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Krista Garver

Krista Garver

Krista lives in Portland, Oregon. She fell in love with musicals at age 5, when her parents took her to see a university production of The Music Man. Krista attends as much theater as possible, in as many venues as possible, and she is the current "Name That Showtune" champion of her house.






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Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
November 14, 2024

What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre?

Review: THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre
Review: THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre
October 24, 2024

What did our critic think of THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre?

Review: WICKED at Keller Auditorium
Review: WICKED at Keller Auditorium
October 18, 2024

WICKED is always worth watching. If you haven’t seen it yet, or even if you have, don’t miss this fantastic production.

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Portland Center Stage
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Portland Center Stage
October 17, 2024

Portland Center Stage’s SWEENEY TODD is perfectly suited to those looking for some spine-tingling entertainment this Halloween season. Whether you’re a Sondheim fanatic who knows every word or brand new to this masterpiece of musical theatre, I think you’ll be happy.

Previews: NO MORE CANDY at Salt And Sage
Previews: NO MORE CANDY at Salt And Sage
October 8, 2024

This week, Gillette’s new play NO MORE CANDY will premiere at Salt and Sage, directed by her frequent collaborator, Asae Dean.

Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Chapel Theater
Review: LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Chapel Theater
September 24, 2024

Like a good grunge rock show, LIZZIE is not meant to be a big overproduced spectacle. All it needs is a tight band and four kickass women who can channel their inner rock goddesses. As a long-time fan of this show, I can confidently say this production nails it.

Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
Review: A NEW BRAIN at Fuse Theatre Ensemble
August 20, 2024

Fuse's take on this musical about art, creativity, and renewal has a ton of heart.

Review: MY FAIR LADY at Clackamas Repertory Theatre
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Clackamas Repertory Theatre
August 13, 2024

Whether you already know and love MY FAIR LADY or are seeing it for the first time, the production now running at Clackamas Repertory Theatre shows exactly why this Golden Age classic continues to be one of the best-loved musicals of all time.

Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
August 8, 2024

What do we owe to the people who sacrificed for us? What must we sacrifice for others? And, most importantly, is that sacrifice ever worth it? REGGIE HOOPS, a new play by Kristoffer Diaz now getting its world premiere at Profile Theatre, explores these and other questions about the complications of the American Dream.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
July 30, 2024

Enjoy some of the most iconic music produced across several decades being performed by a first-rate cast led by Merideth Kaye Clark.

Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
July 5, 2024

Strong direction, fierce performances, and incredible design make A SEAGULL one you don't want to miss.

Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
June 12, 2024

CLYDE’S is a must-see play and the best possible way to end the PCS season.

Review: OUR ORANGE SKY at Profile Theatre
Review: OUR ORANGE SKY at Profile Theatre
June 12, 2024

OUR ORANGE SKY weaves personal struggles and societal issues into a family reunion where no one escapes unscathed.

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
June 6, 2024

This well-directed, well-acted musical is about forgiveness, community, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of dreaming big.

Review: FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND at Corrib Theatre
Review: FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND at Corrib Theatre
May 10, 2024

FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND is a play for lovers of myths and fairytales, movement-based storytelling, and beautiful things in general.

Review: CORIOLANUS at Portland Center Stage
Review: CORIOLANUS at Portland Center Stage
May 8, 2024

What did our critic think of CORIOLANUS at Portland Center Stage?

Review: PASSING STRANGE at Portland Playhouse
Review: PASSING STRANGE at Portland Playhouse
May 3, 2024

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

Review: THE MERRY WIDOW at Portland State University Opera
Review: THE MERRY WIDOW at Portland State University Opera
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
Review: THE BROTHER AND THE BIRD at Shaking The Tree
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
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #2
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.






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