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| | Dark Sisters
A contemporary opera by Nico Muhly and Stephen Karam
Step into a world where faith, freedom, and identity collide. Dark Sisters is a gripping contemporary opera that explores the lives of women in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). Inspired by real events, this hauntingly beautiful work follows Eliza, a woman desperate to break free from the constraints of her polygamous sect, as she navigates love, loss, and the price of self-discovery.
With a mesmerizing score by Nico Muhly and a poignant libretto by Stephen Karam, Dark Sisters captures the stark beauty of the Utah landscape and the inner turmoil of women caught between devotion and defiance. Lush choral textures and striking individual voices bring their struggles and strength to life, making for a powerful theatrical experience that resonates long after the final note.
Experience an opera that dares to ask: How far would you go to find your own voice?
Content Warning: This production contains themes of religious oppression, child separation, forced marriage, and psychological distress. Viewer discretion is advised.
Directed by Nathan Troup Conducted by Andrew Bisantz
Starring: Jocelyn Claire Thomas, Hannah Penn, Sarah Beaty, Madeline Ross, Zachary Lenox, Emily Way
Dark Sisters
Composed by Nico Muhly with Libretto by Stephen Karam
Arranged by Nate Thatcher
Presented under license from G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Chester Music Ltd. / St. Rose Music Publishing Co. | Buy tickets |
| | Locals Only Concert
with guest artist Luke Turner!
📅 Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Richard E. Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield
Join us for the final concert in our Wildish Season. As is tradition for our "Locals Only" concert, we have invited two school jazz programs to share the concert with us. This year we welcome the award winning Shasta Middle School jazz band under the direction of Mike Reetz and South Eugene High School Jazz under the direction of Sandi Green.
Our guest artist, Luke Turner, is a saxophonist, composer and bandleader from Eugene, OR. He currently attends the University of Oregon's Jazz Studies program and is a growing presence in the area's music scene. For several years, he's has had a complete love for music, and brings a heavy influence from the jazz idiom. He strives to show his appreciation for those who have made the music what it is today, while also bringing his own conglomeration of sounds to the table. While being an active performer int he area, he also teaches private saxophone lessons.
🎶 Mark your calendars and stay tuned — more exciting details are on the way! 🎶 | Buy tickets |
| | Mohanad Elshieky – Live at Wildish Theater!
Featuring Lynette Manning
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield, OR
Smart. Sharp. Hilarious.
Get ready for a night of razor-sharp wit and brilliantly crafted comedy as Mohanad Elshieky takes the stage at Wildish Theater!
Born in Libya and now making waves in New York, Mohanad’s comedy has earned him national acclaim. From Conan to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, from Comedy Central to Don’t Tell Comedy, his biting yet effortlessly delivered humor has captivated audiences across the country. He has also toured nationwide with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop-Up Magazine and has been featured in Kumail Nanjiani’s Little America book.
More Than Just Stand-Up
Mohanad is not just a performer—he’s a powerhouse writer and producer. With credits including Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, the Lovett or Leave It podcast, and Epix’s Unprotected Sets, he delivers comedy that’s as insightful as it is hilarious.
Opening Act: Lynette Manning
Bringing her own brand of quick-witted, dynamic humor, Lynette Manning will kick off the night with a performance you won’t want to miss!
TICKETS:
$25 – General Admission
Early Bird Ticket for 2: $45 (Available until 10 days before the show or until sold out)
Special Ticket for 4: $75
Ticket Fee of $3.00 applies to all tickets bought
DON’T WAIT—GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
With a show this good, seats won’t last long! Grab your tickets today and get ready for a night of comedy you won’t forget. | Buy tickets |
| | Chamber Music Amici presents
Suk & Dvořák
June 8th, 3:00 pm
June 9th, 7:30 pm
PROGRAM
Josef Suk • Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 1
Antonín Dvořák • Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81, B.155
MUSICIANS
Eunhye Grace Choi, piano
Sunmi Chang, violin
Lillie Manis, viola
Steven Pologe, cello
Sharon Schuman, violin | Buy tickets |
| | Gina Saputo
DAYDREAM Album Release Tour
Straight ahead & Soulful Jazz
featuring
Gina Saputo- Voice
Tim Willcox- Tenor sax
Noah Simpson- Trumpet
Joe Bagg- Piano
Ross Garlow- Bass
Brent Follis- Drums
Gina Saputo invites you to step into a DAYDREAM with sultry vocals, rich harmonies, and fiery jazz. Joined by Portland’s finest, she returns home on her Northwest album tour
Gina Saputo is a globally recognized jazz vocalist, educator, composer, and clinician. Her highly anticipated album DAYDREAM drops April 18, 2025. Her digital EP Women Talk followed Duetto (2019), which hit #4 on the iTunes jazz charts—an impressive feat for an independent release. She was featured on Jeff Goldblum’s Decca Records release alongside Gregory Porter, Miley Cyrus, and Fiona Apple.
Performing with Goldblum’s band for 12 years, she has played Disney Hall, Blue Note Honolulu, Al Gore’s 24 Hours of Reality, and toured Europe and the Northwest. She has also appeared in The Last Tycoon and Good Day LA.
Gina has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Benny Green, headlining festivals from Dubai to Savannah and touring the U.S. and Asia. A former professor at Musicians Institute and Santa Monica College, she now resides in Portland, Oregon, and is a sought-after performer, educator, and author of four vocal technique books. | Buy tickets |
| | 🔥 Born of Wildfires – Live at The Wildish Theater 🔥
🌲 Catch one of Eugene’s hottest rising bands as they set the Wildish stage ablaze.
Born of Wildfires (BOW) brings a powerhouse performance of folk rock fused with soul, jazz, and fresh energy, making each song—whether a beloved classic or original track—feel unforgettable.
This is BOW’s debut show at the Wildish Theater, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them. With their signature blend of rich vocals, jazz-kissed guitar riffs, and a rhythm section that won’t quit, they promise a night of music that’s as dynamic as it is deeply human.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their sound, this show is your chance to witness an up-and-coming local favorite hit the big stage.
💥 Come for the music. Stay for the vibe. Bring your people and ignite your summer with Born of Wildfires.
📸 Follow them & preview their music: @bornofwildfires | Buy tickets |
| | Brought to you by Marya Stark and Sedona Swan Soulfire, ‘The She Rose Show’ emerges as a transmission of beauty, hope and liberation. The show offers an immersive multi-modality experience of sacred song, dance, ritual theater, puppeteering & visuals in celebration of the emergent Divine Feminine.
Drawing from the historical and archetypal mythos of the Goddess, this artistic adventure pays homage to the rise of the great ‘SHE’ & her many faces such as Wolf Woman, Wise Weaver, Oracle Priestess, & Sacred Mother.
She Rose features the anthemic music of international touring artist Marya Stark, supported by Chakaara Bliss, Daniel Berkman and Rev Fa Jun, incorporating music from her albums Lineage, Sapphire, Underground River & unreleased music from her upcoming work VAS.
Visionary choreography with dancer & ceremonialist Sedona Swan, featuring a multicultural cast of renowned embodiment artists including Dahlia Moon, Damion Bond, Ishra Blanco, MahaDevi Defoy, Tatia Schirin Chams-Diba, Katana Moon, and Tatia
Come experience ‘The She Rose Show’ & participate in a collective ceremony to remember the truth of our extraordinary human nature, rise from the collective shadows, celebrate the feminine, and bloom of the rose of the heart. | Buy tickets |
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