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FUN HOME Kicks off Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 30th Anniversary Season

FUN HOME Kicks off Portland Center Stage at The Armory's 30th Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2017
Portland Center Stage at The Armory kicks off its 30th anniversary season with the "heart-gripping and cathartic" musical Fun Home, which swept the 2015 Tony Awards with five wins.
Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy  FEATHERS AND TEETH

Artists Rep presents Horror Genre-Inspired Comedy FEATHERS AND TEETH

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of  FEATHERS AND TEETH by Charise Castro Smith, directed by Artistic Director Damaso Rodriguez.
The Bronte Sisters Will Live Again in BRONTE at the Hillsboro Library

The Bronte Sisters Will Live Again in BRONTE at the Hillsboro Library

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2017
Anne, Charlotte, and Emily Bronte were familiar with overcoming hurdles; the three Bronte sisters overcame isolation, sexism, and a family rocked by addiction to become three of the most important writers in all of Western literature.
Milagro Receives $264,300 in Grant Funding

Milagro Receives $264,300 in Grant Funding

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2017
 Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, was awarded $264,300 in grants from December 2016 to February 2017 for general operating support and capital improvements, and for Milagro's artistic programming, arts education, and community engagement efforts.
Artists Rep's new Frontier Series Continues with WINNERS AND LOSERS

Artists Rep's new Frontier Series Continues with WINNERS AND LOSERS

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2017
Artists Repertory Theatre presents Winners and Losers written and performed by acclaimed Canadian performance artists, Marcus Youssef and James Long, directed by Chris Abraham.
BUYER & CELLAR Comes to Portland Rep

BUYER & CELLAR Comes to Portland Rep

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2017
Portland Stage is pleased to present BUYER & CELLAR by Jonathan Tolins, and Staring Dustin Tucker.
Theatre Vertigo to Present A MAZE by Rob Handel

Theatre Vertigo to Present A MAZE by Rob Handel

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2017
Theatre Vertigo presents A Maze by Rob Handel, directed by Nate Cohen, running Friday, April 14 through Saturday, May 13, 2017.
OSF Spring FESTIVAL NOONS Begin 3/4

OSF Spring FESTIVAL NOONS Begin 3/4

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2017
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has unveiled its 2017 Spring Festival Noons schedule, with a range of events that includes the March 4 conversation "The Past is Always Present: Luis Alfaro as a Citizen Artist," with guest dramaturg Tiffany Ana Lopez, and back by popular demand, a live demonstration
Oregon Children's Theatre presents TOMAS & THE LIBRARY LADY

Oregon Children's Theatre presents TOMAS & THE LIBRARY LADY

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2017
Some relationships are so special they have the power to change lives forever.
Oregon Children's Theatre Announces Free Class Day

Oregon Children's Theatre Announces Free Class Day

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2017
Oregon Children's Theatre's Acting Academy is excited to announce that it will offer a Free Class Day on Saturday, March 18that OCT Headquarters, located at 1939 NE Sandy Blvd.
BWW Review: Race, Religion, Elitism - Just a Few Issues Portland Playhouse Takes on i

BWW Review: Race, Religion, Elitism - Just a Few Issues Portland Playhouse Takes on in PEN/MAN/SHIP

by Krista Garver — February 28, 2017
PEN/MAN/SHIP at Portland Playhouse is a moving drama about robbing darkness of its power by bringing it into the light.
BWW Review: Resonance Ensemble Shows Off the Art of Cabaret in Wildly Entertaining DI

BWW Review: Resonance Ensemble Shows Off the Art of Cabaret in Wildly Entertaining DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC

by Krista Garver — February 28, 2017
DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC, Resonance Ensemble's latest cabaret is a little dirty, a little stupid, and a lot of fun.
DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC — from Satie to Sinatra!

DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC — from Satie to Sinatra!

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 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.
Oregon Children's Theatre to Present Stage Adaptation of FLORA & ULYSSES

Oregon Children's Theatre to Present Stage Adaptation of FLORA & ULYSSES

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 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.
LAUREN WEEDMAN DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Opens at the Armory

LAUREN WEEDMAN DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Opens at the Armory

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2017
Lauren Weedman, who took the city by storm with The People's Republic of Portland, is back once again for the world premiere of her first music-based production,Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora Announces  2017 Season and New Members

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 com
STAGE TUBE: Wendy Westerwelle Opens Up About GOLDE'S BALCONY

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.
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE ANGRY BRIGADE

Third Rail Repertory Theatre Presents THE ANGRY BRIGADE

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2017
Young anarchists try to bring down the Establishment.
3 Shows Only! Imago Theatre Presents SAVAGE/LOVE

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.
Portland Revels Introduces TRADITION DAYS

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.
BWW Review: Hand2Mouth Gives Us a PEP TALK We All Really Need, at CoHo Theatre

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.
BWW Review: Maiesha McQueen Delivers Transcendent Performance in Ethel Waters Portrai

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.
Photo Flash: Lakewood Theatre Co to Present Comedy Without Manners GOD OF CARNAGE

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.
Portland Shakespeare Project to Present Staged Reading of Modern Verse A MIDSUMMER NI

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.
Triangle Productions' 27th Season Continues with GOLDA'S BALCONY

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.

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