Seattle Opera Presents THE TURN OF THE SCREW
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
As Halloween approaches, the movies aren't the only place for a thrill in a darkened theater. This October, a ghost story will come alive through live music at Seattle Opera's The Turn of the Screw directed by Peter Kazaras and conducted by Maestro Constatin Trinks. Set in an old mansion in the countryside, Britten's opera depicts a tale of haunted children that fans of Stranger Things, The Shining, and The Sixth Sense would love.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
As Halloween approaches, the movies aren't the only place for a thrill in a darkened theater. This October, a ghost story will come alive through live music at Seattle Opera's The Turn of the Screw directed by Peter Kazaras and conducted by Maestro Constatin Trinks. Set in an old mansion in the countryside, Britten's opera depicts a tale of haunted children that fans of Stranger Things, The Shining, and The Sixth Sense would love.
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents FATAL FOOTBALL FEVER, A Murder Mystery Dinner
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre starts off the football season with The Social Bar and Grill to present a murder mystery dinner experience perfect for the gridiron, Fatal Football Fever, directed by Karen Christensen.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre starts off the football season with The Social Bar and Grill to present a murder mystery dinner experience perfect for the gridiron, Fatal Football Fever, directed by Karen Christensen.
WAITRESS Makes Tour Stop at The Paramount
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount is thrilled to announce WAITRESS will play The Paramount Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from September 11 - 16.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
KeyBank Broadway at the Paramount is thrilled to announce WAITRESS will play The Paramount Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from September 11 - 16.
COME FROM AWAY Returns to Seattle for Tour Launch This November
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
The Tony-Award® winning musical Come From Away, which had its first workshop reading in the basement rehearsal halls of The 5th Avenue Theatre as part of its New Works program, returns home to Seattle for the launch of its first North American tour this October. Come From Away is an intimate and breathtaking new musical that inspires hope and is a reminder of the humanity in all of us. Playing October 9 - November 4, 2018, single tickets are on sale now and season subscriptions are still available for purchase online at www.5thavenue.org, by phone at 206-625-1900, or in person at the Box Office (1308 5th Avenue in Downtown Seattle).
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
The Tony-Award® winning musical Come From Away, which had its first workshop reading in the basement rehearsal halls of The 5th Avenue Theatre as part of its New Works program, returns home to Seattle for the launch of its first North American tour this October. Come From Away is an intimate and breathtaking new musical that inspires hope and is a reminder of the humanity in all of us. Playing October 9 - November 4, 2018, single tickets are on sale now and season subscriptions are still available for purchase online at www.5thavenue.org, by phone at 206-625-1900, or in person at the Box Office (1308 5th Avenue in Downtown Seattle).
BWW Review: Strawshop's PRELUDE TO A KISS a Last-Minute Triumph
by Jay Irwin - September 09, 2018
Any theater company has that fear of, after weeks of rehearsing one play, having to switch it out for another with little rehearsal time left before opening. Maybe the rights to the play get pulled or some other act of the theater Gods which is out of their control forces their hand. But what if a theater were to decide to do it to themselves? Such is the case with Strawberry Theatre Workshop and their current production of Craig Lucas' "Prelude to a Kiss" which took over for what was to be their production of Lucas' "Reckless". After already diving headlong into the show they discovered that one character in particular felt so dated and out of touch as to be offensive without any kind of touchstone in the show to point out the offense. But this is not a review of their decision, so we won't go into all that, this is a review of what they put up … with the same cast … and the same scheduled opening night … after only 12 days of rehearsal.
by Jay Irwin - September 09, 2018
Any theater company has that fear of, after weeks of rehearsing one play, having to switch it out for another with little rehearsal time left before opening. Maybe the rights to the play get pulled or some other act of the theater Gods which is out of their control forces their hand. But what if a theater were to decide to do it to themselves? Such is the case with Strawberry Theatre Workshop and their current production of Craig Lucas' "Prelude to a Kiss" which took over for what was to be their production of Lucas' "Reckless". After already diving headlong into the show they discovered that one character in particular felt so dated and out of touch as to be offensive without any kind of touchstone in the show to point out the offense. But this is not a review of their decision, so we won't go into all that, this is a review of what they put up … with the same cast … and the same scheduled opening night … after only 12 days of rehearsal.
BWW Review: Good Fences Make Bad Neighbors in Intiman's NATIVE GARDENS
by Jay Irwin - September 08, 2018
For as long as there have been living spaces people have had points of contention with their neighbors, whether it's the people upstairs, next door, or on the other side of the fence. Maybe they're too noisy, or they shoot off fireworks right outside your bedroom window on the fourth of July, or they like to stack up their garbage by their front door rather than taking it to the dumpster (you guessed it, I once had the neighbors from hell). But no matter the differences the hope is that people can work them out (or just let them seethe inside for years) without resorting to pesticides and chainsaws as the folks in Karen Zacarias' play "Native Gardens" did, currently being offered from Intiman Theatre.
by Jay Irwin - September 08, 2018
For as long as there have been living spaces people have had points of contention with their neighbors, whether it's the people upstairs, next door, or on the other side of the fence. Maybe they're too noisy, or they shoot off fireworks right outside your bedroom window on the fourth of July, or they like to stack up their garbage by their front door rather than taking it to the dumpster (you guessed it, I once had the neighbors from hell). But no matter the differences the hope is that people can work them out (or just let them seethe inside for years) without resorting to pesticides and chainsaws as the folks in Karen Zacarias' play "Native Gardens" did, currently being offered from Intiman Theatre.
