Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Theatre Diaspora: Moving ahead with a fresh new look by Bobby Bermea

The company, Oregon's only Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island-focused theater, is expanding its vision and opening up to ideas from its audiences.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:04PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

‘Much Ado About Nothing’: Cranking up the color and charisma by Linda Ferguson

Theater review: Salt and Sage offers a merry comedy of Shakespearean romantic mix-ups.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:00AM
Friday, December 5, 2025

Northwest Theatre Workshop’s Creative Evolution by Brett Campbell

As its founding leader steps down after a decade, the Portland theatrical innovator celebrates its play development model with a two-play showcase this weekend and next — and a coming new …

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 06:39PM
Thursday, December 4, 2025

‘Oliver!’: An impoverished orphan finds love amidst rousing music by Linda Ferguson

Stumptown Stages' colorful revival of Lionel Bart's classic 1960 musical version of Charles Dickens' novel of scoundrels and pickpockets is an exuberant delight.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:25PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

‘Black Nativity’: Let the spirits soar by Darleen Ortega

Review: PassinArt continues its long tradition with a gorgeous and moving production of Langston Hughes's gospel songplay, this year at Alberta Abbey.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:20PM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

DramaWatch: World premiere of ‘Death of a Drag Queen,’ holiday shows and more by Linda Ferguson

Plus: Holiday shows, Northwest Theatre Workshop’s Founder’s Showcase, continuing shows, reading series celebrating William S. Gregory, theater news.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 06:34PM
Friday, November 28, 2025

At Portland Center Stage, an author joins her ‘Little Women’ onstage by Darleen Ortega

Review: In Lauren Gunderson's stage adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays a central role among her creations, bringing an old-favorite novel into the modern age.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:02PM

Stage & Studio: A timely ‘Christmas Carol’ by Dmae Lo Roberts

Dmae Lo Roberts' new podcast gets the lowdown from director Charles Grant and star La'Tevin Alexander on this year's Dickens classic onstage at Portland Playhouse.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:30PM
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
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

DramaWatch: Late fall shows, from Christmasy to classical … and beyond by Linda Ferguson

“Little Women,” lots of musicals, and Recta the drag clown are among the offerings for this holiday season. Plus: Continuing shows and Rogue Theater Company’s new season.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:13PM
Monday, November 17, 2025

A Grimm spin: ‘Stilt’ successfully turns a dark story into theatrical gold by Linda Ferguson

Review: Corrib Theatre’s world premiere production draws from the tale of Rumpelstiltskin to challenge the online narratives of today’s far right.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 06:35PM

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
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

‘Recent Tragic Events’: Taking a trip back in time to better understand today by Linda Ferguson

Review: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Third Rail Rep’s pitch-perfect revival of its inaugural show sheds light on the events of 2025.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:28PM
Friday, November 7, 2025

Something witty this way comes by Jim Flint

Ashland to host its first-ever Sarcasm Festival Dec. 5–7 as a host of comedians converge on Shakespeare territory and aim for audiences' funny bones.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
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

‘Madonna of the Cat’: Everyday emotions, abandoned child, and, oh – a talking bear  by Linda Ferguson

Review: The world premiere at 21ten Theatre of Sue Mach’s play filling in the 16-year gap in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" uses fantasy and whimsy to explore real-life woes.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 11:45AM
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Third Rail Rep: Back to the beginning by Caitlin Nolan

As it enters its 20th season, the company brings back its very first show, Craig Wright's "Recent Tragic Events," for another go-around with original director Scott Yarbrough.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 03:30PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2025

DramaWatch: The Fertile Ground Connection by Linda Ferguson

Former festival producers are spreading their roots and wings this month with new and revised productions. Plus: Season openers from Third Rail Rep and Corrib Theatre.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 05:01PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Lauren Modica-Soloway: Beyond ‘Witch’ by Caitlin Nolan

As the Portland actress approaches the final week in the title role of Profile Theatre's hit show, she looks back on the highs and lows of her creative career and her return to the stage fro…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:08PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 season will feature some fan-favorite actors by Jim Flint

The Ashland festival announces key cast members for next year's 10-play season; tickets go on sale for members in November and for the general public Dec. 2.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Sunday, October 26, 2025

Stage & Studio: ‘Madonna of the Cat’ by Dmae Lo Roberts

Podcast host Dmae Lo Roberts talks with playwright Sue Mach and director Gemma Whelan about Mach's play that creatively fills in the gaps in Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale."

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 10:00AM
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
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wicked witchcraft, abundant comedy by Linda Ferguson

Review: Like an irresistible layer cake, Profile Theatre's staging of Jen Silverman's devilishly humorous "Witch" is a rich and tasty experience.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 04:09PM

Rogue Theater Company’s ‘Godot’ finds depth in the waiting by Lee Juillerat

Review: In Ashland, Samuel Beckett’s classic delivers humor, humanity and introspection, leaving audiences deeply moved.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:05PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

DramaWatch: Bring it on, from Bart Simpon to The Bard by Linda Ferguson

Oregon's theaters are offering a host of innovative entertainment in the coming weeks. Plus, continuing shows, a peek at early November offerings, and theater news.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:03PM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

‘The Yeomen of the Guard’: A feast for the eyes as well as the ears by Linda Ferguson

Review: With delightful music and motion, Light Opera of Portland’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s tragicomedy is a perfect October treat.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 12:22PM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Design for Living: Champagne bubbles with the hint of a brooding Bordeaux by Linda Ferguson

In Imago Theatre’s production of Noël Coward’s 1933 play, a three-way affair is cause for comedy as well as angst for its characters.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 01:51PM

An Irish tale born in Ashland earns a ticket to Off-Broadway by Jim Flint

"Parcel From America," based on a story Tomáseen Foley told in Ashland in 1998, is green-lighted for a musical production in New York

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Sunday, October 12, 2025

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Not McMinnville’s Gallery Theatre by Dee Moore

The Yamhill County theater takes on the challenge of Edward Albee's great and gritty American drama, and photographer Dee Moore follows the process from beginning of rehearsal to final previ…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Jen Silverman and the season of the ‘Witch’ by Caitlin Nolan

The playwright and novelist's tale, riffing off a Jacobean tragicomedy about community and outcasts, takes "risks with humor, and what can be funny” at Profile Theatre.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 09:30AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

‘Primary Trust’: Comedy and undercurrents by Darleen Ortega

Review: Portland Center Stage kicks off its season with Eboni Booth's 2024 Pulitzer winner, featuring Larry Owens of "Abbott Elementary" as a surprising and complex hero.

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 02:27PM

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