Twelfth Night Productions Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
Twelfth Night Productions is proud to present ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL, directed by Harry Turpin with Faith Bennett Russell serving as Artistic and Cultural Adviser.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2019
Twelfth Night Productions is proud to present ONCE ON THIS ISLAND THE MUSICAL, directed by Harry Turpin with Faith Bennett Russell serving as Artistic and Cultural Adviser.
The Deplorables Comedy Troupe Comes to The First Interstate Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Share the night laughing with friends and celebrating with The Deplorables - An uproarious comedy show for right-minded thinkers.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Share the night laughing with friends and celebrating with The Deplorables - An uproarious comedy show for right-minded thinkers.
Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year At Seattle Center Fest
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Embrace the cultures of the Pacific Northwest and cultivate love, peace and understanding of the communities that make up our region at Seattle Center Fest l. On Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. 7 p.m., join us for Seattle Center Fest l: T t in Seattle Vietnamese Lunar New Year at Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion for a celebration featuring lion dances, firecrackers, martial arts, dance and visual arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2019
Embrace the cultures of the Pacific Northwest and cultivate love, peace and understanding of the communities that make up our region at Seattle Center Fest l. On Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. 7 p.m., join us for Seattle Center Fest l: T t in Seattle Vietnamese Lunar New Year at Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion for a celebration featuring lion dances, firecrackers, martial arts, dance and visual arts.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Opens This Weekend At SSR
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS By Toby Hulse. Based on the book by Jules Verne Directed by Jalyn Green.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS By Toby Hulse. Based on the book by Jules Verne Directed by Jalyn Green.
ArtsWest To Stage M. BUTTERFLY Revival's West Coast Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
In a revival version never before staged on the West Coast, David Henry Hwang's audacious, Tony Award-winning M. BUTTERFLY - inspired by a bizarre true story of illusion, obsession and betrayal - will open at ArtsWest on January 24. Performances will run Thursday through Sunday until February 17.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
In a revival version never before staged on the West Coast, David Henry Hwang's audacious, Tony Award-winning M. BUTTERFLY - inspired by a bizarre true story of illusion, obsession and betrayal - will open at ArtsWest on January 24. Performances will run Thursday through Sunday until February 17.
The Art of Alzheimer's Presents THE ARTIST WITHIN
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
The Art of Alzheimer's presents The Artist Within opening January 8, 2019 in Seattle City Hall's Lobby and Anne Focke Galleries. The opening reception on January 10 from 4-6pm and the exhibition that runs through March 6, 2019 are free to the public and presented in cooperation with the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and Elderwise. Care providers, artists and their families will be at the opening reception to discuss the stories behind these 49 fascinating artworks created by seven persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
The Art of Alzheimer's presents The Artist Within opening January 8, 2019 in Seattle City Hall's Lobby and Anne Focke Galleries. The opening reception on January 10 from 4-6pm and the exhibition that runs through March 6, 2019 are free to the public and presented in cooperation with the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and Elderwise. Care providers, artists and their families will be at the opening reception to discuss the stories behind these 49 fascinating artworks created by seven persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
BWW Feature: The Top 10 Upcoming Shows in Seattle I'm Excited About in 2019
by Jay Irwin - January 07, 2019
It's a whole new year with a whole new slate of fabulous theater coming to Seattle and the surrounding areas. So many exciting shows ready to thrill and astound us, make us laugh and cry. And so, I thought I'd let you in on the Top 10 shows coming up that I'm most excited about (actually 11 since I couldn't narrow it down to 10 but 'Top 10' sounded better) in chronological order.
by Jay Irwin - January 07, 2019
It's a whole new year with a whole new slate of fabulous theater coming to Seattle and the surrounding areas. So many exciting shows ready to thrill and astound us, make us laugh and cry. And so, I thought I'd let you in on the Top 10 shows coming up that I'm most excited about (actually 11 since I couldn't narrow it down to 10 but 'Top 10' sounded better) in chronological order.
