The Seattle Fringe Festival Returns March 23 - April 1

Seattle has long had a national reputation as a hotbed for fringe performance. Since the Seattle Fringe Festival's relaunch in 2012, it has reignited a growing and increasingly diverse audience base of devoted fans, local industry members, curious first-timers, and Puget Sound arts buffs with an adventurous streak. They share a passion for performance where artists push the boundaries of their craft, experiment with form or content, and take artistic risks. And because the Seattle Fringe Festival provides an affordable platform where performers can take those risks, we all benefit from seeing and interacting with new, developing work not seen anywhere else!

In our four festivals since 2012, we've put 86 productions on stage -- and this year we're adding a new venue and featuring more artists than ever! It's just starting to ramp up. Watch our website for details.

Seattle Fringe Festival is a Program of Theatre Puget Sound, a 501c3 non-profit organization providing vital services and advocating for the region's performing artists since 1997.

FOR ARTISTS: Applications are being accepted now through November 4. Seattle Fringe Festival returns 100% of ticket revenue to the artists. Must be based in Western Washington. All performance genres eligible: Scripted Theatre, Sketch Comedy, Solo Performance, Burlesque, Clown, Improv, Dance, Puppetry, Devised, Experimental, Generative, and more. Selections will be made by blind lottery at our not-to-be-missed Drawing Party at Solo Bar November 13!

For general information and applications, go to seattlefringefestival.org

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Best Off-Broadway Musical - Top 3

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22.6% of votes

2. Mexodus - Minetta Lane Theatre

11.5% of votes

3. Bat Boy - City Center

8.3% of votes

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