Centerstage Theatre Presents THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Centerstage Theatre is launching into a season of Mischief, Merriment, and Mayhem, starting with the World's Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes. Aided by his courageous and loyal friend Dr. John Watson, Holmes takes on one of his most challenging cases in SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Centerstage Theatre is launching into a season of Mischief, Merriment, and Mayhem, starting with the World's Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes. Aided by his courageous and loyal friend Dr. John Watson, Holmes takes on one of his most challenging cases in SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES.
Valerie Curtis-Newton Receives Highest Honor at 2019 Gregory Awards
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) announces today that Valerie Curtis-Newton will be the recipient of the 2019 Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) announces today that Valerie Curtis-Newton will be the recipient of the 2019 Gregory A. Falls Sustained Achievement Award.
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents OUTSIDE MULLINGAR in Off the Shelf Staged Reading
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program presents John Patrick Shanley's, Outside Mullingar, directed by Curt Hetherington and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's finest actors. This production will play Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program presents John Patrick Shanley's, Outside Mullingar, directed by Curt Hetherington and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's finest actors. This production will play Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:30pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at CALENDAR GIRLS At Tacoma Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Tacoma Little Theatre begins its 101st season, A SEASON OF FIRSTS, with the funny, sincere, and just a wee bit naughty, Calendar Girls. This production is directed by Vicki Webb and will be a TLT premiere.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Tacoma Little Theatre begins its 101st season, A SEASON OF FIRSTS, with the funny, sincere, and just a wee bit naughty, Calendar Girls. This production is directed by Vicki Webb and will be a TLT premiere.
ACT Theatre Announces 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
ACT a?' A Contemporary Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director John Langs, officially announces its 55th seasona?'a celebration of five contemporary plays including ACT's 50th Mainstage world premiere. The 2020 mainstage season will open with the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat by Lynn Nottage, followed by The Effect, a scintillating, pill-popping love story by Lucy Prebble. Summer 2020 will feature a co-production with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts with the soaring coming-of-age musical-drama Choir Boy by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney. Fall at ACT will feature the world premiere of The Laugh Track by Wendy MacLeod, inspired by the true story of the first female Hollywood writer on the I Love Lucy Show. Closing the season, will be the weirdly wonderful and witty Witch by Jen Silverman, an updated version of The Witch of Edmonton, where the Devil comes to bargain for souls and things go awry when he meets up with the town outcast.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
ACT a?' A Contemporary Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director John Langs, officially announces its 55th seasona?'a celebration of five contemporary plays including ACT's 50th Mainstage world premiere. The 2020 mainstage season will open with the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat by Lynn Nottage, followed by The Effect, a scintillating, pill-popping love story by Lucy Prebble. Summer 2020 will feature a co-production with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts with the soaring coming-of-age musical-drama Choir Boy by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney. Fall at ACT will feature the world premiere of The Laugh Track by Wendy MacLeod, inspired by the true story of the first female Hollywood writer on the I Love Lucy Show. Closing the season, will be the weirdly wonderful and witty Witch by Jen Silverman, an updated version of The Witch of Edmonton, where the Devil comes to bargain for souls and things go awry when he meets up with the town outcast.
Seattle Men's & Women's Choruses Tackle Tough Topics Through Song
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
Music heals, music inspires, music transcends; artistic director Paul Caldwell has selected a broad repertoire of pieces for the 2019-2020 season that do all these things while also reflecting upon the times in which we live. Voting rights, racial equality and sexual freedom are just a few of the important topics the Choruses will touch upon with the songs and anthems they perform this season.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
Music heals, music inspires, music transcends; artistic director Paul Caldwell has selected a broad repertoire of pieces for the 2019-2020 season that do all these things while also reflecting upon the times in which we live. Voting rights, racial equality and sexual freedom are just a few of the important topics the Choruses will touch upon with the songs and anthems they perform this season.
BWW Review: The Kochs Bring Down the Triple Door with THE CARPETERS
by Jay Irwin - September 10, 2019
Washington DC may have the Koch brothers, but we have a Koch brother and sister, specifically David and Lisa Koch. Two of the funniest humans out there, they've brought their delicious satire to Seattle and abroad for years. In fact, 20 years ago their 70's pop duo parody a?oeThe Carpetersa?? were all the rage at Cabaret de Paris. Well, they've reunited that delightful original cast, and brought in some new friends, to make The Carpeters live once again in a concert of their original show, a?oeThe Carpeters: Uncomfortably Close to Youa??. And with the insane laughter and applause, the roof of the Triple Door may never be the same.
by Jay Irwin - September 10, 2019
Washington DC may have the Koch brothers, but we have a Koch brother and sister, specifically David and Lisa Koch. Two of the funniest humans out there, they've brought their delicious satire to Seattle and abroad for years. In fact, 20 years ago their 70's pop duo parody a?oeThe Carpetersa?? were all the rage at Cabaret de Paris. Well, they've reunited that delightful original cast, and brought in some new friends, to make The Carpeters live once again in a concert of their original show, a?oeThe Carpeters: Uncomfortably Close to Youa??. And with the insane laughter and applause, the roof of the Triple Door may never be the same.
