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Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Dec 4, 2025

Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It had one of its pre-broadway tryouts at The Seattle Rep and was a huge hit and personally, absolutely wrecked me emotionally. Now 10 years later this brilliant show is back at the Rep but with a local production as opposed to the Broadway or touring staging. And while the show still wrecked me and made me leave with a soaked handkerchief, there were some elements that gave me pause. We’ll get to those.

54 SINGS HAZBIN HOTEL Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

54 Sings Hazbin Hotel coming to 54 Below this month. It will be a “Happy Day in Hell” when you experience songs from Lucifer’s favorite webseries-turned-TV show.

ArtsWest Announces SNOWED IN (AGAIN) By Corinne Park-Buffelen
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

ArtsWest will present SNOWED IN (AGAIN) by Corinne Park-Buffelen, music composed by David Taylor Gomes, and directed by Kelly Kitchens.

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!

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Jun 15, 2024

Dear Readers, I should start by saying that “Spring Awakening”, the musical from Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, has never been one of my favorites. But that first national tour and especially the 2012 local production from Balagan Theatre gave me a better appreciation for the show for what it is. However, the current production from the 5th Avenue Theatre did not.

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.

Ben Crawford, Elisa Galindez, and More to Play 54 Below This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

54 SINGS DIANA THE MUSICAL Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents an unforgettable evening with The People’s Princess in celebration of the Razzie-nominated musical Diana. Come to “The Main Event” and experience “Pretty, Pretty Girl,” “The Dress,” “Miss You Most on Sundays,” “Snap, Click!,” and many more from the Joe DiPietro-David Bryan score like never before!

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022

Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present The Winter's Tale by playwright William Shakespeare on Wednesday, April 6 through Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Will Present MAMMA MIA! Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021

Adjunct Professor of Theatre Dance Kelly Todd directs the all-student cast, which features Avery Beavers, Sam Brock, Skylar Brown, Lauren Burton, Penny Devlin, Lauren Drake, Matthew Dylan Hamm, Dawson Foster, Karese Frizell, Jack Gerding, Holly Jackson, Celine Kim, Alex Kolm, Bri Lawrence, Jackson Murrieta, Luke Oldroyd, Christian Romo, Hannah Sedlacek, John Silva, Maddy Sprague, Jace Vendelin, and Spencer Williams. 

Pepperdine Theatre Presents Virtual Performance of AS YOU LIKE IT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2021

Pepperdine University’s Fine Arts Division will present their production of As You Like It by William Shakespeare on Friday, April 9 and Saturday April 10, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2 p.m.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents Fine Arts Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2020

Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present a Virtual Cabaret on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2020

Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present their production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon on Tuesday, January 28 through Friday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Malibu Campus' Lindhurst Theatre.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents RAGTIME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019

The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre and Music Departments present the musical Ragtime at 7:30 p.m. on November 15a?"16 and November 21a?"22, with matinee performances on Sunday, November 17 and Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m., at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre.

Pepperdine Fine Arts Division Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2019

Pepperdine University's Fine Arts Division will present The Taming of the Shrew on Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre.