This spellbinding story and captivating performance will stay alive in viewers minds long after the play’s conclusion.
OCT’s Young Professionals Company Breathes Vivid Life into a Haunting Tale Read More »
We recap the (often contentious) boundary redrawing and enrollment balancing process for Portland Public Schools’ Southeast elementary and middle schools.
Why Portland Public Schools is Redrawing School Boundaries Read More »
Last week, when the country—and the state—were heading into a time of uncertainty amid rising concerns around COVID-19 (aka the novel coronavirus), my daughter and I spent two hours in Arendelle and lost ourselves in the story of two sisters facing the biggest challenge in their lives. It was escapism at its best, and it
“Frozen”: The Ideal First Broadway Show for Young Theatergoers Read More »
“The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559” remembers the past while connecting to the present.
Review: “The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559” at Oregon Children’s Theatre Read More »
The play is packed with several dance numbers in a celebration of Indian arts and culture. There are graceful and beautiful pieces and hand-clapping energetic ones that give audiences a taste of the wide world of Indian dance.
The Jungle Book: A Cultures-Bridging Favorite Returns Read More »
Stop reading right now and get your tickets to Matilda the Musical (if you don’t have them already). All set? Good. Now you and the kids in your life can eagerly anticipate experiencing one of the best productions I’ve seen at Northwest Children’s Theater. Staging a Tony-award-winning musical is not for the faint of heart,
REVIEW: "Matilda the Musical" — This Mommy Thinks It’s a Miracle Read More »
Do you ever wonder what bugs are thinking as they go about their business every day? How do spiders feel when they hear the roar of the vacuum cleaner? Do flies want a place of their own, away from their many brothers and sisters? Do worms feel like they measure up to their winged and
Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly: A Fun and Fact-Filled Glimpse into the Bug World Read More »
Review of NWCT’s Tenali: The Royal Trickster
Review: "Tenali: The Royal Trickster" — A humorous and colorful journey to India Read More »
Review of NWCT’s Holiday Extravaganza “Cinderella”
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A kid’s audio tour and scavenger hunt helps young history fans appreciate OMSI’s larger-than-life exhibit “The Discovery of King Tut.”
From OMSI to Ancient Egypt: The Discovery of King Tut Read More »
It’s a tale as old as time, but a heads-up before you take your Belle and Lumiere fan to this Broadway Rose production: it’s not that version of the tale. Just utter “Beauty and the Beast,” and the child in your life (and probably you as well) pictures Belle in her provincial town, and later
Beauty and the Beast: A Classic Tale with a Cajun Touch Read More »
Impulse gives lots of laughs, with wacky characters, silly situations, and groan-inducing jokes.
Impulse: Talented Teens Deliver Spot-On Comedy Read More »
Review: Peter Pan at NWCT!
Peter Pan: A High-Flying Favorite Is Back Read More »
Portland favorite FROGZ is back!
Imago’s FROGZ Delights and Mesmerizes Read More »
“Flora & Ulysses” Flies Into Oregon Children’s Theatre
"Flora & Ulysses" Flies Into Oregon Children’s Theatre Read More »
Festive Holiday Fun: Oregon Ballet Theatre Performs “The Nutcracker”
Festive Holiday Fun: Oregon Ballet Theatre Performs "The Nutcracker" Read More »
