Upcoming Shows
Inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy dives into the wild world of...
One of the most requested shows by Clackamas Rep patrons, A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical that captures the spirit and tension of a Broadway...
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer...
by Krista Garver - May 07, 2026
When I saw Portland Playhouse's 2025–2026 season announced, the show I was most irrationally excited about was THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. I’m far from an expert on the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, but I've watched enough episodes to have completely fallen for the little yellow sponge in square pa...
by Krista Garver - May 07, 2026
You don't often get the chance to see DOCTOR FAUSTUS on stage. Christopher Marlowe's early 1600s masterwork is the ur-text of the Faustian bargain, the template for everything from the musical Damn Yankees to the Al Pacino-Keanu Reeves film The Devil's Advocate. And yet it rarely gets produced. Than...
by Krista Garver - May 04, 2026
Nearly 40 years after its Broadway premiere, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA continues to cast its spell. I saw proof of that everywhere at the packed Keller Auditorium, including a young girl clutching a teddy bear wearing a tiny Phantom mask. The now and future PHANTOM fandom is in excellent hands....
by Dawn Sellers - May 03, 2026
Hello Gorgeous! Lakewood Theatre brings the curtain down on its 73rd season in spectacular fashion with the heartfelt, funny, and moving musical comedy Funny Girl. What a way to say goodbye to a landmark season. Get tix https://lakewood-center.org/...
by Krista Garver - April 30, 2026
Confession time: I saw the original production of FAT HAM on Broadway, and I thought “meh.” Clearly, I just didn’t get it. Now, after seeing this stunning co-production between Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse, directed by Charles Grant, I finally understand....
by Krista Garver - April 29, 2026
Fertile Ground 2026 wrapped up last weekend, and on the whole, it was fantastic. I saw 17 shows, which included readings of plays by well-known local playwrights, new works by rising stars, and some fun genre-bending original performances. Here are my notes about the final set. If you missed my firs...
by Krista Garver - April 24, 2026
On my way to Shaking the Tree Theatre to see Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, I realized I had seen more comical adaptations of the play, ranging from gently ribbing to outright farcical, than actual productions of it....
by Krista Garver - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2026 - REVIEW ROUNDUP #2 at Various?...
by Dawn Sellers - April 17, 2026
If you love sitcoms, Hollywood nostalgia, and a good love story, Ladybug! Ladybug! is an absolute delight, and you still have a chance to catch it tonight!...
by Krista Garver - April 13, 2026
This year’s Fertile Ground Festival started last Friday. As in years past, I’ll be posting short reviews of everything I see. Here’s the first set....
Past Shows
Would you sell your soul to achieve your dreams? Don't miss this award-winning musical playing through Aug. 24.
When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by twin sisters who have fallen victim to a shady employment scheme, the detective duo quickly find themselves navigating a...
An immersive journey through life’s ups and downs, in which even the darkest moments are lit by sparks of joy.Discover the heartwarming story of a...
Step into the world of Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady," where an ordinary flower girl is transformed into a high-society lady.
And Then There Were NoneBy Agatha ChristieDirected by David Smith-EnglishSponsored by Krista Breunsbach and family, Tim and Daphne WuestSeason Sponsor: Embold Credit UnionTen strangers are...
Old Love New LoveWritten By: Laura BrienzaDirected By: Karlyn LoveSeptember 7 - October 1Preview September 7Opening night September 8Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pmSunday at 2:30pmA funny, heartwarming play about...
Man of La ManchaWritten By: Dale WassermanMusic By: Mitch LeighLyrics By: Joe DarionDirected By: Karlyn LoveAugust 3-27Preview August 3Opening night August 5Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pmSunday at 2:30pmInspired by Miguel De...
The Ivy League will never be the same as a pair of screwball deities encounters the complexity of college coeds, campus capers, and conspicuous consumption....
The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only...
WEST COAST PREMIERE! "Queens Girl in the World", the hit play of the 2015 Womens Voices Theater Festival in Washington, D.C., is a charming, semi-autobiographical...
An immediate Broadway hit in 1949, "South Pacific" remains one of the most popular musicals ever written. Transport yourself to an island of beauty and...
The Northwest Premiere of Ken Ludwig's swashbuckling comedy, "Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood" keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with eight actors...
Videos
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Fat Ham Portland Center Stage at The Aromory (4/19-5/17) |
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Funny Girl Lakewood Theatre Company (4/24-6/07) |
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Next To Normal Twilight Theater Company (5/21-6/14) |
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Laughter on the 23rd Floor Clackamas Repertory Theatre (6/25-7/19) |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Keller Auditorium (8/01-8/18) |
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The SpongeBob Musical Portland Playhouse (4/29-6/07) |
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Back To The Future – Theatrical Production at Keller Auditorium Keller Auditorium (6/16-6/16) |
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DAPPERLESQUE: (PRIDE EDITION) A Gender Bending Burlesque Cabaret Alberta Rose Theatre (6/27-6/27) |
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Pink Martini Britt Festival Pavilion & Gardens (9/03-9/03) |
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Zach Bryan Autzen Stadium (7/25-7/25) |
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