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Published 11:06 am Monday, July 24, 2023
- Anthony Heald as Alex, and Amy Lizardo as Georgie, star in Rogue Theater Company's production of "Heisenberg," playing at Grizzly Peak Winery in Ashland through July 30.
The Rogue Valley has a vibrant theater arts community. Check out our list of local live productions and livestream options.
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Camelot Theatre101 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets and information available at camelottheatre.org or 541-535-5250. Group and discounted season packages, as well as special rate performances, are available. The Box Office is open three hours before performances, or by appointment.
‘Honk! Jr.’: This adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Camelot’s Youth Conservatory program will present a fully staged Broadway musical based on the beloved fable, “The Ugly Duckling.” Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul and self-conscious, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. Directed by Olivia Carbone. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-30. Tickets are $20-$25.
‘Spotlight on Trio’: This musical Spotlight presentation focuses on three powerful female performers — Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. An American musical sisterhood, the threesome released two albums together, which sold more than five million copies worldwide and won three Grammy awards. Delve into the iconic careers of each legend, which span over four decades. Performances include “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Islands in the Stream,” “It’s So Easy,” “Blue Bayou,” “Back in the USA,” “Born to Run,” and more. Directed by Olivia Carbone. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 10-Sept. 3. See website for special performance dates. Tickets are $20-$38.
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Collaborative Theatre Project555 Medford Center, Medford. Tickets and information are available at ctpmedford.org, on Facebook, or by calling the box office at 541-779-1055. Group rates are available.
‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’: Living in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century and weary of coasting along in one lucrative revival of “Camille” after another, 55-year-old Sarah Bernhardt — arguably one of the world’s finest actresses — risks her career, her reputation and her feeble bank account to pull up her pants and go, literally, for broke. This spirited, funny new play creates that combination of passion, narcissism and bravery that Bernhardt summoned to tackle Shakespeare’s formidable tragic hero. Directed by Rick Robinson. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 10. Tickets are $35, $28 for seniors and students.
Oregon Cabaret Theatre241 Hargadine St, on the corner of First and Hargadine streets, Ashland. Tickets and information are available at oregoncabaret.com or by calling 541-488-2902. Reservations are required for pre-show dinner and brunch. Appetizers, beverages and desserts are available without reservations. Student rush tickets are $15 and can be purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid ID, subject to availability. Group discounts available.
‘Kinky Boots’: With music by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie, a young man trying to save his family’s shoe business. Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible … and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Directed by Keenon Hooks. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 3. Were it a movie, “Kinky Boots” would be rated PG-13, with some coarse humor, mild coarse language and sexual situations. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.
‘Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’: Poirot returns to the Cabaret stage in a new adaptation of one of Agatha’s Christie’s most revered mysteries. Poirot is forced out of retirement when his friend, Roger Ackroyd, is found brutally murdered. There’s a locked door, an opened window and a chair that moves itself and every suspect hiding a secret. Even for the renowned detective, the truth proves elusive … for a while. Adapted by Rick Robinson. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Were “Poirot” a movie, it would be rated PG-13, with mild coarse language, onstage violence and discussion of murder. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Showtimes, ticket prices and information available at osfashland.org or at 800-219-8161. Group discounts available.
‘Romeo and Juliet’: One of the most famous stories of young love explodes with intense passion in this contemporary production — as two star-crossed lovers from different backgrounds sacrifice all to be together. Set on the West Coast, this production explores the financial and class divisions of our current time. Directed by OSF Artistic Director Nataki Garrett, written by William Shakespeare. The show runs through Oct. 15, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.
‘Rent’: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, a group of young artists fights for justice and visibility during the AIDS crisis, drawing strength from the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this iconic musical reminds us to measure our lives by what truly matters — love. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. The show runs through Oct. 14, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.
‘The Three Musketeers’: An inspiring tale filled with laughter and adventure, “The Three Musketeers” is a reminder to all that courage, honesty and valor can change the world. Kirsten Childs’ adaptation finds its inspiration in the oft-ignored fact that writer Alexandre Dumas was of French-Haitian heritage. Directed by Kent Gash. The show runs through Oct. 14, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.
‘Twelfth Night’: Shakespeare’s hilarious yet heartbreaking tale of unrequited love takes over the OSF stage. A ship is wrecked on the rocks; Viola is washed ashore, but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. In this production, inspired by early blues and jazz greats like Bessie Smith, music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem. Directed by Dawn Monique Williams. The show runs through Oct. 13, in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.
Rogue Theater CompanySee roguetheatercompany.com or call 541-205-9190 for showtimes, tickets and further information.
‘Heisenberg’: An electric encounter thrusts two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game. Tony Award-winner Simon Stephens’ play about love across the generation gap takes place in London where Alex Priest, a butcher in his 70s, meets Georgie Burns, an American woman in her 40s living abroad. The attraction is mutual, albeit with plenty of stops and starts — and some questions, mostly on Georgie’s part. Directed by Michael J. Hume. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through July 30, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland.
Regular tickets are $35. See website for special showings, talkbacks and more.
Teen Musical Theater of OregonCraterian Performances’ youth theater program stages professional productions at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.
‘Footloose the Musical’: With dynamic new songs joining powerhouse hits from its bestselling score, “Footloose the Musical” celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. “Footloose” first burst onto the silver screen in 1984 and was one of the year’s most successful films. The TMTO production features performers ages 14-19 years old and soundtrack hits such as “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and “Holding Out For A Hero.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, July 29-Aug. 6. Tickets are $25, $15 for ages 22 and younger.