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Radial Theater Project is currently presenting an adaptation of George Orwell's classic dystopian nightmare a?oe1984a??, and don't even THINK about saying anything good about it.
Henry James' novella a?oeThe Turn of the Screwa?? is considered by some to be a classic of horror literature.
Dear Readers, you may recall that several years ago there was a new musical that came through town, about Princesses (even called that), that many consider, including myself, to be one of the worst things they've ever seen.
With more and more younger people getting involved with politics and saving the planet, the question raises, what is the responsibility of the older generation, the generation that caused many of the problems, to clean up their own messes? Such a question is posed in Lucy Kirkwood's commanding play
You gotta love those Disney Imagineers.
Most people are familiar with at least some works of the renowned playwright Arthur Miller.
As a white man I can recognize the privilege that has been afforded me throughout my life.
In Timberlake Wertenbaker's play a?oeOur Country's Gooda??, currently being offered from Strawberry Theatre Workshop, they say theatergoers should have three things.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Taproot Theatre will give all the feels and more.
The Can Can, Seattle's Hottest Burlesque Theatre, is back with an all new show, the dazzling a?oePeacocka??, plus a new cast member, and a new rival for my favorite production of theirs.
Most theatergoing people know of Sam Shepard's a?oeTrue Westa??.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS at ArtsWest is a revolutionary dream fugue of an implausible meeting of four great women during the French Revolution.
Everyone loves a good Romantic Comedy, and when people find a good one, they latch onto it.
a?oeBohemiaa?? is back! That fabulous burlesque show from the minds of Opal Peachey and Mark Siano is back for one last time at The Triple Door before they wing their way off to Berlin to perform at the Ballhaus Berlin.
Believe it or not, Dear Readers, I was a dancer in my youth.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paramount Theatre brings heart and humor in a winning combination.
What would you do if you could peek in on the memories of your ancestors? That's the question posed in the World Premiere play by Darren Canady, a?oeReparationsa??, currently offered from Sound Theatre Company.
While viewing the opening night of Seattle Shakespeare Company's production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's a?oeThe Rivalsa??, one old adage kept springing to mind.
a?oeSummer, The Donna Summer Musicala?? opened last night, New Year's Eve, at the Paramount like a shiny ball descending on Seattle signifying the new year.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sugar plums dancing in your head, and candy canes intertwined.
There was no one like Robin Williams.
Becky-June Beasley-Jones (played by the irreverent Butch Alice), the Jessica Fletcher of Café Nordo, a young girl who can't help but stumble into murder after murder (so much so that I'm not certain she's not perpetrating them) has returned to rock your holidays with a?oeThe Christmas Killings at C
First off, Dear Readers, let me emphasize that the Harry Potter Plays, a?oeHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2a?? are NOT here in Seattle.
Back in the late 80's and early 90's we witnessed the rise of theatrical shows that were all about making music and dance with everyday items and not so much about story.
A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Seattle Public Theatre will have you dying from laughter.
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Million Dollar Quartet Harlequin Productions (6/19-7/19) |
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The Play That Goes Wrong Seattle Rep Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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Hell''s Kitchen The Paramount Theatre (7/21-7/26) |
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Luchadora! Lakewood Playhouse (12/05-12/20) |
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Wonderland Ballyhoo Theatre (7/17-7/25) |
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Topdog/Underdog Lakewood Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE (7/17-8/02) |
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Love is Dead Village Theatre (6/01-7/03) |
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How to Dance in Ohio Ballyhoo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour) Neptune Theatre (7/15-7/15) |
