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From Page to Stage: "The Color Purple"

Explore Alice Walker's The Color Purple and the transformation from page to stage. 

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The Original Armory Time Capsule

View the time capsule from the original armory on our gallery level, Sept. 19 - Nov. 26. 

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"The Color Purple" in Rehearsal

Check out photos of The Color Purple cast rehearsing the first number of Act II, "African Homeland."

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A Snapshot Look at Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"

From a bestselling novel to the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation, explore Alice Walker's The Color Purple.

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"The Color Purple" Cast and Creative Team

Meet the incredible cast and creative team behind The Color Purple. 

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Announcing New Artistic Director Marissa Wolf

We are thrilled to welcome Marissa Wolf as the new Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage at The Armory!

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Reviews of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill"

"Packed with great music and featuring an incredible performance by Deidrie Henry as Billie Holiday, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill is an absolute must-see." - BroadwayWorld

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Playwright Lanie Robertson on Finding the Voice to Make "Lady Day" Sing

Playwright Lanie Robertson talks about capturing Billie Holiday's voice for "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill."

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Reviews of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

A towering achievement! You’ve seen it before, but not like this. A personal best for Jefferson Mays. He delivers an epic performance embodying 50 characters." –The Hollywood Reporter

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Specialty Cocktails Inspired by "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill"

Bar Supervisor (and resident mixologist) Melissa Larrabee introduces the specialty cocktails in honor of our final show of the season, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

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All About Deidrie Henry

Deidrie Henry stars as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at The Armory, but her history with Portland Center Stage and Chris Coleman go way back. Learn more about this incredible artist and her fascinating career.

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2018 JAW Festival Playwrights and Plays

Introducing this year's picks for JAW 2018! This year's festival proudly presents new works from four incredible playwrights and celebrates 20 years of championing new plays

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