Violinist Rachel Lee Priday Appointed To The Faculty Of The University Of Washington School Of Music
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
University of Washington School of Music today announces the appointment of celebrated Korean-American violinist Rachel Lee Priday to the faculty as Assistant Professor of Violin in the UW Strings Program, effective in the 2019-2020 school year.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
University of Washington School of Music today announces the appointment of celebrated Korean-American violinist Rachel Lee Priday to the faculty as Assistant Professor of Violin in the UW Strings Program, effective in the 2019-2020 school year.
Seattle Opera Presents THE FALLING AND THE RISING
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
When Seattle Opera opened the doors to its new facility at Seattle Center last year, the company promised that the new, highly visible location would help more people find and experience opera. This fall, the company's first chamber opera in the building is sure to do just that. The Falling and the Rising, a new American work, is based upon a series of interviews with returning soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, The Old Guard at Fort Myer, and Fort Meade, Maryland.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
When Seattle Opera opened the doors to its new facility at Seattle Center last year, the company promised that the new, highly visible location would help more people find and experience opera. This fall, the company's first chamber opera in the building is sure to do just that. The Falling and the Rising, a new American work, is based upon a series of interviews with returning soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, The Old Guard at Fort Myer, and Fort Meade, Maryland.
Northshore Performing Arts Foundation Presents BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
Northshore Performing Arts Foundaiton presents Broadway's Next Hit Musical
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
Northshore Performing Arts Foundaiton presents Broadway's Next Hit Musical
BWW Review: Washington Ensemble Theatre's IS GOD IS Gives the Bloody Brutal Without the Context
by Jay Irwin - September 08, 2019
Context is Key. Without context, your message can be completely lost. Such has happened with Washington Ensemble Theatre and their season opener, Aleshea Harris' a?oeIs God Isa??. If you look up information on the show or even read the promotional material put out by the theater, the show a?oeInspired by Spaghetti Westerns and Afro-punk, this electrifying play follows twin sisters who go on a killing spree to exact revenge on their creatora?? bringing up notions of allegory and some comedic undertones. In fact, from what I could find about the original production, that's where they aimed. But here they've missed the mark on the context and are left with a story of violence and revenge leaving me, after the show, to ask a?oewhya??.
by Jay Irwin - September 08, 2019
Context is Key. Without context, your message can be completely lost. Such has happened with Washington Ensemble Theatre and their season opener, Aleshea Harris' a?oeIs God Isa??. If you look up information on the show or even read the promotional material put out by the theater, the show a?oeInspired by Spaghetti Westerns and Afro-punk, this electrifying play follows twin sisters who go on a killing spree to exact revenge on their creatora?? bringing up notions of allegory and some comedic undertones. In fact, from what I could find about the original production, that's where they aimed. But here they've missed the mark on the context and are left with a story of violence and revenge leaving me, after the show, to ask a?oewhya??.
Seattle Center Seeks Candidates For Positions On Seattle Center Advisory Commission
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Seattle Center seeks candidates for open positions on the Seattle Center Advisory Commission. The 15-member board, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by Seattle City Council, represents the interests of Seattle citizens by advising Seattle Center staff, the mayor and City Council on policy matters that potentially affect Center operations and redevelopment. The Advisory Commission also provides Center staff, the Mayor and City Council with ongoing assessments of department operations, performance, plans and policies. Commission members also represent Seattle Center in the broader community.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Seattle Center seeks candidates for open positions on the Seattle Center Advisory Commission. The 15-member board, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by Seattle City Council, represents the interests of Seattle citizens by advising Seattle Center staff, the mayor and City Council on policy matters that potentially affect Center operations and redevelopment. The Advisory Commission also provides Center staff, the Mayor and City Council with ongoing assessments of department operations, performance, plans and policies. Commission members also represent Seattle Center in the broader community.
