5th Avenue Theatre News

Recipients Announced For The 21st Anniversary of The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards

by Blair Ingenthron — June 25, 2023

The 5th Avenue Theatre has recognized the dedication of High School Musical Theater educators and students with The 2022/23 5th Avenue Theatre Awards Project.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsal For Goodspeed's SUMMER STOCK Starring Corbin Bleu, Will Roland, Veanne Cox, And More

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has released video from inside rehearsal for the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock, the second production of its 60th anniversary season.

1776 Comes to 5th Avenue Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 23, 2023

The national tour of 1776 makes its premiere in Seattle at The 5th Avenue Theatre August 2-6, 2023.

Mamie Parris, Beth Leavel & More to Star in AUSTEN'S PRIDE in Concert at Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 21, 2023

Broadway veteran Mamie Parris will star as Jane Austen in the one-night-only concert presentation of the new musical Austen’s Pride at the prestigious Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Meet the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — June 30, 2023

Back to the Future: The Musical is now playing on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Sierra Boggess Joins the Broadway Cast of HARMONY

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2023

Sierra Boggess will reprise her role as ‘Mary’ in the Broadway production of Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman.

Studio Learning Platform Launches New Musical Theatre Focused Classes

by A.A. Cristi — June 13, 2023

Today, Studio (formerly known as Monthly), the online creative learning platform where students build skills in hands-on classes, announced the launch of two new musical theatre focused classes taught by in-demand songwriter Zack Zadek and Broadway music director Brian Usifer.

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2023/2024 Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 1, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season: the San Diego premiere of Dragon Mama (September/October 2023) by Sara Porkalob and directed by Andrew Russell; the legacy revival of The Glass Menagerie (November/December 2023) by Tennessee Williams and directed by Lisa Berger with Shana W

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Regional Premiere at the Muny

by Stephi Wild — June 1, 2023

The Muny announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny and regional premiere production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, June 12 -18.

Review: LES MISERABLES at The 5th Avenue Theatre

by Jay Irwin — May 27, 2023

I’ve seen many productions of “Les Misérables” over the years, Dear Readers.

AUSTEN'S PRIDE Will Play One-Night-Only Concert at Carnegie Hall

by Blair Ingenthron — May 23, 2023

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Will Roland, Veanne Cox, and More Join Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade in Goodspeed's SUMMER STOCK

by Blair Ingenthron — May 23, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock, the second production of its 60th anniversary season.

An Original Tropical Western Musical CRIMSON AND CLOVER To Open At Can Can This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 18, 2023

A new, original tropical western musical titled Crimson and Clover will open at Can Can in Seattle on June 29.

VIDEO: First Look at Seattle Rep's LYDIA AND THE TROLL

by Alan Henry — May 17, 2023

Get a first look as Seattle Rep closes their 2022/23 season with Lydia and the Troll, a brand new musical by local playwright and composer Justin Huertas (Seattle Rep: Lizard Boy).

Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector, and More Will Lead the Regional Premiere Of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at the Muny

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2023

The Muny has announced the cast of the regional premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Being Lizard Boy with Justin Huertas

by Jayke Workman — May 14, 2023

In this episode, Jayke is joined by playwright, actor, and musician, Justin Huertas to talk about his show, 'Lizard Boy', coming to off-broadway! A Seattle based creator, Huertas shares his artistic process in creating musicals, and what it's like to perform in his own works.