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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Best Christmas ever! North Bend’s Liberty Theatre completes 10-year-restoration just in time for holiday shows by Lori Tobias

The Little Theatre on the Bay presents a double-header of Christmas plays, followed by its ‘Little Ole Christmas Opry,’ in the renovated 1924 theater.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Monday, November 17, 2025

In Newport, ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Porthole Players is a community — and family — affair by Lori Tobias

The extravaganza received help from the Siletz Tribe and Oregon Coast Aquarium. “The county is all-in on this production,” says director Morgan Locklear.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Ten Fifteen Productions: The Astoria theater company that doesn’t shy from the controversial by Lori Tobias

The theme of the community theater’s next season is “America the Beautiful?” And, yes, the question mark is intentional.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:35PM
Sunday, July 6, 2025

At Florence children’s theater group C.R.O.W., family is a big part of the fun by Lori Tobias

Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops — C.R.O.W. — offers low-cost classes in dance, musical theater, and performance — not to mention The Tutu Dads.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 06:21PM
Monday, April 14, 2025

‘You Can’t Be Serious’: Andrea Parson’s solo show inspired by her sister’s death comes to Astoria by Lori Tobias

‘You Can’t Be Serious’: Andrea Parson’s solo show inspired by her sister’s death comes to Astoria Lori TobiasThe choreographer will present her award-winning performance of dance a…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 10:25PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

North County Recreation District: From a pool to plays, Nehalem’s hub serves coastal community by Lori Tobias

North County Recreation District: From a pool to plays, Nehalem’s hub serves coastal community Lori TobiasBased in a school designed by A.E. Doyle, the 30-year-old NCRD is home to concerts…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Friday, December 6, 2024

Happy theater holidays on the Oregon Coast by Lori Tobias

Happy theater holidays on the Oregon Coast Lori TobiasTheaters in Nehalem, Cannon Beach, and Newport welcome the season (and audiences) with some timely onstage comedy, family-friendly nosta…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 02:34PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024

Kids Make Theatre: In Astoria, teaching the performing arts, igniting a passion by Lori Tobias

Kids Make Theatre: In Astoria, teaching the performing arts, igniting a passion Lori TobiasSince April 2023, the Liberty Theatre’s low-cost program has brought theater, dance – and self-…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM

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