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**Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion - A Tribute**

Join us at the Portland Center Stage for a dazzling tribute to two of show business' most vibrant personalities, Liberace and Liza Minnelli. This holiday season, from November 10th to December 22nd, 2024, immerse yourself in an evening of musical and comical brilliance in the intimate setting of the Ellyn Bye Studio.

**Featuring Local Favorites:**
David Saffert and Jillian Snow return to the stage, bringing to life the iconic duo with their enchanting musical performances and comic banter. Their chemistry and glittering outfits promise an unforgettable night that sparkles as brightly as the holiday lights.

**Directed by:**
Chip Miller

**Special Access Performances:**
- Audio Described: November 24, 2 p.m.
- Sign Interpreted: December 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Open Captioned: December 7, 2 p.m.
Assistive listening devices are available for all performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all patrons.

**Location:**
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209

**Tickets:**
Season tickets are available now. Current subscribers are encouraged to renew their subscriptions to secure their seats for this must-see event.

**About the Show:**
"Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion" is more than just a tribute; it's a journey through the iconic musical numbers, lavish costumes, and unforgettable laughs that defined the careers of Liberace and Liza Minnelli. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their legendary performances, this show promises a holiday tradition that you'll want to return to year after year.

Don't miss this exhilarating night of entertainment that celebrates the legacy of two of the most well-known personalities in show business. Book your tickets now and make your holiday season truly spectacular!

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Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion A Tribute

Portland Center Stage

**Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Portland Center Stage**

**Dates:** September 29 - November 3, 2024  
**Location:** U.S. Bank Main Stage, Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209  
**Tickets:** Available for purchase at www.pcs.org or by calling 503-445-3700. Season tickets and renewals available.  
**Accessibility:** Audio Described (October 13, 2 p.m.), Open Captioned (October 19, 2 p.m.), Sign Interpreted (October 24, 7:30 p.m.). Assistive listening devices available for all performances.

Dive into the dark and thrilling world of **Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street**, a masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim, directed and choreographed by Chip Miller with musical direction by DeReau K. Farrar. This Tony Award-winning musical unfolds the gripping tale of Sweeney Todd, a man wrongfully exiled, who returns to Victorian London seeking vengeance against those who destroyed his life. Alongside his accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, he embarks on a chilling journey of revenge and redemption, serving up a story that's as deliciously entertaining as it is haunting.

If you're a fan of Little Shop of Horrors, Tim Burton, Dexter, Guillermo del Toro, or The Pie Spot, this production is a must-see. It's a riveting blend of horror, humor, and humanity that has been hailed as possibly the greatest of all Broadway musicals.

For more information on the show, ticket purchases, and how to make your visit an unforgettable experience, please visit www.pcs.org. Join us at Portland Center Stage for a performance that promises to be "to die for."

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage serves up this delicious comedy that centers laughs, redemption, and restorative justice. The formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at Clyde’s are navigating their new lives on the outside and their tough-as-nails boss — all while on a quest to create the perfect sandwich. The menu features loveable characters, big dreams, and a heartwarming story that’s good to the last bite!

Clyde's

Music Hall Center

Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel's dwb (driving while black) tackles what it means to be a parent of a Black child who starts driving. In its swift 45 minutes, the listener spends 16 years with a Black mother, feeling her growing fear as her Black son moves towards driving age.

“The deeply affecting and innovatively conceived new chamber opera dwb (driving while black) makes its powerful impact with deliberately limited forces. The piece, by composer Susan Kander and first-time librettist Roberta Gumbel, is a 45 minute monodrama for female voice. The instrumentation, consisting only of cello and percussion, is refreshingly spare and surprisingly multicolored.…” (Opera News)

DWB (Driving While Black)

Grand View University

Hope+Elim

Mainframe Studios

From the Academy Award-winning writer of Moonlight, comes this exhilarating story about Pharus, a young, queer student leading the renowned choir at his elite, all-boys prep school. Can a rigid institution that prides itself on producing “strong, ethical black men” contain Pharus, who is a quiet rebel at his core? Or can Pharus inspire the very nature of the school to shift forever? Identity and community clash in this Tony-nominated hit. Filled with rousing music and soul-stirring dance, this play explores all that it means to march to your own drum.

