BWW Critic’s Choice Awards (Jay’s Picks)
The Seattle theater scene has presented us with some amazing shows this last season and I felt it necessary to recognize some of the incredible talent and shows I was fortunate enough to see.
Jay Irwin - Page 48
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BWW Reviews: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Seattle Public Theater
When tackling a play such as "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead", as is currently being tackled by Seattle Public Theater, you need to make sure you have two powerhouse actors in the titular roles, especially when putting in the twist of casting women rather than the traditional men in the roles
BWW Reviews: HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE at the Seattle Rep
There are certain authors whose shows I never miss if possible.
BWW Reviews: CRADLE AND ALL at Theater Schmeater
Which is better, the idea of having children or actually having them? That's the question posed by the current show from Theater Schmeater, "Cradle and All" by Daniel Goldfarb.
BWW Reviews: CORIOLANUS from Seattle Shakespeare Company
Whether or not we are cheering for a certain character in a play needs to come from more than just being told that someone is the protagonist or good guy.
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY at the Paramount
For certain shows there's really nothing like a big, fully realized production complete with all the professional singers and dancers that only Broadway can provide.
BWW Reviews: SPRING AWAKENING at Balagan Theatre - A First "Must-See" of the New Year
Let me just start out saying that I don't like this show.
BWW Reviews: MEZZO LUNATICO at Teatro ZinZanni
So which of Santa's lists are you on? The Naughty or the Nice? Well for those of you that lean toward the Naughty then I probably saw you last night at the most interesting holiday diversion I've seen in awhile, "Mezzo Lunatico" at Teatro ZinZanni.
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA at the 5th Avenue
It's a small wonder that Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" keeps getting dusted off and trotted out every few years.
BWW Reviews: SYLVIA at the Seattle Rep
I've always counted on the Rep to bring in the new and fresh stuff to the Seattle Theater community.
2011 BWW Seattle Awards Voting is Now Open!
The nominations are in and the field has been set.
BWW Reviews: CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION at the Seattle Rep
I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again since it keeps coming up, I personally cannot stand other people's therapy on stage.
Can’t Stop the Beat: SMT’s HAIRSPRAY Rehearsal Blog – Part 4
Hey there kids, so it's been a crazy busy time.
BWW Reviews: PIRATES OF PENZANCE from STAGEright
Traditional, proper Gilbert and Sullivan this ain't.
BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM from Seattle Shakespeare Company
There are many words I can use to describe Seattle Shakespeare Company's current production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
BWW Reviews: SAVING AIMEE at the 5th Avenue Theatre
Saint or Sinner? That's the question that the latest new musical tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre is wanting us to answer with the bio-musical, "Saving Aimee".
Can’t Stop the Beat: SMT’s HAIRSPRAY rehearsal blog – Part 3
Oh my holy hell! The rehearsals are keeping me hopping.
BWW Reviews: DOG SEES GOD from Balagan Theatre
I guess it's just human nature to wonder what became of our beloved childhood icons when they grow up.
BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP at the Paramount
OK, so I find it an interesting coincidence that there are two (kinda) clowning shows in town right now.
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