MUSICAL ADVENTURE. Life of Pi, a musical based on the novel by Yann Martel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, is bringing its national tour to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from April 8 through 13. The musical tells the story of a 16-year-old boy named Pi who survives a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with four others — a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. Pictured on the left is Taha Mandviwala, who plays Pi. On the right is "Richard Parker," played by puppeteers Anna Leigh Gortner, Shiloh Goodin, and Toussaint Jeanlouis. (Photo/Evan Zimmerman)

LIFE OF PI. Pictured on the left is Taha Mandviwala, who plays Pi in Life of Pi. On the right is "Richard Parker," played by puppeteers Anna Leigh Gortner, Shiloh Goodin, and Toussaint Jeanlouis. (Photo/Evan Zimmerman)

SURVIVAL STORY. Life of Pi runs April 8 through 13 at the Keller Auditorium, located at 222 S.W. Clay Street in Portland. Pictured on the right is Taha Mandviwala, who plays Pi. On the left is "Richard Parker," played by puppeteers Anna Leigh Gortner, Shiloh Goodin, and Toussaint Jeanlouis. (Photo/Evan Zimmerman)

From The Asian Reporter, V35, #1 (April 7, 2025), pages 1, 11 & 15.

Life of Pi, a musical based on the novel by Yann Martel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, is arriving at Portland’s Keller Auditorium this week.

The musical tells the story of a 16-year-old boy named Pi who survives a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with four others — a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger.

The production features world-class puppetry, visuals, and stagecraft to tell Martel’s extraordinary story of family, resilience, and survival.

Life of Pi first opened to critical acclaim with its cutting-edge visual effects at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, in 2019. It then played Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End where it won five Olivier Awards in 2022, including Best New Play, Best Scenic Design, and Best Lighting Design.

In a historic first for the Olivier Awards, the seven performers who played Royal Bengal tiger "Richard Parker" were collectively awarded "Best Actor in a Supporting Role."

Life of Pi made its Broadway premiere at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in midtown Manhattan on March 9, 2023. Prior to the Broadway premiere, it made its North American premiere at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University.

The North American tour began at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland, in December of 2024.

Life of Pi runs April 8 through 13 at the Keller Auditorium, located at 222 S.W. Clay Street in Portland. The production, which is presented by Broadway in Portland and is recommended for attendees age 10 and above, runs 2 hours, 10 minutes with one intermission.

To purchase tickets, call (503) 248-4335, or visit <www.portland5.com> or <www.broadwayinportland.com>. To learn more, visit <www.LifeOfPiBway.com>.

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