30 stories by "Bob Hicks"
An evening of storytelling, mariachi music and dance tells the tales of a vibrant United States culture of variety and counters the upswell of anti-immigrant sentiment.
Who's on first? Clackamas Rep's bright and sassy revival of the 1950s musical-comedy hit about a phenom who comes out of nowhere beats the Devil at his own nefarious game.
OSF names Javier Dubon as its interim executive director; B&B announces a four-person artistic leadership team; Center Stage needs $1 million more by Aug. 31.
A wake will be held June 17 for Patterson, co-founder of Playwrights West and the prolific author of 50-plus plays, including "Waiting on Sean Flynn" and "Ghostlighting."
Escola, from Clatskanie, Oregon, won for best leading actor in a play and was also nominated for writing the much-praised farce about Mary Todd Lincoln. Four others with Northwest roots were…
Actors Brooks Ashmanskas and Megan Hilty, producers Corey Brunish and Brian Rooney, and actor/playwright Cole Escola are up for awards in Sunday's Tonys ceremony.
In vibrant music and compelling stories of immigration, The Reser hosts an evening of blending cultural traditions and finding fresh starts in Oregon.
Portland Center Stage launches $9 million emergency campaign Bob HicksThe city's biggest theater company aims to shore up its finances by June 2026 " and needs $2.5 million by the end of Aug…
'Sapience': A loving look at diverse abilities Bob HicksArtists Repertory Theatre's warm and colorful premiere of Diana Burbano's play embraces its array of characters.
A farewell to theater critic Misha Berson Bob HicksThe longtime Seattle theater and culture writer, who also contributed often to Oregon ArtsWatch, embraced life and art with passion and a c…
Remembering theater and music artist Ernie Lijoi Bob HicksThe multi-talented actor, playwright, composer, singer, lyricist, and recording artist, who came to Portland from New York City, lea…
'Krapp's Last Tape': Beckett's solitary journey back and ahead in time Bob HicksReview: Bruce Burkhartsmeier delivers a masterful performance at the intimate 21ten Theatre of Samuel Beckett'…
Remembering Darcy White, talented music director and stellar cabaret figure Bob HicksWhite, the much-loved pianist and director who made the music sing in theaters across Portland, was also …
The long stretch of comedy, from 'Little Shop of Horrors' to 'Waiting for Godot' Bob HicksTriangle Productions' "Little Shop" and Corrib Theatre's "Godot" dive into the deeply entwined depth…
The Actors Conservatory: Hale and hearty and going on 40 Bob HicksThe Portland professional training school, which began life in 1985 in a former dental office, now draws students from acros…
Theatrical giant Tobias Andersen dies Bob HicksThe actor, director and writer, whose professional career spanned almost 60 years, is dead at 87, leaving a brilliant legacy ranging from Holly…
DramaWatch: The Fourth Wall tumbles in 'Latine Vote,' 'Every Brilliant Thing' Bob HicksAt Milagro's world-premiere political farce and Clackamas Rep's solo show about loss and lovely things,…
DramaWatch: The (1921) future is now Bob HicksAs the fall theater season rolls out and the big dogs get ready to bark, the revival of a century-old sci-fi play about humans and human-like ro…
DramaWatch: Cirque du Soleil, C.S. Lewis, 'Peter Pan' fly into town Bob HicksCirque's "Kooza" settles under the Big Top for a lengthy run. A fireside chat with the author of the "Narnia" nov…
DramaWatch: JAWing about new plays Bob HicksPortland Center Stage's JAW festival is off and running. Plus: "Reggie Hoops," the return of Eliza Doolittle, site-specific plays in a century-old…
A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024 Bob HicksThe beloved Portland actor, known over his 40-plus year career for his distinctive voice and his devotion to family, friends, the stage, and radi…
DramaWatch: Whole lotta Shakespeare goin' on (and summer musicals, too) Bob HicksOregon Shakespeare Festival's "Much Ado" leads a bevy of Bards. Plus: Another side of Ashland, a quintet of m…
DramaWatch: 'Tartuffe,' Original Practice Shakespeare take the shows outside Bob HicksHere comes summer, and the acting heads outdoors. Plus: Ashland under the stars, Risk/Reward Fest, Deep …
DramaWatch: Girl from Dylan Country Bob HicksThe Broadway tour of the Bob Dylan musical "Girl from the North Country" comes to Portland. Also: Openings in Portland and Ashland; Seattle theat…
DramaWatch: Ex-cons, songs, and greasy spoons Bob HicksThe musical "The Spitfire Grill" and the comedy "Clyde's" are cooking in the kitchen. Plus: a Christopher Oscar Peña premiere at Pro…
