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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Shaking up Shakespeare: A happy ending for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Jason Vondersmith

The pop-filled, frisky touring musical "& Juliet," which gives Juliet a new lease on life, plays Portland Aug. 5-10. Plus: Broadway in Portland's 2025-26 season.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 02:30PM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Jordan Markus moon walks into Portland by Jason Vondersmith

Humanizing "this untouchable figure": Markus steps into the giant shoes of pop star Michael Jackson in the touring Broadway musical "MJ," playing in Portland July 15-20.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:33PM

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