Macha Theatre Works Presents SHEATHED
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2019
Macha Theatre Works presents the world premiere of Sheathed by local playwright Maggie Lee, directed by Amy Poisson. This original new play was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Bay Area Playwrights Festival, and will be a produced in association with Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S.), with performances from March 8 - 23, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2019
Macha Theatre Works presents the world premiere of Sheathed by local playwright Maggie Lee, directed by Amy Poisson. This original new play was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Bay Area Playwrights Festival, and will be a produced in association with Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S.), with performances from March 8 - 23, 2019.
STG Announces Record Attendance Of More Than 1 Million
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces its highest-attended season to date with more than 1 million patrons attending more than 700 events during its 2017/2018 season - an increase in attendance of over 35% from STG's previous record (771,00 in 2015). Through this overwhelming support of its performances, programs, and special events, STG has also garnered a record single-season net surplus, which in turn will allow the organization to continue its mission to create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces its highest-attended season to date with more than 1 million patrons attending more than 700 events during its 2017/2018 season - an increase in attendance of over 35% from STG's previous record (771,00 in 2015). Through this overwhelming support of its performances, programs, and special events, STG has also garnered a record single-season net surplus, which in turn will allow the organization to continue its mission to create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres.
Book-It Repertory Theatre Presents RETURNING THE BONES
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
In the spring of 2019, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) presents acclaimed Seattle actress Gin Hammond's* inspiring, 28-character solo play, Returning the Bones. Based on the life of Hammond's aunt, Dr. Carolyn Beatrice Montier (aka "Bebe"), Returning the Bones brilliantly responds to one of life's most challenging questions: How do you choose between your country, your people, and yourself? A surprisingly comical story, Returning the Bones brings us into intimate contact with the luminaries of the day including President Lyndon B. Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, James Baldwin and Queen Elizabeth. Returning the Bones runs March 28-April 14, 2019 at The Erickson Theatre on Capitol Hill.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
In the spring of 2019, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) presents acclaimed Seattle actress Gin Hammond's* inspiring, 28-character solo play, Returning the Bones. Based on the life of Hammond's aunt, Dr. Carolyn Beatrice Montier (aka "Bebe"), Returning the Bones brilliantly responds to one of life's most challenging questions: How do you choose between your country, your people, and yourself? A surprisingly comical story, Returning the Bones brings us into intimate contact with the luminaries of the day including President Lyndon B. Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, James Baldwin and Queen Elizabeth. Returning the Bones runs March 28-April 14, 2019 at The Erickson Theatre on Capitol Hill.
Mickey Thomas Of Starship To Star In New Production Of ROCK OF AGES At The 5th Avenue Theatre; Full Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (formerly Jefferson Starship), will star as Dennis in its sensational new production of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages is the '80s rock ballad blast that features the music of Styx, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, and more. With Mickey Thomas as lead vocalist, Starship produced hits including "We Built This City" (which appears in the production), "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," and "Sara."
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (formerly Jefferson Starship), will star as Dennis in its sensational new production of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages is the '80s rock ballad blast that features the music of Styx, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, and more. With Mickey Thomas as lead vocalist, Starship produced hits including "We Built This City" (which appears in the production), "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," and "Sara."
