Our season lineup is crackling with uplifting music; delicious theater craft and creativity; deep dives into new perspectives — and as always, joy and inspiration to lead us forward. We look forward to seeing you at the theater!
March 1 – 29, 2026
Lizard Boy
- Book, Music and Lyrics By Justin Huertas
- Directed By Chip Miller
- Music Direction By DeReau K. Farrar
Portland Center Stage presents a brand new production of a PNW cult favorite!
When Trevor was a child, a strange encounter with a dragon left his skin green and scaly. Now, he only leaves his house on MonsterFest, the one day a year he feels safe to share his skin with the world. And this year, Trevor has a date! When another dragon survivor warns him that the dragons may be returning, Trevor must decide if he has the courage to save the world…and his new crush. Part concert, part hero’s journey, this indie-rock musical proves you don’t need a cape to be a superhero—just the nerve to show up.
“A delight from start to finish” that will “resonate as deeply as you can or will allow.” — Oregon Arts Watch
April 19 – May 17, 2026
Fat Ham
- By James Ijames
- Directed by Charles Grant
- A co-production with Portland Playhouse
A week after Juicy’s father dies, he finds himself at a backyard barbecue celebrating the marriage of his mother and uncle—sound familiar? James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Hamlet casts the sweet prince of Denmark as a queer, Black boy from the South. In this comedy born from tragedy, Juicy must choose between seeking vengeance for his father’s death or staying true to his own heart—a story of identity, family, and liberation as we become our truest selves.
“[Fat Ham] will keep you howling from beginning to end. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!” — Broadway World
May 26 – June 7, 2026
Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer
- Written and Performed By Kristina Wong
- A co-production with Boom Arts
In a SNAPpy (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, that is!) musical comedy like no other, Kristina Wong, self-proclaimed #FoodBankInfluencer gives us a karaoke fueled education on America’s emergency food system. After experiencing the lacking food distribution from New York to the Navajo Nation, Kristina Wong returns, as only she can, with this hilariously irreverent examination of food insecurity, government assistance, and grassroot solutions to global issues.
“This social commentary — both fierce and darkly funny — was the theater experience I didn’t know I needed.” — PDX Parent
June 12 – 28, 2026
Storm Large Makes it Home
- By Storm Large and James Beaton
Closing out the 2025-26 season, Storm Large returns to Portland Center Stage for a limited two-week run in June 2026. With raw emotion, razor-sharp wit, and jaw-dropping vocals, Storm takes audiences on an unforgettable journey of music, storytelling, and pure rock-and-roll energy. Storm Large’s triumphant return to Portland Center Stage. Her show, Crazy Enough, is one of The Armory’s all-time biggest hits, playing a record sold-out, 21-week run in 2009.
“An empowering look at how one woman has managed, despite repeated heartaches and screw-ups, to stay aware of the preciousness of life.” —The Oregonian [on 'Crazy Enough']
Most productions at The Armory are recommended for high school age and up.
For a complete list of shows in the current season, including those that have already closed, please visit this page.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).
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