Benjamin Tissell
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Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose (Jul 30, 2024)
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse (Nov 30, 2023)
RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage (Apr 21, 2022)
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose (Jul 30, 2024)
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse (Nov 30, 2023)
RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage (Apr 21, 2022)
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Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Broadway Rose
Enjoy some of the most iconic music produced across several decades being performed by a first-rate cast led by Merideth Kaye Clark.
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 CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than this beautiful production of a timeless classic.
There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than this beautiful production of a timeless classic.
RENT Runs May 21-July 10 At Portland Center Stage
Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent takes over Portland Center Stage hot off its 25th anniversary. Rent will be directed by PCS's Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller. It begins previews on May 21, opens on May 27, and runs through July 10 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. The production, originally slated to run through June 26, has already been extended due to strong ticket sales.
Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent takes over Portland Center Stage hot off its 25th anniversary. Rent will be directed by PCS's Associate Artistic Director Chip Miller. It begins previews on May 21, opens on May 27, and runs through July 10 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. The production, originally slated to run through June 26, has already been extended due to strong ticket sales.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; LOCH LOMOND Leads Best Musical!
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Broadway Rose's LOCH LOMOND Leads Best Musical!
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Broadway Rose's DADDY LONG LEGS Leads Best Streaming Musical!
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: LOCH LOMOND at Broadway Rose
Set in during the Jacobite uprisings of 1745, LOCH LOMOND, which is currently having its world premiere at Broadway Rose, is at once a sweeping musical about desire (for independence, for glory, for love) and an intimate look at the many ties that bind people together.
Set in during the Jacobite uprisings of 1745, LOCH LOMOND, which is currently having its world premiere at Broadway Rose, is at once a sweeping musical about desire (for independence, for glory, for love) and an intimate look at the many ties that bind people together.
PCTG Presents FOXFIRE By Susan Cooper And Hume Cronyn
October 2, Today, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
October 2, Today, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
BWW Review: Isaac Lamb Directs Extraordinary ORDINARY DAYS, at Broadway Rose
ORDINARY DAYS is a small musical -- four people, not much dialogue, a single piano, a sparse set -- but it's precisely this simplicity that allows the big picture to emerge. And that picture is extraordinary.
ORDINARY DAYS is a small musical -- four people, not much dialogue, a single piano, a sparse set -- but it's precisely this simplicity that allows the big picture to emerge. And that picture is extraordinary.
PCTG Presents FOXFIRE By Susan Cooper And Hume Cronyn
October 2, Tuesday, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
October 2, Tuesday, the Portland Civic Theatre Guild kicks off its 60th Anniversary season with Foxfire by Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn at The Sanctuary, home of triangle productions!
Photo Flash: ASTORIA: PART TWO Premieres at The Armory
The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family story about the true meaning of Christmas, will open at the Lakewood Theatre Company today, December 14 at 7:30 PM. Performances continue on December 15, 16, 17 and 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 16, Sunday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23. After the opening night performance on December 14th, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception. The show sponsor is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family story about the true meaning of Christmas, will open at the Lakewood Theatre Company today, December 14 at 7:30 PM. Performances continue on December 15, 16, 17 and 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 16, Sunday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23. After the opening night performance on December 14th, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception. The show sponsor is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
ASTORIA: PART TWO Runs Alongside PART ONE at The Armory
The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
Photo Flash: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
Portland Playhouse's fun, festive, family favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL transforms the Hampton Opera Center into Dickensian England, directed by Brian Weaver and Cristi Miles for a run through December 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Portland Playhouse's fun, festive, family favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL transforms the Hampton Opera Center into Dickensian England, directed by Brian Weaver and Cristi Miles for a run through December 30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family story about the true meaning of Christmas, will open at the Lakewood Theatre Company on Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 PM. Performances continue on December 15, 16, 17 and 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 16, Sunday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23. After the opening night performance on December 14th, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception. The show sponsor is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a delightful family story about the true meaning of Christmas, will open at the Lakewood Theatre Company on Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 PM. Performances continue on December 15, 16, 17 and 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 PM. There will also be matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Saturday Dec. 16, Sunday Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23. After the opening night performance on December 14th, there will be a hot cocoa and cookie reception. The show sponsor is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
Photo Flash: GODSPELL Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company
Lakewood Theatre Company will open on Friday April 28, 2017 with the landmark musical, Godspell with music and lyrics by Steve Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak. The production sponsor for Godspell is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
Lakewood Theatre Company will open on Friday April 28, 2017 with the landmark musical, Godspell with music and lyrics by Steve Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak. The production sponsor for Godspell is Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace.
Photo Flash: ASTORIA Part One Opens this Friday
Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman.
Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman.
The World Premiere of ASTORIA: PART ONE Opens at The Armory
Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman. Astoria: Part One is the first world premiere to debut as part of the company's new Northwest Stories series. This monumental piece of American history will be told in two parts over the course of two seasons. Astoria: Part One opens on the U.S. Bank Main Stage on January 20, with preview performances beginning January 14, and regular performances running through February 12. Select dates will be presented as part of Fertile Ground, a city-wide festival of new works held every January in Portland. Astoria: Part Two will be presented during the 2017-2018 season.
Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman. Astoria: Part One is the first world premiere to debut as part of the company's new Northwest Stories series. This monumental piece of American history will be told in two parts over the course of two seasons. Astoria: Part One opens on the U.S. Bank Main Stage on January 20, with preview performances beginning January 14, and regular performances running through February 12. Select dates will be presented as part of Fertile Ground, a city-wide festival of new works held every January in Portland. Astoria: Part Two will be presented during the 2017-2018 season.
BWW Review: A VERY MERRY PDX-MAS is That Fun, Funny Christmas Musical You've Been Looking For, at Broadway Rose
Christmas shows usually come with a moral -- some 'true message of Christmas' about generosity or acceptance that we're supposed to carry in our hearts throughout the year to come. Broadway Rose's A VERY MERRY PDX-MAS has none of that. Your heart won't grow three sizes. There isn't even an overarching story you'll spend hours or days getting to the bottom of. What you will have is a smile on your face that will help you get through what is widely recognized as the most stressful time of year.
Christmas shows usually come with a moral -- some 'true message of Christmas' about generosity or acceptance that we're supposed to carry in our hearts throughout the year to come. Broadway Rose's A VERY MERRY PDX-MAS has none of that. Your heart won't grow three sizes. There isn't even an overarching story you'll spend hours or days getting to the bottom of. What you will have is a smile on your face that will help you get through what is widely recognized as the most stressful time of year.
BWW Review: FLY BY NIGHT is the Kind of Musical That Makes You Fall in Love with Musicals, at Broadway Rose
If you're looking for that next musical to fall in love with, or you wonder what the big deal is about musical theatre, I very highly recommend you make your way out to Tigard to see FLY BY NIGHT at Broadway Rose. (Protip: Take a date. And tissues.)
If you're looking for that next musical to fall in love with, or you wonder what the big deal is about musical theatre, I very highly recommend you make your way out to Tigard to see FLY BY NIGHT at Broadway Rose. (Protip: Take a date. And tissues.)
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