Experience a radio variety show in step with P-Town’s quirky and eccentric nature. Portland-based Live Wire! is radio variety for the attention span challenged. It’s music from up-and-coming bands, original comedy, performance and scintillating interviews with writers, filmmakers, comedians and people who think cool thoughts. Hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me), the program harnesses the intimacy of the theater experience and the power of public radio to enliven, inspire and engage audiences across the country.
Join your PRPD colleagues and an enthusiastic public at the Newmark Theatre for this season-opening event. Guests include singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, Ural Thomas and the Pain and more!
Register before August 29th - claim your ticket option on registration form. Tickets not claimed by that date will be offered for sale to the general public
Live Wire! Accolades:
“The interviewing is first rate, to my mind, in that perfect sweet spot of thoughtful-and-serious but good-humored.”
— Kurt Anderson, novelist and host of “Studio 360”
“Live Wire is the smartest, funniest, coolest radio show I’ve ever listened to, let alone made an ass of myself on.”
— Steve Almond, Author/Essayist
“Live Wire is the type of experience that activates my romance about the beauty of live recorded variety shows. It’s smart, well written and performed by a cast of sweethearts.”
— Reggie Watts, Actor/Performer/Humorist
