New York State of Mind
A Tonight Show producer performs stand up in Eugene
Think you have a lot of politics in your newsfeed? Try this one for size — for his day job as a producer on The … Continue reading
Performing Arts
Rocketing at OCT
The Rocket Men, a drama with roles written for female actors, is part of a rolling premiere
The Rocket Men, a new play now running at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, is truly a work in progress. Crystal Skillman’s drama about the invention of … Continue reading
Wrestle-woman-ia
Moxie Dance Collective presents dance inspired by pro-wrestling
On Jan. 18, Moxie Dance Collective presents Wrestlesque, a celebration and tribute to professional wrestling, where the sport’s theatricality is choreographed into dance. Moxie member … Continue reading
Double the Fun
Improv comedy rap battle at Fathoms Bar
On Jan. 3, Double Entendre, a combination rap battle and comedy show, returns to Fathoms Bar near the University of Oregon campus. Eugene comedian Lexis … Continue reading
Welcome the New Year with Fermata Ballet Collective
The theme of Fermata’s Winter Series ‘Thresholds’ encourages welcoming new energy, new ideas and the new year.
Fermata Ballet Collective is hosting its annual Winter Series Jan. 2 to Jan. 4. It invites dancers of all levels to engage with dance, conversation, … Continue reading
An Aussie Abroad
Comedic storytelling inspired in part by Eugene comes to The Hybrid Gallery
A woman named Gina, who was close to Australian storytelling comedian Jon Bennett, lost her virginity in Eugene. Bennett, now based in Portland, tells that … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be Christmas without tea
‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy’ puts the tea in Christmas
Jamesy (Alastair Knowles) and James (Aaron Malkin) have a Christmas wish: they want to gift the entire world tea. A letter is sent off to … Continue reading
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Turns 50: A Celebration
One of the highest regarded films of all time will be celebrated Dec. 6
“And the Oscar goes to…” at the 48th Academy Awards in 1976, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) achieved a feat that only two … Continue reading
‘Oh, What a Beautiful Morning’
The sounds of Oklahoma! echo through The Shedd
Let’s say you happen to hear the first five words of the song, “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.” What are you hearing and who is … Continue reading
MEND: A Theatrical Spell for Liberation
An all-queer, DIY ensemble casts a spell of resistance and collective healing
What does resistance look like when it’s woven with poetry, song and ritual? MEND, a neighborhood-grown theatrical spell, offers an answer. This anti-capitalist dramatic comedy … Continue reading