Scott Quinn Analyzes Don José's Deepest Secrets
by Erica Miner - March 28, 2019
Seattle Opera's upcoming Carmen features instantly recognizable music, an opulent new production, and a number of company debuts
by Erica Miner - March 28, 2019
Seattle Opera's upcoming Carmen features instantly recognizable music, an opulent new production, and a number of company debuts
BWW Review: Café Nordo's JITTERBUG PERFUME Fails to Find Its Base Note
by Jay Irwin - March 28, 2019
Cafe Nordo is known for their sumptuous meals combined with fun, lighthearted shows and rollicking music. A Nordo show basically promises a good time, or so I thought. While I didn't have a terrible time at their most recent offering, "Jitterbug Perfume", since I don't think it's possible to have a terrible time at a Nordo show, I will say I feel they bit off a little more than they could chew (pun intended). With a convoluted story and an overpowering band, the show failed to offer their usual evening that you could melt away into, but instead I found myself having to work way too hard.
by Jay Irwin - March 28, 2019
Cafe Nordo is known for their sumptuous meals combined with fun, lighthearted shows and rollicking music. A Nordo show basically promises a good time, or so I thought. While I didn't have a terrible time at their most recent offering, "Jitterbug Perfume", since I don't think it's possible to have a terrible time at a Nordo show, I will say I feel they bit off a little more than they could chew (pun intended). With a convoluted story and an overpowering band, the show failed to offer their usual evening that you could melt away into, but instead I found myself having to work way too hard.
Wilson High School presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Wilson High School presents a tale as old as time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The show will come to life on the Wilson High School stage April 12-April 20, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Wilson High School presents a tale as old as time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The show will come to life on the Wilson High School stage April 12-April 20, 2019.
Pulitzer, Tony Winning NEXT TO NORMAL Opening At WICA April 5
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
Next To Normal, the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning rock musical, written by Brian Yorkey with music by Tom Kitt, will be presented by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts for a three week run beginning on April 5.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
Next To Normal, the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning rock musical, written by Brian Yorkey with music by Tom Kitt, will be presented by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts for a three week run beginning on April 5.
BWW Review: CATS at the Paramount - They Sing, They Dance, That's About It
by Jay Irwin - March 27, 2019
Dear Readers, let me start off by saying, I am not a fan of "Cats". Neither the musical nor the animal (it would seem I'm allergic to both). Way back, when I was a young musical theater geek, I saw one of the early tours and I remember sitting there during the opening number perplexed. I whispered to my theater companions who adored the show, "They keep saying a word. What is it?" "Jellicle," they responded with pride. "Great," I said, "what the hell is a jellicle?!" "It's a made-up word. It's from the T.S. Eliot poems that the show is based on." And thus, my disgust for the show began as the entire thing is about a word that has no real meaning. In the opening song they even point to the audience (and I swear they were pointing at me) and comment that there's still someone who doesn't know what it means. "What does it mean?" they ask brightly. And they never answer their own question! But it won several Tony Awards and many people love it so I'm going to try and slog through this but forgive me if my disdain peeks through.
by Jay Irwin - March 27, 2019
Dear Readers, let me start off by saying, I am not a fan of "Cats". Neither the musical nor the animal (it would seem I'm allergic to both). Way back, when I was a young musical theater geek, I saw one of the early tours and I remember sitting there during the opening number perplexed. I whispered to my theater companions who adored the show, "They keep saying a word. What is it?" "Jellicle," they responded with pride. "Great," I said, "what the hell is a jellicle?!" "It's a made-up word. It's from the T.S. Eliot poems that the show is based on." And thus, my disgust for the show began as the entire thing is about a word that has no real meaning. In the opening song they even point to the audience (and I swear they were pointing at me) and comment that there's still someone who doesn't know what it means. "What does it mean?" they ask brightly. And they never answer their own question! But it won several Tony Awards and many people love it so I'm going to try and slog through this but forgive me if my disdain peeks through.
BWW Review: Seattle Public Theater's Intense DRY LAND Drowns in Gratuitousness
by Jay Irwin - March 25, 2019
The word that springs to mind when I think of Seattle Public Theater's current production of Ruby Rae Spiegel's "Dry Land" is "gratuitous". That's the first thing I think of. Not "intense" or "gripping" as the climactic scene was, or "raw" or "honest" as much of the dialog between the young girls felt, but "gratuitous" as all of that is overshadowed by a production that felt the need to, I don't know, shock or fill time? The play is already shocking, and the filler just diluted that shock, so I am only left with "gratuitous".
by Jay Irwin - March 25, 2019
The word that springs to mind when I think of Seattle Public Theater's current production of Ruby Rae Spiegel's "Dry Land" is "gratuitous". That's the first thing I think of. Not "intense" or "gripping" as the climactic scene was, or "raw" or "honest" as much of the dialog between the young girls felt, but "gratuitous" as all of that is overshadowed by a production that felt the need to, I don't know, shock or fill time? The play is already shocking, and the filler just diluted that shock, so I am only left with "gratuitous".
