BWW Review: AMERICAN HERO Takes on the Franchise System, at Artists Rep
by Krista Garver - October 14, 2016
What do you do if you work at a fast-food franchise that's been abandoned by the manager, but instructed by corporate to stay open, even without supplies?
by Krista Garver - October 14, 2016
What do you do if you work at a fast-food franchise that's been abandoned by the manager, but instructed by corporate to stay open, even without supplies?
BWW Review: Before You Vote, Go See HOLD THESE TRUTHS at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - October 14, 2016
In this weird presidential campaign, where ideas like building a wall along our southern border and excluding entire groups of people from our country based on their religion are tossed around as if they were reasonable, it's important to look back at our shameful history -- in the hopes that we might avoid repeating it. Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS, now playing at Portland Center Stage, gives us that opportunity, and I urge as many people as possible to take it.
by Krista Garver - October 14, 2016
In this weird presidential campaign, where ideas like building a wall along our southern border and excluding entire groups of people from our country based on their religion are tossed around as if they were reasonable, it's important to look back at our shameful history -- in the hopes that we might avoid repeating it. Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS, now playing at Portland Center Stage, gives us that opportunity, and I urge as many people as possible to take it.
Frederick Knott's WAIT UNTIL DARK Opens Todayth
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
A sinister con man and his cohorts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix (Ryan Clifford) and his blind wife, Susy (Holly Beaman). Not knowing that sewn inside are several grams of heroin, Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the border.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
A sinister con man and his cohorts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix (Ryan Clifford) and his blind wife, Susy (Holly Beaman). Not knowing that sewn inside are several grams of heroin, Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the border.
OSF to Honor Donor James M. Collier
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's ticket sales center will be christened the James M. Collier Box Office later this month to recognize Collier's decades-long support and attendance. The public is invited to the dedication event on Tuesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. in front of the OSF Box Office and the Thomas Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's ticket sales center will be christened the James M. Collier Box Office later this month to recognize Collier's decades-long support and attendance. The public is invited to the dedication event on Tuesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. in front of the OSF Box Office and the Thomas Theatre.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 13, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 13, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: Spooky Fairy Tales (and a Greek Tragedy) Come to Life in HEAD. HANDS. FEET. at Shaking the Tree
by Krista Garver - October 13, 2016
If you're looking for Portland's most creative theatre, Shaking the Tree productions are always in the running. And the current show is no exception. Just in time for Halloween, director Samantha Van Der Merwe brings us HEAD. HANDS. FEET., which consists of three devised works based on the fairy tales Bluebeard, The Handless Maiden, and The Red Shoes, plus an adaptation of Euripides' Iphigenia.
by Krista Garver - October 13, 2016
If you're looking for Portland's most creative theatre, Shaking the Tree productions are always in the running. And the current show is no exception. Just in time for Halloween, director Samantha Van Der Merwe brings us HEAD. HANDS. FEET., which consists of three devised works based on the fairy tales Bluebeard, The Handless Maiden, and The Red Shoes, plus an adaptation of Euripides' Iphigenia.
New Portland Visionary Theatre Company The Beirut Wedding World Theatre Project presents Northwest Premiere of REBORNING
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Beirut Wedding will present the company's inaugural production, Reborning by Zayd Dohrn, beginning October 28, 2016 at the Action/Adventure Theatre. Directed by Beirut Wedding's co-founder and co-artistic director, Bobby Bermea, Reborning investigates the evolving identity of women and motherhood in the modern world.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Beirut Wedding will present the company's inaugural production, Reborning by Zayd Dohrn, beginning October 28, 2016 at the Action/Adventure Theatre. Directed by Beirut Wedding's co-founder and co-artistic director, Bobby Bermea, Reborning investigates the evolving identity of women and motherhood in the modern world.
Portland Center Stage at The Armory Presents TRAVEL THE TRAIL a New Way to Experience the Historic Oregon Trail
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory, thanks to a grant from Travel Oregon, is using a story produced for the stage as a lens for audiences to explore Oregon's cultural history guided by a 'Travel the Trail' vacation itinerary. Consisting of six days of outlined destinations and attractions, the itinerary both educates travelers on the Oregon Trail's history and aids in bolstering the tourism industry in Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory, thanks to a grant from Travel Oregon, is using a story produced for the stage as a lens for audiences to explore Oregon's cultural history guided by a 'Travel the Trail' vacation itinerary. Consisting of six days of outlined destinations and attractions, the itinerary both educates travelers on the Oregon Trail's history and aids in bolstering the tourism industry in Oregon.
