NWCT’s Cinderella Has Spunk
One child’s take? “It’s a funny show that’s good for kids without being for babies.”
Come From Away: Is Your Child Old Enough for a Musical about 9/11?
If not, get a sitter, because this show is nothing short of magical.
Elephant & Piggie are in a Play — at The Judy!
See a beloved story come to life in your family’s new favorite space downtown!
Spin the Wheel at BODYVOX for a Night of Unpredictable Brilliance
Live your game show dreams at BODYVOX’s THE SPIN! It’s a different show every night, with a little help from the audience and a giant wheel of dance.
Hairspray Holds Firm its Audience
Welcome to the ’60s! Hairspray is now playing at the Keller Auditorium, and this is one musical you won’t want to miss.
Kid-Approved Scandinavian-Inspired Foods at Viking Soul Food
Experience Scandinavian-inspired foods that the whole family with love at Viking Soul Food.
Where We Belong May Be the Most Important Show You See All Year
I don’t think I’ve ever learned more or been as changed by eighty minutes of live theater in my life.
Belly Laugh and Be Moved at Young Americans
The skill of the actors, the wit of the playwright, the beauty of the staging, and bittersweetness of the story, will leave you feeling that your entertainment dollars were well spent.
Enjoy a Night Out With Your Teen at The Mad Ones
The Mad Ones is a sweet night out with your teen, performed by Oregon Children’s Theatre’s talented Young Professionals Company.
Get Ready to Fall in Love with Ain’t Too Proud
Elizabeth Ely Moreno is a freelance writer, playwright, actor, restaurant owner and mother of two who has lived in Beaverton for over 33 years. A Portland Timbers fan, she loves salsa dancing with her husband, hanging out with her kids and playing with her young niece and nephew.
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- Come From Away: Is Your Child Old Enough for a Musical about 9/11? - May 3, 2023
- Get Ready to Fall in Love with Ain’t Too Proud - February 8, 2023
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is a ‘Sparkling Diamond’ - January 8, 2023
The National Tour of the Broadway smash hit Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations began its week-long run in Portland on Tuesday. The packed house at Keller Auditorium loved it. So did my husband and I, and – unless it’s “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” – I’m guessing you …
Serious Cupcakes is a Delicious Performance
If you’re looking for a way to connect with your tween or teen, BodyVox’s Serious Cupcakes is a night out that will cement your reputation as the coolest parent ever.
Dragons Love Tacos is a Visual Delight
Get out of the rain and enjoy gorgeous costumes and skillful storytelling at Oregon Children’s Theatre’s latest show Dragons Love Tacos.
Portland Center Stage “Puts the She in Sherlock”
Don’t miss the witty and delightful Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B at Portland Center Stage, and learn the secret to having spectacular date nights on the regular. (Spoiler alert: It’s elementary.)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is a ‘Sparkling Diamond’
Don’t miss this show that’s an extravagant feast for the eyes, ears and heart.
Have a Wonderful Time at this Radio Play Adaptation of a Beloved Classic
These actors have a heavy load to carry — not least the weight of audience expectations for a show like this — and they meet the challenge with significant talent, a spirit of fun, and infectious energy.
What You Oughta Know about Broadway in Portland’s Jagged Little Pill
Learn more about this emotionally raw production before you go.
Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord is the Pandemic Recap You Didn’t Know You Needed
While reliving the pandemic doesn’t exactly sound like a fun date night at first blush, Kristina Wong manages to make the experience both moving and a hell of a good time.
Be Wowed by the Young Professionals at Oregon Children’s Theatre
Teens will love this provocative dark comedy performed by teens in Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Young Professionals Company.
To Kill a Mockingbird: Live in Portland
The stage play based on this classic American novel is a great opportunity for teens to learn some hard history lessons.
Dive into the ripple, the wave that carried me home, and Leave a Better Human Being
the ripple, the wave that carried me home is worth all the scheduling gymnastics required to make a night out happen.
BodyVox’s Pearl Dive Live is a Visual Feast
Get tickets now to this “categorically uncategorical” performance.
Pretty Woman the Musical Struts into Portland
Don’t miss Pretty Woman the Musical in town this week only, and see Wilsonville native Kaylee Olson in the company!
OCT’s Twelfth Night is Full of Fun
Don’t miss this delightful show full of misdirected crushes, silly pranks and mistaken identities.
