Center Stage: Local theater listings
Published 6:15 am Monday, May 26, 2025
- Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University's production of Federico García Lorca's "Blood Wedding" opened May 22 and will be on the university stage in Ashland through June 1. (Courtesy photo)
The Rogue Valley has a vibrant theater arts community. Check out our list of local live productions and livestream options.
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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.
‘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.
‘Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will?)’: Del Shores’ Southern comedy delves into family dynamics as a dysfunctional clan reunites to address their patriarch’s impending death and the division of his estate. This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 11-July 6. 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.
‘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.
‘My Fair Lady’: In this play, based on “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw, “My Fair Lady” by By Lerner and Loewe tells the tale of tale of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl in the lower rungs of Edwardian society, and Professor Henry Higgins who tries to transform her into a proper lady. Featuring one of musical theatre’s greatest scores, the production includes songs such as “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Get Me to the Church On Time,” and “On the Street Where You Live.” This production contains mild substance use; recommended for ages 5 and older. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 12-July 6. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors and students.
Modern Prometheans
310 N. Main St., Suite C, Phoenix. Tickets and information are available at modernprometheans.org.
‘Bug’: The Modern Prometheans present “Bug” by Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts. In a tiny Oklahoma motel room in the middle of summer, Agnes is trying to salvage what’s left of her life. When she’s introduced to a kind drifter named Peter, the course of their future quickly goes off the rails. Fueled by massive amounts of drugs and paranoia, they cling to each other as a bug infestation dominates their existence. Blood spills, passion intensifies and reality melts. They think the world is after them — and they may just be right. Productions are scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 6-21. Tickets are $20; VIP tickets, which include drinks and artisanal chocolates, are $30.
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, through 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 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.
‘Blood Wedding’: This fiery tale by Federico García Lorca of a bride torn between her fiancé and a forbidden lover, is set against a backdrop of family feuds and societal pressures. The play dives into love, lust and violence, unraveling the darker side of marriage in a world where duty outweighs desire. Directed by Paul Barnes with Associate Director Vilma Silva. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 22-June 1. 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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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 through Oct. 25, in the Thomas Theatre. Tickets start at $36.
‘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 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.
‘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.