R.J. Tancioco

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Sets Cast and Creative Teams at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre announced the full creative team and remaining cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with Adam Standley joining as King Herod. Learn more here!

RAGTIME, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set for Village Theatre Set for 2026–2027 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Village Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 Mainstage Season, featuring the musicals RAGTIME, COME FROM AWAY, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the mystery AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie, and the world premiere musical comedy LOVE IS DEAD.

Village Theatre Announces Key Artistic Team Updates And Leadership Renewals
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

Village Theatre has announced key artistic leadership updates, including a five-year contract renewal for Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr, the appointment of Aislinn Frantz-Nava as Associate Artistic Director, and Arika Matoba as Casting Director & Producing Associate.

9 TO 5 Comes to the Village Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Village Theatre's production of 9 to 5 features some of Seattle's best known comedy actors including Sarah Rose Davis, Bobbi Kotula, Brandon O'Neill, Beth DeVries, and Kristin Burch.

Village Theatre Reveals Full Casting for 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Village Theatre has announced full casting for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place August 8–10, 2025, at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah, Washington. The beloved summer tradition celebrates new work and local artistry, with all staged readings featuring performers from the vibrant Seattle theater community.

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS from ACT And The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Feb 20, 2025

Dear Readers, if you’re not familiar with the Jason Robert Brown love story, “The Last Five Years” currently being offered from ACT and The 5th Avenue Theatre, you could get a bit confused watching it. So be sure to read on to avoid confusion. But for myself, I’ve seen it a few different times. I’ve seen it with a larger cast than just the normal two people, I’ve seen a production that chose to change the intent of the breakup, and, of course, I’ve seen the movie. But the story isn’t what confused me in this production. No, my confusion came from trying to convince myself that these two people were now or ever in love. No chemistry. But we’ll touch on that more later as well.

Beloved Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To ACT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

ACT Contemporary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the 49th year of the beloved theatrical classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season's production will see the return of Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Village Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Legally Blonde The Musical – the fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the beloved movie — brings an entertaining, upbeat story of self-discovery, transformation and empowerment to Village Theatre in Issaquah from November 12 to December 22, 2024, and in Everett from January 4 to 26, 2025.

Eden Espinosa, Antonio Cipriano & More to Star in 21st Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Village Theatre has revealed the complete casting for the 21st annual Festival of New Musicals. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Nov 18, 2023

First off, Dear Readers, I need to put it out there that “Beautiful: The Carole King Story” is one of the few bio-musicals that gets it right. Sure, it’s got killer music from an icon but the book from Douglas McGrath is, in a word, beautiful. But beyond my affinity for this show, I also need to put it out there that the current production from Village Theatre is also a thing of beauty in the efforts from both the cast and crew, and amounts to one of my favorite things, theatrical alchemy. All the parts come together to form magic.

Classic Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To ACT For 48th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023

ACT Contemporary Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for their 48th production of the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season's production will see Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the infamous role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Review: JEEVES TAKES A BOW at Taproot Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - May 21, 2023

Yowza indeed! JEEVES TAKES A BOW at Taproot Theatre launched into opening night full throttle on the comedy pedal. The beloved characters of PG Wodehouse take the audience on a delightful romp across the New York stage, through the seedy underbelly of the big city, and even a ramble into the wild, wild west, all without leaving the posh apartment of Bertram Wooster. From clever lines and word play, to the wryest eyebrow raise, to rolling physical comedy, this show finds a million ways to make you laugh.

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Apr 30, 2023

TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare is loaded with music, mischief, and magic. With the Bard’s trusty plot devices of mistaken identity and a prank gone awry, the show traipses its way through the lives of the Illyrians on the way to their happy endings. Clever lyrics embellish the story, touch the heart, and even drop a few truth bombs about identity. The fun and frivolity are full force in this stellar production of a classic in musical form.What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare?

Village Theatre Announces Award-Winning Music Director R.J. Tancioco As Artistic Associate
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023

Village Theatre has announced R.J. Tancioco is joining the artistic staff of the theatre as an Artistic Associate. Tancioco is an award-winning, Northwest-based Music Director who has done much of his work at Village Theatre, as well as in numerous theatres throughout the Puget Sound region.