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The Second City Slates 2017 John Candy Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017


The Second City Toronto has announced The John Candy Box Series, a new initiative recognizing outstanding work in Toronto's comedy community, running November 2 - 12, 2017.

The Second City Slates 2017 John Candy Box Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017


The Second City Toronto has announced The John Candy Box Series, a new initiative recognizing outstanding work in Toronto's comedy community, running November 2 - 12, 2017.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of NW Children's Theater's ROBIN HOOD
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2017


Get ready for justice, Sherwood Forest-style! Adventure awaits as Robin, Marian, and com- pany return to cross swords and match wits with the nefarious Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John in this hilarious, heist-lled, original adaptation! This original production was a smash hit when it rst landed on NWCT's stage as a world premiere in 2011. This slapstick production feature a hilarious script by Portland native James Moore, and is lled to the brim with both swordplay and wordplay. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

ROBIN HOOD to Return to NW Children's Theater & School for One Last Heist
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017


Get ready for justice, Sherwood Forest-style! Adventure awaits as Robin, Marian, and com- pany return to cross swords and match wits with the nefarious Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John in this hilarious, heist- lled, original adaptation!

Northwest Children's Theater Travels Over the Rainbow with THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016


There's no place like Oz! This holiday season, travel over the rainbow to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards. Join four unlikely friends as  they set out to discover wisdom, compassion, courage, and the way home.

Northwest Children's Theater Travels Over the Rainbow with THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2016


There's no place like Oz! This holiday season, travel over the rainbow to a magical kingdom filled with munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and wizards. Join four unlikely friends as  they set out to discover wisdom, compassion, courage, and the way home.

Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards Announce 2015-2016 Nominations
by Louisa Brady - May 27, 2016


The Portland Area Musical Theatre Awards have announced this year's nominations! See the full list below. The ceremony will take place June 6 at 7pm at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts in the Winningstad Theatre.

Paines Plough Gives Preview of 2014 Anniversary Programming
by Carrie Dunn - Oct 10, 2013


Paines Plough celebrates its 40th year in 2014. Under the artistic leadership of James Grieve and George Perrin, the company today announces a taster of the work to come across its anniversary year - the company's most ambitious programme to date.

Photo Flash: NW Children's Theater's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Begin. 9/28
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2013


Take to the skies on the wings of a...peach? Anything is possible when young James Trotter (J.J. Pen) discovers a magical escape from his dreary life with aunts Spiker and Sponge (Tai Sammons and Melanie Moseley). A chance encounter with a magical stranger, a bag filled with mysterious crocodile tongues, and an unexpected accident lead to the creation of the largest peach the world has ever seen! After climbing aboard the giant fruit, James finds himself surrounded by a rag-tag group of friendly insects: Centipede (John Ellingson), Spider (Annie Willis), Earthworm (Sam Burns), Grasshopper (Zero Feeney), and Ladybug (Madeleine Delaplane). Adventure awaits the unlikely crew as James captains the peach across the Atlantic; flying, floating, and rolling away from a life of loneliness and isolation into to a brighter, more hopeful future. Check out a first look below!

Photo Flash: NW Children's Theater Opens Roald Dahl's THE BFG Today, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2012


It's the "witching hour" when a young orphan, Sophie (Annika Cutler) peers out of her bedroom window and sees... the BFG (NWCT resident art- ist John Ellingson). Get a first look at Cutler and Ellingson in NW Children's Theater's production of Roald Dahl's The Big Friendly Giant in the photos below!

Photo Flash: NW Children's Theater Presents Roald Dahl's THE BFG
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012


It's the "witching hour" when a young orphan, Sophie (Annika Cutler) peers out of her bedroom window and sees... the BFG (NWCT resident art- ist John Ellingson). Get a first look at Cutler and Ellingson in NW Children's Theater's production of Roald Dahl's The Big Friendly Giant in the photos below!

Northwest Children's Theater & School Announces Upcoming Events
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2011


Northwest Children's Theater & School announces exciting upcoming events! Class Demonstrations Friday 6/8 Come see cowboys sing, goblins creep, comedians joke, ghosts hunters hunt, Broadway kids perform, film actors act, and more*! Considering signing up? Attending any of these free performances is a great way to get a feel for NWCT summer camps!

Katori Hall Wins 2011 Blackburn Prize
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2011


The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced Katori Hall as the winner of its prestigious playwriting award, now celebrating its thirty-third year. The Houston-based Prize received the 2010 Theatre Communications Group's National Funder Award. The annual honor goes to a company, foundation or other entity for 'leadership and sustained national support of theater in America.

Hall, Kron et al. Named Blackburn Prize Finalists
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2011


The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, now celebrating it's thirty-third year. The Houston-based Prize received the 2010 Theatre Communications Group's National Funder Award. The annual honor goes to a company, foundation or other entity for 'leadership and sustained national support of theater in America.'

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