Funhouse Lounge

Grease 2

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It’s two years after the events of “Grease,” and Rydell High has a new crop of seniors entering a new decade; the 60s! Pink Ladies’ leader Stephanie has broken up with top T-Bird Johnny over the summer, but he wants her back. British exchange student  Michael Carrington is also interested, but he isn’t cool or dangerous enough for her. Frenchy, the original beauty school dropout, returns and tries to help him transform into the bad boy of Stephanie’s dreams, but will it be enough? 

Based on the 1982 Michelle Pfeiffer film, songs like Cool Rider, Reproduction, Let’s Do It for Our Country, and Prowlin’ make this beloved sequel the perfect back-to-school treat. If you like motorcycles, bowling, bomb shelters, teen hormones, air raid drills, high-speed chases, talent shows, Shakespeare, and sex-ed class, you’ll love this cult classic. 

Dates: Thursdays through Saturdays, Sept. 14th – Oct. 21th at 6:45pm
Sunday Matinees on Sept. 24th, Oct. 8th, and Oct. 15th at 2:30pm

Extended by popular demand! Shows have been added on Sunday, Oct. 15th at 2:30pm and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 19th – 21st at 6:45pm

Starring:  

Reid Ewing (ABC’s Modern Family, 10 Rules for Sleeping Around ) as Michael Carrington/Cool Rider

Sophia Veser (Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, Anything Goes) as Stephanie Zinone

Rhansen Mars (Die Hard the Musical Parody, Twisted, The Rocky Horror Show)  as Johnny Nogerelli

Featuring:

Jason Greene “Freckle” (Wine Country, Cicada, The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo) as Miss Mason 

Kate Faye Cummings (Die Hard the Musical Parody, The Pursuit of Happiness, Back to the Future; the Musical Parody) as Paulette

Cassandra Pangelinan (Twisted, Sex on the River, Buffy the Vampire Slayer; the Musical Parody) as Sharon

Phil McNassar (The Foreigner, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, MWAHO 10 Minute Play Festivals) as Louis

Aurora Hernandez (BatMusical, Die Hard the Musical Parody, Point Break LIVE ) as Frenchy

Doug Zimmerman (Mamma Mia!, Urinetown, Hairspray, Grease) as Mr. Stuart

Katy Payne (As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing) as Rhonda

Andrew Poletto (BatMusical, Buffy the Vampire Slayer; the Musical Parody) as Goose

Melissa Standley (Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Noises Off) as Davey

Julie June Heffner (City Opera Ballet, Bellevue, WA) as the Cheerleader

Dresden de Vera (How Sleestak Got his Heart Back, Witch Please)as Eugene

Andy Barrett  Director

James Liptak  Musical Director

Julie June Heffner  Choreographer

Adapted for the stage by Andy Barrett

Rated PG13 for suggestive content

Grease 2 Auditions!

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It’s 2 years after the events of “Grease”, and Rydell High has a new crop of seniors entering a new decade; the 60s! Motorcycles, bowling, a bomb shelter, teen hormones, air raid drills, a talent show, and sex-ed class all combine to make this cult classic sizzle. Based on the 1982 film featuring Michelle Pfeiffer in her first starring role, this is a full-blown musical with several big group dance numbers and 13 catchy songs.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 22nd from 1-4pm and Sunday, July 23rd from 2-4pm, with callbacks during the following week.

Please have ready a light-hearted monologue (around 1 minute), as well as 32 bars of a song. Song should be rock’n’roll, not musical theater. Bring sheet music, there will be an accompanist present.

