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12 stories by "Jason Vondersmith"

A ‘Joyous Love Bomb’ — ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ABBA’s music bring the fun to Portland by Jason Vondersmith

The 25th anniversary tour of the hit musical, June 2-7 at Portland's Keller Auditorium, features "Dancing Queen," "The Winner Takes It All," "Mamma Mia," and more favorites.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 9:00am on May 29, 2026

The Phantom isn’t the only one working behind the scenes in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ by Jason Vondersmith

The massive Broadway touring show, staging April 29-May 10 in Portland, is supported by Oregon natives associate company manager Ryan Mayfield and ensemble member Krista Wigle.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 9:00am on April 23, 2026

Actress with Portland roots understands 'empathy' while playing Fantine in 'Les Misérables' by Jason Vondersmith

Lindsay Heather Pearce stars in Broadway touring show, which stages at Keller Auditorium, March 31-April 5.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 9:00am on March 28, 2026

'Unique,' 'cathartic' Broadway musical 'The Notebook' captures love story on stage by Jason Vondersmith

Producers recreate memorable intimacy and emotion, and it shows at Keller Auditorium, March 10-15.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 9:00am on March 6, 2026

'The Wiz,' the Black retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz', comes to Keller Auditorium by Jason Vondersmith

As the Broadway tour eases down the road to Portland, veteran Alan Mingo, Jr. talks about relishing his role as The Wiz, and newcomer Dana Cimone plays Dorothy.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 9:00am on January 31, 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 9:00am on January 2, 2026

'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 9:45am on October 25, 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 9:00am on September 29, 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 on September 14, 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 9:00am on September 1, 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 2:30pm on August 3, 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 8:33pm on July 14, 2025
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