BWW Review: WE WILL NOT BE SILENT at Taproot Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - March 23, 2019
WE WILL NOT BE SILENT at Taproot Theatre is a glimpse into the heart of courage. The story of Sophie Scholl and her resistance to the Nazi regime is one of inspiration and fortitude. Without bells and whistles or fanfare, this show focuses on the heart of the matter. When the laws of the land conflict with what you believe to be right, how will you respond? When the stakes are high, how much are you willing to dare?
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - March 23, 2019
WE WILL NOT BE SILENT at Taproot Theatre is a glimpse into the heart of courage. The story of Sophie Scholl and her resistance to the Nazi regime is one of inspiration and fortitude. Without bells and whistles or fanfare, this show focuses on the heart of the matter. When the laws of the land conflict with what you believe to be right, how will you respond? When the stakes are high, how much are you willing to dare?
BWW Review: Join the Party with Seattle Shakes' Uproarious SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
by Jay Irwin - March 23, 2019
Ah, the restoration comedy. Those bawdy little comedies from the 1600's and 1700's with ill-mannered aristocrats being put through their paces. Now let's take one of those, spice it up with a bit of modern flair, pepper in some of the funniest damn people in town, and a hilariously ridiculous three person band with some original songs and what you'll have is the joyous, bound to go off the rails at any minute, high-speed train ride that is Seattle Shakespeare Company's current production of "She Stoops to Conquer".
by Jay Irwin - March 23, 2019
Ah, the restoration comedy. Those bawdy little comedies from the 1600's and 1700's with ill-mannered aristocrats being put through their paces. Now let's take one of those, spice it up with a bit of modern flair, pepper in some of the funniest damn people in town, and a hilariously ridiculous three person band with some original songs and what you'll have is the joyous, bound to go off the rails at any minute, high-speed train ride that is Seattle Shakespeare Company's current production of "She Stoops to Conquer".
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of WOMAN IN BLACK at Seattle Rep?
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2019
WOMAN IN BLACK opened at the Seattle Repertory Theater on March 4 and is running through March 24, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2019
WOMAN IN BLACK opened at the Seattle Repertory Theater on March 4 and is running through March 24, 2019.
BWW Review: Seattle Rep's A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Fails to Connect
by Jay Irwin - March 21, 2019
A few years back I was fortunate enough to see Lucas Hnath's wonderful play, "A Doll's House, Part 2" on Broadway and was blown away. So, when the Seattle Rep announced it as part of their season I was absolutely thrilled. Then when they announced the powerhouse cast of some of Seattle's finest actors, Pamela Reed, Michael Winters, Khanh Doan, and Laura Kenny in the play, I was over the moon. This should be a slam dunk! Which then begs the question from me, "What happened?" as the performance I saw last night felt stiff and disjointed at times as if the actors were simply reading from the script. It picked up a bit by the end, but this is certainly not what I've come to expect from the Rep.
by Jay Irwin - March 21, 2019
A few years back I was fortunate enough to see Lucas Hnath's wonderful play, "A Doll's House, Part 2" on Broadway and was blown away. So, when the Seattle Rep announced it as part of their season I was absolutely thrilled. Then when they announced the powerhouse cast of some of Seattle's finest actors, Pamela Reed, Michael Winters, Khanh Doan, and Laura Kenny in the play, I was over the moon. This should be a slam dunk! Which then begs the question from me, "What happened?" as the performance I saw last night felt stiff and disjointed at times as if the actors were simply reading from the script. It picked up a bit by the end, but this is certainly not what I've come to expect from the Rep.
BWW Review: JOHN at Arts West
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - March 21, 2019
JOHN at ArtsWest is an enigma wrapped in a conundrum, nestled in a puzzle. The show is peppered with interesting bits of information, side stories, tangents, and seemingly pertinent details. However most of these bits only serve to fully realize the characters rather than apply to the plot. You can easily find yourself chasing meanings in references that are never explained or even mentioned again. The amount of detail and richness of backstory is amazing. The amount of unanswered questions is frustrating. JOHN is a show rich with characters and short on plot.
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - March 21, 2019
JOHN at ArtsWest is an enigma wrapped in a conundrum, nestled in a puzzle. The show is peppered with interesting bits of information, side stories, tangents, and seemingly pertinent details. However most of these bits only serve to fully realize the characters rather than apply to the plot. You can easily find yourself chasing meanings in references that are never explained or even mentioned again. The amount of detail and richness of backstory is amazing. The amount of unanswered questions is frustrating. JOHN is a show rich with characters and short on plot.