Roles we are seeking to cast:
Stephanie Zinone (female) Leader of the Pink Ladies
Paulette (female) Pink Lady, loves Johnny
Sharon (female) Pink Lady
Rhonda (female) Pink Lady
Michael Carrington (male) British exchange student, mysterious motorcycle man, Sandy’s cousin
Frenchy (female) Beauty school dropout, back at Rydell
Johnny Nogerelli (male) Leader of the T-birds
Goose (male) T-bird
Louis (male) T-bird
Mr. Stuart/ensemble (male) Sex-ed teacher
Miss Mason/ensemble (female) Music teacher
Miss McGee/ensemble (female) School principal
Eugene/ensemble (male) nerdy student
Constance/ensemble (female) nerdy student
Leo Balmudo “Craterface”/ensemble (male) Leader of the villainous Cycle Lords

Where character descriptions are gendered, it is merely to reference the source material. Roles will be open to all genders, colors, and orientations.

Email your headshot and resume to andy@funhouselounge.com for your audition slot.  
If you cannot make the auditions but are still interested, e-mail me and let me know. We might hold additional auditions or be willing to accept video auditions. No guarantees, but we might.

Show dates are tentatively scheduled for Thursdays thru Saturdays, September 7th thru October 14th, at 7pm. Rehearsal schedule will be flexible based on actors’ conflicts and will begin on Monday, July 31st. Rehearsals will be Mon-Wed from 6:30-9pm and Sat/Sun 1-4pm.

Actors will be paid.

The UnReal World: Holiday Special

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This is the true story (true story) of 6 characters from across the media universe, forced to live and work together in a house. Find out what happens when your favorite characters stop being fictional… and start getting REAL.

Our talented cast of Funhouse improvisors will portray a collection of your favorite fictional characters and create a storyline based on your suggestions.

Will Santa Claus beat Uncle Sam at arm wrestling?

Will the Easter Bunny hook up with the Great Pumpkin? 

Will Cupid give everyone henna tattoos?

These are only a few of the millions of possible scenarios. And since it’s improvised, even we don’t know what will happen!

Doors at 6:30pm – Show at 7pm
Thursdays – Saturdays
Nov 14th – Nov 23rd
TICKETS START at $15
VIP & booth seats available

The UnReal World: Nerd City

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This is the true story (true story) of 7 random sci-fi/fantasy/comic book characters forced to live and work together in a house, without their powers, and have their lives interrupted.

Find out what happens when your favorite characters stop being fictional… and start getting Real. 

Each night, our talented cast of Funhouse improvisors will portray a collection of your favorite characters, and create a story line based on your suggestions. 

Will Gandalf the Grey refuse to do the dishes?

Will Han Solo’s snoring keep Dr. Who awake? 

Will Voldemort and Wonder Woman hook up?

These are only a few of the millions of possible scenarios. And since it’s improvised, every night is a different adventure.  

Whatever kind of nerd you are, this is the show for you.

Thursdays thru Saturdays, April 6th – 22nd, 7PM (three weeks only!)

TICKETS START at $15 – VIP/ Booth seats available

Point Break LIVE! Special Late Night Show: 3/18 @ 10 PM!

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So much fun we had to add one! Join us late night, Saturday March 18th at 10 pm for a special late night edition of Point Break LIVE! For this special late night show, one lucky audience member will win a beautiful 8×10 of Johnny Utah and Tyler, AUTOGRAPHED by LORI PETTY!  Our director personally obtained this autograph at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle last weekend, where he met the star of Point Break, Tank Girl, A League of Their Own and Orange is the New Black. She loves Point Break LIVE and says she has been in the live stage show twice, once as Tyler and once as Johnny Utah.

Lori Petty, Tyler in Point Break, autographer of picture up for raffle!

To find tickets for other dates/times, please visit the main event page.

Funhouse Lounge is totally stoked to bring back the smash hit: Point Break LIVE!, an over-the-top stage adaptation of the 1991 Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze extreme sports blockbuster, Point Break.

The audience doesn’t just watch this show, they are part of it. Each night, the audience chooses who will play “Johnny Utah” from a group of audience volunteers who audition for the role. The lucky winner gets his/her lines via cue-cards so as to capture the *raw acting talent* of Keanu himself. But there’s more; from being robbed by bank robbers in presidential masks, to be doused with spray from the surf, the audience is fully immersed in this show (fake money and ponchos are available at the door).

