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Friday, January 2, 2026

‘A Beautiful Noise’ musical tells the story of legendary singer Neil Diamond by Jason Vondersmith

Robert Westenberg, who plays Diamond as his older self in the Broadway touring musical that performs Jan. 6-11 in Portland's Keller Auditorium, talks about the pleasures of playing the grea…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Saturday, October 25, 2025

‘Shucked’: Broadway’s corn-fed comedy comes to Portland by Jason Vondersmith

In a musical split between town and country, star Miki Abraham declares: "Getting to play a strong Southern woman pays homage to all the matriarchy in my life."

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:45AM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Look: Up in the air! The Flynn Creek Circus is flying into the Big Top by Jason Vondersmith

The juggling and acrobatic stars of the California-based touring circus troupe bring their physical marvels to Vancouver, Wash., for seven shows Oct. 2-5.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Sunday, September 14, 2025

In ‘The Lion King,’ 3 cheers for the villain by Jason Vondersmith

Preview: Peter Hargrave revels in the role he's played in the musical's Broadway tour more than 1,000 times: "I like to think Scar is the fan favorite. It is an iconic Disney villain.”

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:00PM
Monday, September 1, 2025

There’ll be a ‘Hot’ time in the old town this week by Jason Vondersmith

The Broadway tour of the hit musical "Some Like It Hot" swings into Portland starting Tuesday, and understudy Bryan Thomas Hunt is coming to his home town with it.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
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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