Portland Center Stage
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Portland, OR 97209
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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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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.
Review: TIGER STYLE! at Profile Theatre
by Krista Garver - Jan 28, 2026
What did our critic think of TIGER STYLE! at Profile Theatre?
by Krista Garver - Jan 28, 2026
What did our critic think of TIGER STYLE! at Profile Theatre?
Target Margin Theater Will Present Jean Genet-Inspired THIS IS REAL in March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
Joanie Schultz Honored with SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Joanie Schultz will be awarded the prestigious SDCF Zelda Fichandler Award, recognizing her significant contributions to regional theater. Learn more here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Metropolitan Performing Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025
Get a first look at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's upcoming production of Little Women, co-produced with Portland Center Stage. Experience the classic novel you adore as it’s being written in this playful and theatrical new adaptation that puts the author in the spotlight. Louisa May Alcott plays Jo March as she recounts how she wrote her famous novel for her real-life sisters who play the characters inspired by them.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025
Get a first look at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's upcoming production of Little Women, co-produced with Portland Center Stage. Experience the classic novel you adore as it’s being written in this playful and theatrical new adaptation that puts the author in the spotlight. Louisa May Alcott plays Jo March as she recounts how she wrote her famous novel for her real-life sisters who play the characters inspired by them.
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