Lakewood Theatre Company Presents the Musical TENDERLOIN
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
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 first offering, Tenderloin will have only 3 performances: Friday, October 21 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Performances are on Lakewood's Side Door stage at Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
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 first offering, Tenderloin will have only 3 performances: Friday, October 21 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Performances are on Lakewood's Side Door stage at Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Artists Repertory Theatre Presents AMERICAN HERO
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of Drama Desk award-winner Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO to Portland audiences starting October 4, 2016. Directed by Shawn Lee, this comedy takes a look at the struggles and perseverance of the American working class through the lens of a franchise-owned sandwich shop. AMERICAN HERO runs through October 30 on the Alder Stage.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of Drama Desk award-winner Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO to Portland audiences starting October 4, 2016. Directed by Shawn Lee, this comedy takes a look at the struggles and perseverance of the American working class through the lens of a franchise-owned sandwich shop. AMERICAN HERO runs through October 30 on the Alder Stage.
Post5 Theatre Presents COYOTE ON A FENCE
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Let's get serious for a second. With the election upon us it's time for Post5 to take on one of the most serious issues facing our country. The issue of the mass incarceration of our populous. With this in mind we have decided to produce Bruce Graham's stirring, Coyote on a Fence.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Let's get serious for a second. With the election upon us it's time for Post5 to take on one of the most serious issues facing our country. The issue of the mass incarceration of our populous. With this in mind we have decided to produce Bruce Graham's stirring, Coyote on a Fence.
Imago Premieres their Adaptation LA BELLE, LOST IN THE WORLD OF THE AUTOMATION
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
It was 2013 when creators Carol Triffle and Jerry Mouawad, Artistic Directors of Imago, began to adapt Beauty and the Beast. Imago will premiere their adaptation La Belle, Lost in the World of the Automaton December 9 through January 8 at Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th. See calendar and ticket prices below for details.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
It was 2013 when creators Carol Triffle and Jerry Mouawad, Artistic Directors of Imago, began to adapt Beauty and the Beast. Imago will premiere their adaptation La Belle, Lost in the World of the Automaton December 9 through January 8 at Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th. See calendar and ticket prices below for details.
Photo Flash: HOLD THESE TRUTHS Opens at The Armory on Friday
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory debuts its new Northwest Stories series with Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, a play inspired by the life of civil rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi, a Seattle native who was posthumously awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hold These Truths opens in the Ellyn Bye Studio on October 7, with previews beginning October 1 and performances running through November 13. Hold These Truths will be directed by Jessica Kubzansky, who directed the world premiere at East West Players in Los Angeles. Actor Ryun Yu, who originated the role of Hirabayashi at East West Players, will once again play the role in Portland.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory debuts its new Northwest Stories series with Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, a play inspired by the life of civil rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi, a Seattle native who was posthumously awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hold These Truths opens in the Ellyn Bye Studio on October 7, with previews beginning October 1 and performances running through November 13. Hold These Truths will be directed by Jessica Kubzansky, who directed the world premiere at East West Players in Los Angeles. Actor Ryun Yu, who originated the role of Hirabayashi at East West Players, will once again play the role in Portland.
Third Rail Rep to Screen NT Live's 'BRIDGE', THREEPENNY OPERA and More
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
A theatre trip to London not in the cards this fall? Then catch the top British productions close to home as Portland's Third Rail Repertory Theatre's
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
A theatre trip to London not in the cards this fall? Then catch the top British productions close to home as Portland's Third Rail Repertory Theatre's
triangle productions! to Launch 'Brown Paper Bag' Series with BLUE-EYED BLACK BOY
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
triangle productions! will launch its newest outreach program, THE BROWN PAPER BAG SERIES.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
triangle productions! will launch its newest outreach program, THE BROWN PAPER BAG SERIES.
Artists Repertory Theatre Presents AMERICAN HERO
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of Drama Desk award-winner Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO to Portland audiences starting October 4, 2016. Directed by Shawn Lee, this comedy takes a look at the struggles and perseverance of the American working class through the lens of a franchise-owned sandwich shop. AMERICAN HERO runs through October 30 on the Alder Stage.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Artists Repertory Theatre presents the Northwest Premiere of Drama Desk award-winner Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO to Portland audiences starting October 4, 2016. Directed by Shawn Lee, this comedy takes a look at the struggles and perseverance of the American working class through the lens of a franchise-owned sandwich shop. AMERICAN HERO runs through October 30 on the Alder Stage.
Computer Game and Real-Life Trail Collide in Bekah Brunstetter's THE OREGON TRAIL
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Amory continues its Northwest Stories series with Bekah Brunstetter's The Oregon Trail, opening on the U.S. Bank Main Stage on November 4, with previews beginning October 29 and performances through November 20.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Amory continues its Northwest Stories series with Bekah Brunstetter's The Oregon Trail, opening on the U.S. Bank Main Stage on November 4, with previews beginning October 29 and performances through November 20.
