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“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.
Time-Based Arts Festival Marks 30 Years of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
More shows will start earlier this year, thanks to audience feedback.
Taylor Tomlinson Breaks Her Own Formula on the Save Me Tour
Tomlinson added a fourth show to her sold-out Portland stops.
Long Live the Queens
These are Portland’s Finest Drag Artists, according to a poll of their peers.
Ry Bred Toasted the Competition After Just Two Years in Drag
Ryan Solan was introduced to drag as a way to reignite his creative passion.
Mona Chrome Uses Every Shade at Their Disposal
The “alien supermodel of Portland” keeps their eye on stardom.