Portland Theatre Newsroom

The New Year is right around the corner and as per usual, I have absolutely zero idea what this year will have in store for me. Nevertheless, what I do know is that 2025 will be a year of major decisions and changes. Let’s dive in!

Ah, yes. Burnout. An inevitable part of any college kid's academic career. Burnout reveals itself in many ways; it can make every day activities seem impossible. So, how does one slay the demon that is burnout?

The minds behind the world’s first and only queer horror theatre festival are resurrecting two of the biggest hits of October’s Stage Fright Festival for one weekend only, in a double feature.

in February at The Old Church, the third and final installment to his KIKI Series rounds out singer and actor Kimo Camat's concert trilogy about finding himself and finding his voice.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Struts & Frets Theatre Co. will present Daddy Long Legs music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, and book by John Caird. The play will be performed at Eola Hills Wine Cellars next month.

Portland Center Stage has announced its upcoming production of Mrs. Harrison, a thought-provoking drama by celebrated playwright R. Eric Thomas.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?

The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production will open the 24–25 BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER Series at Pikes Peak Center, January 6–7, 2025.

What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL at Portland Center Stage?

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

What did our critic think of SCENES OF THE SEASON at Northwest Theatre Workshop?

 Broadway in Portland has announced that tickets for the Tony Award-Winning musical SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale next week. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of WAITING FOR GODOT at Corrib Theatre?

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, now playing at Broadway Rose, is the perfect way to get you in the holiday spirit. This delightful musical, with a book by Stephen Garvey and music and lyrics by David Abbinanti, is a loving sendup of those cozy Christmas movies shown on a certain greeting card channel that many people secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore.

Single tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES are on sale now at the Stranahan Theater. Learn more!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Little Shop of Horrors is running at Triangle Productions. Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Get a first look at photos here!

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The evening is truly a celebration, wrapped in shiny costumes, dazzling performances, and a sense of togetherness that’s just what the season calls for.

Metropolitan Performing Arts will present White Christmas the Musical, the classic holiday musical by the acclaimed composer Irving Berlin, White Christmas the Musical.