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Open-Door Playhouse to Debut THE MARSHMALLOW CONNECTION April 15
by Gillian Blum - Apr 12, 2026

Open-Door Playhouse continues to present short plays in podcast form, with The Marshmallow Connection starting April 15, 2026 at the link in the article.

Review Roundup: Jefferson Mays-Led AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, led by Jefferson Mays, and directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, is running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Read the reviews here!

Photos: First Look at AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse Starring Jefferson Mays, Sam Clemmett & Lauren Worsham
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak, running now through Sunday, March 15, 2026.

AMADEUS Extends at Pasadena Playhouse Through Mid-March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

Pasadena Playhouse has extended its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus even before performances begin! Pasadena Playhouse will present a fifth and final week of performances.  

Pasadena Playhouse To Present MICRO MOZART Concerts Ahead Of Performances Of AMADEUS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2026

Pasadena Playhouse will present 'MICRO MOZART', a unique series developed in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, showcasing classical music performances.

Photos: First Look At the Stars of AMADEUS At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has share first look photos of the stars of Amadeus, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, I Am My Own Wife) as Salieri and Broadway’s Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Mozart. 

Sam Clemmett, Lauren Worsham and More Join AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.

South Coast Repertory Reveals Casts, Creative Teams For 27th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

South Coast Repertory has announced the casts and creative teams for its renowned Pacific Playwrights Festival. The highly anticipated showcase of new works, part of the theatre's new-play development arm—The Lab@SCR—begins Friday, May 2 and runs through Sunday, May 4.

Open-Door Playhouse Celebrates Its 100th Podcast With A New Play AMUSING WILLIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Open-Door Playhouse's 100th podcast will present 'Amusing Wille,' a new play by Donald Loftus. Join the celebration and enjoy this comedic play debuting on September 6. Listen for free at Open-Door Playhouse's website.

September Activities at Seattle Center Offer Arts, Entertainment and Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

With cooling temperatures comes a return to fall seasons and activities at Seattle Center. September offers a range of arts, entertainment and educational opportunities across the grounds and online.  

Photo Flash: The 6th Act Presents the World Premiere of THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

THE 6th ACT presents a world premiere comedy, a heartfelt love letter to all things 99-seat theatre, THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” Serrano The Musical). THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY will open on Friday, February 7 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd. in Hollywood.

BWW Interview: Joel Zwick Navigating $5 SHAKESPEARE & Countless Sitcoms
by Gil Kaan - Feb 5, 2020

Prolific episodic director Joel Zwick's next theatrical foray on the Los Angeles theatre boards will be helming the world premiere of Matthew Leavitt's THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, beginning February 7, 2020 at The 6th Act's Theatre 68. This homage to 99-seat theatre in Los Angeles features: Kenajuan Bentley, Emerson Collins, Carolina Espiro, Natalie Lander, Luke McClure, Cindy Nguyen, Andy Robinson, Liza Seneca, Adam J. Smith and Jamie Zwick. Joel managed to take some time out of his multi-tasking to answer a few of my queries.

The 6th Act Presents A World Premiere Comedy THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

THE 6th ACT presents a world premiere comedy, a heartfelt love letter to all things 99-seat theatre, THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (a?oeMy Big Fat Greek Wedding,a?? Serrano The Musical). THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY will open on Friday, February 7 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd. in Hollywood.  

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's TWELFTH NIGHT is Striking
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 31, 2018

Pioneer Theatre Company's New Orleans-inspired production of TWELFTH NIGHT will be a delight to fans of Shakespeare. 

PTC Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2018

Pioneer Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, running Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 14, 2018.

VIDEO: Inside Seattle Rep's Modern Twist on the Classic PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2017

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Seattle Rep was adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Jane Austen. She imbues hilarious new life into this classic love story with a decidedly progressive take on the trials and travails of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and, of course the delightful Bennet clan! Go inside this exciting new production with the trailer below!

Review Roundup: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Seattle Repertory Theatre
by Alan Henry - Oct 6, 2017

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE runs through October 29 at Seattle Repertory Theatre, and the critics are weighing in!

BWW Review: The Infectious Bliss of Seattle Rep's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by Jay Irwin - Oct 5, 2017

There's a general rule of thumb in any theatrical production that if the cast is enjoying what they are doing then that will translate into audience connection and enjoyment. Of course, good source material like Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice doesn't hurt the issue nor does a wonderfully quirky adaptation by Kate Hamill. But it's those two elements combined with the fact that the kick-ass ensemble cast, currently performing the piece at Seattle Repertory Theatre, appears to be big kids having two and a half hours of play-time on stage every night and having the times of their lives that makes this a winner. And that energy is certainly infectious creating uproarious laughter from the audience (and even sometimes from their fellow cast members as well).

VIDEO: Watch The Cast of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE At Seattle REP In Hilarious New Video!
by Alan Henry - Oct 5, 2017

Watch the cast of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Seattle REP tell us how they really feel about that 'do-good' Mr. Darcy!

Photo Flash: First Look at PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Seattle Rep
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

On the heels of its groundbreaking Public Works Seattle production of The Odyssey, Seattle Repertory Theatre's Pride and Prejudice will run on the Bagley Wright Theatre stage through October 29, 2017 and tickets are on sale now through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 or online at SeattleRep.org.