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Fantastic characters, high drama, a peppering of unexpected jokes — the VLT production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure has it all, almost. Continue reading
If the reach of your Robin Williams fandom extends no farther than Mrs. Doubtfire, then sorry to say it, but shame on you. While the old-school comic-turned-actor has made a lucrative career out of his (often family-friendly) portrayals on the silver screen, it should never be forgotten that his stand-up shows are iconic. Dancing from voice to absurd voice, bit to feverish bit, alcoholic yearning to reformed learning, Williams’ stand-up is near unmatched. Continue reading
Three years ago I was laughing my gluteus maximus clean off, spellbound as kids wrestled with orthography. The Actors Cabaret of Eugene space was packed with everyone from hip 20-somethings to the pastor at my mom’s church to this critic, and we all raved. Continue reading
Cottage Theatre will be hosting open auditions for their musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel, The Secret Garden, at 1pm Saturday, Jan. 12, and and callbacks will be at 6 pm Sunday, Jan. 13. Auditions will be held at the theatre (700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove) Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil's Quidam runs daily through Sunday, October 28. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil's Quidam runs daily through Sunday, October 28. Continue reading
About an hour ago, McDonald Theatre posted on their Facebook: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Secret show just announced for comedian DAVE CHAPPELLE at McDonald Theatre THIS SUNDAY AT 9pm!! Tickets justwent on sale through TicketsWest. My advice is grab a pair quick! You know they won't last long. Continue reading
Randy Lord and Chris Leebrick rolled into town in 1992, their old Buick Park Avenue packed with the worn clothing and stratospheric expectations of young artists. They were fresh out of college and bubbling with an ambitious plan: to create a first-class theater that features only the best actors, produces timeless plays and keeps ticket prices well within the range of us mortals. Continue reading
It’s hot, humid and breezeless inside the Red Cane Theatre, a new Eugene venue sinking fresh roots at West 11th and Chambers. Right next door is Lava Lounge, the bamboo-and-thatch watering hole sprung like a tropical oasis within Ring of Fire Thai restaurant. It’s late afternoon, in an uncommonly flowery month of May, and from the adjacent lounge one of those tall, fruity drinks with a baby umbrella is calling. Continue reading