Friday, September 19, 2025
An evening of storytelling, mariachi music and dance tells the tales of a vibrant United States culture of variety and counters the upswell of anti-immigrant sentiment.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:28PM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Who's on first? Clackamas Rep's bright and sassy revival of the 1950s musical-comedy hit about a phenom who comes out of nowhere beats the Devil at his own nefarious game.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 02:31PM[SHARE]Friday, June 20, 2025
OSF names Javier Dubon as its interim executive director; B&B announces a four-person artistic leadership team; Center Stage needs $1 million more by Aug. 31.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 07:48PM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A wake will be held June 17 for Patterson, co-founder of Playwrights West and the prolific author of 50-plus plays, including "Waiting on Sean Flynn" and "Ghostlighting."
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:09PM[SHARE]Monday, June 9, 2025
Escola, from Clatskanie, Oregon, won for best leading actor in a play and was also nominated for writing the much-praised farce about Mary Todd Lincoln. Four others with Northwest roots were…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 03:38PM[SHARE]Saturday, June 7, 2025
Actors Brooks Ashmanskas and Megan Hilty, producers Corey Brunish and Brian Rooney, and actor/playwright Cole Escola are up for awards in Sunday's Tonys ceremony.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:15AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 28, 2025
In vibrant music and compelling stories of immigration, The Reser hosts an evening of blending cultural traditions and finding fresh starts in Oregon.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:15AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 8, 2025
Portland Center Stage launches $9 million emergency campaign Bob HicksThe city's biggest theater company aims to shore up its finances by June 2026 " and needs $2.5 million by the end of Aug…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 11:29AM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 5, 2025
'Sapience': A loving look at diverse abilities Bob HicksArtists Repertory Theatre's warm and colorful premiere of Diana Burbano's play embraces its array of characters.
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 11:28AM[SHARE]Sunday, February 16, 2025
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[SHARE]Monday, February 10, 2025
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[SHARE]Monday, January 6, 2025
'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 Beckett'…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:53PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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[SHARE]Monday, December 9, 2024
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 entwined depth…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 7, 2024
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[SHARE]Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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[SHARE]Monday, September 9, 2024
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 things,…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:26PM[SHARE]Friday, August 30, 2024
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[SHARE]Monday, August 19, 2024
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" nov…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:44PM[SHARE]Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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[SHARE]Sunday, July 21, 2024
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[SHARE]Thursday, July 4, 2024
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 m…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:40PM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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, Deep …
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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[SHARE]Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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 Pro…
SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 03:55PM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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[SHARE]Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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[SHARE]Monday, May 20, 2024
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[SHARE]Thursday, May 16, 2024
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[SHARE]Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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[SHARE] 