Christina Scheppelmann Appointed General Director Of Seattle Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Christina Scheppelmann will become Seattle Opera's fourth General Director in the company's 56-year history. Beginning in August 2019, she replaces Aidan Lang, who will become General Director of Welsh National Opera following the end of the 2018/19 season.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Christina Scheppelmann will become Seattle Opera's fourth General Director in the company's 56-year history. Beginning in August 2019, she replaces Aidan Lang, who will become General Director of Welsh National Opera following the end of the 2018/19 season.
The Horse In Motion To Produce THE ARSONISTS In Pioneer Square Gallery
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique immersive experience, this time among Pioneer Square's vibrant art galleries.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique immersive experience, this time among Pioneer Square's vibrant art galleries.
Photo Flash: First Look At Theater Simple's THE MASTER AND MARGARITA
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Get your first look at theater simple's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita. The award-winning staging runs April 5-27 at Theatre Off Jackson.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
Get your first look at theater simple's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita. The award-winning staging runs April 5-27 at Theatre Off Jackson.
Lakewood Playhouse Announces HEATHERS, THE WOLVES, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
The Lakewood Playhouse Celebrates Its 81st Anniversary Season with Five Premier Shows - 2 of Them South Sound Premiers! All of next season's shows continue to embrace some of our established past productions as we evolve into a Playhouse that produces moderns works fresh off of Broadway and Off-Broadway! Season Ticket Renewals are currently underway and will be open to Sales for New Season Ticket Buyers on May 28th, 2019!
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
The Lakewood Playhouse Celebrates Its 81st Anniversary Season with Five Premier Shows - 2 of Them South Sound Premiers! All of next season's shows continue to embrace some of our established past productions as we evolve into a Playhouse that produces moderns works fresh off of Broadway and Off-Broadway! Season Ticket Renewals are currently underway and will be open to Sales for New Season Ticket Buyers on May 28th, 2019!
LMN Architects Completes The Seattle Symphony's New Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center At Benaroya Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
LMN Architects celebrates the opening of Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. The Seattle Symphony project is a new state-of-the-art space that creates a highly flexible research and development environment of "electronic architecture" unbound by the dimensions of the room.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
LMN Architects celebrates the opening of Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. The Seattle Symphony project is a new state-of-the-art space that creates a highly flexible research and development environment of "electronic architecture" unbound by the dimensions of the room.
The Gray Dance Presents Nine Lives At Base Experimental Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Seattle dance company The Gray is thrilled to present their third major performance project Nine Lives, an evening of three brand new dance works inspired by Pacific Northwest superstar author Ursula K. Le Guin. The evening will feature world premieres of original dance works by Joseph Blake, Cameo Lethem, and Beth Terwilleger/The Gray.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Seattle dance company The Gray is thrilled to present their third major performance project Nine Lives, an evening of three brand new dance works inspired by Pacific Northwest superstar author Ursula K. Le Guin. The evening will feature world premieres of original dance works by Joseph Blake, Cameo Lethem, and Beth Terwilleger/The Gray.
4U: THE MUSIC OF PRINCE Comes to First Interstate Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Live Nation Urban and TCG Entertainment announced that their new production "4U: The Music of Prince with Symphony" will come to the First Interstate Center for the Arts in downtown Spokane, WA on May 16th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10am.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Live Nation Urban and TCG Entertainment announced that their new production "4U: The Music of Prince with Symphony" will come to the First Interstate Center for the Arts in downtown Spokane, WA on May 16th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10am.
Seattle Shakespeare Announces New Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Characters at the crossroads of love, power, war, or forgiveness populate Seattle Shakespeare Company's upcoming season just announced by Artistic Director George Mount. Plans for the company's 2019-2020 season include The Tempest, The Rivals, Troilus and Cressida, and Macbeth. "Each of these plays in their own way has a moment when it comes down to a singular choice," said Mount. "The course of the action is set by that defining decision out of which things will never be the same."
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
Characters at the crossroads of love, power, war, or forgiveness populate Seattle Shakespeare Company's upcoming season just announced by Artistic Director George Mount. Plans for the company's 2019-2020 season include The Tempest, The Rivals, Troilus and Cressida, and Macbeth. "Each of these plays in their own way has a moment when it comes down to a singular choice," said Mount. "The course of the action is set by that defining decision out of which things will never be the same."