ArtsWest Kicks Off Their 19/20 Season With SUNSET BABY By Dominique Morisseau
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
ArtsWest is excited to be kicking off their new season, Agents of Change, with the Seattle premiere of SUNSET BABYa?" an emotional and powerful play examining internal retrospection and change by acclaimed playwright Dominique Morisseau, running from September 26 through October 20.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
ArtsWest is excited to be kicking off their new season, Agents of Change, with the Seattle premiere of SUNSET BABYa?" an emotional and powerful play examining internal retrospection and change by acclaimed playwright Dominique Morisseau, running from September 26 through October 20.
Lakewood Playhouse Opens BILOXI BLUES Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
The Lakewood Playhouse presents the OPENING SHOW of our 81st ANNIVERSARY SEASON a?" BLIOXI BLUES! The sequel to last year's Hit BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, and the second part of Neil Simon's Autobiographical Trilogy, this installment sees his alter ego, Eugene Morris Jerome, sent to Boot Camp in Biloxi, Mississippi during the early years of World War II.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
The Lakewood Playhouse presents the OPENING SHOW of our 81st ANNIVERSARY SEASON a?" BLIOXI BLUES! The sequel to last year's Hit BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, and the second part of Neil Simon's Autobiographical Trilogy, this installment sees his alter ego, Eugene Morris Jerome, sent to Boot Camp in Biloxi, Mississippi during the early years of World War II.
Volunteers Sought As Seattle/King County Clinic Returns For A Sixth Year
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
As Seattle/King County Clinic prepares to open its doors for a sixth year at Seattle Center, Feb. 13a?"16, 2020, organizers have an ambitious goal of recruiting 1,000 volunteers for each of the four days of this immense undertaking. Their hope is to provide over $2.5 million in dental, vision and medical services free of charge to people in need. KeyArena was home to the Clinic in its first five years of operation. Although Arena construction put the fate of the Clinic in doubt, the community rallied to make it happen.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
As Seattle/King County Clinic prepares to open its doors for a sixth year at Seattle Center, Feb. 13a?"16, 2020, organizers have an ambitious goal of recruiting 1,000 volunteers for each of the four days of this immense undertaking. Their hope is to provide over $2.5 million in dental, vision and medical services free of charge to people in need. KeyArena was home to the Clinic in its first five years of operation. Although Arena construction put the fate of the Clinic in doubt, the community rallied to make it happen.
BPA Stages Cult Classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
a?oeLet's do the Time Warp Again!a?? Head to Bainbridge Island for a spooky night out and the cult classic a?" The Rocky Horror Show a?" October 11 a?" 27 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Stuck with a flat tire during a storm, sweethearts Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter and his household of unforgettable characters. BPA's production of Richard O'Brien's time-honored musical is a must-see for a?oevirginsa?? and fans alike.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
a?oeLet's do the Time Warp Again!a?? Head to Bainbridge Island for a spooky night out and the cult classic a?" The Rocky Horror Show a?" October 11 a?" 27 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Stuck with a flat tire during a storm, sweethearts Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter and his household of unforgettable characters. BPA's production of Richard O'Brien's time-honored musical is a must-see for a?oevirginsa?? and fans alike.
Imagination On Demand With The EDGE Improv October 5
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island October 5 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Following one performance, audience member Shirli M. said a?oeMy face and throat hurt from grinning so wide and laughing so hard! Who knew Improv was so much fun?!a??
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island October 5 as The EDGE Improv offers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. The troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the dawn of time. Following one performance, audience member Shirli M. said a?oeMy face and throat hurt from grinning so wide and laughing so hard! Who knew Improv was so much fun?!a??
BPA Gallery Hosts First Friday Art Walk October 4: The Pangea Series
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Join the BPA Gallery October 4 for the First Friday Art Walk and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. Michael Nalley will share photography from a couple of portfolios, but the lead will be The Pangea Series. The Pangea Series imagines a long-forgotten land bridge existing between Africa and Bainbridge Island. Scientists speculate that if such a land bridge were true, it likely occurred sometime between the late Paleozoic and 1973.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Join the BPA Gallery October 4 for the First Friday Art Walk and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. Michael Nalley will share photography from a couple of portfolios, but the lead will be The Pangea Series. The Pangea Series imagines a long-forgotten land bridge existing between Africa and Bainbridge Island. Scientists speculate that if such a land bridge were true, it likely occurred sometime between the late Paleozoic and 1973.
Pork Filled Productions Presents West Coast Premiere Of THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Pork Filled Productions (PFP), in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, presents the rolling world premiere of The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, directed by Mimi Katano (Artistic Director at Youth Theatre Northwest) at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle), October 26 to November 16, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Pork Filled Productions (PFP), in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, presents the rolling world premiere of The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, directed by Mimi Katano (Artistic Director at Youth Theatre Northwest) at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle), October 26 to November 16, 2019.
