Review: XIAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 9 at Benaroya Hall
Xian’s performance was a joyful representation of Schiller’s text, ending the rousing evening with an affirmation of much-needed hope for us all.
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Review: FRIDA...A SELF-PORTRAIT at Union Arts Center
One-person productions are typically autobiographical: the performer teaches the audience about themself, as themself.
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at The Paramount Theatre
There’s a reason Blue Man Group has been beloved for nearly 40 years: their show is pure fun.
Review: WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at Village Theatre
Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing.
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre
It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera.
Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work
Review: APPROPRIATE at The Seattle Rep
Dear Readers, why do we like shows about dysfunctional families? I posit that it’s one of two reasons.
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables.
Review: GREASE at Village Theatre
Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Review: MARY JANE at The Seattle Rep
Dear Readers, we’ve all had to, or will have to, deal with an ailing loved one.
Review: PATTI LUPONE: MATTERS OF THE HEART at Benaroya Hall
To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance.
Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre
Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater.
Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one.
Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Seattle Rep
Seattle Rep has opened a deeply moving and heartfelt production on its stage.
Review: 9 TO 5 Clocks In At Village Theatre
Village Theatre strikes again with its latest production of 9 to 5, based on the beloved 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton.
Review: AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY at Benaroya Hall
A night at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall is always worth it.
Review: ELF at The 5th Avenue Theatre
The movie Elf is one of those films that sticks with you throughout your life; you remember the spaghetti, the syrup, and the unrivaled holiday cheer from the unique story.
Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time.
Review: DISNEY'S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL at Benaroya Hall
Bravo to the Seattle Symphony for offering these holiday feasts for all the senses as much-welcomed gifts of love and cheer.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep
Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Reboot Theater
Cole Porter’s gold standard musical Anything Goes is a blast from the past, but Reboot Theatre’s Anything Goes blasts audiences directly into the future by putting the entire musical in space.
Review: THE HUMANS at Sound Theatre Company
The Humans might be the perfect show to see in that strange, autumnal window between Halloween and Thanksgiving happening now, walking the line between a haunted house story and a family drama.
Review: SHUCKED at The Paramount Theatre
Dear Readers, I want to talk to you about somewhat under the radar shows, and corn.
Review: EULOGY, or HOW TO PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL (AND HAVE FUN DOING IT) at 12th Ave Arts
At the theater’s entrance, audience members are handed a packet of tissues sealed with a photo of a frowning man in a birthday hat—Brendan Healy.
Review: CHICAGO at The 5th Avenue Theatre
Dear Readers, if you’re a die-hard musical theater nerd like me, there are certain shows that just feel like a warm hug.
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Million Dollar Quartet Harlequin Productions (6/19-7/19) |
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RAGTIME Village Theatre (9/15-10/18) |
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disPLACE Theatre Off Jackson (8/21-8/22) |
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Kiss Of The Spider Woman Lakewood Playhouse (9/04-9/20) |
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2026 Night Nation Run - Seattle, WA Lumen Field (10/10-10/10) |
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NW-CMA FEST The Social (9/05-9/05) |
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John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour) Neptune Theatre (7/15-7/15) |
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KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE (7/17-8/02) |
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The Docent Lakewood Playhouse (10/09-10/25) |
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Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival Winthrop R and B Festival (7/17-7/19) |