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Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Jan 29, 2026

I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard, or heard an entire packed audience laugh so hard. In a world that feels very heavy, Portland Center Stage's production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG offers something we desperately need: two hours of pure, unrelenting fun.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Sep 4, 2025

Dear Readers, whether you want to admit it or not, we all love a little bit of schadenfreude to some extent. That joy we take out of something going wrong for someone else. And that’s where “The Play That Goes Wrong”, currently playing at the Seattle Rep, hits the sweet spot. We can relish in the chaos while knowing it’s all supposed to happen. Seattle audiences have been waiting for this one for a while with tours that were announced and then cancelled. And while I know how amazing this show is from seeing the original London cast, this is now a local company and local cast, and it’s not an easy show to pull off. But the Rep has always been up to the task for those tough shows, and I’m pleased to say, they nailed it!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and FANCY DANCER to Open Seattle Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

Seattle Rep opens its 2025/26 season with the Broadway comedy The Play That Goes Wrong and Larissa FastHorse’s world premiere play Fancy Dancer. Running August through November 2025, both shows celebrate storytelling, identity, and theatrical mayhem.

Village Theatre Presents DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER Live On Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024

Village Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Dial M for Murder, an adaptation of the Frederick Knott play brimming with more unexpected turns and diabolical plot twists than Hitchcock's timeless film version.

Videos: Watch New Clips From SPRING AWAKENING at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

All new video clips have been released from Spring Awakening at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Check out clips of 'Don't Do Sadness / Blue Wind' and 'The Dark I Know Well' here!

Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024

Watch the new trailer from Spring Awakening at The 5th Avenue Theatre, running now through June 30th, in the video here!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024

Listen to the cast of Spring Awakening rehearse 'Song of Purple Summer' ahead of the production's run at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024. Check out the all-new video!

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!

Video: 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' From SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Take a peek into the rehearsal room of Spring Awakening and watch this clip of 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' performed by Ciara Alyse Harris, Anabel Chacón, Caitlin Sarwono, Lauren Drake, and Anteia DeLaney. Check out the video here!

SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The highly anticipated Seattle production of Spring Awakening is set to take the stage at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024.

ROMEO AND JULIET Now Extended Through May At Seattle Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2024

Seattle Shakespeare Company has announced the extension of Romeo and Juliet, now running through May 19.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to Seattle Shakespeare Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Seattle Shakespeare Company dives into their fourth indoor mainstage production with a Shakespeare classic: Romeo and Juliet.

Review: SOLARIS at Book-It Repertory Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Jun 20, 2023

One thing that can be said about Book-It Repertory Theatre, Dear Readers, is that they know how to surprise and thrill. Their 2016 productions of “The Brothers K” still live rent free in my head. So, when I heard they were tackling a novel such as Stanislaw Lem’s “Solaris”, currently playing at the Center Theater, I was dubious but excited. Taking on this Sci-Fi/thriller/love story is not an easy thing to do. It’s been attempted many times including a few movies, the most recent in 2002 with George Clooney, but to put the Solaris Space Station up on stage sounded like a stretch. But then, I did say they always surprise, and they did this time, as well as thrill.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for 5th Avenue's SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2023

A deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, The 5th Avenue Theatre is elated to bring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stage in Seattle April 21 - May 14, 2023. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsal!

Tickets For 5th Avenue's SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023

A deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, The 5th Avenue Theatre is elated to bring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stage in Seattle April 21 - May 14, 2023.

Review: THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Taproot Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Nov 26, 2022

Christmas is a most favorite holiday to many, and the Jane Austen fan base has never been stronger. What could be more perfect than to revive some of Austen’s most beloved characters (and some of her most notorious) in a delightful Christmas setting? THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY is a holiday treat. The production blends the lavish frippery of the Regency era with dollops of modern humor that is sure to please both traditional and contemporary tastes.

BWW Review: TEENAGE DICK at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Mar 10, 2022

The provocative title, “Teenage Dick”, for the current show at the Seattle Rep is giving some people pause while others just find it hilarious. Yes, I’m sure it’s intentionally provocative to get attention and yes, it’s funny. But it’s just the nickname for the main character, Richard, and he is a teenager, so let’s get the giggles out of our system now. I’ll wait. All good now? OK, Dear Readers, now I can tell you all about this incredible show and how I was left super excited for “Teenage Dick”. Dammit! I guess it wasn’t all out yet.

Joe's Pub Announces Holiday Performances Featuring Sandra Bernhard, Murray Hill, Matt Rogers and Yemen Blues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021

New York City’s iconic venue, Joe’s Pub opened its doors on October 5 welcoming a star-studded fall season kicking off with 5 sold-out nights for Justin Vivian Bond. Today, they are sharing the eclectic holiday performances from November 23 through December 31. 

Seattle Shakespeare Company Presents TROILUS AND CRESSIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020

Classic characters from Homer's The Iliad a?" Hector, Ulysses, Achilles, Ajax, Helen a?" leap to life with the help of Shakespeare's imagination to reveal the follies of war in Troilus and Cressida at Seattle Shakespeare Company. David Quicksall directs the production which begins previews on March 17, opens March 20, and runs through April 12 in the Center Theatre at Seattle Center.

2019 Gypsy Rose Lee Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020

Seattle Theater Writers Seattle's theater reviewers circle announces the Winners of Excellence in Seattle theatrical productions. Spanning dozens of theater companies and productions, from large and prominent to small and humble, the Gypsy Rose Lee Awards honor the excellence found across the area.