MARY JANE & More Lead Seattle's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Check out our top picks for Seattle for Spring 2026.
Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.
We understand the importance of choosing the perfect show, especially for new theatregoers. That's why our experienced editorial team meticulously reviews a wide range of productions each month. We consider various factors including a producer's track record, audience reviews, and overall production value, to bring you the very best recommendations for the following month.
See what the experts recommend! Check out our editorial team's top picks for the best shows to see in Seattle for April 2026.
Mary Jane
Seattle Rep - Now through April 19, 2026
By Amy Herzog Directed by Allison Narver MARCH 19 – APRIL 19, 2026 Seattle Rep’s Leo K. Theater Mary Jane is a cheerful caregiver and unflagging advocate for her toddler, Alex, who lives with cerebral palsy and chronic illness—but the American healthcare system can wear anybody down, especially a single parent. While navigating her son’s health challenges, Mary Jane meets and builds community with women from all walks of life, experiencing joy and connection amidst the distress and heartbreak. Poignantly humorous and deeply cathartic, this semi-autobiographical drama by Tony-nominated playwright Amy Herzog is a love letter to caregivers and support systems of all kinds.
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Hurricane Diane
Seattle Public Theater - Now through April 12, 2026
Meet Diane, a permaculture gardener dripping with butch charm. She's got supernatural abilities owing to her true identity—the Greek god Dionysus—and she's returned to the modern world to gather mortal followers and restore the Earth to its natural state.
Runtime: 110 minutes with no intermission
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Grease
Village Theatre - Now through May 03, 2026
Ohhh those summer nights! From its earliest performance in a Chicago nightclub through its record-breaking Broadway run and hit feature film, Grease has remained one of the world’s most popular musicals. Featuring the many hit songs that became the soundtrack of a generation, like “Greased Lightnin’,” “Alone at the Drive-in Movie,” and “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” this 1950s pop culture satire is filled to the brim with grit, glam, and youthful exuberance.
In roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their sizzling summer fling as the Burger Palace Boys and Pink Ladies of Rydell High’s senior class navigate the peer pressures and social politics of high school in the 1950s. Directed and choreographed by Lisa Shriver (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this production of Grease promises nonstop, nostalgic, hydromatic fun. So throw on a poodle skirt, dust off that leather jacket, and rediscover the show that’s been winning hearts for generations!
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Robin Hood
Seattle Children's Theatre - Now through May 10, 2026
Robin Hood and his band once again return to SCT’s stage to raise a ruckus as they do all the wrong things, for the right reasons. The stage comes alive with swordfights and archery, word play and physical comedy, as Robin Hood fights for justice, dodges the Sheriff of Nottingham, and woos Maid Marian. This high-energy take on the classic tale brings justice center stage—and the audience right into the fun. With lots of action, clever disguises, live music, and a whole lot of heart, Robin Hood is one of the most popular shows SCT has ever produced! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and fall in love with Sherwood Forest all over again as the characters in this reimagined classic swashbuckle their way into our hearts!
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Mother Nature, The Farewell Tour
Intiman Theatre - Now through April 05, 2026
Mother Nature has a few things she’d like to discuss. In this genre-smashing rock cabaret, she’s stepping onto the stage for a long-overdue heart-to-heart with humanity, laying bare the chaos we’ve created with biting humor, raw truth, and a voice that could shake the earth itself.
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Man of La Mancha
Reboot Theatre Company - April 03, 2026 through April 18, 2026
Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, present an all women/TGNC production of Man of La Mancha. Directed by Jeannette LeGault, music direction by Aimee Hong , and intimacy and fight choreography by Lee Ann Hittenberger.
Performances run April 3-18, 2026, at Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S. Seattle 98104)
Told through a feminist lens, and performed by an all women/TGNC ensemble, our production of this classic musical explores the ongoing fight for women’s rights, including the pivotal battles of the 21st century. Both urgent and hopeful, this powerful reimagining asks, “What does it mean to dream the impossible dream when your voice, your rights, and your choices are at risk?”
Written by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Original production directed by Albert Marre. Man of La Mancha is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
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Les Miserables
Paramount Theatre - April 07, 2026 through April 19, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering "Les Miz is born again!" (NY1). Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption "a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit." Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "On My Own" "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "One Day More," and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Miserables is still the world's most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year.
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