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Keller Auditorium History
Keller Auditorium hosts such a wide range of performances. The spacious theater, built in 1917 and originally known as the Civic Auditorium, stages Broadway productions, ballet, operas, family events and much more.News
Industry Pro Newsletter: SAG Winners, Artios Honors & Major Institutional Shifts
by Alex Freeman - Mar 2, 2026
This week’s headlines span Hollywood honors, cultural policy shifts, and major institutional developments on both sides of the Atlantic. From SAG Award winners including Jessie Buckley to casting victories at the Artios Awards, recognition is front and center. At the same time, leadership and funding decisions are shaping the landscape at institutions like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Young Vic, and Shakespeare's Globe. Add in Laura Linney’s call to support community theater and a first look at Mary Poppins in Japan, and it’s a week defined by both celebration and change across the performing arts.
by Alex Freeman - Mar 2, 2026
This week’s headlines span Hollywood honors, cultural policy shifts, and major institutional developments on both sides of the Atlantic. From SAG Award winners including Jessie Buckley to casting victories at the Artios Awards, recognition is front and center. At the same time, leadership and funding decisions are shaping the landscape at institutions like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Young Vic, and Shakespeare's Globe. Add in Laura Linney’s call to support community theater and a first look at Mary Poppins in Japan, and it’s a week defined by both celebration and change across the performing arts.
Portland Opera To Present FELLOW TRAVELERS At Newmark Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Portland Opera will stage the compelling opera FELLOW TRAVELERS, exploring themes of love and secrecy in 1950s America, with performances beginning February 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Portland Opera will stage the compelling opera FELLOW TRAVELERS, exploring themes of love and secrecy in 1950s America, with performances beginning February 2026.
Industry Pro Newsletter: How the Washington National Opera is Moving Forward Following Kennedy Center Split
by Alex Freeman - Feb 23, 2026
Good morning from a very snowy New York City! Under a blizzard warning, Broadway canceled their evening shows Sunday with matinees wrapping up with enough time for everyone to make it home before the snow really started coming down. This week we share a few exclusives with you - first Situation unveiled a new leadership survey on the future of live events, and we sat down with the Washington National Opera to learn how they are moving forward after splitting with the Kennedy Center. We’ve also got Tony Awards eligibility updates and a look at funding concerns both in the US and the UK.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 23, 2026
Good morning from a very snowy New York City! Under a blizzard warning, Broadway canceled their evening shows Sunday with matinees wrapping up with enough time for everyone to make it home before the snow really started coming down. This week we share a few exclusives with you - first Situation unveiled a new leadership survey on the future of live events, and we sat down with the Washington National Opera to learn how they are moving forward after splitting with the Kennedy Center. We’ve also got Tony Awards eligibility updates and a look at funding concerns both in the US and the UK.
THE NOTEBOOK Musical Set for Portland's Keller Auditorium in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK will play Keller Auditorium in Portland from March 10–15, 2026. The Broadway musical features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK will play Keller Auditorium in Portland from March 10–15, 2026. The Broadway musical features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Cares Distributes $3.2 Million, Lortel Awards Dates Announced
by Alex Freeman - Feb 16, 2026
From Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS distributing $3.2 million to food programs nationwide to financial updates and future plans at 54 Below, the theater community continues to navigate challenges while supporting artists and audiences alike. We also look ahead to key dates for the Lucille Lortel Awards, explore a Stage Mag spotlight on THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage, and share a moving PBS feature on Ukrainian theater uplifting children during wartime.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 16, 2026
From Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS distributing $3.2 million to food programs nationwide to financial updates and future plans at 54 Below, the theater community continues to navigate challenges while supporting artists and audiences alike. We also look ahead to key dates for the Lucille Lortel Awards, explore a Stage Mag spotlight on THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage, and share a moving PBS feature on Ukrainian theater uplifting children during wartime.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Equity vs. Spotlight, Washington Post Layoffs, and Broadway Bares News
by Alex Freeman - Feb 9, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of accountability, advocacy, and adaptation across the theatre world. We cover artists and organizations responding to public scrutiny, including Lauren Gunderson’s statement following her appearance in the Epstein files and the Washington Post’s elimination of its chief theater critic role. Elsewhere, new initiatives and events push forward, from Broadway Bares gearing up for its next benefit and Katharine Quinn launching a Broadway-focused marketing agency to Broadway showtunes finding new life on the ice. The issue also examines ongoing debates over access, transparency, and infrastructure, from Equity’s dispute with Spotlight in the UK to closed-door discussions about Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 9, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of accountability, advocacy, and adaptation across the theatre world. We cover artists and organizations responding to public scrutiny, including Lauren Gunderson’s statement following her appearance in the Epstein files and the Washington Post’s elimination of its chief theater critic role. Elsewhere, new initiatives and events push forward, from Broadway Bares gearing up for its next benefit and Katharine Quinn launching a Broadway-focused marketing agency to Broadway showtunes finding new life on the ice. The issue also examines ongoing debates over access, transparency, and infrastructure, from Equity’s dispute with Spotlight in the UK to closed-door discussions about Portland’s Keller Auditorium.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL to Play Portland in 2025"26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
Review: THE WIZ at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Feb 4, 2026
For years, I'd written off THE WIZ. My only prior experience with the show had been a disappointing production that left me confused about why the original had swept the Tony Awards in 1975, winning Best Musical and Best Original Score among other honors.
by Krista Garver - Feb 4, 2026
For years, I'd written off THE WIZ. My only prior experience with the show had been a disappointing production that left me confused about why the original had swept the Tony Awards in 1975, winning Best Musical and Best Original Score among other honors.
HELL’S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
Broadway in Portland to Hold Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease Organizations With A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium,
Dirty Dancing In Concert to Run at Keller Auditorium January 20
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025
Global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live are bringing Dirty Dancing in Concert to Keller Auditorium on Tuesday, January 20, Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 20, 2025
Global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live are bringing Dirty Dancing in Concert to Keller Auditorium on Tuesday, January 20, Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film.
Tickets to go on Sale Next Week for MAMMA MIA! in Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour is Coming to Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium/
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium/
David Byrne Unveils 2026 North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025
David Byrne recently wrapped up the first leg of his “Who Is The Sky” tour, celebrating the release of his new album of the same name. Now, he unveiled another run of North American dates which kick off April 4 in Vancouver.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025
David Byrne recently wrapped up the first leg of his “Who Is The Sky” tour, celebrating the release of his new album of the same name. Now, he unveiled another run of North American dates which kick off April 4 in Vancouver.
Tickets For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Portland on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will go on sale on Monday, December 8 at 10 am for its engagement at Keller Auditorium.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will go on sale on Monday, December 8 at 10 am for its engagement at Keller Auditorium.
ATTACK ON TITAN - BEYOND THE WALLS WORLS TOUR To Return To The US In 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Be ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of titans and gripping battles as the 'Attack on Titan' concert brings the epic saga to life through music, visuals, and raw emotion in its 2026 tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Be ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of titans and gripping battles as the 'Attack on Titan' concert brings the epic saga to life through music, visuals, and raw emotion in its 2026 tour.
Tickets to LES MISERABLES in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale for the Portland engagement.
Portland Opera To Present LA BOHÈME At Keller Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
Portland Opera will present Puccini’s La Bohème November 15–23, 2025, at Keller Auditorium. Directed by Cara Consilvio and starring Hope Briggs and Alok Kumar.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
Portland Opera will present Puccini’s La Bohème November 15–23, 2025, at Keller Auditorium. Directed by Cara Consilvio and starring Hope Briggs and Alok Kumar.
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