Soul Food
Jen Silverman’s Witch at OCT casts a powerful spell
At a time when hope for the world is in such short supply — think climate change, wildfires, the pandemic, the possible nuclear madness of … Continue reading
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The Room Where it Happened
EW staff reacts to Broadway hit musical ‘Hamilton’ run in Eugene
Once in a while, a musical becomes cool, not just for the nerdy Broadway types, but as a pop culture sensation. It’s happened with Rent, … Continue reading
Hot Pajamas
The Shedd Theatricals production brings a jazzy energy to a classic Broadway hit about unions
If you’re of a certain age and you like musical comedy, you can probably sing along with the multitude of hit songs in The Pajama … Continue reading
The Lasting Charm of ‘Little Women’
A musical version of the much-loved novel at the remodeled VLT reminds us that we never outgrow the classics
How many times have you read or seen Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women? Or A Christmas Carol, or Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? In such … Continue reading
Very Little Theatre 2.0
VLT bounces back from the pandemic with new bylaws, revised branding, a refurbished performance hall and — finally! — Little Women, the Musical
More than two years after what was supposed to be its final dress rehearsal, Little Women, the Musical, will at last be staged at Eugene’s … Continue reading
Twelve Rounds of Laughter
Comedian Johnny Taylor Jr. performs the sport of standup at The Big Dirty
California comedian Johnny Taylor Jr. stops short of calling his audience an opponent. He says there is something similar, though, to how boxers react to … Continue reading
Eugene Trek Theater Presents: The Trouble with Tribbles
Captain James T. Kirk does not make out with a gorgeous alien in the episode. Spock does not apply the Vulcan nerve pinch, and Dr. … Continue reading
Oregon Country Fair 2022
Glimpses of OCF's joyous return
Dangerous Knowledge
In Seeking Red, a young woman seeks the uncomfortable truth about her mother
“Everyone deserves to know who they are,” exclaims Grey Rhodes, the protagonist of a powerful new drama making its West Coast premiere at Cottage Theatre. … Continue reading
A Little Rusty
It’s a family affair when Seeking Red makes its West Coast premiere at Cottage Theatre
Regulars at Cottage Theatre are well acquainted with the Rust family. The multi-talented Tony Rust has starred in, sung in, directed and designed the sets … Continue reading