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Sunday, February 16, 2025

A farewell to theater critic Misha Berson by Bob Hicks

A farewell to theater critic Misha Berson Bob HicksThe longtime Seattle theater and culture writer, who also contributed often to Oregon ArtsWatch, embraced life and art with passion and a c…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:02PM
Monday, February 10, 2025

Remembering theater and music artist Ernie Lijoi by Bob Hicks

Remembering theater and music artist Ernie Lijoi Bob HicksThe multi-talented actor, playwright, composer, singer, lyricist, and recording artist, who came to Portland from New York City, lea…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:02PM
Monday, January 6, 2025

‘Krapp’s Last Tape’: Beckett’s solitary journey back and ahead in time by Bob Hicks

‘Krapp’s Last Tape’: Beckett’s solitary journey back and ahead in time Bob HicksReview: Bruce Burkhartsmeier delivers a masterful performance at the intimate 21ten Theatre of Samuel …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:53PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Remembering Darcy White, talented music director and stellar cabaret figure by Bob Hicks

Remembering Darcy White, talented music director and stellar cabaret figure Bob HicksWhite, the much-loved pianist and director who made the music sing in theaters across Portland, was also …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:09PM
Monday, December 9, 2024

The long stretch of comedy, from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to ‘Waiting for Godot’ by Bob Hicks

The long stretch of comedy, from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to ‘Waiting for Godot’ Bob HicksTriangle Productions' "Little Shop" and Corrib Theatre's "Godot" dive into the deeply entwin…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Actors Conservatory: Hale and hearty and going on 40 by Bob Hicks

The Actors Conservatory: Hale and hearty and going on 40 Bob HicksThe Portland professional training school, which began life in 1985 in a former dental office, now draws students from acros…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Theatrical giant Tobias Andersen dies by Bob Hicks

Theatrical giant Tobias Andersen dies Bob HicksThe actor, director and writer, whose professional career spanned almost 60 years, is dead at 87, leaving a brilliant legacy ranging from Holly…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 03:30PM
Monday, September 9, 2024

DramaWatch: The Fourth Wall tumbles in ‘Latine Vote,’ ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: The Fourth Wall tumbles in ‘Latine Vote,’ ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Bob HicksAt Milagro's world-premiere political farce and Clackamas Rep's solo show about loss and lovely…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:26PM
Friday, August 30, 2024

DramaWatch: The (1921) future is now by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: The (1921) future is now Bob HicksAs the fall theater season rolls out and the big dogs get ready to bark, the revival of a century-old sci-fi play about humans and human-like ro…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Monday, August 19, 2024

DramaWatch: Cirque du Soleil, C.S. Lewis, ‘Peter Pan’ fly into town by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Cirque du Soleil, C.S. Lewis, ‘Peter Pan’ fly into town Bob HicksCirque's "Kooza" settles under the Big Top for a lengthy run. A fireside chat with the author of the "Narnia"…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:44PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

DramaWatch: JAWing about new plays by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: JAWing about new plays Bob HicksPortland Center Stage's JAW festival is off and running. Plus: "Reggie Hoops," the return of Eliza Doolittle, site-specific plays in a century-old…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024 by Bob Hicks

A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024 Bob HicksThe beloved Portland actor, known over his 40-plus year career for his distinctive voice and his devotion to family, friends, the stage, and radi…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 10:43PM
Thursday, July 4, 2024

DramaWatch: Whole lotta Shakespeare goin’ on (and summer musicals, too) by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Whole lotta Shakespeare goin’ on (and summer musicals, too) Bob HicksOregon Shakespeare Festival's "Much Ado" leads a bevy of Bards. Plus: Another side of Ashland, a quintet of…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:40PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

DramaWatch: ‘Tartuffe,’ Original Practice Shakespeare take the shows outside by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: ‘Tartuffe,’ Original Practice Shakespeare take the shows outside Bob HicksHere comes summer, and the acting heads outdoors. Plus: Ashland under the stars, Risk/Reward Fest, D…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

DramaWatch: Girl from Dylan Country by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Girl from Dylan Country Bob HicksThe Broadway tour of the Bob Dylan musical "Girl from the North Country" comes to Portland. Also: Openings in Portland and Ashland; Seattle theat…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 10:00AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

DramaWatch: Ex-cons, songs, and greasy spoons by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Ex-cons, songs, and greasy spoons Bob HicksThe musical "The Spitfire Grill" and the comedy "Clyde's" are cooking in the kitchen. Plus: a Christopher Oscar Peña premiere at Profi…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 03:55PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

DramaWatch: Singing at the mall, and other musical moments by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Singing at the mall, and other musical moments Bob HicksLava Alapai's new comedy "Middletown Mall" features karaoke in the food court. Plus the folk-musical "The Spitfire Grill" …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

DramaWatch: A new/old Ashland season by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: A new/old Ashland season Bob HicksThe Oregon Shakespeare Festival's just-announced 2025 season sounds like old times, with contemporary twists. In Portland, Third Rail hangs out …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:23PM
Monday, May 20, 2024

A farewell to Joe Cronin and John Dillon by Bob Hicks

A farewell to Joe Cronin and John Dillon Bob HicksTwo longtime stalwarts of the Northwest theater world have died: Oregon actor Cronin, in Eugene; and Portland-born director Dillon, in Seatt…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:30PM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

DramaWatch: Blonde on a Bum Trip by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Blonde on a Bum Trip Bob HicksFuse's 14th OUTwright Theatre Festival opens with Mikki Gillette's backstage comedy. Also: Boom Arts' "History of Empires," a spot of Sondheim, a wa…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:07PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

DramaWatch: Arf! says Sandy by Bob Hicks

DramaWatch: Arf! says Sandy Bob HicksJoining the sassy orphan and her dancing billionaire on this week's stages are a medieval "Everyman" update, several worthy mid-run shows, and a pair of …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:17PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre