Tickets for PassinArt's 'Tough Titty' On Sale Now
Play chronicles the impact of breast cancer on a story
2011-02-24
PassinArt: A Theater Company will be celebrating Women’s History Month with performances of “Tough Titty.”
The play by African American playwright and actress Oni Faida Lampley, is the story of a family surviving the rigors of a marriage that is upended by the unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer. Read the complete article
Playhouse, Students Bring Shakespeare to Life
2010-11-04
By Brian Stimson of The Skanner News
For three days this November, seven area high schools and the Portland Playhouse are bringing Shakespeare to town.For Brian Weaver, Shakespeare and the drama of high school are a perfect fit. They’re both bawdy, they’re both a little .... Read the complete article
'Hillsboro Story' Production Inspires Marshall High Protest
2010-11-04
Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News
Students of the Marshall High School Renaissance Arts Academy not only watched a live theater show about public education and the Civil Rights Movement late last month – they were actively inspired to build a protest movement of their own to keep open the doors of their school. Read the complete article
UniverSOUL Circus Kicks Off Summer Tour in South, East Coast States
2010-08-09
Celebrating its 17th annual season under the big top, the UniverSoul Circus summer tour is winding through the South and East Coasts. Read the complete article
Child Star of ‘Lion King’ on Broadway Struck by Leukemia
2010-07-26
Marc Beja Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The cast and crew of ``The Lion King'' is trying to save the life of one of its own. Eleven-year-old actress Shannon Tavarez was forced to quit the Broadway show in April after she was diagnosed with leukemia.
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New Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Named
2010-04-30
NEW YORK (AP) -- Alvin Ailey's artistic director has announced a successor, a 37-year-old choreographer with a decade-long history with the world-renowned modern dance company. Read the complete article
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Roosevelt Theatre Arts Students
2010-03-04
Friday & Saturday March 5 and 6 THE WIZARD OF OZ. Presented by the Roosevelt Theatre Arts Students. Please plan on attending and showing your support the Roughriders. 7 p.m. 6914 N. Central St. Portland. For tickets call 503-916-5260 ext 71426.
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The Late Fela Kuti Hits Broadway
2009-11-25
NEW YORK (AP) -- Fela Anikulapo-Kuti seems an unlikely subject for the star of a Broadway musical. He was a most scrappy fella, internationally famed Nigerian musician and combative political activist. Tony-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones has shaped a stirring production around Kuti's outsize personality and key events from his rebellious, unconventional life ...
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Gregory Maqoma Live at Seattle’s Moore Theater Nov. 13-14
2009-11-12
Seattle Theatre Group presents Beautiful Me by internationally renowned South African choreographer and dancer Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at Falls Theatre at ACT. Read the complete article
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2009-08-03
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