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DATES PRODUCTION 6/5/2022 - 6/5/2022 Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq) (2021) 4/8/2022 - 5/1/2022 Freestyle Love Supreme (2022)
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Review: FAT HAM at Portland Center Stage And Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Apr 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 - Apr 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.
Interview: David Obele of 'NIGHT MOTHER at Ellen Bye Studio
by Dawn Sellers - Apr 28, 2026
From New York to Portland: David Obele, a Retired Music Contractor, Is Lighting a Fire for Portland Area Theatre Alliance’s Valentine Fund with Marsha Norman's 'night Mother https://www.pcs.org/events/night-mother-by-marsha-norman
by Dawn Sellers - Apr 28, 2026
From New York to Portland: David Obele, a Retired Music Contractor, Is Lighting a Fire for Portland Area Theatre Alliance’s Valentine Fund with Marsha Norman's 'night Mother https://www.pcs.org/events/night-mother-by-marsha-norman
Katy Geraghty, John Bolton, and More Join HAIRSPRAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 20 years at The Armory with seven productions, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and PETER PAN GOES WRONG.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced its 2026–2027 season, marking 20 years at The Armory with seven productions, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and PETER PAN GOES WRONG.
HOW TO CATCH CREATION To Receive Canadian Premiere At Soulpepper Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre, and Nightwood Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of How to Catch Creation by Christina Anderson. Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the production will run in Toronto with performances at the Baillie Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre, and Nightwood Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of How to Catch Creation by Christina Anderson. Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the production will run in Toronto with performances at the Baillie Theatre.
Everyman Theatre Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup - DIFFERENT WORDS FOR HAPPINESS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Everyman Theatre has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a mix of new work and established titles. The lineup includes Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, the world premiere of Katie Kleiger’s Different Words for Happiness and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Everyman Theatre has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a mix of new work and established titles. The lineup includes Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, the world premiere of Katie Kleiger’s Different Words for Happiness and more.
Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse to Stage FAT HAM This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse will present the upcoming co-production of James Ijames' critically acclaimed comedy, Fat Ham. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fat Ham is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse will present the upcoming co-production of James Ijames' critically acclaimed comedy, Fat Ham. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fat Ham is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Portland Center Stage to Host Annual Theater Lovers' Bash in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Portland Center Stage will host its annual Theater Lovers' Bash on March 18, 2026, celebrating the vibrant local theater community. The event is set to take place at the Armory in Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Portland Center Stage will host its annual Theater Lovers' Bash on March 18, 2026, celebrating the vibrant local theater community. The event is set to take place at the Armory in Portland.
THE SUGAR HOLE Staged Reading Set for March at AMDA Studios
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
The first New York reading of THE SUGAR HOLE, a new play co-written and performed by Virginia Baeta and Amy Driesler, will take place at AMDA Studios on March 22.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
The first New York reading of THE SUGAR HOLE, a new play co-written and performed by Virginia Baeta and Amy Driesler, will take place at AMDA Studios on March 22.
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Portland Center Stage Reveals Heather De Michele As New Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Portland Center Stage at The Armory announced the appointment of Heather de Michele as its new Managing Director, effective April 6, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Portland Center Stage at The Armory announced the appointment of Heather de Michele as its new Managing Director, effective April 6, 2026. Learn more here!
2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards Winners Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards.
VIENNA, VIENNA, VIENNA Comes to Six Points Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Vienna, Vienna, Vienna is a globetrotting dramedy following three generations of Jewish women who return to the Austrian capital their family once fled during the Nazi era.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Vienna, Vienna, Vienna is a globetrotting dramedy following three generations of Jewish women who return to the Austrian capital their family once fled during the Nazi era.
Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
Review: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Mar 9, 2026
If you had told me I would cry my eyes out at a musical about a young man with green, scaly skin who only leaves his apartment once a year to go on a Grindr date, I would have given you the side eye. But there I was on opening night of LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage, completely undone by this incredibly weird, incredibly wonderful indie rock musical.
by Krista Garver - Mar 9, 2026
If you had told me I would cry my eyes out at a musical about a young man with green, scaly skin who only leaves his apartment once a year to go on a Grindr date, I would have given you the side eye. But there I was on opening night of LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage, completely undone by this incredibly weird, incredibly wonderful indie rock musical.
Spotlight: LIZARD BOY at Portland Center Stage
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 6, 2026
Don't miss Portland Center Stage's reimagined production of Justin Huertas' cult favorite indie rock musical Lizard Boy. Directed by Chip Miller with Music Direction by DeReau K. Farrar, Lizard Boy is a graphic novel-inspired adventure that seamlessly intertwines grungy rock club aesthetic, epic dragon battles, hilariously awkward first dates...and, obviously, a singing lizard boy.
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 6, 2026
Don't miss Portland Center Stage's reimagined production of Justin Huertas' cult favorite indie rock musical Lizard Boy. Directed by Chip Miller with Music Direction by DeReau K. Farrar, Lizard Boy is a graphic novel-inspired adventure that seamlessly intertwines grungy rock club aesthetic, epic dragon battles, hilariously awkward first dates...and, obviously, a singing lizard boy.
New Version of MACBETH Comes to the Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The Magic Theatre, in partnership with Resident Company Play On Shakespeare, will present the World Premiere production of Macbeth, a new version written by Migdalia Cruz and directed by Liam Vincent.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The Magic Theatre, in partnership with Resident Company Play On Shakespeare, will present the World Premiere production of Macbeth, a new version written by Migdalia Cruz and directed by Liam Vincent.
Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRES, OHIO at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the 22nd competition winner: Fires, Ohio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition continues to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the 22nd competition winner: Fires, Ohio.
John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Jan 29, 2026
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard, or heard an entire packed audience laugh so hard. In a world that feels very heavy, Portland Center Stage's production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG offers something we desperately need: two hours of pure, unrelenting fun.
by Krista Garver - Jan 29, 2026
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard, or heard an entire packed audience laugh so hard. In a world that feels very heavy, Portland Center Stage's production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG offers something we desperately need: two hours of pure, unrelenting fun.
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