Reviews of "Little Shop of Horrors"
Must-See Status
"Made in-house — because homegrown is always better — Audrey II, the chomping, singing, cursing plant-monster rockets this production to nearly Wicked-sized spectacle and must-see status ... Portland Center Stage's first show of the season is a big-budget, effects-driven blockbuster" -The Oregonian
Sharp and Funny
"Portland Center Stage trumps the season with a sharp and funny revival of the dark and twisted musical comedy ... Little Shop is a play with many delicious parts, and Fennelly & Co. lay the dinner table well ... enjoy the Horrors while you can." -Oregon ArtsWatch
Buy Your Tickets
"Go right now and buy your tickets to Little Shop of Horrors at Portland Center Stage. It will fulfill all of your "rock musical horror comedy" fantasies. ... this production was everything I wanted in Little Shop of Horrors." -BroadwayWorld
A Bloody Good Time
"Portland Center Stage more than delivers on the musical’s gleefully biting tone and earworm tunes. With great set design, sharp performances, and one mean mother of a plant, the local company perfects it." -Portland Monthly
Kick in the Pants
"Portland Center Stage's production of Little Shop of Horrors is smart, hilarious, beautifully produced and a flat-out rocking kick in the pants." -Ut Omnia Bene
Flawless Cast
"A pitch-perfect production of Little Shop of Horrors, complete with a flawless cast and an Armory-grown Audrey II ... it is, in fact, the *best* production of the show that I've ever seen, including both movies, so I do enthusiastically recommend that you see it. " -EDGE Media
A Darkly Comic Romp
"Portland Center Stage cast and crew pulled out all the stops to make it a top notch spectacle ... Little Shop of Horrors is a darkly comic romp that keeps the audience laughing without the aid of nitrous oxide." -Run Oregon Blog
From our Fans on Facebook:
"Wonderfully dark and funny!"
"It was sooo good! I'd recommend it to everyone."
"My first play ever! I have not even seen the movie. It was hilarious and absolutely amazing!"
"Set, costumes and Audrey Two are impressive. Acting and singing are top notch!
It also felt like a metaphor for part of our current political situation."
"This was a fabulous play!"
"Excellent!!!!"
More about Little Shop of Horrors:
Little Shop of Horrors Resource Guide for Educators
Oh, Horror! Oh, Horticulture! Little Shop’s Hysterical Lineage
The Armory Open House: Celebrating 10 Years!
It's our 10th birthday in The Armory and we're celebrating! Join us for live music, a special costume retrospective, backstage tours and more!
"Little Shop of Horrors" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the fabulous team we've assembled for this delightful musical thriller!
Roger Corman: The Pope of Pop Cinema
Learn about the man who inspired a hit musical — and set a world record — when he filmed The Little Shop of Horrors.
A Behind The Scenes Look at Audrey II
Since early July, our props department has been busy creating Audrey II, the beloved blood-thirsty plant puppet – or four puppets, to be exact.
Current & Upcoming
Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Whether you're looking to get more confident in social situations, think quicker on your feet, or get in touch with your imaginative side, these "one-off" improv classes will set you on the path to success!
Adult Class : TWELFTH NIGHT, Before & After
Join veteran actor Joe Costa for a unique opportunity to take a “deep dive” into both Shakespeare’s text of Twelfth Night, and the PCS Production. Participants will read the play out loud as a group, with “intermissions” provided for lively discussion of themes and content. Interested participants will have a chance to act in selected scenes, guided by the instructor.
Improv Comedy: Love, Shakespeare
Witness the Magic of unscripted Elizabethan comedy! Step into the offbeat world of Love, Shakespeare, where seasoned Portland comedians attempt something audacious: performing a fully improvised Elizabethan play based on your suggestions!
Albina Music Trust presents A Brown Branch Christmas
Celebrate this holiday season with A Brown Branch Christmas at Portland Center Stage. Now in its fourth season, this two-night big band celebration features directors Domo Branch and Charlie Brown III guiding a heavy 15-piece lineup of regional and national musicians.
BIPOC Affinity Night DJ Party with ALoSo
Join us for a double feature BIPOC Affinity Night, featuring a live DJ set by ALoSo, plus holiday craft market vendor tables, art exhibits by Albina Music Trust Wall to Wall Sound and Jason Hill's Favorite Things, with complimentary select drinks provided by Multnomah Whiskey Library and Deschutes Brewery while supplies last.
Winter Teen Academy: Scene Work
Calling all teens! Are you looking to expand your acting skills and be the best scene partner you can be for your fellow actors? In this class, we will dig deep into scene study, character motivation, and active listening, while learning the necessary questions to ask in every rehearsal situation. You'll develop fuller characters and deeper relationships on stage by partnering in scene work — and have lots of fun too!
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