Fifth Avenue Theatre

Address:
13-08 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

BUILT: 1926

SEATING CAPACITY: 2130
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Fifth Avenue Theatre History

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926. The building and land is owned by the University of Washington and was once part of the original campus.

Shows at the Fifth Avenue Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

2/4/2026 - 2/15/2026 Spamalot (2025)
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9/13/2025 - 9/27/2025 Suffs (2025)
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7/20/2022 - 8/7/2022 Come From Away (2018)

5/12/2020 - 5/14/2020 Once On This Island (2019)

1/31/2020 - 2/23/2020 Bliss (2020)

11/26/2019 - 1/4/2019 Mrs. Doubtfire (2019)

10/4/2019 - 10/27/2019 Austen's Pride (2019)

4/23/2019 - 4/28/2019 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (2019)

3/22/2019 - 4/14/2019 Marie, Dancing Still (2019)

10/9/2018 - 11/4/2018 Come From Away (2018)

2/2/2018 - 2/25/2018 Intermission! the Musical (2018)

7/11/2017 - 7/30/2017 Fun Home (2016)

6/8/2017 - 7/2/2017 Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (2017)

4/14/2017 - 5/6/2017 The Secret Garden (2017)

7/12/2016 - 7/31/2016 A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (2015)

10/1/2015 - 10/25/2015 Waterfall (2015)

8/18/2015 - 9/6/2015 Matilda the Musical (2015)

10/7/2014 - 10/26/2014 Kinky Boots (2014)

7/8/2014 - 7/15/2014 We Will Rock You (unknown)

6/11/2014 - 6/29/2014 The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2013)

10/15/2013 - 11/3/2013 Anything Goes (2012)

10/28/2008 - 11/16/2008 The Drowsy Chaperone (2007)

8/14/2008 - 9/21/2008 Shrek the Musical (2008)

2/8/2006 - 2/16/2006 The Wedding Singer (2006) [Pre-Broadway]

8/9/2005 - 8/29/2005 Princesses (2005)

5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (2005)

4/29/2004 - 5/16/2004 Yankee Doodle Dandy (2004)

6/14/2002 - 6/23/2002 Hairspray (2002) [Pre-Broadway]

1/22/2000 - 2/12/2000 Martin Guerre (1999) [Pre-Broadway]

4/25/1995 - 5/14/1995 Follies (1995)

12/13/1992 - The Phantom of the Opera (1992)

2/9/1982 - 2/9/1982 Colette (1982) [Pre-Broadway]

9/21/1896 - 9/21/1896 Lost, Strayed or Stolen (1896)

11/21/1887 - 11/21/1887 The Begum (1887)

2/21/1887 - 2/21/1887 Ruddigore (1887)

3/1/1886 - 3/1/1886 The Mikado (1885)

8/20/1885 - 8/20/1885 The Mikado, or, the Town of Titipu (1885)

8/20/1885 - 8/20/1885 The Mikado (1885)

12/15/1884 - 12/27/1884 Mam'zelle (1884)

2/11/1884 - 2/11/1884 Princess Ida (1884)

12/31/1879 - 12/31/1879 The Pirates of Penzance (1879)

10/13/1879 - 11/5/1879 Barbe-Bleue (1879)

8/9/1875 - 8/9/1875 The Belles of the Kitchen (1875)

5/29/1869 - 5/29/1869 Monsieur Landry (1869)

5/15/1869 - 5/29/1869 Monsieur Choufleury (1869)

5/10/1869 - 6/4/1869 Les Dragons de Villars, or, the Hermit's Bell (1869)

5/6/1869 - 5/8/1869 Monsieur Choufleury (1869)

5/6/1869 - 5/8/1869 Le Mariage Aux Lanternes (1869)

4/24/1869 - 4/29/1869 Monsieur Landry (1869)

4/24/1869 - 4/29/1869 Le Ma�®tre de Chapelle (1869)

