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.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Dec 15, 2025
Portland Playhouse’s annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL continues to be essential holiday viewing. It’s a gorgeous piece of theatre that honors tradition while finding ways to surprise even its most devoted returnees. Consider me among them, already looking forward to next year.
Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - May 6, 2025
Tarell Alvin McCraney's THE BROTHERS SIZE, currently playing at Portland Center Stage, under Chip Miller’s direction, presents an ambitious fusion of Yoruban mythology and contemporary American life.
THE BROTHERS SIZE Comes to Portland Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025
Portland Center Stage will present The Brothers Size, an evocative and powerful play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, beginning next month, at the U.S. Bank Main Stage.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Oct 4, 2023
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a great musical showcase, as well as a much-needed diversion. The hooting, hollering, clapping, and toe-tapping audience seemed to agree.
Broadway Rose Theatre to Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' The Fats Waller Musical Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023
Experience the infectious energy and humor of Fats Waller's music at Broadway Rose Theatre's production of Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show. Don't miss your chance to groove to the sounds of 'Honeysuckle Rose,' 'Black And Blue,' 'The Joint Is Jumpin',' and more. Get your tickets now!
Previews: GREAT WIDE OPEN at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Apr 12, 2023
Do you remember what it was like to be 17? Excited, angsty, passionate, confused, and hopeful all at once. And maybe you fell in love for the first time with someone who was oh-so-wrong but also perhaps oh-so-right. If any of that sounds familiar, and especially if you happened to be a teenager in the 90s, Jessica Wallenfels’ GREAT WIDE OPEN should be on your radar.