“This brand new concert experience will bring my father—and his music—back to fans all around the world.” JOHN CARTER CASH From the same producers of the worldwide audience favorite The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience brings songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that … Read more
“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.” THE GUARDIAN Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), … Read more
Portland Ovations’ presentation of 360 ALLSTARS is dedicated to the life and vibrancy of Gibson Harnett. You can learn more about Gibson and the Maine non-profit TIME TO COMPETE set up in his memory. “A supercharged show… heart-pumping music, dazzling lights and video, and incredibly talented athletes and musicians.” THEATREMANIA Breakdancing, BMX, basketball, acrobatics, drumming … Read more
“Velour (is) taking her performance artistry to the next level.” BILLBOARD Global drag icon Sasha Velour (HBO’s We’re Here, RuPaul’s Drag Race) brings her latest theatrical spectacular, The Big Reveal Live Show to Portland! Known for her emotional, thoughtful, and crowd-shaking reveals, The Big Reveal Live Show takes things to a whole new level as … Read more
“A celebration of the best of humankind and an uplifting piece of art for our times.” DAILY BEAST On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened their homes … Read more
“Hilarious! A smart, splashy new musical that delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” NEW YORK MAGAZINE Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and … Read more
“Talented kids. Professional coaches. Life on the road. Adoring 5-year-olds, sitting around the ring just feet from the stars of Circus Smirkus, where big kids have been the stars of the show of this Vermont-based company for 32 years now.” THE BOSTON GLOBE Enter an enchanted forest and let your imagination run away with the … Read more
Created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon Music and Lyrics byToshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon Co-Directed bySigne V. Harriday & Eric Ting “While Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon’s music and lyrics expertly reimagined Butler’s story, it is the actors’ passionate portrayals of the characters and superb musical talent that made the opera … Read more
In their graceful efforts these brightly costumed tumblers, acrobats, cyclists, jugglers and clever clowns provide 90 minutes of family fun that infuses [life] with an extra measure of joy.” THE NEW YORK TIMES The Peking Acrobats featuring The Shanghai Circus consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats and much more. A truly spectacular show … Read more
“”Ugly Duckling” is a wonderful piece of children’s theatre, slickly executed and lovingly performed. It will keep little ones enthralled from its energetic opening to its cheeky cliff-hanger conclusion.” ARTS NEW YORK Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen! In their nest at the edge of a pond, the baby ducklings wait … Read more