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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Now On Sale Ay PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


Experience the magic of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at PNC Broadway in Kansas City Music Hall, on sale now.

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - May 03, 2024


Portland Playhouse’s production of this wild, exuberant roller coaster ride of a musical makes for a fabulous night at the theatre.

CLYDE'S Comes to Portland Center Stage in June
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


Closing out its season of plays, Portland Center Stage will welcome Lynn Nottage’s hit Clyde’s. Learn more about the production here!

AIN'T TOO PROUD, MEAN GIRLS, And More Announced for Granada Theatre 2024–2025 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2024


Discover the exciting new season lineup at 24-25 Broadway in Santa Barbara. Stay updated on the latest shows and performances, featuring a variety of genres for all theatre lovers.

THE CHER SHOW Comes To Peoria In June!
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


This production will close out the 23–24 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA SERIES at the Peoria Civic Center June 4–5, 2024.

King Center To Host Happy Hour & Open House On May 2
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024


Join us at the King Center on May 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a fun-filled Happy Hour and Open House event.

ANNIE North American Tour to Play Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024


Broadway in Portland will present the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play Keller Auditorium. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE MERRY WIDOW at Portland State University Opera
by Krista Garver - April 26, 2024


This production is full of physical comedy and solid acting. In addition to singing beautifully, this cast has embraced the theatricality of the art form, and the result is a heck of a lot of fun.

Review: THE BROTHER AND THE BIRD at Shaking The Tree
by Krista Garver - April 25, 2024


I’ve seen a lot of extraordinary theatre at Shaking the Tree. This spine-tingling production just might be the best so far.

FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #2
by Krista Garver - April 24, 2024


Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is officially over. What a great festival it was! I enjoyed everything I saw, and there are several that I believe merit full productions.

triangle productions! Concludes 34th Season With FLO
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024


triangle productions! will conclude its 34th season with FLO, the back story on how three girls became 'The Supremes'.

Review: THE PLAY ABOUT MY FATHER at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
by Krista Garver - April 22, 2024


THE PLAY ABOUT MY FATHER is a warm and compassionate play that demonstrates the power of kindness to lift people up in their moments of greatest need and, in doing so, impact the rest of their lives.

FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - April 17, 2024


We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE and R.E.S.P.E.C.T Added to 2024–2025 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024


Discover the two new season add-on shows joining the AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series for 24-25. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.

PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024


PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that new Season Ticket Packages for the 24–25 Broadway season are available now.

COUNCIL Comes to The Reser in Beaverton This May
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024


The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (The Reser) and Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) will present lauded musician with local ties, Gabriel Kahane, alongside Finland’s creative powerhouse, Pekka Kuusisto, for their brand new collaboration, Council.

MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway In Thousand Oaks 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2024


Discover the exciting new season lineup at 24-25 Broadway in Thousand Oaks. Get ready for a riveting mix of classic and contemporary performances that will captivate all theater enthusiasts.

2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - April 12, 2024


Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!

ANASTASIA The Musical Opens At Gallery Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024


Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon has announced the opening of Anastasia The Musical on Friday, April 26, 2024. The opening night performance will be followed by a reception for patrons, cast, and the production team.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - April 11, 2024


If you like musicals, or the original movie, or just fun in general, don’t miss BEETLEJUICE.

HADESTOWN, BACK TO THE FUTURE And More Announced for Hult Center Broadway In Eugene 24/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024


The Hult Center for the Performing Arts has just announced its biggest ever season of the Broadway in Eugene series, featuring more shows and performances than ever before, as well as its first ever “first-run” presentation, featuring Back To The Future: The Musical straight from Broadway.

Review: SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - April 11, 2024


SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM is a huge dose of 1950s nostalgia that anyone of any age will enjoy.

Portland Playhouse Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024


Portland Playhouse has unveiled their highly anticipated 17th Season with a lineup of four productions. Each offers spectacular stories, unforgettable performances, and heart-stopping moments featuring world-class talent.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Comes to Lakewood Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024


Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: the Musical will open at Lakewood Theatre Company April 26 and continues through June 9, 2024.

Bag&Baggage To Present Two New Works At Portland's Fertile Ground Festival
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024


Explore two new theatrical works at Bag&Baggage Productions as part of the Fertile Grounds festival.


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Iolanthe in Portland Iolanthe
Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre (7/19 - 8/4)
The History of Empires in Portland The History of Empires
Ellyn Bye Studio, Portland Center Stage at The Armory (5/16 - 5/19)
Anastasia The Musical in Portland Anastasia The Musical
Gallery Theater (4/26 - 5/19)
Girl From the North Country in Portland Girl From the North Country
Keller Auditorium (6/18 - 6/23)
From a Hole in the Ground in Portland From a Hole in the Ground
Corrib Theatre (4/26 - 5/19)
The Spitfire Grill in Portland The Spitfire Grill
Broadway Rose Theatre Company (5/30 - 6/23)
The Drag in Portland The Drag
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