The Art of Alzheimer's Presents THE ARTIST WITHIN
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The Art of Alzheimer's presents The Artist Within opening January 8, 2019 in Seattle City Hall's Lobby and Anne Focke Galleries. The opening reception on January 10 from 4-6pm and the exhibition that runs through March 6, 2019 are free to the public and presented in cooperation with the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and Elderwise. Care providers, artists and their families will be at the opening reception to discuss the stories behind these 49 fascinating artworks created by seven persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
The Art of Alzheimer's presents The Artist Within opening January 8, 2019 in Seattle City Hall's Lobby and Anne Focke Galleries. The opening reception on January 10 from 4-6pm and the exhibition that runs through March 6, 2019 are free to the public and presented in cooperation with the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and Elderwise. Care providers, artists and their families will be at the opening reception to discuss the stories behind these 49 fascinating artworks created by seven persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Casting Announced For Seattle Rep's LAST OF THE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete ensemble casting for its production of renowned Seattle playwright Steven Dietz's Last of the Boys, an emotional story of the Vietnam War's complex legacy. We meet Ben - he lives off-the-grid in his trailer in the California Central Valley, haunted by the memories of his service during the Vietnam War. His self-imposed exile is disrupted by the arrival of Ben's old war buddy, Jeeter, with his new girlfriend and her volatile mother in tow. Intimate, funny, and fierce, Last of the Boys delves into a veteran's struggle to understand his troubled past, which threatens to swallow him whole. Last of the Boys will be directed by Seattle Rep Artistic Director Braden Abraham and runs January 18 - February 10, 2019 (opening night is January 23) on the Bagley Wright stage. Single tickets are on sale now (starting at $17) and are available through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 or online at SeattleRep.org.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete ensemble casting for its production of renowned Seattle playwright Steven Dietz's Last of the Boys, an emotional story of the Vietnam War's complex legacy. We meet Ben - he lives off-the-grid in his trailer in the California Central Valley, haunted by the memories of his service during the Vietnam War. His self-imposed exile is disrupted by the arrival of Ben's old war buddy, Jeeter, with his new girlfriend and her volatile mother in tow. Intimate, funny, and fierce, Last of the Boys delves into a veteran's struggle to understand his troubled past, which threatens to swallow him whole. Last of the Boys will be directed by Seattle Rep Artistic Director Braden Abraham and runs January 18 - February 10, 2019 (opening night is January 23) on the Bagley Wright stage. Single tickets are on sale now (starting at $17) and are available through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 or online at SeattleRep.org.
Village Theatre Announces New Season Of The Beta Series
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Village Theatre announces the third Season of the Beta Series. Built on Village Theatre's long-standing commitment to new musicals, Beta Series productions help launch promising new works into the next phase of development by providing writers with actors and an audience of smart, sophisticated, and savvy theatre-goers
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Village Theatre announces the third Season of the Beta Series. Built on Village Theatre's long-standing commitment to new musicals, Beta Series productions help launch promising new works into the next phase of development by providing writers with actors and an audience of smart, sophisticated, and savvy theatre-goers
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Presents MUSES
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
As Albert Einstein sagely observed, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Maestro Mario Alejandro Torres leads the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra in a concert that is sure to rouse the imagination. Rachmaninoff's beautiful and lovely Vocalise sets the initial tone for the concert. Then, the acclaimed soprano Cyndia Sieden will delight audience members with Strauss' Four Songs, Op. 27 - songs that were written as a wedding gift for his beloved bride, soprano Pauline de Ahna. In closing, we invite you to give free reign to your creative muse as we immerse ourselves in the extraordinary tales of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
As Albert Einstein sagely observed, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Maestro Mario Alejandro Torres leads the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra in a concert that is sure to rouse the imagination. Rachmaninoff's beautiful and lovely Vocalise sets the initial tone for the concert. Then, the acclaimed soprano Cyndia Sieden will delight audience members with Strauss' Four Songs, Op. 27 - songs that were written as a wedding gift for his beloved bride, soprano Pauline de Ahna. In closing, we invite you to give free reign to your creative muse as we immerse ourselves in the extraordinary tales of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
Comedian Taylor Williamson Headlines Comedy Show At BPA
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Comedian Taylor Williamson headlines this one-night-only comedy show at BPA with special guest, Dan Rosenberg. An actor and writer, Taylor Williamson is known for America's Got Talent (2006 - Runner Up), Last Comic Standing (2003), and Taylor Williamson: Please Like Me (2017). He has been seen on The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, and MTV. Williamson returns to perform in "America's Got Talent, The Champions," which premieres January 7 on NBC. In this spin-off of the summer hit, the top fifty acts of all time will compete to be declared the best of the best.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Comedian Taylor Williamson headlines this one-night-only comedy show at BPA with special guest, Dan Rosenberg. An actor and writer, Taylor Williamson is known for America's Got Talent (2006 - Runner Up), Last Comic Standing (2003), and Taylor Williamson: Please Like Me (2017). He has been seen on The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, and MTV. Williamson returns to perform in "America's Got Talent, The Champions," which premieres January 7 on NBC. In this spin-off of the summer hit, the top fifty acts of all time will compete to be declared the best of the best.
