On In Ten
The Northwest 10 Festival brings a new meaning to quick change.
The drama of Shakespeare, the whimsy of Jen Silverman and the resilience of August Wilson can be found in a 10-minute package at this year’s … Continue reading
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I Want to Believe
The Fifth Hypothesis at Oregon Contemporary Theatre hits with sasquatch and humor
If you’ve ever seen a play by local playwright Paul Calandrino, you won’t want to miss his latest, The Fifth Hypothesis. In its world premiere … Continue reading
It’s Showtime!
Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. The national Broadway tour makes a stop at the Hult Center March 3 to 8.
The ghost-with-the-most is back and ready to party with the living in the national touring production of Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical., which … Continue reading
Rocketing at OCT
The Rocket Men, a drama with roles written for female actors, is part of a rolling premiere
The Rocket Men, a new play now running at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, is truly a work in progress. Crystal Skillman’s drama about the invention of … Continue reading
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Turns 50: A Celebration
One of the highest regarded films of all time will be celebrated Dec. 6
“And the Oscar goes to…” at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) achieved a feat that only two … Continue reading
‘Oh, What a Beautiful Morning’
The sounds of Oklahoma! echo through The Shedd
Let’s say you happen to hear the first five words of the song, “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.” What are you hearing and who is … Continue reading
MEND: A Theatrical Spell for Liberation
An all-queer, DIY ensemble casts a spell of resistance and collective healing
What does resistance look like when it’s woven with poetry, song and ritual? MEND, a neighborhood-grown theatrical spell, offers an answer. This anti-capitalist dramatic comedy … Continue reading
A Hip Old Nanny Hits the Stage
Craig Allen Smith discusses portraying a middle-aged man portraying an elderly Scottish lady in the ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), one of the ultimate Robin William’s ’90s vehicles — chock full of his expert improv and run by fruitings — is everyone’s … Continue reading
Seance Opera
The Medium is delightfully spooky in Actors Cabaret’s first shot at opera
Gian Carlo Menotti. Ever heard of him? If you’re under a certain age, probably not. Many others, however, will remember him as the father of … Continue reading
‘Stereophonic’ to Rock the Hult
Actor Christopher Mowod talks about life imitating art in the top Tony-nominated show of all time, which performs at the Hult Center Oct. 17 through 19
“We’re starting to feel like a real band in a recording studio, hearing ourselves back and coming up with ideas,” says Christopher Mowod, one of … Continue reading