The ‘Future President’ Comes to Eugene
Judah Friedlander tells Eugene Weekly that if the U.S. makes the right decision, he’s our future president. Known for his roles in Wet Hot American … Continue reading
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Laughin’ it Up
Stand-up Comedy Festival comes to Eugene and Salem
A mysterious elderly man recently approached Max Brockmann, a local stand-up comedian and host of Laugh Track Town USA, a monthly stand up show at First … Continue reading
Baked in Tolerance
New OCT show may have you rethinking that wedding cake story
I confess, as I was slouching in my seat awaiting the opening act of The Cake, a “timely new comedy” by Bekah Brunstetter now playing … Continue reading
Tilting at Windmills
Actors Cabaret dreams big with the musical Man of La Mancha
Actors Cabaret of Eugene ventures into uncharted territory with its very first production of Man of La Mancha, which opened on Sept. 27 and brings … Continue reading
Pegasus Playhouse
A new youth theater company in town debuts with a musical
Pegasus Playhouse, a new theater company for young people, opens its first show this weekend when the original musical Too Many Princesses: A Feminist Fable … Continue reading
Randy Rainbow
His rainbow stretches from coast to coast, though it did have a minor communication gap for an interview request with Eugene Weekly. No worries, maybe … Continue reading
Brian Posehn Talks Professional Wrestling, Wants to Be Happy Hippie Now
Standing at six-foot seven-inches, comedian Brian Posehn never really thought about becoming a professional wrestler. Once he grew into his size and saw professional wrestlers … Continue reading
Speaking (and Singing) Truth
The famous orphan comes out ahead in the shedd’s production of Annie
After seeing Annie at The Shedd’s Jaqua Concert Hall, “Tomorrow” will be your shower song for many tomorrows to come. You can bet your bottom … Continue reading
All the World’s Her Stage
Rachael Carnes delights in the journey of playwriting
When Eugene writer Rachael Carnes decided to take a local playwriting class three years ago, she had no idea she might one day win a … Continue reading
Script Revision
The drama at Cottage Theatre has been largely backstage this summer, as the community theater in Cottage Grove shut down in May for a planned … Continue reading