Reviews for "Wild and Reckless"
Thrilling and Extraordinary
"This band seems to be made from threads of some of the greatest bands of all time, but the resulting musical fabric is wholly their own, rich and compelling. ... Wild and Reckless is a hypnotic, entrancing piece of theater. From the composition to the rock performance to the staging, this collaboration of disparate elements has resulted in something thrilling and extraordinary." -EDGEMedia
An Incredible Soundscape
"Wild and Reckless is smartly crafted around Earley's true-to-life storytelling and gifted musicianship. He moves effortlessly from his narrative duties into gentle harmonica riffs then into a searing guitar solo ... Earley and Carbonell forge a powerful sonic lightning" -The Oregonian
A Must See
"Blitzen Trapper’s folky rock songs carried the audience to a different place ... the story touched on themes that were relevant to real issues our city faces today. ... captivating, thought provoking, a must-see for the local music community"-Portland Radio Project
The Atmosphere Was Electric
"I loved it. ... The entire cast was great. I was surprised and impressed by the acting chops of the members of the band. If I hadn't known they were a band, I might easily have mistaken them for musical theatre actors who also happened to write music and play a variety of instruments ... I'd happily see this one again." -BroadwayWorld
Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay, Folks
"The music is solid, lyrical rock with a tinge of country. As a performer/lead singer Earley, at times, manages to channel some of the genre’s best storytellers including Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Neil Young." -JudyNedry.com
A Raw, Rocking and Engaging Evening
"Psychedelic, pedal-heavy spaceouts, shredding guitar solos, and spine-tingling harmonies of quiet, distant 'oohs...' when Blitzen Trapper is in The Armory, you can really feel the audience responding with an alien fascination for 'rock stars'." -Oregon ArtsWatch
What people are saying on Facebook:
"Just saw this. Fantastically emotionally creative and moving show. WOW! Recommend this fully. Treat yourself to this incredible production. Thanks again Portland Center Stage for bringing us this moving theatrical art!"
"Having never heard of Blitzen Trapper before, I didn't know what to expect. They were great! I may need to see this show again. I highly recommend it!"
"Excellent show with beautiful sounds."
"It was wonderful! Very touching and gave a complete stimulation of the senses."
More about Wild and Reckless: A New Concert Event with Blitzen Trapper:
Resource Guide for Wild & Reckless: The World of the Play
A conversation in play development with Blitzen Trapper and a look into the world of the play
Behind the Scenes of "Wild and Reckless"
Get a sneak peek look into the making of Blitzen Trapper's world premiere new musical Wild and Reckless.
Songs from "Wild and Reckless"
In Wild and Reckless, Blitzen Trapper weaves together new music with favorites from the band's catalog. Here's a preview of some of the tunes that will be featured in the production.
"Wild and Reckless" in Development
Before rehearsals began for Wild and Reckless, we checked in with Blitzen Trapper about their foray into the world of theater.
"Wild and Reckless" Cast and Creative Team
Learn about the members of Blitzen Trapper and the fabulous cast and creative team we've assembled for the world premiere of Wild and Reckless.
Portland Before Portlandia
As our city moves further away from its working class roots, guest blogger Nicole Hunt explores Blitzen Trapper's futuristic look at Portland's past in Wild & Reckless by reminiscing about things lifelong Portlanders miss about Portland before Portlandia.
Taste of Oregon at The Armory
Join us for Taste of Oregon, a series of complimentary wine, beer and cider tastings prior to select performances of Wild & Reckless, Blitzen Trapper's new piece in our Northwest Stories series.
In Photos: Spring Musicals Kick Off
Rehearsals are underway for two(!) rocking world premieres this spring – Blitzen Trapper's Wild and Reckless and Lauren Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Earlier this week, the entire Portland Center Stage crew gathered in our rehearsal hall for a Meet & Greet.
Current & Upcoming
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¡Soy Yo!, is a multi-media project, created by Mika Martinez, that examines and celebrates Latinx identity featuring more than 50 portraits of the Hispanic/Latino community in Portland.
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From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (creator of the Off-Broadway smash hit White Rabbit, Red Rabbit) comes an audacious new theatrical experiment, presented in collaboration with Boom Arts. Each night, a new, unrehearsed local performer joins the playwright on stage, while the script waits, unseen, in a sealed box... Touchingly autobiographical yet powerfully universal, NASSIM is a striking theatrical demonstration of how language can both divide and unite us.
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