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....
by Dawn Sellers - April 12, 2026
You have a limited time to see this show, and you don’t want to miss it. Get yourself to 21ten, whether you walk, drive, or fly and join the mission. MURDER ON THE MISSION TO MARS!...
by Dawn Sellers - April 11, 2026
Stefan Feuerherdt brings a fresh and thoughtful voice to a timeless story, weaving together questions of morality, mortality, and the weight of others' expectations into something deeply human and moving in TETHERED, a Fertile Ground new work....
Past Shows
Pippin: There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With...
Oliver: Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one...
Rock of Ages: Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger...
Based on the hit comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman and ranked as one of the best comedies of all-time on American Film Institute's list of...
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high...
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, is an award-winning musical adaptation of Frank Capra's classic film with book and additional lyrics by Janet Mouser, music and additional...
From the creative team of "Cabaret" - "Kiss of the Spider Woman" revamps a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes gritty...
Kinky Boots is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for...
Johnny Cash’s music comes to life in this entertaining musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of...
Cinderella meets Tinder in this modern musical about finding the one... and the one after that. Our princess, Meg, is about to give up on...
A Carol for Christmas is a new musical inspired by Charles Dickens classic ghost story. Set in the 1930s Great Depression, this world premiere features...
BROADWAY AT STOLLER - Stoller Family Estate and Stumptown Stages present selections from the Broadway musical Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Featuring...
Closing out the 2020/2021 season is a musical from EGOT winner and comedy icon Mel Brooks. Down on his luck producer Max Bialystock and his...
Based on the hysterical 2001 comedy of the same name, The Full Monty follows the lives of six unemployed steel workers in Buffalo, New York....
The sun will come out this holiday season, as Stumptown Stages celebrates the season of giving with this seminal holiday classic. Join Annie, a spunky...
This fall, Stumptown Stages has magic to do, telling the story of Pippin, son of noble King Charlemagne. Pippin goes on an extraordinary journey to...
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island...
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is an hilarious musical satire of...
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