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

Tickets to WICKED at Portland's Keller Auditorium to go on Sale Next Week
Tickets to WICKED at Portland's Keller Auditorium to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 19, 2024


WICKED, Portland’s most popular musical, will return to Portland’s Keller Auditorium in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Orpheus|PDX's Brings Third Season To A Close with the West Coast Premiere of THE ROSE
Orpheus|PDX's Brings Third Season To A Close with the West Coast Premiere of THE ROSE ELF
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2024


ORPHEUS|PDX concludes its third season with the West Coast premiere of David Hertzberg’s THE ROSE ELF, featuring themes of beheading, heartbreak, and a troubled elf.

OrpheusPDX Presents ACIS, GALATEA & POLYPHEMUS (ACI, GALATEA E POLIFEMO)
OrpheusPDX Presents ACIS, GALATEA & POLYPHEMUS (ACI, GALATEA E POLIFEMO)
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2024


Portland's professional opera company OrpheusPDX kicks off its third season with George Frideric Handel's Acis, Galatea & Polyphemus (Aci, Galatea e Polifemo).

Opera In The Park Brings LA TRAVIATA To Life In Peninsula Park In August
Opera In The Park Brings LA TRAVIATA To Life In Peninsula Park In August
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2024


Opera in the Park returns in 2024, featuring performances from renowned opera singers and orchestras. Join us for a night of beautiful music in a scenic outdoor setting.

Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
Review: A SEAGULL at Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble
by Krista Garver - July 05, 2024


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

JAW Festival Of New Plays Line Up Announced!
JAW Festival Of New Plays Line Up Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for the JAW Festival of New Plays, featuring innovative works from emerging playwrights.

Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024


The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.

GRAMMY Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs To Return To Oregon Bach Festival
GRAMMY Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs To Return To Oregon Bach Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2024


GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will return to the Oregon Bach Festival in July 2024, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the OBF Organ Institute, which he founded. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Gina Storm-Jensen Joins Norwegian National Ballet
Gina Storm-Jensen Joins Norwegian National Ballet
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2024


Royal Ballet Soloist Gina Storm Jensen will join The Norwegian National Ballet having spent the last year as a guest dancer with the company.  Following an 11-year career with The Royal Ballet this move is a return home for Storm-Jensen who started her dance training in Oslo.

COMPANY is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in July
COMPANY is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2024


Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will come to Portland for a one-week Engagement at Keller Auditorium

Portland Center Stage Presents PETE'S A SEAGULL
Portland Center Stage Presents PETE'S A SEAGULL
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2024


Portland Center Stage will present 'a seagull,' a unique adaptation of Chekhov's classic by Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, marking the culmination of a decade-long series of translated Chekhov shows.

Sam Hartley & David Grindrod to Lead Musical Theatre Intensive at Bridgetown Conserva
Sam Hartley & David Grindrod to Lead Musical Theatre Intensive at Bridgetown Conservatory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 13, 2024


Broadway actor Sam Hartley and choreographer David Grindrod will lead a five-day musical theatre intensive, 'A Taste of Broadway,' at Bridgetown Conservatory, focusing on triple-threat training for all ages.

Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
Review: CLYDE'S at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - 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
by Krista Garver - June 12, 2024


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

AREA 51 ENCOUNTER To Land in Portland This July 3
AREA 51 ENCOUNTER To Land in Portland This July 3
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2024


Explore the new Area 51 Encounter in Portland, an immersive exhibition opening July 3 that delves into our history and fascination with UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes To Have Kansas City Premiere In July
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes To Have Kansas City Premiere In July
by A.A. Cristi - June 06, 2024


MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will be in Kansas City from July 23 to August 4.

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - June 06, 2024


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

Oregon Children's Theatre Calls for Community Support Amid Declining Participation an
Oregon Children's Theatre Calls for Community Support Amid Declining Participation and Rising Costs
by Joshua Wright - June 05, 2024


Oregon Children's Theatre (OCT) is appealing to the community for $150,000 in financial assistance to sustain its programs through the summer and beyond. Executive Director Hartmann-Luck has highlighted significant declines in participation and increased operational costs as major challenges facing the organization.

Photos: First Look at Triangle Productions' FLO
Photos: First Look at Triangle Productions' FLO
by Blair Ingenthron - June 02, 2024


Triangle Productions has released a first look at FLO, running through June 16th. Check out production photos here!

Profile Theatre to Present OUR ORANGE SKY in June
Profile Theatre to Present OUR ORANGE SKY in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Profile Theatre will present OUR ORANGE SKY, exploring themes of resilience and community. Directed by Josh Hecht, this new play promises a compelling and thought-provoking experience. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for DOGFIGHT at Bridgetown Portland Musical
Cast Set for DOGFIGHT at Bridgetown Portland Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024


Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has revealed the cast for Pasek and Paul's award-winning musical, Dogfight. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

PETE's A SEAGULL Comes to Ellyn Bye Studio Theatre at Portland Center Stage in June
PETE's A SEAGULL Comes to Ellyn Bye Studio Theatre at Portland Center Stage in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024


PCS will present PETE’s a seagull, June 29-July 13 in the Ellyn Bye Studio Theatre at Portland Center Stage.

SWEENEY TODD, TWELFTH NIGHT and More Set For Portland Center Stage's 2024-2025 Season
SWEENEY TODD, TWELFTH NIGHT and More Set For Portland Center Stage's 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024


Portland Center Stage’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in September with Stephen Sondheim’s spooky musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the full lineup here!

TRIFLES and FOOL FOR LOVE Open At Gallery Theater This July
TRIFLES and FOOL FOR LOVE Open At Gallery Theater This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024


Gallery Theater of McMinnville, Oregon has announced the opening of the next season show, a pair of one-act plays, on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Gallery Theater Kaleidoscope To Present THE OTHER ROOM And THE ZOO STORY
Gallery Theater Kaleidoscope To Present THE OTHER ROOM And THE ZOO STORY
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024


Gallery Theater in McMinnville, Oregon will present a Kaleidoscope production featuring two one-act plays, THE OTHER ROOM and THE ZOO STORY, from June 21 to 23, 2024.


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