316 stories from Oregon ArtsWatch
Plus: Holiday shows, Northwest Theatre Workshop's Founder's Showcase, continuing shows, reading series celebrating William S. Gregory, theater news.
Review: In Lauren Gunderson's stage adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays a central role among her creations, bringing an old-favorite novel into the modern age.
Dmae Lo Roberts' new podcast gets the lowdown from director Charles Grant and star La'Tevin Alexander on this year's Dickens classic onstage at Portland Playhouse.
The Little Theatre on the Bay presents a double-header of Christmas plays, followed by its 'Little Ole Christmas Opry,' in the renovated 1924 theater.
"Little Women," lots of musicals, and Recta the drag clown are among the offerings for this holiday season. Plus: Continuing shows and Rogue Theater Company's new season.
Review: Corrib Theatre's world premiere production draws from the tale of Rumpelstiltskin to challenge the online narratives of today's far right.
The extravaganza received help from the Siletz Tribe and Oregon Coast Aquarium. "The county is all-in on this production," says director Morgan Locklear.
Review: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Third Rail Rep's pitch-perfect revival of its inaugural show sheds light on the events of 2025.
Ashland to host its first-ever Sarcasm Festival Dec. 5"7 as a host of comedians converge on Shakespeare territory and aim for audiences' funny bones.
The theme of the community theater's next season is "America the Beautiful?" And, yes, the question mark is intentional.
Review: The world premiere at 21ten Theatre of Sue Mach's play filling in the 16-year gap in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" uses fantasy and whimsy to explore real-life woes.
As it enters its 20th season, the company brings back its very first show, Craig Wright's "Recent Tragic Events," for another go-around with original director Scott Yarbrough.
Former festival producers are spreading their roots and wings this month with new and revised productions. Plus: Season openers from Third Rail Rep and Corrib Theatre.
As the Portland actress approaches the final week in the title role of Profile Theatre's hit show, she looks back on the highs and lows of her creative career and her return to the stage fro…
The Ashland festival announces key cast members for next year's 10-play season; tickets go on sale for members in November and for the general public Dec. 2.
Podcast host Dmae Lo Roberts talks with playwright Sue Mach and director Gemma Whelan about Mach's play that creatively fills in the gaps in Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale."
In a musical split between town and country, star Miki Abraham declares: "Getting to play a strong Southern woman pays homage to all the matriarchy in my life."
Review: Like an irresistible layer cake, Profile Theatre's staging of Jen Silverman's devilishly humorous "Witch" is a rich and tasty experience.
Review: In Ashland, Samuel Beckett's classic delivers humor, humanity and introspection, leaving audiences deeply moved.
Oregon's theaters are offering a host of innovative entertainment in the coming weeks. Plus, continuing shows, a peek at early November offerings, and theater news.
Review: With delightful music and motion, Light Opera of Portland's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's tragicomedy is a perfect October treat.
In Imago Theatre's production of Noël Coward's 1933 play, a three-way affair is cause for comedy as well as angst for its characters.
"Parcel From America," based on a story Tomáseen Foley told in Ashland in 1998, is green-lighted for a musical production in New York
The Yamhill County theater takes on the challenge of Edward Albee's great and gritty American drama, and photographer Dee Moore follows the process from beginning of rehearsal to final previ…
The playwright and novelist's tale, riffing off a Jacobean tragicomedy about community and outcasts, takes "risks with humor, and what can be funny" at Profile Theatre.
