Center Stage: Local theater listings

Published 10:30 am Saturday, February 22, 2025

 

The Rogue Valley has a vibrant theater arts community. Check out our list of local live productions and livestream options.

Also be sure to take a look at our listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley, including recurring events, special events and gallery showings each week at rv-times.com/go_rogue.

To submit your theater performance to Go! Rogue, email information to go@rv-times.com.

Barnstormers Theatre

112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. See barnstormersgp.org, email at barnstormersgp@gmail.com or call 541-479-3557 for showtimes, tickets and information. Group discounts are available.

‘Lost (and found) in IKEA’: Can two strangers find love at IKEA? Possibly, when a playful ghost is involved. Winifred and Lex are both lonely hearts, but neither of them is convinced that true love can be found while shopping. Winifred’s brother and Lex’s deceased wife think differently and have decided to play cupid for their reluctant loved ones, who unexpectedly find themselves wrestling with love-at-first-sight. Unfortunately, the budding romance is distracted by mayhem of all sorts. But when push comes to shove, all is well that ends well when those who are lost in IKEA find love where they least expected it. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 21-April 6. Tickets begin at $20.

Camelot Theatre

101 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.

‘Spotlight on Kenny Loggins’: Camelot Theatre will present a tribute production that pays homage to Kenny Loggins, along with Jim Messina, the wildly popular folk-rock duo of the 1970s and beyond. Immerse yourself in the timeless Loggins & Messina hits, including “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “Danny’s Song,” and “House At Pooh Corner.” Then tap your feet to Kenny Loggins’s solo hits “Footloose,” “Danger Zone,” and “I’m Alright.” Starring Dave Bernard, Ken Kigel and the East Main Band, the group will bring these classic tunes and more to life with their talent and vibrant energy. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 13-April 6. See website for special performance dates. Tickets are $40.

Burlesque Show: Camelot Burlesque is a sophisticated erotic revue featuring a variety of acts, including the art of striptease. Director and emcee Marriah Wyrding will present a cast from all over Oregon and California for an evening of song and dance for adults. This show includes partial nudity and adult content; intended for mature audiences only. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. Tickets are $35-$40. Cash tips are welcome.

Collaborative Theatre Project

555 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.

‘Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure’: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case in an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this brand new adventure by Ken Ludwig that has danger — and laughter — around every corner. This production contains various mild adult themes and gunshots; recommended for ages 13 and older. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, March 20-April 13. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors and students.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre

241 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.

‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’: The knock-’em-dead, uproarious hit and the 2014 Tony award-winner for best musical, Gentleman’s Guide tells the story of Monte Navarro, who finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family. He figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives and still win the heart of his lady love? Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March 30. Were it a movie, it would be rated PG-13 due to adult situations, discussion of murder and comic violence. Tickets are $32-$54.

‘Waitress’: Brought to life on Broadway by a groundbreaking all-female creative team and nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical), “Waitress” offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop — until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 11-June 15. Were it a movie, it would be rated PG-13 due to sexual content, language and thematic elements. Tickets are $32-$54.

Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University

Theatre Arts Building, Black Box Theatre and Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets are available at oca.sou.edu/box-office or by calling 541-552-6348.

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’: In this Shakespearean classic, the hero Sir John Falstaff decides to fix his financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. Directed by Domenique Lozano. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20-March 2. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Showtimes, ticket prices and information available at osfashland.org or at 800-219-8161. Group discounts available.