Choir Boy

An ART commission and National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere, American Fast centers on a top-ranked college basketball star leading her team into the finals. Khady Salama, a 21-year-old sensation, is set to compete in the national championship, which this year falls during Ramadan. Her religious mother expects her to fast—even on game days. As the tournament unfolds, Khady becomes a role model for young Muslim women everywhere, except she’s lying about fasting. Winning at all costs will force Khady to grapple with her faith and confront some uncomfortable truths about who she’s meant to be.

American Fast

**Event: The Light at Portland Center Stage**

**Location:** Ellyn Bye Studio, Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209

**Dates:** March 9 - April 20, 2025

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Current subscribers can renew their tickets. [Buy Season Tickets](www.pcs.org)

**About the Play:**
"The Light" is a gripping and intimate play that unfolds the story of Rashad and Genesis on what should be the happiest day of their lives. Rashad has everything planned for the perfect proposal before their favorite artist's concert. However, as life often goes, things don't proceed as planned. Old secrets emerge, putting their relationship and commitment to each other and to justice on the line. Set against the backdrop of the Kavanaugh hearings, this play makes the political deeply personal, offering a real-time rollercoaster of romance and reckoning.

**Accolades:**
- Nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, 2018.
- Praised for its exploration of truth, pain, and the power of love by Playbill.
- Hailed as "the full package" by the New York Theatre Guide for its great writing, superb acting, sensitive direction, and timely, relevant subject matter.

**Creative Team:**
- Written by Loy A. Webb
- Directed by Chip Miller

**Accessibility:**
- Sign Interpreted Performance: April 3, 7:30 p.m.
- Open Captioned Performance: April 5, 2 p.m.
- Audio Described Performance: April 13, 2 p.m.
- Assistive listening devices available for all performances.

**Portland Center Stage Commitment:**
Committed to making performances and facilities accessible to all patrons.

**For More Information:**
Visit [Portland Center Stage](www.pcs.org) or contact the box office at 503-445-3700. Box office hours are Noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, and open for walk-ups until curtain on show nights.

**Note:** This event is part of a vibrant season at Portland Center Stage, which is dedicated to identifying and interrupting instances of racism and all forms of oppression, adhering to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).

The Light

**The Brothers Size at Portland Center Stage**

**Dates:** April 20 - May 18, 2025  
**Location:** U.S. Bank Main Stage, Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209  
**Tickets:** Available for purchase at www.pcs.org or by calling 503-445-3700

From the brilliant mind of Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, known for his works like *Moonlight* and *Choir Boy*, comes *The Brothers Size*. This compelling narrative unfolds in the heart of the Louisiana Bayou, where the mundane intertwines with the mystic. The story delves into the lives of two brothers: Ogun Size, steadfast and responsible, and his younger sibling, Oshoosi, who finds himself directionless after being released from prison. Together, they navigate the complex waters of freedom, family, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, against a backdrop rich in poetry, African mythology, and music.

This production has been lauded as a "fresh and contemporary tale of belonging" and has received numerous accolades, including the New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award (2009) and the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award (2007). Critics have praised it for its "urgently rhythmic dialogue" and hailed it as "the greatest piece of writing by an American playwright under 30 in a generation or more" (The Chicago Tribune).

**Directed & Choreographed by:** Chip Miller

**Special Access Performances:**  
- Audio Described: May 4, 2 p.m.  
- Sign Interpreted: May 8, 7:30 p.m.  
- Open Captioned: May 17, 2 p.m.  

Assistive listening devices are available for all performances, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for all patrons.

Don't miss this powerful and evocative production that promises to be a highlight of the Portland Center Stage season. Secure your tickets today and be part of a mesmerizing journey that explores the essence of human connection and the indomitable spirit of brotherhood.

Chip Miller

Director, Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 10 - Dec 22, 2024

Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion A Tribute · Portland Center Stage

Mar 9 - Apr 20, 2025

The Light · Portland Center Stage

Apr 20 - May 18, 2025

The Brothers Size · Portland Center Stage

Past events

Nov 10 - Dec 22, 2024

Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion A Tribute · Portland Center Stage

Sep 29 - Nov 3, 2024

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · Portland Center Stage

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