theater

Review: Cherry Orchard

Artist Rep’s The Cherry Orchard nestles neatly between Chekhov’s original comedic intent, and Richard Kramer’s modern "meta" flair.

05/17/2011 By Philip Gaudette

dance

Barak Marshall

The award-winning Israeli choreographer of MONGER talks about storytelling, overcoming ethnic tensions, and helping audiences "get" dance.

05/14/2011 By Anne Adams

weekend plans

Best Mother’s Day Dates

Entertaining Mom this weekend? Check this handy guide to find the best fit.

05/05/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

TBA 2011: First Acts Announced

Slo-mo car crashes, 3-D animation, an interactive jumproom and a Jimmy Swaggart impersonator, are just the first few things on tap for TBA.

05/03/2011 By The Culturegang

theater

Review: Opus

Portland Center Stage’s latest play says a bit about chamber music—but a lot more about people.

04/21/2011 By Anne Adams

broadway

Review: Ten Reasons To See Billy Elliot

This tap-dancing, tear-jerking Broadway favorite has a lot going for it.

04/09/2011 By Anne Adams

theater

Review: Jack Goes Boating

Artists Rep’s latest makes a feel-good spring splash.

03/24/2011 By Anne Adams

theater

Plot Tease: Futura

Culturephile reveals a few of Futura ’s best twists.

03/23/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

Review: On The Eve of Friday Morning

Fruit, nuts, and Persian food-for-thought from Oregon Children’s Theater.

03/15/2011 By Anne Adams

theater

Review: The Scene

This stunning portrait of mid-life disillusionment transcends any single "scene." Culturephile gives it a standing ovation.

03/10/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

Turandot: A Multi-Faceted Gem

Portland Opera’s latest offering is a sublime visual stunner, but the story has two sides.

02/07/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

Review: Thief River

It’s a tough row to hoe, but Profile Theatre carries off this theatrically challenging country love story.

02/03/2011 By Anne Adams

Theater Review

The Missing Pieces

Portland Playhouse’s Fertile Ground offering runs only through this weekend.

01/27/2011 By Alexis Rehrmann

Article

Review: Short Plays By Nameless Playwrights

Georgia Perry reports: John A. Donnelly’s senior romance Aged Meet makes the grade.

01/27/2011 By Georgia Perry

Article

Review: Smarter Than Phones

Georgia Perry reports: This promising Fertile Ground production kinda "phoned it in."

01/26/2011 By Georgia Perry

phile under: theater

Fertile Ground Speaks for Itself

Playwrights plug the upcoming festival with a few choice quotes, straight from their scripts.

01/24/2011 By Anne Adams

theater

Review: Dying City

Dying City at Portland Playhouse

12/01/2010 By Anne Adams

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Review: Alice & Wonderland

Oregon Children’s Theatre version of the Carroll classic begs for less speed, more ’shroom—and more breathing room.

11/01/2010 By Anne Adams

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Review: The Little Prince

Shaking The Tree presents The Little Prince, a delicate allegory that’s never been just for kids.

10/25/2010 By Anne Adams

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The Hillsboro Story

Artists Repertory Theater

10/15/2010 By Anne Adams