4/10/1869 - 4/30/1869 La Belle Hélène (1868)

4/9/1869 - 4/23/1868 La Chanson de Fortunio (1868)

4/9/1869 - 4/23/1869 Les Bavards (1868)

4/8/1869 - 4/15/1869 Orphée Aux Enfers (1869)

4/7/1869 - 6/11/1869 Barbe-Bleue (1868)

4/6/1869 - 5/4/1869 The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein (1869)

4/5/1869 - 6/19/1869 La Périchole (1869)

12/9/1867 - 1/1/1868 Ye Legend of Ye Grand Queen Bess! (1867)

12/4/1867 - 12/9/1867 Shylock (1867)

11/18/1867 - 11/30/1867 Medea! (1867)

11/14/1867 - 11/30/1867 Aladdin, the Wonderful Scamp! (1867)

10/28/1867 - 11/13/1867 Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)

10/28/1867 - 11/13/1867 Shylock (1867)

10/21/1867 - 10/26/1867 Fra Diavolo, or, the Beauty and the Brigands (1867)

10/21/1867 - 10/26/1867 Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)

10/7/1867 - 10/19/1867 Aladdin, the Wonderful Scamp! (1867)

9/9/1867 - 10/5/1867 Fra Diavolo, or, the Beauty and the Brigands (1867)

9/2/1867 - 9/7/1867 Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)

- 1776 (2001)

News

Major Attaway and More Will Lead MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT North American Tour Photo

Major Attaway and More Will Lead MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. The production will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning performances Monday, December 1.

Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3 Photo

Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

The Cover Up, a new play by Jon Marans, will receive an invitational reading at The Barrow Group Theatre on Monday, November 3, at 2:15 p.m. (note updated time).

SPAMALOT Cast Recording Receives First-Ever Vinyl Release Featuring Cut Song Photo

SPAMALOT Cast Recording Receives First-Ever Vinyl Release Featuring Cut Song
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, the first-ever vinyl release of the original Broadway cast recording will be released featuring the never-before-released track, “The Cow Song.”

Theatergoing in the Time of The Gilded Age Photo

Theatergoing in the Time of The Gilded Age
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 24, 2025

The Gilded Age recently wrapped up its third season on HBO, to record-setting viewership. Much to the delight of theatre fans, the cast of the show includes a wealth of actors who are beloved for their work in theatre. Cast by Adam Caldwell and Bernie Telsey, The Gilded Age shoots in the New York area, which gave the team the ability to cast many actors who regularly work in theatre.

Interview: All the Colors of True Love: A Conversation with Coleman Cummings Photo

Interview: All the Colors of True Love: A Conversation with Coleman Cummings
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 29, 2025

“The role requires quite a range of acting; it calls for all the colors of true love, as well as grief, anger frustration, the whole spectrum playing out in the two-day time period of the show. And Bernstein’s score is groundbreaking. It’s full of so many colors that accurately express the emotions and subtexts of all the characters through these little motifs. It stands alone; it’s unique in style.” Actor Coleman Cummings is musing on the challenge he is undertaking in making his role debut as Tony in Maine State Music Theatre’s WEST SIDE STORY, which runs from August 6-23, 2025 at Brunswick’s Pickard Theater. For Cummings, this will be his second appearance with the company, having portrayed Dimitry in ANASTASIA earlier in the season.

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Photo

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025

A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to Present THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Coppell Photo

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to Present THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Coppell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players are bringing their production of The Pirates of Penzance to Coppell in July. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Launch National Tour At Playhouse Square Photo

Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Launch National Tour At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

The North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Jersey Shore Arts Center Photo

PIRATES OF PENZANCE Comes to Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Pirates of Penzance, directed by Nick Montesano with musical direction by Jeff Brown, will return to the Palaia stage at The Jersey Shore Arts Center having been the first show that NENA produced there over 20 years ago.

Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo

Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!

