DramaWatch: Shaking the Tree finds a kindred spirit in Caryl Churchill, Profile embarks on a thrilling collaboration, Artists Rep stages a cantankerous comedy, and Halloween shows continue t…
Review: Tour de Force Productions’ breakneck, multimedia comedy gallops across the stage at Chapel Theatre.
DramaWatch: Oregon stages are rattling up some Halloweenish October surprises with a candy bag of openings, continuing shows, and theater news.
An impromptu jam session by four early rock legends – Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash – becomes a rollicking joyride at Broadway Rose Theatre Company.
DramaWatch: Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse take comic looks at love, Broadway in Portland brings a dazzling “Water for Elephants,” sparks fly between the guys and dolls at …
Review: Clackamas Rep's production of Jocelyn Bioh’s play uses color, humor and warmth to make a potent statement about the United States' attitude toward immigration.
Triangle Productions opens its season with an entertaining look at ego, art and men in a play about three famous actors stuck on a boat together.
The joyful outdoor production of Shakespeare’s comedy celebrates love and laughter as it aims to help revitalize a post-pandemic Portland.
Clackamas Rep, Bag&Baggage and Rose City Shakespeare are rolling out comedies as CoHo Productions presents its 5th annual ClownFest. Plus: A bevy of season openers, continuing shows and …
We're all clowns, CoHo's late leader Philip Cuomo believed. And in its fifth year, ClownFest expands the comedy to a full five weeks, beginning Sept. 4 with a dance folly and Monel Chang's "…
Review: Mikki Gillette’s intimate and engrossing new play-with-songs hits all the right emotional notes in its world premiere at Twilight Theater Company.
DramaWatch: The Hatchery and Ten Fifteen are presenting developmental plays, and Mikki Gillette’s “The Dark Stuff” opens at Twilight Theater. Plus: "The Weill and Brel Show," a peek …
The superheroes at Anonymous Theatre Company are staging a campy musical production with actors who (surprise!) don’t know who else is in the cast.
Colorful costumes and a top-notch cast add freshness and flash to Shakespeare’s comedy.
DramaWatch: Central Oregon’s Greenhouse Cabaret stages Tony Kushner’s epic “Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches,” Mt. Hood Rep brings “Into the Woods” to Gresham, …
Review: Performers from near and far add pizzazz to the big dance musical at Broadway Rose.
DramaWatch: Salt and Sage takes on “Lear” and “Dream.” JAW new play festival and 21ten’s summer residency feature developmental works. Musicals from Clackamas Rep, Broadway in Port…
Company founder Lewis will leave at the end of the year, and associate artistic director Diego Solan Kjelland will take over for Lewis as artistic director in January 2027.
DramaWatch: “Newsies” at Broadway Rose, “Hands on a Hardbody” at Lakewood, and the touring “Hell’s Kitchen” will be sizzling on local stages. Plus: Festivals offered by From th…
Design and performances in Porland Experimental Theatre Ensemble's production turn Ariana Reines’ play into an enthralling art installation.
Kelly's show, which she wrote and performs, is part of CoHo Productions’ 2026 residency program. Next up: Julia Bray's "Lobotomommy."
DramaWatch: Pride productions, H2M’s immersive "Home/Land," outdoor Shakespeare, and plays from Theatre Diaspora and Clackamas Rep are among the season’s offerings. Plus: More opening an…
Review: The splendid new comedy from Spring 4th Productions also offers a splash of sweetness and social commentary.
Review: The U.S. premiere at triangle productions features impressive performances and probing questions about sex and feminism.
Come up and see me: Season-enders from triangle, Bag&Baggage, Profile and Portland Center Stage in June, and OSF begins its outdoor shows. Plus: Risk/Reward Festival, other opening and c…