5th Avenue Theatre Presents HEIGHTS, VANITIES et al. in '10-'11

The 5th Avenue Theatre produces top-quality musical revivals, premieres of bound-for-Broadway shows, and presents touring Broadway musicals. They also host a variety of special events, and offer a number of education and outreach programs to school-age children and adults. The 5th Avenue Theatre is Seattle's premier showplace is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed not-for-profit performing arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The 5th produces and presents musical theater for a subscription audience of over 23,000 and an annual attendance of more than 200,000. The theatre brings approximately 150 live musical performances to the stage each year. The 5th Avenue Theatre is located at 1308 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle, WA. For more information contact 206.625.1900. 

VANITIES: A NEW MUSICAL - February 4 - May 1, 2011

A special Northwest premiere produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre, to be performed at the intimate Falls Theatre at ACT. In Vanities: A New Musical, you'll set off on a life-affirming journey through the turbulent '60s to the late '80s and discover how three friends face life's defining moments: growing up, getting older and getting over it. Vanities is a funny and poignant look at three women who discover that, even in 30 years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each other.

NEXT TO NORMAL - February 22 - March 13, 2011

Experience the most talked about new show on Broadway: Next to Normal. This acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone). With a thrilling contemporary score, Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse-a story about the stop/start life of a bipolar mother and the hell her unreality wreaks on her family as she rides the sharp edge between coping and insanity.

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL - April 5 - April 24, 2011

Put on your power suit and enjoy a hilarious tale of laughter, friendship, and premeditated workplace revenge. Outrageously fun and thought-provoking, this direct-from-Broadway musical comedy sends you on the job with three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world! Based on the hit movie and featuring an exuberant Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score by the legendary songwriter, Dolly Parton, this is a crazy conspiracy you won't want to miss.

GUYS AND DOLLS - May 12 - June 5, 2011

The slickest high rollers are in town, and they're depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating crap game. Trouble is, he's $1,000 shy. Throw in Sarah Brown, who's short on sinners at the mission; Sky Masterson, who accepts Nathan's $1000 bet that he can't lure Sarah Brown to Havana; Miss Adelaide, who's desperate to marry Nathan; the meddling Police Lieutenant Brannigan; and the lively lyrics and music of Frank Loesser, and you've got an evening to remember-you can bet on it!

OKLAHOMA - July 8 - August 6, 2011

Hold onto your seat and prepare to be swept away to the rugged plains of Oklahoma. This much-loved, time-honored classic tells the tale of a young Laurie and her quest to find true love and the American Dream. Can farmers and cowmen be friends? Will Ado Annie learn to say no? Will Curly ever be able to give Laurie the life she wants-and that surrey with the fringe on the top? There's only one way to find out. Join us for an unforgettable evening in Oklahoma!

 

 

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