalists to Replace Music Director Robert Moody
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
PSO Music Director Robert Moody completes his tenth and final season in 2017-18 with five thrilling, capstone classical programs and the Magic of Christmas. Ken-David Masur, Daniel Meyer, Alexander Mickelthwate and Eckart Preu join the season as music director finalists, each conducting one classical and one pops concert, giving Portland an opportunity to see each conductor on the podium twice at Merrill Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
PSO Music Director Robert Moody completes his tenth and final season in 2017-18 with five thrilling, capstone classical programs and the Magic of Christmas. Ken-David Masur, Daniel Meyer, Alexander Mickelthwate and Eckart Preu join the season as music director finalists, each conducting one classical and one pops concert, giving Portland an opportunity to see each conductor on the podium twice at Merrill Auditorium.
BWW Review: MARJORIE PRIME Asks Us to Take an Intimate Look at Our Relationship with Technology, at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - February 15, 2017
Think about someone important to you who has died. Now imagine you could make an artificial intelligence (AI) robot who looked and acted exactly like your lost loved one. Would you do it? What if you were elderly and needed care? What if you were lonely? And what would that mean for the nature of human relationships? These are just a few of the questions Jordan Harrison's MARJORIE PRIME, now playing at Artists Rep, asks us to consider.
by Krista Garver - February 15, 2017
Think about someone important to you who has died. Now imagine you could make an artificial intelligence (AI) robot who looked and acted exactly like your lost loved one. Would you do it? What if you were elderly and needed care? What if you were lonely? And what would that mean for the nature of human relationships? These are just a few of the questions Jordan Harrison's MARJORIE PRIME, now playing at Artists Rep, asks us to consider.
CoHo Productions Presents PLAYHOUSE CREATURES
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
What does it take to be (or not to be) a woman in the theatre? Playhouse Creatures shamelessly reveals their historic struggle to survive and thrive on stage and behind the scenes.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
What does it take to be (or not to be) a woman in the theatre? Playhouse Creatures shamelessly reveals their historic struggle to survive and thrive on stage and behind the scenes.
Hand2Mouth Blows the Whistle on 2016 with PEP TALK
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Hand2Mouth blows the whistle and pulls a red card on 2016 for being a year of fumbles, foul balls and piss poor attitudes.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
Hand2Mouth blows the whistle and pulls a red card on 2016 for being a year of fumbles, foul balls and piss poor attitudes.
Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Previews performances begin March 7, the play opens March 11 and runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez. Previews performances begin March 7, the play opens March 11 and runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage.
DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC — from Satie to Sinatra!
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Join Resonance Ensemble for an evening of cocktails and provocative, heart-wrenching hilarity as they present a cabaret-style, live music variety show at the unique and recently renovated Curious Comedy Theater (5225 NE MLK Blvd), located conveniently in Northeast Portland. The fun, hosted by Portland's very own version of Liberace, David Saffert, begins on Saturday, February 25th at 8:00 pm, with an additional "cocktail hour show" on Sunday, February 26th at 4:00 pm. General admission tickets are $30, with discounts available for seniors, youth, and artists. To order tickets, visit resonancechoral.org or call: (503) 427-8701.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Join Resonance Ensemble for an evening of cocktails and provocative, heart-wrenching hilarity as they present a cabaret-style, live music variety show at the unique and recently renovated Curious Comedy Theater (5225 NE MLK Blvd), located conveniently in Northeast Portland. The fun, hosted by Portland's very own version of Liberace, David Saffert, begins on Saturday, February 25th at 8:00 pm, with an additional "cocktail hour show" on Sunday, February 26th at 4:00 pm. General admission tickets are $30, with discounts available for seniors, youth, and artists. To order tickets, visit resonancechoral.org or call: (503) 427-8701.
Hand2Mouth in association with CoHo Productions presents PEP TALK
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Created by H2M Performers Julie Hammond, Liz Hayden, Erin Leddy & Maesie Speer with Director Jonathan Walters, Collaborating Writer Andrea Stolowitz & Dramaturg Jess Drake
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
Created by H2M Performers Julie Hammond, Liz Hayden, Erin Leddy & Maesie Speer with Director Jonathan Walters, Collaborating Writer Andrea Stolowitz & Dramaturg Jess Drake
BWW Review: Discover the Fascinating Story of 'The White Queen of Soul' in Triangle Productions' FOREVER DUSTY
by Krista Garver - February 14, 2017
It would be difficult to know less about Dusty Springfield than I did when I walked into the Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza to see triangle productions' FOREVER DUSTY on Thursday. I knew some of her music, and even had an album, but that was it. Frankly, I expected the show to be a loosely knit story of her greatest hits.
by Krista Garver - February 14, 2017
It would be difficult to know less about Dusty Springfield than I did when I walked into the Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza to see triangle productions' FOREVER DUSTY on Thursday. I knew some of her music, and even had an album, but that was it. Frankly, I expected the show to be a loosely knit story of her greatest hits.
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Extends Through 3/ 26
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2017
His Eye is on the Sparrow, Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters, has been extended for an additional week of performances. The production, which opened last Friday and was originally scheduled to close onMarch 19, will now run through March 26 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. His Eye is on the Sparrow is directed by Timothy Douglas with music direction/accompaniment by Darius Smith. Maiesha McQueen, who made her debut at The Armory last season in Ain't Misbehavin,' stars as Ethel Waters.
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2017
His Eye is on the Sparrow, Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters, has been extended for an additional week of performances. The production, which opened last Friday and was originally scheduled to close onMarch 19, will now run through March 26 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. His Eye is on the Sparrow is directed by Timothy Douglas with music direction/accompaniment by Darius Smith. Maiesha McQueen, who made her debut at The Armory last season in Ain't Misbehavin,' stars as Ethel Waters.
RISE UP: Portland Sings for Justice
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
On February 20, Presidents' Day, Portland Sings! presents RISE UP: Portland Sings for Justice. A host of the Rose City's most talented artists will come together at Artists Repertory Theatre for an evening celebrating America's constitutional rights through song and story as a benefit for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Expect to hear some powerful folk ballads, show tunes and original works during this concert for Justice.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
On February 20, Presidents' Day, Portland Sings! presents RISE UP: Portland Sings for Justice. A host of the Rose City's most talented artists will come together at Artists Repertory Theatre for an evening celebrating America's constitutional rights through song and story as a benefit for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Expect to hear some powerful folk ballads, show tunes and original works during this concert for Justice.
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Dirty Dancing In Concert
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Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ayckroyd
Lakewood Theatre Company (1/2 - 2/8) PORTLAND PREMIERE
PHOTOS
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Metropolitan Performing Arts (5/30 - 5/30) | |
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Les Miserables
Keller Auditorium (3/31 - 4/5) | |
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Almost, Maine
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre (1/16 - 2/7) | |
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Footloose
Magenta Theater (5/8 - 5/24) | |
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It's Not All About me
triangle productions (1/29 - 2/14) | |
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As You Like It
Metropolitan Performing Arts (6/27 - 7/19) | |
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Grupo Arga Detectives Privados
Grupo Arga Detectives Privados (5/18 - 10/18) | |
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