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Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Dec 4, 2025

Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It had one of its pre-broadway tryouts at The Seattle Rep and was a huge hit and personally, absolutely wrecked me emotionally. Now 10 years later this brilliant show is back at the Rep but with a local production as opposed to the Broadway or touring staging. And while the show still wrecked me and made me leave with a soaked handkerchief, there were some elements that gave me pause. We’ll get to those.

Village Theatre Reveals Full Casting for 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

Village Theatre has announced full casting for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place August 8–10, 2025, at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah, Washington. The beloved summer tradition celebrates new work and local artistry, with all staged readings featuring performers from the vibrant Seattle theater community.

Review: MOTHER RUSSIA at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Mar 13, 2025

If you’re at all familiar with the plays of Lauren Yee, Dear Readers, then you know of her delightfully odd situations, rich characters and scintillating dialog. People are still talking about last season’s “Cambodian Rock Band” but my favorite was her “King of the Yees”. Her work brings out the good and the bad in relationships and leaves you smiling or even giggling while tragedy strikes. And her latest, “Mother Russia”, with its World Premiere at the Seattle Rep, falls right in line with those other gems.

Eden Espinosa, Antonio Cipriano & More to Star in 21st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Village Theatre has revealed the complete casting for the 21st annual Festival of New Musicals. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Seattle Shakespeare Company To Present MY BAD PARTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

Seattle Shakespeare Company has announced MY BAD PARTS, a new musical by Justin Huertas. This marks the company's second-ever commissioned project, promising an engaging and innovative theatrical experience.

Review: THE BED TRICK at the Center Theatre At Seattle Center
by Shelley Dean - Mar 24, 2024

Best friends, betrayals, love, and lust - Keiko Green’s new work, The Bed Trick, has it all. Seattle Shakespeare's first new commissioned work is set to be a complete hit. Skillfully directed by Makaela Milburn, the dorm window blinds have opened at the Center Theatre at Seattle Center.

Design Team Set for Seattle Shakespeare Company's 2023�"2024 Production, THE BED TRICK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024

Seattle Shakespeare Company dives into their third indoor mainstage production with their first-ever commissioned work, The Bed Trick, written by Keiko Green.

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Apr 30, 2023

TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare is loaded with music, mischief, and magic. With the Bard’s trusty plot devices of mistaken identity and a prank gone awry, the show traipses its way through the lives of the Illyrians on the way to their happy endings. Clever lyrics embellish the story, touch the heart, and even drop a few truth bombs about identity. The fun and frivolity are full force in this stellar production of a classic in musical form.What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare?

AFTERWORDS to Have Industry Reading This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022

Elttaes Productions will present private developmental work session presentations of the new musical AFTERWORDS on Thursday, November 17, and Friday, November 18, 2022, for select industry members. 

Review: A NIGHT WITH THE RUSSELLS at Taproot Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Sep 25, 2022

The air is electric. The room is filled with smiles, greetings, hugs, and a huge amount of anticipation. From bated breath to roaring cheers, the audience welcomed the Russells onto the stage. The stories and songs shared by Faith Bennet Russell, Be Russell, and Sarah Russell turned the evening from a night at the theater into a lovefest. It was magical. It was cathartic. It was the missing piece that finally made us whole.

VIDEO: First Look At The 5th Avenue Theatre's World Premiere Of AFTERWORDS
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's world premiere production of the captivating new musical Afterwords, is now on stage through May 21.

VIDEO: First Look at Rehearsals for AFTERWORDS, A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022

The 5th Avenue Theatre will present the world premiere production of the captivating new musical Afterwords, which debuts this Spring from April 29 - May 21.

Cast Announced For The 5th Avenue Theatre's World Premiere Of AFTERWORDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Afterwords is the 24th new musical produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre and features music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak and a book by Emily Kazmarek, with direction by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, choreography by Ebony Williams, and music supervision by Matt Perri.

AFTERWORDS Musical Radio Play Will Be Performed as Part of Avenue Theatre's 20/21 Digital Season
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2021

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Afterwords, a new musical with a book by Emily Kaczmarek and music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, is the second of three Musical Radio Plays it will produce in its 2020/21 digital season.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces Virtual Gala on June 4
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2021

The 5th Avenue Theatre will host its most heartfelt digital event of the year, the I ❤ The 5th Gala on Friday, June 4.

VIDEO: Seattle Artists Come Together Virtually to Sing 'You Can't Stop the Beat'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020

A group of Seattle artists have come together to virtually perform 'You Can't stop the Beat', sharing the message 'Nothing can stop live theatre!' 

VIDEO: Get a Peek Inside Rehearsal For SISTER ACT at 5th Avenue Theatre, Starring Natalie Toro!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2020

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents Sister Act, March 14 - April 5, 2020.

Natalie Toro to Star in The 5th Avenue Theatre's SISTER ACT; Complete Casting Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

Complete casting has been announced for The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Sister Act, which begins rehearsals today.

2019 Gypsy Rose Lee Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020

Seattle Theater Writers Seattle's theater reviewers circle announces the Winners of Excellence in Seattle theatrical productions. Spanning dozens of theater companies and productions, from large and prominent to small and humble, the Gypsy Rose Lee Awards honor the excellence found across the area.

Nominees Announced for The 2020 GYPSY ROSE LEE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020

Seattle's critics' circle announces nominees for the 2020 Gypsy Rose Lee awards celebrating excellence in Seattle theatrical productions.