Point Break LIVE! ran for 9 years in San Francisco, 6 years in LA, and is currently enjoying a successful run in New York. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a totally tubular, bitchin’ rush like nothing else in Portland. Live the Ride, bra’!

Tickets start at $20.

SHOWTIMES: Saturday March 18, 10:00 pm, doors at 9:30 pm

All ages welcome–this show is rated PG-13ish/R for adult language, themes, sexual situations and totally tubular surfing.

Auditions! “Twisted, the Untold Story of a Royal Vizier”

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Funhouse Lounge is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming show “Twisted, the Untold Story of a Royal Vizier”

Description of the show:
This is a retelling of the legend of Aladdin, but told from Ja’far’s point of view. In this comedic musical from legendary theater troupe Starkid, Aladdin is just a womanizing young thief, the Sultan is a deluded puppet, the Genie a pop-culture obsessed idiot and Ja’far the only hope to save the Magic Kingdom from invasion by the neighboring country of Pix’zar.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26th, from 3 to 5pm.
Please have ready a comedic monologue (max 2 minutes).
Please also have prepared 16 bars of a song. Song should be either Disney or rock’n’roll. Bring sheet music.

Roles we are seeking to cast:
Sherrezade, female (Storyteller and Ja’far’s muse)
Aladdin, male (a young, horny thief with no scruples)
The Princess, female (dreamer, romantic, leader)
Prince Ahmed, male (prince of neighboring Pix’zar)
Captain of the Guard/ensemble (multiple roles)
Ensemble #1 (multiple roles)
Ensemble #2 (multiple roles)

Where character descriptions are gendered, it is based on the source material. However, casting will be open to all genders, colors, and orientations.

Email your headshot and resume for your audition slot: andy@funhouselounge.com
If you cannot make the auditions but are still interested, send an email to let us know. Additional auditions or video auditions may be extended (no guarantees).

Show dates are Thursdays thru Saturdays, April 27th thru May 27th, at 7pm. There will also be 2 Sunday matinees at 2pm. Rehearsal schedule will be flexible, based on actors’ conflicts, and will begin on Tuesday, March 14th.

Actors will be paid.

Milan Patel & Enemies

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Milan Patel returns to PORTLAND to host a jam-packed standup comedy show featuring the absolute best comedians from Portland and LA! 

Featuring: 

  • Shain Brenden (NBC, Portland’s Funniest Person)
  • Simon Gibson (Amazon, Comedy Central)
  • Arlo Weierhauser (Colbert) 
  • and so many more!

It’s gonna be a big party! 

DEC 22ND! 

FUNHOUSE LOUNGE! 

10PM! 

ONLY $10

$15 at the door

Die Hard the Musical Parody 2023 – Special Added Performance!

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Due to popular demand and sold-out shows, we added a special Wednesday performance on Dec. 27th at 7:00pm!

All John McClane wanted for Xmas was to patch things up with his wife. And stop a dozen terrorists. And sing and dance while doing it.

It’s back! The Funhouse Lounge is thrilled to revive our beloved parody version of the most beloved Christmas film ever: Die Hard! This ridiculous holiday romp comes complete with 13 original songs that are sure to get stuck in your head for months to come.

Yippie-ki-yay, Melon Farmers!

Starring: Sean Ryan Lamb & Landy Lamb

Featuring: Mandy Khoshnevisan, Jennifer Madison Logan, James R. Dixon, Aidan Nolan, Philip McNassar, Josh Edward, Linh Nguyen and Aurora Hernandez

Directed by Andy Barrett, Musical Direction by James Liptak

Showtime:

  • Wednesday, December 27th

*Bar opens at 6:00pm. We advise arriving early to allow ample time to find parking, grab a drink, and be seated before the show begins.

All ages welcome! However, this show is rated PG-13 for stage violence, as well as adult language and situations; please use your discretion when bringing minors.

