THE SCENE ON STAGE

Explore theater in Salem with these shows

Through February 3

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Pentacle Theatre brings part one of Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographic trilogy to life on stage. It’s a coming-of-age comedy that dives into the story of Eugene Jerome as he manages growing up in a crowded house in Brooklyn.

ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Feb 1-3 at Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW | pentacletheatre.org

February 15 to 25

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Willamette University Theatre presents an ever-changing menu of 30 short plays, chosen by the audience. The show is an ensemble experiment of two-minute plays performed in random order with an interactive audience becoming something reflective of the lives and experiences of the ensemble.

ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Feb 15-17, 21-24 and 2 p.m. Feb 18, 24-25 at Pelton Theatre at Willamette University | wutheatre.com

March 1 to 23

The Prom

Robert Salberg directs this Pentacle Theatre production that captures the humor and heart of a musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Learn more in our feature story on page 15.

ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Mar 1-2, 7-9, 13-16, 21-23 and 2 p.m. Mar 3, 10, 17 and 23 at Pentacle Theatre | pentacletheatre.org

March 7 to 17

Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose

Corban University Theatre shares a tale of Sleeping Beauty based on the tales of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.

ON STAGE: 10:30 a.m. Mar 7, 7:30 p.m. Mar 8-9 and 15-16 and 2 p.m. Mar 17 in Psalm Performing Arts Center at Corban University, 5000 Deer Park Dr SE | corban.edu/arts/ theatre-arts/events/

April 11 to 27

Dancing at Lughnasa

This award-winning “memory play” tells the story of life for the five Mundy sisters in 1936 in County Donegal as recalled by Michael Mundy, the child they raised.

ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Apr 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 and 2 p.m. Apr 14, 20-21 and 27 at Pelton Theatre at Willamette University | wutheatre. com

April 19 to May 11

Ripcord

Meet Abby, a cantankerous resident of the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility who must share her space with the new arrival, Marilyn. What begins as a harmless bet quickly escalates into something more in this amusing, biting comedy.

ON STAGE: 7:30 p.m. Apr 19-20, 25-27 and May 9-11 and 2 p.m. Apr 21, 28 and May 4-5 at Pentacle Theatre | pentacletheatre.org

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