Out of town events: theater and dance
Published 1:56 pm Tuesday, May 24, 2016
- Patrick Weishampel/blankeye.tv / Submitted photoDemetrius Grosse as Stanley in Portland Center Stage's "A Streetcar Named Desire" which runs through June 19 at Portland's Gerding Theater at the Armory.
Through June 11 — “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”: The Broadway hit comedy about four siblings named after characters from Chekhov plays; Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Eugene; www.octheatre.org or 541-465-1506.
Through June 19 — “The Skin of Our Teeth”: This comedic masterpiece by Thornton Wilder spans the entirety of history, with one ordinary American family who lives through it all; Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland; www.artistsrep.org or 503-241-1278.
Through June 19 — “A Streetcar Named Desire”: Portland Center Stage presents Tennessee Williams’ iconic play about the unraveling of a fading southern belle; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.
Through Oct. 30 — The Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Including “The River Bride” (through July 7), “Twelfth Night” (through Oct. 30), “Great Expectations” (through Oct. 30), “The Yeomen of the Guard” (through Oct. 30), “Vietgone” (through Oct. 29), “Roe” (through Oct. 29), “Hamlet” (June 7-Oct. 14), “The Wiz” (through Oct. 15), “The Winter’s Tale” (through Oct. 16), “Richard II” (July 5-Oct. 30), and “Timon of Athens” (July 28-Oct. 29); OSF Campus, Ashland; www.osfashland.org or 800-219-8161.
June 10-11 — The Portland Ballet 15th Anniversary Showcase: The Portland Ballet Studio Theater, Portland; www.theportlandballet.org or 503-452-8448.
June 14-19 — “Motown the Musical”: The true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more; Part of the U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; P5*
June 17 — Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend: See Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends live on stage; Moda Center, Portland; www.ticketmaster.com.
June 17-26 — “Funny Face”: George and Ira Gershwin’s madcap musical comedy set in the roaring ’20s; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
June 29-30 — ChoreographyXX Competition Performances: Three world premiere works from the winners of Oregon Ballet Theater’s competition for female choreographers — Gioconda Barbuto, Nicole Haskins and Helen Simoneau — will be presented free to the public; Rose Garden Amphitheater, Portland; www.obt.org or 503-222-5538.
July 14-23 — “Death and Delight”: Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox collaborate to retell Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; www.cmnw.org or 503-294-6400.
July 29-Aug. 7 — “On the Town”: Three sailors on a 24-hour shore leave explore New York City during World War II in this musical featuring the famous tune, “New York, New York”; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
Aug. 10-Sep. 4 — “Disney’s the Lion King”: The stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film with a score by Elton John and Tim Rice featuring “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life”; Part of the U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; P5*
Sep. 10-Oct. 16 — “Little Shop of Horrors”: Portland Center Stage presents the musical about a shy and love-struck florist’s assistant Seymour, who finds fame, fortune and a whole lot more when he nurtures a strange plant with a strong (and scary) thirst; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.
Sep. 16-Oct. 2 — “Oliver”: The musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic story about an innocent orphan living amongst double-dealing theives in 19th century London; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
Oct. 16 — “The Intergalactic Nemesis — Target Earth (A Live-Action Graphic Novel)”: Radio play meets comic book in this live show set in 1933; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.
Nov. 1-6 — “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical”: The inspiring true story of singer and songwriter Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, featuring some of her biggest hits including, “I Feel the Earth Move,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Beautiful”; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
Nov. 6 — “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!”: The children’s TV show from PBS live on stage with singing, dancing and laughter; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.
Nov. 18 — “Men are from Mars — Women are from Venus Live!”: The Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up; Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene; www.hultcenter.org or 541-682-5000.
Nov. 30-Dec. 30 — “Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin”: Portland Center Stage presents performer and pianist Hershey Felder who recreates the remarkable story of composer, Irving Berlin, featuring his most popular and enduring songs such as “White Christmas” and “God Bless America”; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.
Nov. 26-Dec. 24 — “The Santaland Diaries”: Portland Center Stage presents a comedy based on the true anecdotes of David Sedaris’ experience as Crumpet the Elf in macy’s Santaland display; Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland; www.pcs.org or 503-445-3700.
Dec. 2-18 — “Annie Get Your Gun”: The musical comedy Wild West love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler; The Shedd Institute, Eugene; www.theshedd.org or 541-434-7000.
Jan. 3-8 — “Finding Neverland”: The incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother and sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
Jan. 20-22 — “Rent — The 20th Anniversary Tour”: A re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Rent” follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
Jan. 31-Feb. 5 — “The Illusionists — Live from Broadway”: A spectacular showcase of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
Feb. 28-March 5 — “Matilda The Musical”: The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl and winner of four Tony Awards; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
May 16-21 — “An American In Paris”: The new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.
June 27-July 2 — “Cabaret”: Roundabout Theatre Company presents Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall’s Tony Award-winning production of “Cabaret,” direct from Broadway; U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series; Keller Auditorium, Portland; www.portlandopera.org or 503-241-1802.