BWW Review: A MOVEABLE FEAST's Sumptuous Supper, Song, and Story at Café Nordo
Welcome to the world of Ernest Hemingway's Paris in the 1920's.
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BWW Review: 20th Anniversary of RENT at the Paramount Solid but No Tears
'Rent' is certainly one of those shows where you either love it or you hate it.
BWW Review: NCTC's BRIGHT HALF LIFE is Sweet but Lacks Engaging Characters
The theater is filled with some of the greatest love stories, "Romeo and Juliet", "Mary's Wedding", and "Falsettos" just to name a few of my favorites.
BWW Review: 5th Ave's PAJAMA GAME Delivers the Steam Heat
There's this little subsection of musical theater from the 50's and 60's that are big crowd pleasers due to the fact they were just plain fun.
BWW Review: Seattle Rep's WELL Hilariously Deconstructs One-Woman Shows
Author Lisa Kron is known for her one-woman shows.
BWW Review: STORYVILLE RISING Captivates with Stories but Little Plot
It's difficult to see where creator, writer and director of "Storyville Rising", currently playing at Seattle Immersive Theatre, David Crellin was trying to go with his show.
BWW Review: RAISINS IN A GLASS OF MILK Examines Racial Issues in Theatre
More and more we see controversies arise in the entertainment industry as people of color are overlooked for some roles or pigeonholed in other roles based on their race.
BWW Review: Two Words for Seattle Shake's BRING DOWN THE HOUSE – Bad Ass
Here in Seattle we are blessed to have an abundance of bad ass female theater professionals some you might even go so far as to call local theater royalty.
BWW Review: Seagull Project's CHERRY ORCHARD Still Shines Amidst Some Confusion
Mounting something as complex as a Chekov play is not an easy undertaking and should only be handled by professionals.
BWW Review: Creepy yet Touching LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Thrills at the Moore
Is it possible to put a really good horror story on stage? It has been done to some limited success with things like "Sweeney Todd" or "The Woman in Black" and now we have the truly creepy offering from National Theatre of Scotland with their adaptation of "Let the Right One In".
BWW Review: Gripping Journey in GUARDS AT THE TAJ at ACT
I do love it, Dear Readers, when a show manages to thrill without the aid of elaborate sets or gimmicks.
BWW Review: Theater 9/12's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION – Strong Performances but a Bit Static
There's something to be said for a bunch of actors, putting in the work and leaving it all out on the stage unencumbered by elaborate sets.
BWW Review: Paramount's KING AND I Full of Heart, Talent, Et Cetera
I've never been a huge fan of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I", currently playing at the Paramount Theatre.
BWW Review: ArtsWest's MOTHERS AND SONS Lives Up to Its Potential
I was fortunate enough to see Tyne Daly in Terrence McNally's "Mothers and Sons" when it was on Broadway.
BWW Review: Village's THE 39 STEPS Packed with Laughs but Lacks Pace
If you've ever seen Patrick Barlow's brilliant stage adaptation of the Hitchcock film "The 39 Steps" you know what a fast paced thrill ride it is.
BWW Review: WET's EVERY FIVE MINUTES Disturbs with Blistering Performances
You know that nightmare you have where nothing makes sense as the plot keeps switching from one horrible situation to the next? You try and try but you just can't make anything good last for more than five minutes.
BWW Review: Surprisingly Affected by Resonant WOODY SEZ at Seattle Rep
I'll admit to a large dose of skepticism when heading in to see "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie" currently playing at the Seattle Rep.
BWW Review: Cute but Uninspired FINDING NEVERLAND at Paramount
Lord, save us from pop songwriters who think they can write musical theater.
BWW 2016 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks)
It's been a crazy year, Dear Readers.
BWW Review: HEDWIG Rocks The Paramount with Heart and Soul
When you have a show that is so focused on one character, it's always interesting to see the different takes different actors give to the role.
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