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents The EDGE Improv
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Catch a ray of funny, fun sunshine with The EDGE Improv on February 2 at BPA. Join The EDGE as they deliver imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle. As troupe member Matty Whitman sagely ruminates, "Whever you go, there you are. Whever you are, there you go."
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Catch a ray of funny, fun sunshine with The EDGE Improv on February 2 at BPA. Join The EDGE as they deliver imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle. As troupe member Matty Whitman sagely ruminates, "Whever you go, there you are. Whever you are, there you go."
BPA Gallery Holds February First Friday Art Walk: 'Landscapes...'
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Join us in the BPA Gallery February 1 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. Marti Tumicki Gwaltney has always had a passion for landscape paintings and drawings, beginning with the 17th Century Dutch. She found west of Ireland - with its soft light, many farmlands, rock walls and castles - to be especially intriguing. From the photographs she took during her travels she later created paintings in her home studio. This exhibit continues throughout February at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2019
Join us in the BPA Gallery February 1 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. Marti Tumicki Gwaltney has always had a passion for landscape paintings and drawings, beginning with the 17th Century Dutch. She found west of Ireland - with its soft light, many farmlands, rock walls and castles - to be especially intriguing. From the photographs she took during her travels she later created paintings in her home studio. This exhibit continues throughout February at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Seattle Opera Unveils 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
With a mix of new and traditional takes on opera, Seattle Opera unveils a 2019/20 Season that offers something for everyone. Audiences will experience new-to-Seattle productions of Rigoletto, Cinderella, and Eugene Onegin; the company premiere of Charlie Parker's Yardbird; and the return of a beloved classic, La boh me.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
With a mix of new and traditional takes on opera, Seattle Opera unveils a 2019/20 Season that offers something for everyone. Audiences will experience new-to-Seattle productions of Rigoletto, Cinderella, and Eugene Onegin; the company premiere of Charlie Parker's Yardbird; and the return of a beloved classic, La boh me.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Paramount This January
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount is thrilled to announce the winner of six 2017 Tony Awards Dear Evan Hansen will play The Paramount Theatre for a limited two-week engagement from January 23 February 2.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount is thrilled to announce the winner of six 2017 Tony Awards Dear Evan Hansen will play The Paramount Theatre for a limited two-week engagement from January 23 February 2.
Paradise Theatre To Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
The Diary Of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2019
The Diary Of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.
Kendra Kassebaum And Peter Saide Star in Village Theatre's Production Of I DO! I DO!
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2018
An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, Village Theatre brings I Do! I Do!, a two-person Broadway classic created by the writing team behind The Fantasticks, to the stage beginning in January 2019. The story, which garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967, begins on the wedding day of Michael and Agnes and follows the perils and triumphs of marriage, children, arguments, and more.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2018
An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, Village Theatre brings I Do! I Do!, a two-person Broadway classic created by the writing team behind The Fantasticks, to the stage beginning in January 2019. The story, which garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967, begins on the wedding day of Michael and Agnes and follows the perils and triumphs of marriage, children, arguments, and more.
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents A DOLL'S HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre begins 2019 with Henrik Ibsen's classic, A Doll's House, as part of its 100th Anniversary Season. This production is directed by Marilyn Bennett, with a new adaptation by Marilyn Bennett and Lydia Valentine.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre begins 2019 with Henrik Ibsen's classic, A Doll's House, as part of its 100th Anniversary Season. This production is directed by Marilyn Bennett, with a new adaptation by Marilyn Bennett and Lydia Valentine.
Lakewood Playhouse Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud ring in the new year as we present the THIRD SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS!' We are Proud to Present the NORTHWEST PREMIER of the Off-Broadway Comedy Smash that's been Turning Broadways Hit Shows Silly for over 25 Years!
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud ring in the new year as we present the THIRD SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS!' We are Proud to Present the NORTHWEST PREMIER of the Off-Broadway Comedy Smash that's been Turning Broadways Hit Shows Silly for over 25 Years!
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Seattle Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
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