Music Mountain Announces 90th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
The venerable, Connecticut-based Music Mountain concert series has announced its full 2019 summer season comprising two distinct series. Marking 90 continuous years of presenting outstanding artists and beloved repertoire to East Coast concertgoers, Music Mountain is now the oldest running chamber music series in the nation, which now features the Chamber Music Concerts series and Twilight Series.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2019
The venerable, Connecticut-based Music Mountain concert series has announced its full 2019 summer season comprising two distinct series. Marking 90 continuous years of presenting outstanding artists and beloved repertoire to East Coast concertgoers, Music Mountain is now the oldest running chamber music series in the nation, which now features the Chamber Music Concerts series and Twilight Series.
BWW Review: You'll Go 'Crazy' and 'Fall to Pieces' over ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at Taproot
by Jay Irwin - March 16, 2019
Dear Readers, as I'm sure you're aware, we are blessed with an abundance of riches here in Seattle with the local talent who grace our stages, if you know where to look. Well, currently the treasure map leads right over to Taproot Theatre and X marks the spot on the Isaac Studio Theatre where they are producing "Always… Patsy Cline" starring two gems, Cayman Ilika and Kate Jaeger who will rock you, crack you up, and maybe even bring a tear to your eye with their absolute brilliance.
by Jay Irwin - March 16, 2019
Dear Readers, as I'm sure you're aware, we are blessed with an abundance of riches here in Seattle with the local talent who grace our stages, if you know where to look. Well, currently the treasure map leads right over to Taproot Theatre and X marks the spot on the Isaac Studio Theatre where they are producing "Always… Patsy Cline" starring two gems, Cayman Ilika and Kate Jaeger who will rock you, crack you up, and maybe even bring a tear to your eye with their absolute brilliance.
BWW Review: Village's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is Curiously Inconsistent
by Jay Irwin - March 15, 2019
K.I.S.S. It's the best advice you can give anyone in acronym form; meaning, Keep It Simple Stupid, and it's the mantra that the folks at Village Theatre should have taken to heart when attempting to stage Simon Stephens' brilliant play, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'. Now, you may say, 'But Jay, the Broadway and touring productions were anything but simple.' And that's true, but unless you can pull off that level of stage wizardry, then you need to go in another direction. Unfortunately, Village went in another direction but also kept everything quite complex throwing everything they could think of on stage, none of which really worked completely, resulting in a mish mash of inconsistencies and a play that didn't communicate what it should.
by Jay Irwin - March 15, 2019
K.I.S.S. It's the best advice you can give anyone in acronym form; meaning, Keep It Simple Stupid, and it's the mantra that the folks at Village Theatre should have taken to heart when attempting to stage Simon Stephens' brilliant play, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'. Now, you may say, 'But Jay, the Broadway and touring productions were anything but simple.' And that's true, but unless you can pull off that level of stage wizardry, then you need to go in another direction. Unfortunately, Village went in another direction but also kept everything quite complex throwing everything they could think of on stage, none of which really worked completely, resulting in a mish mash of inconsistencies and a play that didn't communicate what it should.
BPA Theatre School Is Now Enrolling For Summer Classes
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
BPA Theatre School enrollment for summer classes is now open for pupils of all ages. Under the experienced leadership of Katharine Beddoe, students (ages 4 - 7) in Creative Drama will explore the elements of theatre and learn to use their faces, bodies, and voices to tell a story. Katharine will also lead students (ages 6 - 8) as they learn two song-and-dance numbers and engage in goofy, imaginative skill-building theatre games in Introduction to Musical Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
BPA Theatre School enrollment for summer classes is now open for pupils of all ages. Under the experienced leadership of Katharine Beddoe, students (ages 4 - 7) in Creative Drama will explore the elements of theatre and learn to use their faces, bodies, and voices to tell a story. Katharine will also lead students (ages 6 - 8) as they learn two song-and-dance numbers and engage in goofy, imaginative skill-building theatre games in Introduction to Musical Theatre.
STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW Announced At Dorothy's Little Black Box and Dorothy's Piano Bar and Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Dorothy's Little Black Box and Dorothy's Piano Bar and Cabaret present Starting Here, Starting Now by Richard Maltby, Jr & David Shire
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Dorothy's Little Black Box and Dorothy's Piano Bar and Cabaret present Starting Here, Starting Now by Richard Maltby, Jr & David Shire
SR-Tunnel, Transit Options And $1 Parking Ease Access To Seattle Center
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
A new day in Seattle Center and access arrived with the opening of the SR-99 Tunnel. The long-anticipated highway, providing an uninterrupted ride between SODO and Seattle Center, opens as the Center launches an access campaign highlighting the many transportation options available to visitors of Seattle Center, South Lake Union and the Uptown area.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
A new day in Seattle Center and access arrived with the opening of the SR-99 Tunnel. The long-anticipated highway, providing an uninterrupted ride between SODO and Seattle Center, opens as the Center launches an access campaign highlighting the many transportation options available to visitors of Seattle Center, South Lake Union and the Uptown area.
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