Seating types:

  • General admission: non-reserved seating
  • VIP: reserved assigned seating in the front 3 rows (includes a limited edition commemorative Die Hard t-shirt or a pair of limited edition Die Hard: The Musical Parody magnets, suitable for your refrigerator, office file cabinet, or anywhere that needs to be made more awesome.)
  • Reserved booth: includes 5 admission tickets at a reserved booth

Runtime:

This show runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes

**You will receive an email confirmation once you complete your transaction. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE a physical ticket to present, but please save your email confirmation on your phone (or print it out) and have it ready to present when you check-in.**

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun

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The phone rings, in the middle of the night,  your father yells, “What is that unearthly sound?!  We haven’t had a landline in 15 years!!!”

It’s spooky season!  And while everyone else is putting on costumes, the performers of ‘Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun ‘ can’t wait to take them off!  Two nights, two different shows, two different opportunities to get your heart racing and your blood pumping.  We’re celebrating everything that makes Halloween great; the ghosts, the monsters, the horror films, the candy!

With performances by:

Baby B Stiletto

Abby Go-Lucky

Bimbo Baggins

Lady Dolore

Cookie Sugar

Bella Bellini

Gamz Akimbo

Sara James

Kelly Moon

Lana Montreese *

Kitten A Round *

Miss Nicole *

*Saturday only

With everyone’s favorite hosting duo Mandy Khoshnevisan and Greg Shilling!

Broadway Bears

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Returning LIVE To Portland Stages November 20th, 2022 

Portland’s Furriest Night Of Musical Fun! Live singing from stage and screen musicals!
“WELCOME TO THE 60’s ” showcases the BROADWAY BEARS performing some the most groovy and far-out show tunes ever sung!

Don’t be a square! Get ready for a night of song, dance, humor, and fantastic live performances from Portland’s Furriest Singers, as the BROADWAY BEARS, debut their new concert at the Funhouse Lounge on November 20, 2022! Titled “WELCOME TO THE 60’s,” the BROADWAY BEARS will perform funny, far-out, groovy, and rockin’ songs from the musical realm of stage and screen, in their trademark entertaining way… complete with furry faces! And this time, they’ve got some first class friends from Portland’s music realm to share the stage!

The BROADWAY BEARS, “Portland’s Furriest Singers,” are Andy Mangels, Donnie Vecchione, Landon Shimek, Jermaine “Jeronimo” Thomas, and Juan Polanco. For this concert, special guests from Portland’s performing elite will include far out emcee Howard Neal, superstar Laurie Kash, splashy songstress Rebecca Raccinelli, and delicious diva Gabi Marcus!

With all live singing in solos, duet, trio, and group numbers, the “WELCOME TO THE 60’s” concert will be a full-length cabaret performance that will leave you laughing and cheering. The three acts feature 19 numbers that are the grooviest and hippest songs from stage productions and films such asHairspray, 110 In The Shade, It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Superman, Hello Dolly, Sister Act, Little Shop Of Horrors, The King & I, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mary Poppins, Cabaret, The Cher Show, Bye Bye Birdie , Hair, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, West Side Story, Grease 2, and many more! 

The concert will be at Funhouse Lounge, on November 20, 2022, with doors at 6:30pm, show from 7-9pm. All Ages are welcome, but we suggest a rating of PG-13. The Broadway Bears performances at the Funhouse have been standing-room-only events, so get your tickets soon! NOTE: Due to the Covid pandemic, face masks will be requested/appreciated at the event.

ADVANCE TICKETS

  • PrePaid VIP TICKETS (first three rows ) are $15
  • PrePaid GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets are $10!
  • 3 Special BOOTH Reservations (up to 5 people) are $75!

AT THE DOOR

If any Tickets ARE still available at the door, the cost will be:

  • Door VIP TICKETS (first three rows ) are $20
  • Door GENERAL ADMISSION Tickets are $15!
  • 3 Special BOOTH Reservations (up to 5 people) are $100!

This show is ALL AGES, but recommended for PG-13!

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