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Performances We Loved in 2025
In no particular order, we remember performances we loved in 2025.
Sean Brown’s “Death of a Drag Queen” Vamps Up Arthur Miller’s Existential Classic at Echo Theater
After closing its run this weekend, “Death of a Drag Queen” will be staged at Triangle Productions in January.
Exquisite Nonsense Lives Up to Its Name at Funhouse Lounge
Is the tale of one man’s forbidden romance with a sexually transmitted infection the greatest Portland love story ever told?
Rose City Rituals: How Charlotte Nash, Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Sugar Plum Fairy, Spends a Day in Portland
“We’re all rooting for each other, which I think is really rare in a very competitive environment.”
Knowing Is Half the Battle
“Knowledge Fight,” a podcast about Alex Jones and “InfoWars,” will host episodes at the Aladdin Theater.
Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 Brought Heartfelt Holiday Cheer to the Aladdin Theater
“A Very Alaska Christmas Show” encouraged Portland to stay in touch with its inner messy club kid.
Storm Large Makes Merry
The local legend blows back to the Aladdin Theater for “Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal.”
Portland Entertainers Use Their Talents to Fight Food Insecurity
Comedians, DJs and drag queens are pitching in to help the state’s food banks catch up from the federal government shutdown.
Dinner and a Show: Where to Support Entertainers Helping Hungry Portlanders
And if you are a hungry Portlander, these folks should be able to help fill you up for the holidays.
Portland Opera Historically Stages “La Bohème” Amid Turbulent Times
It’s coming back this season.
Herb Alpert Delighted Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The 90 year old music legend and his touring band let his audience bask in the glow of Alpert’s joyous legacy.
Live Wire Radio Launches Fundraising Campaign to Stay Afloat
The nationally syndicated radio show has lost $150,000 in funding since January.