Pork Filled Productions Presents West Coast Premiere Of THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2019
Pork Filled Productions (PFP), in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, presents the rolling world premiere of The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, directed by Mimi Katano (Artistic Director at Youth Theatre Northwest) at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle), October 26 to November 16, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2019
Pork Filled Productions (PFP), in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, presents the rolling world premiere of The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, directed by Mimi Katano (Artistic Director at Youth Theatre Northwest) at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle), October 26 to November 16, 2019.
Drama Tops Presents DRAMA TOPS, THIS IS FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2019
Join Elby Brosch on Jan 28th-30th at Washington Hall for the world premier of his first evening length dance production. This work is an expansion of Falling Short which premiered at On The Boards in Northwest New Works 2018. As a trans masculine dancer and choreographer, Elby tells his story through duets with a non binary dancer, Jordan Macintosh-Hougham, and a cis man, Shane Donohue. Combining his extensive work in drag and cabaret, with research into masculinity, and a lifetime of dance training, the Drama Tops was born in artistic partnership with Shane Donohue. Jordan Macintosh-Hougham has recently joined Drama Tops rounding out expression, perspective, and dynamism. You may have seen the Drama Tops perform at Velocity in Fall Kick Off the past 2 years, at Kremwerk in Family Meal and Catharsis, in Heels! At Cha Cha, and at a pop up party at Photon Factory.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2019
Join Elby Brosch on Jan 28th-30th at Washington Hall for the world premier of his first evening length dance production. This work is an expansion of Falling Short which premiered at On The Boards in Northwest New Works 2018. As a trans masculine dancer and choreographer, Elby tells his story through duets with a non binary dancer, Jordan Macintosh-Hougham, and a cis man, Shane Donohue. Combining his extensive work in drag and cabaret, with research into masculinity, and a lifetime of dance training, the Drama Tops was born in artistic partnership with Shane Donohue. Jordan Macintosh-Hougham has recently joined Drama Tops rounding out expression, perspective, and dynamism. You may have seen the Drama Tops perform at Velocity in Fall Kick Off the past 2 years, at Kremwerk in Family Meal and Catharsis, in Heels! At Cha Cha, and at a pop up party at Photon Factory.
Celebrate The Independence Of Latin American Countries At Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Embrace the cultures of the Pacific Northwest and cultivate love, peace and understanding of the communities that make up our region. Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday Sept. 14 and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday Sept. 15. Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias observes Latin American independence in ways that remind us all of the indomitable spirit of freedom.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Embrace the cultures of the Pacific Northwest and cultivate love, peace and understanding of the communities that make up our region. Join us for Seattle Center Festál: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday Sept. 14 and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday Sept. 15. Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias observes Latin American independence in ways that remind us all of the indomitable spirit of freedom.
Velocity Presents Sean Dorsey Dance
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Trailblazing transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey returns to Velocity for one weekend only! BOYS IN TROUBLE is a timely and urgent commentary on contemporary masculinity that places a trans and queer lens onto intersectional questions of embodiment, violence, Black queer love, whiteness, shame and posturing.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Trailblazing transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey returns to Velocity for one weekend only! BOYS IN TROUBLE is a timely and urgent commentary on contemporary masculinity that places a trans and queer lens onto intersectional questions of embodiment, violence, Black queer love, whiteness, shame and posturing.
Velocity Dance Center and The Henry Art Gallery Present Takahiro Yamamoto
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
In partnership with the Henry Art Gallery, Velocity is excited to present Portland-based artist Takahiro Yamamoto's Property of Opaqueness. This event will coincide with Takahiro's work with the Henry, connected with Carrie Yamaoka's recto/verso exhibition, on view at the Henry through November of this year.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
In partnership with the Henry Art Gallery, Velocity is excited to present Portland-based artist Takahiro Yamamoto's Property of Opaqueness. This event will coincide with Takahiro's work with the Henry, connected with Carrie Yamaoka's recto/verso exhibition, on view at the Henry through November of this year.
Velocity Dance Center Announces Fall/Winter Season 2019-2020
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Velocity Dance Center announces our Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Season with an exciting line-up of artist-centered programs, local residencies, PNW all-stars, and incredible guest artists from across the country.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Velocity Dance Center announces our Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Season with an exciting line-up of artist-centered programs, local residencies, PNW all-stars, and incredible guest artists from across the country.
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