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Performing Arts

A Balancing Act Between Sexy and Scary 

Paranormal Cirque returns to Eugene for another horror extravaganza

Performing Arts 6 days ago

Paranormal Cirque II is an R-rated horror circus with performances by ghosts, werewolves, zombies, vampires and various creatures of the night. Back by popular demand, … Continue reading →

Productions in the Works

Salem-based Theatre 33 hosts the Regional New Play Summer Festival starting July 29

EW-ExtraTheater 6 days ago

The festival is 12 years old, and Thomas Nabhan, executive director of the nonprofit Theatre 33, notes that he and his staff at the Regional … Continue reading →

Shakespearean Salud

Get thee out of town with three Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays this summer season

Theater 6 days ago

This summer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, a trio of plays interrogates topics of representation, identity and the power of storytelling, while remaining … Continue reading →

‘MJ The Musical,’ Controversy and Quincy Jones

Josh A. Dawson, who plays Quincy Jones offers his perspective on working with the musical since its beginnings 

EW-ExtraTheater 1 week ago

Fewer people have lived lives as fascinating, tragic, bizarre and riddled with controversy as Michael Jackson. He never necessarily chose to be famous, but instead … Continue reading →

Yes, And

Eugene improv troupe No Script Society ‘Yes, ands’ their way through typical cable access fare July 20 at 255 Madison

Comedy 2 weeks ago

“Yes, and” is improv theater and comedy’s animating principle. Your scene partner says you’re in a dentist’s office, another adds “[Yes, and] a dragon is … Continue reading →

All’s Fair in Love and War

Get off the apps. Try L.A. comedians Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero’s Dating Game at OCF, instead.

Comedy 3 weeks ago

L.A. comedian Moshe Kasher just cleaned his composting toilet. He says that makes him a “true off-grid Oregonian.”  The podcaster, actor and author is prepping … Continue reading →

Dances That Communicate

From Oregon Country Fair ritual to a new performer, make sure to check out diverse dances — and join in

Dance 3 weeks ago

Live music and dance at the Oregon Country Fair cannot be separated. This year, some new performers and programs are joining with longtime performers — from … Continue reading →

From Pros to Amateur Dancers

Rebelle Summer Soiree welcomes you to an evening of performances by adult-aged dancers.

Dance 1 month ago

Who decides who can dance or who performs? It’s you — you should be the one to decide if you want to dance or perform … Continue reading →

A Kiss is Never Just a Kiss

Sarah Ruhl’s back-stage rom-com ‘Stage Kiss’ charms at VLT

EW-ExtraTheater 1 month ago

On a dismal Friday the 13th, as America was sliding ever deeper into the chaos of the corrupt Trump regime, the world’s broken climate was … Continue reading →

‘Nevermore’ Makes Oregon Debut

Cottage Theatre brings Oregon’s first production of gothic musical inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, opening June 6

EW-ExtraTheater 2 months ago

Dark, dreamy and steeped in the shadows of Poe’s imagination, Nevermore: The Imaginary Life & Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe opens June 6 at … Continue reading →

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