
Shelley Dean
Theatre Journalist Shelley Dean has written 62 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2022, covering Seattle Theatre.
Shelley is equally passionate about theatre and journalism. A Seattle native, she grew up performing and now works in public relations. After spending the past five years in New York, Shelley is pumped to be back in Washington reviewing the great work put on all around Seattle.
About Shelley Dean
Favorite Stories
- BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at CM Performing Arts Center -
- BWW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Theatre Three -
- BWW Feature: Stephen Schwartz Joins Long Island Musical Theatre Festival As Guest Artist -
- Review: THE LOWER DEPTHS at the Erickson Theater -
- Review: BECOMING DR. RUTH At Village Theatre -
Most Popular Articles


Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre
April 9, 2026

Review: ELF at The 5th Avenue Theatre
December 12, 2025
Latest Articles

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre
October 7, 2026
With flipping acrobats, ginormous creatures, and vocal talent that will melt you, the 2026 national tour of Water for Elephants makes for a spectacular night out.

Review: JURASSIC PARKING LOT at Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake
September 11, 2026
What’s better than roaring laughter and a night at the theater? How about laughing with roaring dinosaurs at the theater! The Habit Comedy is combining every element for a good time now through September 27 at the Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake, as Jurassic Parking Lot makes its colossal ret

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at The Paramount Theatre
June 2, 2026
There’s a reason Blue Man Group has been beloved for nearly 40 years: their show is pure fun.

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre
May 18, 2026
It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre
April 9, 2026
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables.

Review: PATTI LUPONE: MATTERS OF THE HEART at Benaroya Hall
March 7, 2026
To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance.

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre
February 6, 2026
Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater.

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Seattle Rep
January 15, 2026
Seattle Rep has opened a deeply moving and heartfelt production on its stage.

Review: 9 TO 5 Clocks In At Village Theatre
December 16, 2025
Village Theatre strikes again with its latest production of 9 to 5, based on the beloved 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton.

Review: AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY at Benaroya Hall
December 16, 2025
A night at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall is always worth it.

Review: ELF at The 5th Avenue Theatre
December 12, 2025
The movie Elf is one of those films that sticks with you throughout your life; you remember the spaghetti, the syrup, and the unrivaled holiday cheer from the unique story.

Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre
December 10, 2025
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time.

Review: Lea Salonga Brings STAGE, SCREEN & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN to Benaroya Hall
October 13, 2025
There’s truly no feeling quite like being in the presence of a legend.

Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
August 18, 2025
Melodic voices and the satisfying sound of tap shoes striking the stage are just two of the reasons why the latest addition at the 5th Avenue Theatre is a pleasure to witness.

Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Taproot Theatre
May 23, 2025
Patsy Cline was a generational talent, her voice timeless, her stage presence commanding, and her story unforgettable.

Review: EMMA at Dacha Theatre
April 18, 2025
Taking on a classic is no easy feat, especially one that has been famously adapted and loved throughout history, such as Jane Austen’s beloved Emma.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Village Theatre
March 23, 2025
Countless musical groups have risen to fame, many becoming universally known household names.

Review: HAPPY CHRISTMAS, JEEVES at Taproot Theatre
December 10, 2024
With every new year, theatergoers feel the excitement of the holiday-themed work produced around Seattle.

BWW Feature: Stephen Schwartz Joins Long Island Musical Theatre Festival As Guest Artist
June 13, 2022
Stephen Schwartz will join Long Island Musical Theatre Festival this year as a guest artist, where the students will put on productions of PIPPIN and GODSPELL

BWW Review: KINKY BOOTS at The John W. Engeman Theater
May 24, 2022
Don't miss out on this dazzling performance of KINKY BOOTS running now through July 3rd.
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