Meet the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo

Meet the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2024

The new revival of Sunset Blvd. is currently playing the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Get to know who's who in the cast of the show, led by Nicole Scherzinger.

ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week Photo

ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Aladdin will welcome Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele to the principal cast of the Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For New Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY Photo

Cast Set For New Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

The cast has been announced for the new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away.

Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre Photo

Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Watch rehearsal footage of Totally F*cked and Mama Who Bore Me from Fifth Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of Spring Awakening in the videos here!

Ellen Hollander Brings THE LONG & WINDING ROAD--A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

Ellen Hollander will be performing 'The Long & Winding Road--A Tribute to The Beatles' at Don't Tell Mama on Sunday afternoon, November 12th at 3:30pm.

Video: Watch Tributes from BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration Photo

Video: Watch Tributes from BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2023

Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary. Check out a series of video tributes from Marc Shaiman, Randy Rainbow, Michael Crawford and theatres all around the world!

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2023

Once Upon a One More Time begins previews on Broadway tonight, May 13, at the Marquis Theatre ahead of an opening night on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Meet the cast of Once Upon a One More Time here!

Tony Winning-Musical COME FROM AWAY Returns To Portland, May 2-7 Photo

Tony Winning-Musical COME FROM AWAY Returns To Portland, May 2-7
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2023

Broadway in Portland has announced the return of the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed the world on September 11, 2001.

Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendleton Welcome Some OLD FRIENDS! To Pangea May 2nd and 9th Photo

Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendleton Welcome Some OLD FRIENDS! To Pangea May 2nd and 9th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 6, 2023

Cabaret Darlings Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton return to Pangea with some OLD FRIENDS!

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Open Ebony Repertory Theatre 15th Anniversary Season Photo

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Open Ebony Repertory Theatre 15th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Ebony Repertory Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ as its 15th Anniversary Season Opening Production.

Fifth Avenue Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Fifth Avenue Theatre?

Fifth Avenue Theatre's current show is Spamalot which began performances on 2/4/2026.

What when was Fifth Avenue Theatre built?

Fifth Avenue Theatre was built in 1926.

How many seats does Fifth Avenue Theatre have?

Fifth Avenue Theatre has 2130 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Fifth Avenue Theatre?

Hairspray which ran from 8/15/2002 to 1/4/2009, Shrek the Musical which ran from 12/14/2008 to 1/3/2010, The Wedding Singer which ran from 4/27/2006 to 12/31/2006, Martin Guerre which ran from 9/29/1999 to 4/8/2000 and

What show is next for Fifth Avenue Theatre?

Fifth Avenue Theatre's next show is Spamalot which begins performances on 2/4/2026.

