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The latest news on live theatre in Portland from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Review: LIBERACE & LIZA HOLIDAY AT THE MANSION (A TRIBUTE) at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - November 21, 2024


The evening is truly a celebration, wrapped in shiny costumes, dazzling performances, and a sense of togetherness that’s just what the season calls for.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Set for Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents Irving Berlin's
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2024


Metropolitan Performing Arts will present White Christmas the Musical, the classic holiday musical by the acclaimed composer Irving Berlin, White Christmas the Musical.

AIN'T TOO PROUD And More On Sale Friday At Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2024


The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, JUDY COLLINS and THE ADDAMS FAMILY will go on sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 22 at 10:00 a.m. 

Photos: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER At at Northwest Children's Theater
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2024


See first look photos of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Northwest Children's Theater!

THE 12 SONGS OF CHRISTMAS Comes to Resound NW
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2024


Join Becca Berger-Howe as she takes you on a musical journey through the different themes of Christmas, from the wonders of the first winter snowfall to the benefits of Christmas drinking.

HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Next Week For Portland Run
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2024


Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public next week. Find out how to get tickets here!

Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
by Krista Garver - November 14, 2024


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

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Opens At Gallery Theater
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2024


Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon has announced the opening of its final 2024 season show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, on Friday, November 22, 2024.

RELLA THE MUSICAL is Coming to Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2024


RELLA THE MUSICAL, a fresh adaptation of Cinderella, will premiere in Portland, exploring themes of racism, colorism, and family dynamics through a blend of musical theater, pop, hip hop, and North African folk music. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chamber Music Northwest To Present Dover Quartet With New Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Commission
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2024


The Dover Quartet will perform a new commission by Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate at Chamber Music Northwest on November 23, 2024, showcasing contemporary classical music.

HART Fertile Ground Festival Calls For Submissions
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2024


HART Theatre has announced its participation as a producing venue for the 2025 Fertile Ground Festival. Learn more about the event and how to get involved here!

Grand Kyiv Ballet To Premiere SNOW QUEEN At Newmark Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2024


Grand Kyiv Ballet will present the world premiere engagements of the newest Ballet, SNOW QUEEN! Snow Queen will play one night only on Monday, December 9 at 7 pm at The Newmark Theatre.

SONGS OF RESILIENCE Cygnet Salon Staged Reading Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2024


Members of the Cygnet Salon cohort were asked how they’re getting through this hard year, and each spoke of writings or poetry that inspired them to find and nurture their resilience. This became Songs of Resilience, a Cygnet Salon staged reading produced and directed by Louanne Moldovan.

WAITING FOR GODOT Set for Corrib Theatre Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - November 03, 2024


Corrib Theatre has announced its first production of the classic play WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett, running November 29-Dec 15, 2024. The cast includes Roo Welsh as Vladimir, Karl Hanover as Estragon, Jonathan Cullen as Pozzo, Doren Elias as Lucky, and Max O'Hare as The Boy.

Dance Brigade, Holly Near & Ferron Announce West Coast Tour Of A WOMAN'S SONG FOR PEACE in January
by Blair Ingenthron - November 03, 2024


Krissy Keefer's Dance Brigade will kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman's Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring original live music and performances by iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade's fierce, nuanced choreography.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Broadway In Birmingham To Present CHICAGO In November
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024


THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will perform at the BJCC on December 3-4, showcasing a lineup of magicians and illusionists.

Review: THE EVENT! at Artists Repertory Theatre
by Krista Garver - October 24, 2024


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

Carly Hughes, Jay Armstrong Johnson & More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2024


Join Summit Health Cares for the Broadway Rocks Cancer benefit concert in Bend, OR. Enjoy performances by Broadway stars to support critical community programming in Oregon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Review: WICKED at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - 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
by Krista Garver - 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.

New Arts Venue Comes to the West Side for Experience Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2024


Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton’s “2024 Best Theatre,” has announced that it has finally found a permanent home in Washington County. 

Cast Set for G.I. HOLIDAY JUKEBOX at Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2024


Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre announced the cast for G.I. HOLIDAY JUKEBOX, its first dual-city production, opening in Portland before moving to Salem. Written by founder Rick Lewis, the show pays tribute to WWII's Stage Door Canteen.

BEETLEJUICE National Tour On Sale This Friday At The Stranahan Theater
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2024


Single tickets for the national tour of BEETLEJUICE at the Stranahan Theater will be available starting October 18.


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Hamilton (Philip Company) in Portland Hamilton (Philip Company)
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ZooZoo in Portland ZooZoo
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& Juliet in Portland & Juliet
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