Portland/ Arts & Culture
Published on April 16, 2019
Can't-miss theater events in Portland this weekPhoto: Kilyan Sockalingum/Unsplash

If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Portland this week, from a visit to Urinetown to a story of a royal trickster.

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'Urinetown the Musical'

Spend the evening soaking up satire with this musical about a water shortage, a corrupt businessman and one man's rise against it. The Tony Award-winning "Urinetown" parodies other Broadway shows like "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Les Misérables." Stumptown Stages presents the musical at Brunish Theatre.

When: Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Brunish Theatre at Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway
Price: $19.61 - $23.85
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CoHo Productions: 'Jesus Hopped the A Train'

"Jesus Hopped the A Train" tells the story of Angel Cruz, humanity, blurred ethical lines and a murder trial. The Stephen Adly Guirgis play comes to CoHo Theater this Friday with performances through May 11; the Beirut Wedding World Theatre Project co-presents the production.

When: Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: CoHo Theater, 2257 N.W. Raleigh St.
Price: $16
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Northwest Children's Theater Presents 'Tenali: The Royal Trickster'

Stop by the Northwest Children's Theater and School this weekend to witness Tenali, a royal minister and trickster, in action as he attempts to uncover the mystery of the king's missing crown. The play, which is produced in partnership with director Anita Menon, will run through May 12.

When: Saturday, April 20, 12 p.m.
Where: Northwest Children's Theater and School, 1819 N.W. Everett St.
Price: $10.50
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