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Shows at the Fifth Avenue Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
2/4/2026	-	2/15/2026	Spamalot (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
9/13/2025	-	9/27/2025	Suffs (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
7/20/2022	-	8/7/2022	Come From Away (2018)
5/12/2020	-	5/14/2020	Once On This Island (2019)
1/31/2020	-	2/23/2020	Bliss (2020)
11/26/2019	-	1/4/2019	Mrs. Doubtfire (2019)
10/4/2019	-	10/27/2019	Austen's Pride (2019)
4/23/2019	-	4/28/2019	The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (2019)
3/22/2019	-	4/14/2019	Marie, Dancing Still (2019)
10/9/2018	-	11/4/2018	Come From Away (2018)
2/2/2018	-	2/25/2018	Intermission! the Musical (2018)
7/11/2017	-	7/30/2017	Fun Home (2016)
6/8/2017	-	7/2/2017	Romy & Michele's High School Reunion (2017)
4/14/2017	-	5/6/2017	The Secret Garden (2017)
7/12/2016	-	7/31/2016	A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (2015)
10/1/2015	-	10/25/2015	Waterfall (2015)
8/18/2015	-	9/6/2015	Matilda the Musical (2015)
10/7/2014	-	10/26/2014	Kinky Boots (2014)
7/8/2014	-	7/15/2014	We Will Rock You (unknown)
6/11/2014	-	6/29/2014	The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2013)
10/15/2013	-	11/3/2013	Anything Goes (2012)
10/28/2008	-	11/16/2008	The Drowsy Chaperone (2007)
8/14/2008	-	9/21/2008	Shrek the Musical (2008)
2/8/2006	-	2/16/2006	The Wedding Singer (2006) [Pre-Broadway]
8/9/2005	-	8/29/2005	Princesses (2005)
5/13/2005	-	5/15/2005	Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (2005)
4/29/2004	-	5/16/2004	Yankee Doodle Dandy (2004)
6/14/2002	-	6/23/2002	Hairspray (2002) [Pre-Broadway]
1/22/2000	-	2/12/2000	Martin Guerre (1999) [Pre-Broadway]
4/25/1995	-	5/14/1995	Follies (1995)
12/13/1992	-		The Phantom of the Opera (1992)
2/9/1982	-	2/9/1982	Colette (1982) [Pre-Broadway]
9/21/1896	-	9/21/1896	Lost, Strayed or Stolen (1896)
11/21/1887	-	11/21/1887	The Begum (1887)
2/21/1887	-	2/21/1887	Ruddigore (1887)
3/1/1886	-	3/1/1886	The Mikado (1885)
8/20/1885	-	8/20/1885	The Mikado, or, the Town of Titipu (1885)
8/20/1885	-	8/20/1885	The Mikado (1885)
12/15/1884	-	12/27/1884	Mam'zelle (1884)
2/11/1884	-	2/11/1884	Princess Ida (1884)
12/31/1879	-	12/31/1879	The Pirates of Penzance (1879)
10/13/1879	-	11/5/1879	Barbe-Bleue (1879)
8/9/1875	-	8/9/1875	The Belles of the Kitchen (1875)
5/29/1869	-	5/29/1869	Monsieur Landry (1869)
5/15/1869	-	5/29/1869	Monsieur Choufleury (1869)
5/10/1869	-	6/4/1869	Les Dragons de Villars, or, the Hermit's Bell (1869)
5/6/1869	-	5/8/1869	Monsieur Choufleury (1869)
5/6/1869	-	5/8/1869	Le Mariage Aux Lanternes (1869)
4/24/1869	-	4/29/1869	Monsieur Landry (1869)
4/24/1869	-	4/29/1869	Le Ma�®tre de Chapelle (1869)
4/10/1869	-	4/30/1869	La Belle Hélène (1868)
4/9/1869	-	4/23/1868	La Chanson de Fortunio (1868)
4/9/1869	-	4/23/1869	Les Bavards (1868)
4/8/1869	-	4/15/1869	Orphée Aux Enfers (1869)
4/7/1869	-	6/11/1869	Barbe-Bleue (1868)
4/6/1869	-	5/4/1869	The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein (1869)
4/5/1869	-	6/19/1869	La Périchole (1869)
12/9/1867	-	1/1/1868	Ye Legend of Ye Grand Queen Bess! (1867)
12/4/1867	-	12/9/1867	Shylock (1867)
11/18/1867	-	11/30/1867	Medea! (1867)
11/14/1867	-	11/30/1867	Aladdin, the Wonderful Scamp! (1867)
10/28/1867	-	11/13/1867	Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)
10/28/1867	-	11/13/1867	Shylock (1867)
10/21/1867	-	10/26/1867	Fra Diavolo, or, the Beauty and the Brigands (1867)
10/21/1867	-	10/26/1867	Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)
10/7/1867	-	10/19/1867	Aladdin, the Wonderful Scamp! (1867)
9/9/1867	-	10/5/1867	Fra Diavolo, or, the Beauty and the Brigands (1867)
9/2/1867	-	9/7/1867	Cinderella, or, the Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper (1867)
	-		1776 (2001)