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Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
ASTORIA
Astor Street Opry Company
129 W Bond St
(503) 325-6104
April 12-May 5
The Real Lewis and Clark Story (or How the Finns Discovered Astoria)
An original, family friendly performance, right out of the pages of history comes alive through re-enactment, song, dance and bad jokes. Two Finnish boys from the old country, "Minnesota," save the day and settle the city they name Astoria. Opening on April 12 and running every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $8-$15.
CANNON BEACH
Coaster Theatre
108 N Hemlock Street
(503) 436-1242
May 4-27
Butterflies are Free
In his first home away from an over-protective mother, a young blind man strives to adjust to lonely independence. When the freethinking girl-next-door befriends him, Don's tender nature and uncommon perceptions unfold. Selected dates and times. Tickets are $8-$20.
LINCOLN CITY
Theatre West
3536 Highway 101
(541) 994-5663
May 3-26
Whales of August
It is a sensitive and gently humorous study of two widowed sisters moving into the twilight of their lives. There the richness of past memories and the fading promise of the future come into dubious battle. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $8-$12.
NEWPORT
Red Octopus Theatre Company
Newport Performing Arts Center
777 W Olive Street
(541) 265-ARTS
April 6-28
Speed-the-Plow
A hilarious satire of Hollywood, a culture as corrupt as the society it claims to reflect. Selected dates and times. Tickets are $13 for general admission and $11 for students and seniors.
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