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Review: KRAPP’S LAST TAPE at 21ten Theatre
by Krista Garver - January 07, 2025


KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, Samuel Beckett's meditation on time, memory, and regret, now running at 21ten Theatre starring Bruce Burkhartsmeier, is a masterful production that cuts straight to the bone.

PETE Will Present FAENA This Month
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2025


PETE Presents an initiative that supports the production and presentation of new work by emerging artists will present FAENA on January 31-Feb 2 at 7:30pm.

CoHo Productions To Present SCENARIO! Playwriting Workshop & Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2025


PDX Playwrights will present SCENARIO! A Playwriting Workshop & Showcase, running February 3-7, 2025. Seven-day workshop at CoHo Theatre from February 3 – 9, with evening classes Monday- Friday 6-9 PM.

Tony Award-Winning Musical ANNIE Begins This Month At Peoria Civic Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2025


The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE. This production is part of the 24–25 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series and will take the Peoria Civic Center stage Jan. 21–22, 2025.

Student Blog: Endings and Beginnings
by Student Blogger: Theron Abel - January 04, 2025


The New Year is right around the corner and as per usual, I have absolutely zero idea what this year will have in store for me. Nevertheless, what I do know is that 2025 will be a year of major decisions and changes. Let’s dive in!

Student Blog: The Cure to Burnout is...
by Student Blogger: Theron Abel - January 04, 2025


Ah, yes. Burnout. An inevitable part of any college kid's academic career. Burnout reveals itself in many ways; it can make every day activities seem impossible. So, how does one slay the demon that is burnout?

STITCHES and THEY WERE A DRACULA Double Feature Comes to CoHo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024


The minds behind the world’s first and only queer horror theatre festival are resurrecting two of the biggest hits of October’s Stage Fright Festival for one weekend only, in a double feature.

KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE OF SWAN SONGS AND AWKWARD HAND HOLDING Set for The Old Church
by Blair Ingenthron - December 29, 2024


in February at The Old Church, the third and final installment to his KIKI Series rounds out singer and actor Kimo Camat's concert trilogy about finding himself and finding his voice.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024


KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; GREASE THE MUSICAL at Gallery Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; Twilight Theater Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

DADDY LONG LEGS Comes to Struts & Frets Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2024


Struts & Frets Theatre Co. will present Daddy Long Legs music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, and book by John Caird. The play will be performed at Eola Hills Wine Cellars next month.

Portland Center To Present MRS. HARRISON
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024


Portland Center Stage has announced its upcoming production of Mrs. Harrison, a thought-provoking drama by celebrated playwright R. Eric Thomas.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; SWEENEY TODD at Twilight Theater Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2024


The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - December 10, 2024


What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?

STOMP Opens The 24-25 Broadway At Pikes Peak Center Series In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2024


The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production will open the 24–25 BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER Series at Pikes Peak Center, January 6–7, 2025.

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - December 10, 2024


What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage?

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop
by Krista Garver - December 06, 2024


What did our critic think of SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop?

Tickets For SIX in Portland Go on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024


 Broadway in Portland has announced that tickets for the Tony Award-Winning musical SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale next week. Learn more here!

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre
by Krista Garver - December 05, 2024


What did our critic think of WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre?

Review: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - December 03, 2024


FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, now playing at Broadway Rose, is the perfect way to get you in the holiday spirit. This delightful musical, with a book by Stephen Garvey and music and lyrics by David Abbinanti, is a loving sendup of those cozy Christmas movies shown on a certain greeting card channel that many people secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore.

Tickets to LES MISERABLES At The Stranahan Theater on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Single tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES are on sale now at the Stranahan Theater. Learn more!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!


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