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The second new musical in Village Theatre's 5-show season is the outrageous commie-dy, Iron Curtain, directed by Steve Tomkins, named one of Seattle Magazine's 'Most Influential of 2010.' From the writing team who brought the 2007 production of Once Upon a Time in New Jersey to the Mainstage, the new musical Iron Curtain is chock-full of talent, and some of Seattle's funniest, funny people are set to appear.

Village Theatre is presenting the world premiere of the new musical "The Gypsy King" on their mainstage. And while the show could do with a little tightening, it's a charming, witty and above all FUN throwback to the musicals of the 40's and 50's.

The world premiere of THE GYPSY KING at the Village Theatre Mainstage and written by Emmy-award winner Randy Rogel will end its run on April 25th.

Village Theatre is presenting the world premiere of the new musical "The Gypsy King" on their mainstage. And while the show could do with a little tightening, it's a charming, witty and above all FUN throwback to the musicals of the 40's and 50's.

World Premiering on the Village Theatre Mainstage and written by Emmy-award winner Randy Rogel comes over-the-top hilarity in the new musical The Gypsy King.

World Premiering on the Village Theatre Mainstage and written by Emmy-award winner Randy Rogel comes over-the-top hilarity in the new musical The Gypsy King.

Village Theatre is excited to announce the docking of their production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's epic masterpiece, Show Boat on the Mainstage. Show Boat will have one preview performance in Issaquah on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, and will officially open the following day, running May 14-July 3, 2009 in Issaquah, and July 10-August 2, 2009 in Everett.

Village Theatre produces the first regional production in over a decade of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's romantic masterwork, Show Boat. Featuring many of Seattle's top actors, Village Theatre is thrilled to announce their incredible, 28-person cast.

Village Theatre is excited to announce the docking of their production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's epic masterpiece, Show Boat on the Mainstage. Show Boat will have one preview performance in Issaquah on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, and will officially open the following day, running May 14-July 3, 2009 in Issaquah, and July 10-August 2, 2009 in Everett.

Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Village Theatre announces the cast for AIDA, the exhilarating pop-rock powerhouse by Elton John and Tim Rice, on stage May 14 - July 6, 2008 in Issaquah and July 11 - 27, 2008 in Everett.

Village Theatre brings the 2007-2008 Season to a climactic close with Elton John and Tim Rice's pop-rock musical sensation AIDA.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the New York premiere of The Piper, a new musical by Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, directed by Michael Bush. Performances will run September 19 - 29.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival will present the New York premiere of The Piper, a new musical by Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, directed by Michael Bush with performances September 18 - 29.

From September 12th through 23rd, the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Reggie Hill will present the New York premiere of Warrior, a musical with book, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning songwriter and author Marcus Hummon

star performance needs strong support. Even the greatest of leading ladies can't save a production boggled by misguided choices. It is too bad that Village Theatre's wonky new production of Hello, Dolly! is never able to live up to its delightful star (in her return to Seattle) Peggy O'Connell. With a solidly tuneful Jerry Herman score, a tight book by Michael Stewart, and opportunities for multiple star turns, you would expect this local revival to be a triumph. Sadly, director Steve Tomkins' tendency to gravitate towards the superficial requires O'Connell to make a difficult uphill climb. Stars of her caliber should never be subjected to this chore.

SCT's Junie B. Jones proves to be a delight for all ages.