Catch the deal before it jumps the shark. On Wednesday August 19th Portland web-savvy audiences can catch a secret code for $25 tickets… but only if they are paying attention online.

For one day only, we’ll release – through Twitter, Facebook, blogs and email only – a secret promo code that can be used to purchase $25 tickets to any and all Main Stage performances (Area 2 seats). From midnight to midnight on August 19th, you can translate your social media addictions into real-live “meatspace” social interaction with your “tweeps,” “friends,” “fans,” “followers” (and you know, all that other web 2.0 jargon) … and even with your old-school e-mail distribution lists. To catch the secret code for the sale, follow PCS on Twitter @pcsghost, become a fan on Facebook or sign up for our e-newsletter.

Psssst. Hey! Remember when every funny/awesome thing that hit your inbox got instantly forwarded to everyone on your list? Yeah, we don’t either. But this sale is TOTALLY FORWARD-ABLE. Add a LOLcat so they’ll open the email. Hey! Here’s one! (see above) TOO FUNNYZ.

Offline experiences (aka shows) available for sale at this special price include the majesty and music of turn-of-the-twentieth century America in Ragtime, Rose Riordan’s creepy but carol-rific new interpretation of A Christmas Carol, the book club bestseller Snow Falling on Cedars, the whodunit meets hilarious satire of Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, Chaim Potok’s touching tale of friendship The Chosen and the overachiever’s angst (set to catchy tunes) of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 503.445.3700 or online right here.The $25 price will be good for all Main Stage performance days and times, and there is no limit on the number of tickets per patron that are available through this one day only offer. Seats are restricted to Area 2.

So mark your calendar, and check back right here on August 19th for your secret code. Then BUY BUY BUY.

{All PCS offline experiences are LEED Platinum certified sustainable, locally grown entertainment. No animals were harmed in the making of this entertainment. Some actor egos. But no animals. These productions have not yet been rated by the MPAA. Items may have shifted during flight. Don’t forget to tip yer waitress.}

December 23, 2008

The weather outside IS frightful. But it’s warm and glowy in the Gerding Theater at the Armory, and many patrons are still making their way to Portland Center Stage.  So we are here, and will present performances of A Christmas Carol as scheduled!

If you cannot make it to the theater for your scheduled performance, please contact the box office at 503.445.3700. We will be happy to exchange your tickets for a later performance of A Christmas Carol, when possible, or issue you a credit for a later production in our 08-09 season.

A Christmas Carol matinee today, December 21, is scheduled to go on as planned.  We have a number of patrons who live within walking distance or easy public transport ride of the theater, and our cast all stayed downtown this weekend in order to avoid dangerous travel. So for those folks, even if the audience is small, we will perform this afternoon.

If you have tickets to the matinee or evening shows today and you cannot safely make it to the theater, please hold on to those tickets. We will do everything we can to accommodate you at another performance of the production later this week, or make other arrangements if needed.

You may call the box office at 503.445.3700, but please note we have limited staff today so it may be difficult to get through. Rest assured, we’ll help you with your ticket issues from today at anytime this coming week.

Enjoy the beautiful snow, and please stay safe.

{photo: Julianna Jaffe as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Photo by Owen Carey.}

With the predictions of rough weather this weekend, we wanted to update you about performances at Portland Center Stage.

We do adhere to “the show must go on!” philosophy. So you can plan on our performances taking place this weekend. If an extreme weather situation alters that, we will post it on our website and our phone messaging, so if you have any doubts, please do check this website for updates.

If you live in a location where getting to the theater is a challenge in this weather, and you need to exchange your tickets for another performance, please call the box office as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. The box office can be reached at 503.445.3700.

Give yourself extra time for traveling to the theater in bad weather, be it heavy rain or a little snow. And if you arrive early, rest assured you’ll find warm drinks, festive lights and welcoming staff to help you enjoy your pre-show experience.

Best wishes for a safe holiday season!