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triangle productions! Continues Outreach Program THE BROWN PAPER BAG SERIES
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Chosen out of several dozen "anti-lynching" plays, most written by African American women between 1916 and 1934, are four one-acts which will be presented through spring of 2017 in the Portland Metro area.
Photo Flash: MARJORIE PRIME at Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of MARJORIE PRIME, a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, by Jordan Harrison. Featuring Vana O'Brien, Chris Harder, Linda Alper and Michael Mendelson, MARJORIE PRIME runs through March 5 on the Alder Stage.
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Opens at The Armory Starring Maiesha McQueen
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
His Eye is on the Sparrow, Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters, opens at The Armory on February 10, with previews beginning February 4 and performances running through March 19. Timothy Douglas returns to The Armory to direct the production and Darius Smith makes his debut as music director and accompanist. Maiesha McQueen returns after making her debut at The Armory last season in Ain't Misbehavin' to take on the role of Ethel Waters.
Portland Actors Conservatory to Present Modern Riff on The Scarlet Letter, IN THE BLOOD
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Pulitzer Prize- and Obie Award-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) has written a haunting adaptation on Nathaniel Hawthorne's famed novel The Scarlet Letter.
Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN Comes to NE Portland
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Life In Arts Productions will present the company's inaugural production, The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, beginning February 10th at The Headwater Theatre.
Milagro Announces World Premiere of SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2017
When teenager Angelo Mendez decides to leave his home out of fear of further disappointing his homophobic father, he encounters a world he was not prepared for at an LGBT homeless shelter in Los Angeles. Spoken word poetry and teen romance collide in this coming of age story as two homeless teens find inspiration to live life on their own terms.
Imago Theatre presents SAVAGE/LOVE
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
Ten eclectic performers explore provocative musings on love with drama, dance, humour, physical theatre and song.
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Opens at The Armory Starring Maiesha McQueen
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
His Eye is on the Sparrow, Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters, opens at The Armory on February 10, with previews beginning February 4 and performances running through March 19. Timothy Douglas returns to The Armory to direct the production and Darius Smith makes his debut as music director and accompanist. Maiesha McQueen returns after making her debut at The Armory last season in Ain't Misbehavin' to take on the role of Ethel Waters.
THE HUMANS, MAGELLANICA World Premiere and More Set for Artists Rep's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
For their 35th anniversary as Portland's premiere mid-size regional theatre company, Artists Repertory Theatre announces six plays as part of their regular season, plus one limited run theatrical event.
BWW Review: Almost 50 Years Later, COMPANY Is Still Awesome, at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - February 07, 2017
Amazing that a musical from 1970 can still feel so fresh. But that's exactly what Broadway Rose accomplishes with their current production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist MARJORIE PRIME to Play Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of MARJORIE PRIME, a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, by Jordan Harrison. Featuring Vana O'Brien, Chris Harder, Linda Alper and Michael Mendelson, MARJORIE PRIME runs February 7 through March 5 on the Alder Stage.
Stunning Acrobatics and Visual Effects: GALUMPHA is Coming to Symphony Space
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Can people fly? They can if they're Galumpha. Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy, and inventive choreography, Galumpha transforms three human bodies into one floating, flying, and gravity-defying piece of art. Winners of the Edinburgh Festival Critics' Choice Award, world-class acrobatic choreographers Andy Horowitz, Gil Young Choi, and Brianna Barnett create a "human jungle gym" of kinetic energy.
BWW Review: Despite Excellent Performances, Theatre Vertigo's CARNIVORA Never Finds Footing
by Krista Garver - February 02, 2017
I started to get nervous the moment I walked into the Shoebox Theatre to see Theatre Vertigo's CARNIVORA.
FOREVER DUSTY to Make West Coast Premiere at triangle productions!
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
The West Coast Premiere of the hit off-Broadway musical FOREVER DUSTY opens February 2nd and runs through February 25th at triangle productions!
Triangle Productions Presents the West Coast Premiere of FOREVER DUSTY
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Forever Dusty tells the dramatic, revealing story of how a shy Irish Catholic school girl from West London transformed herself into the voice of blue eyed soul and the face of Swinging London. It's a compelling and moving story of Dusty's journey, in a dramatic, high-energy musical filled with some of the most exciting pop songs ever written, including 'Son of a Preacher Man,' 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,' 'The Look of Love' and many others. Born Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, Dusty Springfield became the first great female pop star of the 1960s with 21 hits in 21 years.
Lakewood Theatre Company presents the Musical SEESAW
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 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: Friday, February 17 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Night Shade Unveils SECRET OF THE SPIDER at Third Rail
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 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.
Portland Actors Conservatory to Present Modern Riff on The Scarlet Letter, IN THE BLOOD
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
Pulitzer Prize- and Obie Award-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) has written a haunting adaptation on Nathaniel Hawthorne's famed novel The Scarlet Letter.
BWW Review: ASTORIA Brings the Founding of Oregon's Oldest City Vividly to Life, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - January 27, 2017
I read Peter Stark's Astoria last year on the suggestion of Portland Center Stage Artistic Director Chris Coleman. It's the history of the John Jacob Astor-funded expedition to establish a fur trading post on the Pacific. He sent one party by land and another by sea to Astoria, Oregon, which became the first American settlement in the Pacific Northwest. The whole time I was reading, all I could think was, 'How did they make it?'
Oregon Children's Theatre's Young Professionals Company Presents Impulse Improvisational Comedy Troupe
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Impulse consistently sells out shows with their combination of quick wits, spontaneity, and creativity.  Audience suggestions get the action started and lead to laugh out loud, on the spot comedy for the whole family.  There are no scripts, no costumes, and no pre-planned scenes.  Anything can happen when Impulse takes the stage!
Photo Flash: Triangle Productions Presents FOREVER DUSTY
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Forever Dusty tells the dramatic, revealing story of how a shy Irish Catholic school girl from West London transformed herself into the voice of blue eyed soul and the face of Swinging London.
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present Stage Adaptation of FLORA & ULYSSES
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Can a hairless, little squirrel change the human heart? After getting sucked up by a Ulysses 2000x vacuum cleaner, a squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and discovers he has been reborn a superhero. Indeed, this once average squirrel can suddenly understand Flora, fly, and even write poetry. Together they embark on an adventure full of quirky characters and bursting with heart.
Pulitzer Prize Finalist MARJORIE PRIME to Play Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of MARJORIE PRIME, a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, by Jordan Harrison. Featuring Vana O'Brien, Chris Harder, Linda Alper and Michael Mendelson, MARJORIE PRIME runs February 7 through March 5 on the Alder Stage.
THE COURTESAN Premieres This Lunar New Year
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Don't miss Dmae Roberts' new play The Courtesan - Staged reading with movement and music on Jan. 27th at 7:30pm & Jan. 28th at 2pm and 7:30pm.
Milagro presents the World Premiere of SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
Playwright Emilio Rodriguez intertwines the everyday language of teenagers with heightened poetry to capture the world of two young men in an LGBT homeless shelter. Francisco Garcia, who was handpicked to direct this play by executive director Jose Gonzalez, brings an experience of creating theatre about young people's issues to his work on Swimming While Drowning. Additionally, he brings his experience of living in Los Angeles, where the play is set. There, he often worked with youth similar to the characters in Swimming While Drowning. His passion for giving a voice to under-served youth becomes apparent as he takes some time between rehearsals at Milagro to share his thoughts on the world premiere of Swimming While Drowning:

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