BWW Reviews: ALICE'S ANTHEM Gets Wonderland Even More Drugged Up
I'm all for taking classic stories and turning them on their head as long as you have something interesting to say about them.
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BWW Reviews: Book-It's I AM OF IRELAND Shares a Bit of Irish Heart
To launch their 25th season Book-It Repertory Theatre has dusted off one of their earlier gems.
BWW Reviews: Schmeater's SEASCAPE Evolves into Quirky Fun
What would you do if a human sized, English speaking lizard walked up to you on the beach? How about two of them? Well get ready for that experience as Theater Schmeater explores two different sides of evolution in Edward Albee's "Seascape".
BWW Reviews: Tearjerker MARY'S WEDDING from New Century Wows with Tragic Love Story
I'm quite pleased to announce that Seattle, at this moment in time, has an abundance of incredible shows to choose from.
BWW Reviews: Village's IN THE HEIGHTS Missing That Spark
It's never been one of my favorite shows to begin with.
BWW Reviews: SMT's MAN OF LA MANCHA Is Just Too Nice
In order to put up the highly complex musical of "Man of La Mancha" you need more than the voices to fill the main roles.
BWW Reviews: THE INVISIBLE HAND at ACT Grabs You & Doesn't Let Go
There are moments, Dear Reader, when you can encounter a work that can completely revitalize your love of good theater.
BWW Reviews: STC's BLOOD RELATIONS Is Overly Complicated
Many have attempted to fictionalize the tale of Lizzie Borden.
BWW Reviews: 5th Avenue's A CHORUS LINE Is Almost a Triple Threat
There's something to be said for seeing a company of incredible dancers performing the classic "A Chorus Line" especially when they're doing much of the original Michael Bennett choreography as is currently being presented at the 5th Avenue Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Intiman's ANGELS IN AMERICA PT. 2 Lacks Punch
If you remember, Dear Readers, three weeks ago I said that Intiman's production of Part 1 of Tony Kushner's masterpiece, "Angels in America" still resonated through Kushner's script but the show felt under done and lacked focus.
BWW Reviews: Don't Wait, Just Go See Seattle Shakes' GODOT
Two tramps waiting by a tree in the middle of nowhere does not sound like the most engaging evening of theater.
BWW Reviews: Strawshop's BLACK COMEDY Brings Comedy Into the Light
When physical comedy is done well it can be a beautiful thing.
BWW Reviews: QUESTIONS OF THE HEART From Theatre22 Examines Being Gay and Mormon
When Proposition 8 was being heavily campaigned for by the Mormon Church, Ben Abbott, a straight devout Mormon with a lot of gay friends due to his involvement with theater came across his own ethical quandary of how to reconcile the two worlds.
BWW Reviews: STC's SCHOOL FOR LIES Forces Comedy with One Joke
If I wanted to watch people sniping at each other with no discernible plot or story then I'll watch reality TV.
BWW Reviews: Wit, Passion & Intrigue in STAGEright's I GELOSI
A strong ensemble is crucial in most any play, especially when dealing with commedia dell'arte as each performer takes on typical archetypes which when combined create a solid show.
BWW Reviews: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PT. 1 from Intiman Still Resonates
20 Years ago a bright eyed theater nerd (as opposed to the bitter, jaded wretch I am today) was over the moon that the Intiman Theatre was able to get the rights to do one of the most exciting and talked about plays of the day, "Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches" so close on the heels
BWW Reviews: Balagan and SMT's URINETOWN Sets an Almost Perfect Tone
If you're going to go after a quirky, off kilter show such as "Urinetown", you need to go for the over-stylized melodrama aspect of it or don't even bother.
BWW Reviews: CAUGHT ONE HANDED at Annex Explores Humor and Pain of Religious Abuse
Religion, sex, scandal, underwear and Britney Spears.
BWW Reviews: ACT's Three Quirky ONE ACTS Feels Like One Too Many in Total
In my opinion One Act plays are an underutilized form in the theatrical world.
BWW Reviews: Schmeater's ATTACK OF THE KILLER MURDER OF ... DEATH Slays
Scream queens, atomic monsters and aliens abound.
BWW Reviews: HANDS SOLO: PIANOMAN at ACT Elicits Jazzy Charm
I always get a little worried about the one man, autobiographical shows.
BWW Reviews: 5th Ave's WE WILL ROCK YOU Rocks - But is that Enough?
Sometimes jukebox musicals need to stay in the jukebox.
BWW Reviews: Magic and Laughs in Teatro ZinZanni's WHEN SPARKS FLY
Teatro ZinZanni shows are always fun and full of magic.
BWW Reviews: Reimagined PORGY AND BESS at 5th Avenue Feels Unfocused and Rushed
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
BWW Reviews: PASSING STRANGE from Sidecountry Delivers the Poetic Beauty of a Rock and Roll Life
How do you put on an autobiographical show, known to be performed by its author, without that author? It's like "700 Sundays" without Billy Crystal or "Elaine Stritch at Liberty" without Elaine Stritch.
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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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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Taproot Theatre (7/08-8/15) |
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BEDROOM FARCE at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (7/10-7/26) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Paramount Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret The Triple Door Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival Winthrop R and B Festival (7/17-7/19) |
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Cabaret Ballyhoo Theatre (9/11-9/27) |
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LOLA Can Can (6/11-9/13) |
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Silent Movie Mondays: The General The Paramount Theatre (7/27-7/27) |