5th Avenue Theatre

Asolo Rep Names Peter Rothstein as New Producing Artistic Director

After an extensive international search, Asolo Repertory Theatre's Board of Directors has selected Peter Rothstein as the new incoming producing artistic director. Rothstein has accepted a five-year contract and will assume the role on July 1, 2023, following the planned departure of Michael Donald Edwards on June 30, 2023.

PLAY/MATE Benefit Performance Announced At The Green Room 42

PLAY/MATE: An Entanglement 42 Production, a benefit concert supporting birthing bodies' reproductive rights, occurs Sunday, January 22nd, 9.30pm at The Green Room 42.

OPERA America Announces Participants Of The 2022�'2023 Mentorship Program For Women Administrators

OPERA America is pleased to recognize the leadership achievements and dedication of three women administrators who have been selected as protégés in the 2022‒2023 Mentorship Program for Women Administrators.

2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Lipton

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.

Julia Lester, Aaron Lazar, John-Michael Lyles & More Complete the Cast of Sierra Boggess Led THE SECRET GARDEN

The complete cast has been announced for “The Secret Garden” at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. See who will star in the show, performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

SEATTLE CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARDS (JAY'S PICKS) 2022

Dear Readers, I don’t need to tell you, it’s been a crazy year. Many theaters just coming back to life or ramping up again post pandemic. But even with all the chaos, Seattle still comes up with some amazing shows from theaters large and small. Here’s a list of my personal picks for outstanding shows and performers from the past year, 2022.

Watch: Amber Ardolino, JJ Niemann & Alex Wong Star in RANKED, A MUSICAL Music Video

Watch the new music video for for the song “Eye on the Prize,” featuring Amber Ardolino, JJ Niemann, and Alex Wong from the new musical Ranked.

Full Cast Announced For SWEENEY TODD Starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George).

Cast Announced for CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Lauren Yee’s Cambodian Rock Band, a Signature Theatre production, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre beginning Saturday, February 25 and continuing through Sunday, April 2, 2023. 

Video: Get A First Look At I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUTHER West Coast Premiere At Seattle Rep

Seattle Rep has released a new trailer for its anticipated West Coast Premiere of the stage adaptation of Erika L. Sánchez's New York Times bestselling novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Video: Exclusive First Look at New Song From BLISS THE MUSICAL, 'Break Through the Dark'

Bliss is releasing songs from the show on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your music. Featuring music and lyrics by Emma Lively and Tyler Beatie, 'Break Through The Dark' is the fourth song streaming now. Get a first look at the studio cast recording the track here!

VIDEO: See A New Trailer For THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION at 5th Avenue Theatre

Get a first look at a new trailer for The 5th Avenue Theatre's The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation. Playing September 10 - October 2, 2022, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation, which is the first production in the 2022/23 Season and the 26th new musical produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre. 

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for AND SO THAT HAPPENED… at The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre is bringing to life three new unique stories in the world premiere of the musical And So That Happened..., a collage of experiences that reflects and expresses cataclysmic change from the perspective of Northwest voices.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced its 2022/23 Season. The 2022/23 Season features a dynamic lineup of musical theater magic that includes a world premiere, a co-production with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, and more. Check out the fill season

Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42

On April 9 (7pm), join Tony Award Nominee Josh Young and his wife, Broadway Star Emily Padgett at the Green Room 42, as they celebrate the decade that gave us Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and Cats - the decade where Stephen Sondheim and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber reached the pinnacle of their creative mastery: the 1980’s.

VIDEO: First Look at Rehearsals for AFTERWORDS, A NEW MUSICAL

The 5th Avenue Theatre will present the world premiere production of the captivating new musical Afterwords, which debuts this Spring from April 29 - May 21.

VIDEO: Watch 'Gaston' From 5th Avenue Theater's BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Get a first look at 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing January 12 to February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.

VIDEO: First Look At 5th Avenue Theater's BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Get a first look at 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing January 12 to February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.

VIDEO: Sir Tim Rice Talks BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and More

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Bill Berry recently sat down to chat with lyricist Sir Tim Rice about his career and what makes Disney's Beauty and the Beast such a perennial piece of musical theater.

VIDEO: Watch a Timelapse of the 5th Avenue Theatre's New Seats and Carpet

The 5th Avenue Theatre has officially completed the renovations of its seats and carpet. The venue posted a timelapse video showing the work being done to its official YouTube channel.