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
The Life of Galileo delves into the story of Galileo Galilei, a scientist speaking truth to power
Mt Hood Repertory Theatre is producing Silent Sky by Lauren Gundersen in partnership with OMSI. Directed by Joellen Sweeney, the production will take place in...
Mt Hood Repertory Theatre is producing Silent Sky by Lauren Gundersen in partnership with OMSI. Directed by Joellen Sweeney, the production will take place in...
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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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Vert Auditorium (5/16-5/16) |
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The SpongeBob Musical Portland Playhouse (4/29-6/07) |
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Come From Away Oregon Shakespeare Festival (3/14-10/24) |
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Henry IV, Part One Oregon Shakespeare Festival (6/06-10/10) |
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You Can't Take It With You Mask & Mirror Community Theatre (5/01-5/17) |
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The Outsiders Keller Auditorium (11/18-11/24) |
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Oregon State Beavers vs. Montana Grizzlies Reser Stadium (9/19-9/19) |
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