‘Julius Caesar’: Julius Caesar returns to the heart of Rome victorious from war. But as he ascends to power, Brutus and the conspiring Cassius join forces to murder Caesar and save the great city from a dangerous dictator. In Shakespeare’s famed political thriller, upheaval begets more upheaval, and traitorous actions threaten the very stability of Rome. upstart crow collective returns to OSF with an all-female and nonbinary cast, illuminating this tale’s ancient themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal. The show runs March 7-Oct. 26, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’: Director Desdemona Chiang transports Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners to the British Malay Peninsula, a colonial melting pot of South Asian, Chinese and English communities. Two rakish young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, opt to navigate Victorian-era expectations of courtship simply by evading them. But when their personas and egos begin to collide, the pair get caught up in a wit-fueled whirlwind of mistaken identities and romantic snafus. This “trivial comedy for serious people” reveals the absurd lengths that humans will go to in pursuit of acceptance, love and truth. The show runs March 8-Oct. 25, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘Jitney’: In 1977, as licensed cabs refuse to service Pittsburgh’s predominantly Black “Hill District,” a group of Black men run an unlicensed taxi company — the OG Uber, or a “jitney.” But when the city threatens to shut down the business and owner Jim Becker’s disgraced son returns after a 20-year prison sentence, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last. Overflowing with August Wilson’s signature poetry and hilarious banter, “Jitney” promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community, family bonds and the endurance of the human spirit. The show runs March 9-July 20, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘Fat Ham’: In James Ijames’ sizzling cookout comedy and 2022 Pulitzer Prize–winning riff on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the grill isn’t the only thing turning up the heat. This deliciously funny play follows Juicy, a queer Black kid living in the South. When the ghost of his dead father appears at a family BBQ demanding revenge for his murder, Juicy must grapple with the decision to heed his phantom father’s advice or remain true to himself. The show runs March 11-June 27, in the Thomas Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘As You Like It’: The Forest of Arden comes to life on stage when Rosalind and her cousin Celia escape an oppressive uncle and take to the wilderness. Disguised as a man, Rosalind searches for her true love, Orlando — who doesn’t recognize her in her new persona. But anything can happen in the forest, including poems in the trees, star-crossed shepherds, and a band of exiles who become family. Identities are lost and true selves are found in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, bringing its magic to the theatre in this song-filled, 1960s-infused production. The show runs April 16-Oct. 25, in the Thomas Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’: Sir John Falstaff — Prince Hal’s boisterous drinking buddy from the “Henry IV” plays — has come down in the world, out of money and stuck in the middle-class burg of Windsor. Hatching a plot to hit on two wealthy married women, he’s soon ensnared in love triangles and trickery, and he hasn’t even figured out that his prey are now deceiving him. Food, dancing and dirty laundry are all part of the fun in Shakespeare’s most domestic comedy — and part of what makes this small town a home. The show runs May 30-Oct. 12, in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘Into the Woods’: How far would you go to make your wish come true? Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and a baker and his wife find out when they take a journey into the woods. It’s a magical, bewildering place full of witches, wolves, giants and mysterious strangers where familiar fairy tales tangle and twist together. Wishes come true here, but at a price. The show runs May 31-Oct. 11, in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘Quixote Nuevo’: In the fictional border town of La Plancha, Texas, a brilliant professor is battling dementia — but he won’t go into assisted living without a fight. Imagining himself as Don Quixote, he enlists a friend and sets out on a journey to find his long-lost love, tilting at border patrol drones as he uncovers the truth of his past. This modern comic adaptation by OSF favorite Octavio Solis infuses Tejano culture and vibrant music into a magical retelling that celebrates life, love and human courage. The show runs July 9-Oct. 24, in the Thomas Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

‘Shane’: Ranchers, farmers, a looming range war, and a mysterious stranger with a violent past — for good reason, “Shane” is a classic Western. But when the novel debuted in 1947, what set it apart was its unusual moral center: a young boy seeing the tale through his own clear eyes. This adaptation by Karen Zacarías holds on to the heart of its literary source while widening the lens to encompass the real Wyoming of 1889, challenging what we think we know about the American West — its people, values, myths, heroes — and our own perceptions of good and evil. The show runs July 31-Oct. 25, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets start at $36.

Rogue Theater Company

See roguetheatercompany.com or call 541-205-9190 for showtimes, tickets and further information.

‘Doubt: A Parable’: Recipient of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the dramatic play follows the clergy of a fictional Catholic school. It explores and challenges certainty, ignites moral reflection, and leaves audiences questioning the boundaries of faith, trust, and truth. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, March 12-30, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Regular tickets are $40. See website for special showings, talkbacks and more.

Teen Musical Theater of Oregon

Craterian 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, or by calling 541-779-3000.

‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’: This full-length family-friendly adaptation follows two intertwining mythic love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, author Anaïs Mitchell’s beguiling musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love, challenging us to think about how the world could be. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, March 8-16. Tickets are $28, $18 for ages 22 and younger.

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