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5th Avenue Theatre Reports Strong Audience Growth, New Strategic Alliance, and $4.6M Deficit in Annual Report
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025

Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre released its annual State of the Theatre report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, detailing significant growth in attendance, philanthropy, and education programs alongside ongoing financial challenges.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Opens Seattle Opera's 25-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Seattle Opera will open its 2025/26 season with Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved comedy The Pirates of Penzance, marking the first time a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta has been produced at the company.

SUFFS To Include Special Community-Centered Performance at 5th Avenue Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will welcome nearly 1,800 attendees for a special presentation of SUFFS. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming performance.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company Names Ariel Gomez Bradler as Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has announced the promotion of Ariel Gomez Bradler to Managing Director, a key leadership role that places her second in command of one of the nation’s leading musical theatre institutions.

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to MRS. DOUBTFIRE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International just announced the acquisition of Mrs. Doubtfire, the hit comedy musical based on the enormously popular 20th Century Fox motion picture.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has announced its new production of Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award-winning musical that captures the spirit, style, and humor of 1960s America.

Seattle Theatre Group to Operate The 5th Avenue Theatre Under New Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

Seattle Theatre Group has reached an agreement with the University of Washington and The 5th Avenue Theatre Company to assume operations of the historic 5th Avenue Theatre. The venue will remain a nonprofit space, expanding programming while preserving local musical theater.

SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company and Seattle Theatre Group are launching a new strategic alliance that will strengthen and preserve the musical company’s role in staging award-winning locally produced live theater. Learn more about the 25/26 season!

Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Bring your appetite because The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage from March 11-30, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal below.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.

WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

ACT Contemporary Theatre & The 5th Avenue Theatre Present THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

ACT Contemporary Theatre and The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of their 12th co-production: The Last Five Years written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Shermona Mitchell.

MARY POPPINS Announced At The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Grab your umbrellas and get ready for a spoonful of sugar - the timeless classic Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins flies onto The 5th Avenue Theatre stage from November 22 - December 26, 2024.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces Premera Blue Cross Partnership
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced a partnership with Premera Blue Cross, aiming to enhance community engagement and support for the arts. This collaboration will focus on accessibility and outreach initiatives.

Complete Cast Set for SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Richard Fleeshman, Marisha Wallace, and Steve Furst Join SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Further casting has been announced for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN!, which plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August. 

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Raises Over $1 Million At Annual Auction and Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the success of its highly anticipated Spotlight Soirée Annual Gala and Auction, which took place on May 3, 2024 and raised $1,014,880 and celebrated the arts.

Jason Manford Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! will play Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August.

World Premieres & More Set for ACT Contemporary Theatre 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.