Center Stage: Local theater listings

Published 7:45 am Sunday, April 6, 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.

‘9 to 5: The Musical’: Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers — Violet, Judy and Doralee — concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, the women live out their wildest fantasy of giving their boss the boot. While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? Based on the 1980 film of the same name, this story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.  Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 23-June 15. Tickets begin at $25.

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.

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.

‘City of Angels’: Step into the glamorous world of 1940s Hollywood with this dazzling Broadway musical that masterfully intertwines the intrigue of film noir with the wit and sophistication of a backstage comedy. This show features a Tony Award-winning score by Cy Coleman, clever lyrics by David Zippel, and a compelling book by Larry Gelbart. Follow the dual storylines of a screenwriter crafting a thrilling detective movie and his fictional private eye navigating a web of mystery and danger. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 16-May 11. See website for special performance dates. Tickets are $40.

‘The Glass Menagerie’: This poignant and beautifully crafted play by Tennessee Williams invites audiences into the fragile and dreamlike lives of the Wingfield family. Experience the heart-wrenching struggle of Amanda, the fading Southern belle, as she navigates her hopes for her delicate daughter, Laura, and the restless yearnings of her son, Tom, caught between duty and his desire for freedom. With its lyrical language and evocative themes of memory and illusion, “The Glass Menagerie” is a powerful exploration of family, dreams and the unrelenting grip of the past. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 21-June 1. This production is part of Camelot’s American Masters Drama series. See website for special performance dates. Tickets are $38.

Collaborative Theatre Project

555 Medford Center, Medford. Tickets and information are available at ctpmedford.org 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, through April 13. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors and students.

‘Mary’s Wedding’: This play by Stephen Massicotte is a touching romantic tale of two lovers, Mary and Charlie, that uses the framing of a dream to explore the emotional costs of WWI. The play moves through Mary’s dream and forward in time through Charlie’s life, with the two timelines intertwining. The story begins at the end, and ends at the beginning of it all. This production contains themes of war and death, mature language, and battle sound effects; 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, May 8-18. 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.

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.

‘Disaster’: It’s 1979, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos … and rats. Everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they’ve lost. Featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ’70s, including “I Will Survive,” “I Am Woman,” and “Hot Stuff.” Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 27-Sept. 7. Were it a movie, it would be rated PG-13 due to mild profanity, comic violence and adult situations. Tickets are $32-$54.

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 through 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 through 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 through 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 through 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.

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’: This staged reading of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” delves into the tensions within a wealthy Southern family as they gather to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday, despite his failing health. At the center of the drama, Brick, a former athlete numbing himself with alcohol, and his determined wife Maggie navigate a crumbling marriage while long-buried secrets threaten to unravel the family’s facade. Williams crafts a world that’s both raw and poetic, pushing the limits of human vulnerability and capturing audiences with its fierce authenticity. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, April 30-May 4, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Regular tickets are $40; $45 at the door. See website for special showings, talkbacks and more.

‘Ripcord’: This sharp, heartwarming comedy follows two very different women who become unlikely roommates in a senior living facility. Fiercely independent and sharp-witted, Abby wants nothing more than her privacy, while the chipper Marilyn is determined to bring a little sunshine into their shared space. “Ripcord” is a touching story about resilience, friendship and the unexpected people who help us find joy. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, July 16-August 3, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Regular tickets are $40; $45 at the door. See website for special showings, talkbacks and more.

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