OSF to Launch 45th Anniversary School Visit Program Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
This autumn marks the 45th anniversary tour of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's School Visit Program (SVP), which sends OSF actors directly to schools throughout the Western United States. Over 100 schools will host actors this fall.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
This autumn marks the 45th anniversary tour of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's School Visit Program (SVP), which sends OSF actors directly to schools throughout the Western United States. Over 100 schools will host actors this fall.
Portland Ovations Opens 86th Season with Performance by Emmy and Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
Portland Ovations presents Emmy and Tony Award-winner, Kristin Chenoweth on Today, October 1st at Merrill Auditorium at 8pm to kick-off its 86th season.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
Portland Ovations presents Emmy and Tony Award-winner, Kristin Chenoweth on Today, October 1st at Merrill Auditorium at 8pm to kick-off its 86th season.
The Northwest Stories Series Debuts at The Armory with HOLD THESE TRUTHS
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory debuts its new Northwest Stories series with Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, a play inspired by the life of civil rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi, a Seattle native who was posthumously awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hold These Truths opens in the Ellyn Bye Studio on October 7, with previews beginning October 1 and performances running throughNovember 13. Hold These Truths will be directed by Jessica Kubzansky, who directed the world premiere at East West Players in Los Angeles. Actor Ryun Yu, who originated the role of Hirabayashi at East West Players, will once again play the role in Portland.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
Portland Center Stage at The Armory debuts its new Northwest Stories series with Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths, a play inspired by the life of civil rights hero Gordon Hirabayashi, a Seattle native who was posthumously awarded the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hold These Truths opens in the Ellyn Bye Studio on October 7, with previews beginning October 1 and performances running throughNovember 13. Hold These Truths will be directed by Jessica Kubzansky, who directed the world premiere at East West Players in Los Angeles. Actor Ryun Yu, who originated the role of Hirabayashi at East West Players, will once again play the role in Portland.
Oregon Children's Theatre Receives Oregon Community Foundation Grant for $73,000
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Oregon Children's Theatre is thrilled to announce that it has received a grant from The Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Initiative for $73,000. The grant will support the touring production of Tomas and the Library Lady, which will advance OCT's vision of broadening access and inclusion to all communities. The show will be performed first at the Winningstad Theatre in Portland from April 1-23. A subsequent mobile version will follow later in 2017, and will visit rural and underserved communities throughout Oregon.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Oregon Children's Theatre is thrilled to announce that it has received a grant from The Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights Initiative for $73,000. The grant will support the touring production of Tomas and the Library Lady, which will advance OCT's vision of broadening access and inclusion to all communities. The show will be performed first at the Winningstad Theatre in Portland from April 1-23. A subsequent mobile version will follow later in 2017, and will visit rural and underserved communities throughout Oregon.
OSF's New 'American Revolutions' Commissions Make National Impact
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's growing reputation as an incubator for some of the best new American plays continues this fall and winter, as commissions from the "American Revolutions: The United States History Cycle" program and other new work will grace stages across the country.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's growing reputation as an incubator for some of the best new American plays continues this fall and winter, as commissions from the "American Revolutions: The United States History Cycle" program and other new work will grace stages across the country.
BWW Review: August Wilson on the Making of an Artist in HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - September 29, 2016
If you'd like to know how August Wilson went from humble beginnings to a beloved (and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning) playwright, then make your way over to Portland Playhouse for HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, a one-man show originally written as a memoir and performed by the playwright himself.
by Krista Garver - September 29, 2016
If you'd like to know how August Wilson went from humble beginnings to a beloved (and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning) playwright, then make your way over to Portland Playhouse for HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, a one-man show originally written as a memoir and performed by the playwright himself.
Oregon Children's Theatre's Young Professionals Company Presents IN THE FOREST SHE GREW FANGS
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Smart, dark, and bewitching, this bloody deconstruction of Red Riding Hood takes on werewolves, teen lust, and high school bullies. An intense, captivating piece, In the Forest She Grew Fangs will open the 2016-17 Young Professionals Company season on October 28th. The Young Professionals (YPs) are theater students ages 14 and up who seek advanced training with Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) and produce three studio shows throughout the season.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Smart, dark, and bewitching, this bloody deconstruction of Red Riding Hood takes on werewolves, teen lust, and high school bullies. An intense, captivating piece, In the Forest She Grew Fangs will open the 2016-17 Young Professionals Company season on October 28th. The Young Professionals (YPs) are theater students ages 14 and up who seek advanced training with Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) and produce three studio shows throughout the season.
Frederick Knott's WAIT UNTIL DARK Opens October 14th
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
A sinister con man and his cohorts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix (Ryan Clifford) and his blind wife, Susy (Holly Beaman). Not knowing that sewn inside are several grams of heroin, Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the border.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
A sinister con man and his cohorts have traced the location of a mysterious doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix (Ryan Clifford) and his blind wife, Susy (Holly Beaman). Not knowing that sewn inside are several grams of heroin, Sam had been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the border.
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