Performance
Robby Hoffman’s Humor Confronts “Portland Nice” at the Aladdin Theater
The comedian gave her unfiltered opinion on they/them pronouns and impersonated her wife Gabbey Windey’s distinctive voice.
Oregon Ballet Theatre Lured Out Portland’s Best-Dressed Goths Ahead of Halloween
“Dracula” is hot and dumb, but sometimes that’s how we want ’em.
Peachy Springs Rolls Out a New Residency
The buxom bingo hostess took time to help an overwhelmed player Sunday evening at Show Bar.
Mikki Gillette’s New Musical “Magnetic Electric” Gives Audiences Two Shows for the Price of One
Hyperpop luminary Ash scored Portland’s latest Gillette-penned production.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Alumni Kick Off Portland’s Spooky Season With “Hocus Pocus” Parody Show
“Hokus Pokus” spiced up Disney’s witchy cult classic with live vocals, sharp comedy and twerking down to the floor.
“Orange Flower Water” Feels as Raw and Real as It Did 20 Years Ago
Actors never leave the stage in 100 Lives Repertory’s production, not even when their spouses cheat.
Alex Borstein Plays Herself at Polaris Hall
The comedian and voice actress sang as one of her most famous characters to thank fans for decades of support.
“J.A.W.Z. the Musical—in 3D!” Lampoons 50 Years of “Jaws”
The SaLoOn EnSeMbLe’s parody musical updated some of its humor over the past decade, but left its songs untouched.
New Theater Company 100 Lives Prioritizes Playwrights and Actors Who Are 40-Plus
100 Lives’ first play shows two families navigating faith and the fallout of an affair.
Jinkx Monsoon’s Oregon Symphony Concert Was Perfectly Flawed
Monsoon’s two-act concert included a literal show-stopping moment that still felt endearingly characteristic.
Sign of the Beast Burlesque Celebrates 10 Years of Metalesque Fest
“Metal music and burlesque shows have a lot in common—wild hair, incredible costumes and visuals, badass stage presence and, most importantly, a connection with the audience.”
Bikini Drone Squeezed Out the Last Drops of Summer at Leisure Public House
The vocalists’ timbres added a tenor section that helped punctuate their bandmates’ funk-disco jams.