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents 100th Season Gala And Silent Auction
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre is excited to welcome the community to join us at our special Gala and Silent Auction celebrating our 100th Season. This special fundraising event will be filled with fine drinks, fine hors d'oeuvres, and fine entertainment. It is a momentous year as TLT turns 100-years-old and we can't wait to share it with you.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre is excited to welcome the community to join us at our special Gala and Silent Auction celebrating our 100th Season. This special fundraising event will be filled with fine drinks, fine hors d'oeuvres, and fine entertainment. It is a momentous year as TLT turns 100-years-old and we can't wait to share it with you.
Seattle Public Theater Names The Price Of Ambition In FADE
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Seattle Public Theater opens its 2018/19 Season #CONFRONTINGAMERICA with Tanya Saracho's witty, true-to-life comedy FADE. In FADE, Mexican-born television writer Lucia is hired to work for a ruthless Hollywood studio. She soon discovers that the studio's Mexican-American custodian, Abel, has a windfall of plot ideas -- but as their friendship grows, his stories begin to blur with hers, leading to unexpected consequences.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Seattle Public Theater opens its 2018/19 Season #CONFRONTINGAMERICA with Tanya Saracho's witty, true-to-life comedy FADE. In FADE, Mexican-born television writer Lucia is hired to work for a ruthless Hollywood studio. She soon discovers that the studio's Mexican-American custodian, Abel, has a windfall of plot ideas -- but as their friendship grows, his stories begin to blur with hers, leading to unexpected consequences.
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opens Lakewood Playhouse Landmark 80th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on NEIL SIMON's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn - BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on NEIL SIMON's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn - BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
Velocity Dance Center And Studio Kate Wallich Present YC2: NEW DANCES II
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Studio Kate Wallich and Velocity Dance Center are excited to announce YC2's second evening of work running September 20-23 at Velocity's Founders Theater. New Dances II will be performed by the dancers of YC2 and feature works by former Batsheva dancer Tom Weinberger, New York City based choreographer Sidra Bell and Seattle's Kate Wallich with costuming by Seattle stylist duo cuniform.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Studio Kate Wallich and Velocity Dance Center are excited to announce YC2's second evening of work running September 20-23 at Velocity's Founders Theater. New Dances II will be performed by the dancers of YC2 and feature works by former Batsheva dancer Tom Weinberger, New York City based choreographer Sidra Bell and Seattle's Kate Wallich with costuming by Seattle stylist duo cuniform.
Cast Announced For The American Classic MY ANTONIA at Book-It Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Book-It Repertory Theatre continues its 29th season with the enchanting My Ántonia by Willa Cather. Annie Lareau, who adapted the novel and starred as Ántonia in Book-It's original 2008 production, returns to direct the 2018 production.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Book-It Repertory Theatre continues its 29th season with the enchanting My Ántonia by Willa Cather. Annie Lareau, who adapted the novel and starred as Ántonia in Book-It's original 2008 production, returns to direct the 2018 production.
Seattle Opera General Director Aidan Lang To Leave For Welsh National Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Seattle Opera announced today that General Director Aidan Lang will leave the company to become General Director of Welsh National Opera. The third General Director of Seattle Opera, Lang departs at the close of the 2018/19 season following a five-year tenure. Under Lang's leadership, Seattle Opera has: increased its audiences, particularly, young people, created a new civic home for opera at Seattle Center, introduced new chamber opera productions in locations around the city, and made organizational strides toward racial equity.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Seattle Opera announced today that General Director Aidan Lang will leave the company to become General Director of Welsh National Opera. The third General Director of Seattle Opera, Lang departs at the close of the 2018/19 season following a five-year tenure. Under Lang's leadership, Seattle Opera has: increased its audiences, particularly, young people, created a new civic home for opera at Seattle Center, introduced new chamber opera productions in locations around the city, and made organizational strides toward racial equity.
Photo Flash: First Look At Lakewood Playhouse's Production Of Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on Neil Simon's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn - "Brighton Beach Memoirs."
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on Neil Simon's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn - "Brighton Beach Memoirs."
Seattle Experimental Theater's THE DARK FANTASTIC Opens September 6th
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Seattle Experimental Theater is proud to present its latest original improvised play, The Dark Fantastic.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Seattle Experimental Theater is proud to present its latest original improvised play, The Dark Fantastic.
Velocity Presents THE FALL KICK OFF! Seattle Dance Showcases
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Celebrate the official kick-off to the vibrant Seattle Dance Season and toast to Tonya as we celebrate our outgoing Artistic Executive Director at the Fall Kick Off!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Celebrate the official kick-off to the vibrant Seattle Dance Season and toast to Tonya as we celebrate our outgoing Artistic Executive Director at the Fall Kick Off!
THE BUTTCRACKER Returns to Erickson Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Just when Seattleites thought they'd experienced all the magic of the holiday season, The Buttcracker returns in a haze of sweat, glitter, and hairspray for the fourth year in a row. This city's beloved modern-dance variety show salutes the glory of '80s hair metal with a festive 'mix of professional dance and raunchy satire,' (The Seattle Times).
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Just when Seattleites thought they'd experienced all the magic of the holiday season, The Buttcracker returns in a haze of sweat, glitter, and hairspray for the fourth year in a row. This city's beloved modern-dance variety show salutes the glory of '80s hair metal with a festive 'mix of professional dance and raunchy satire,' (The Seattle Times).
BPA Theatre Season Opens With RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci fi version of 'The Tempest' set to rock 'n' roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero's Id, who wreaks havoc on the space craft. This Atomic-Age romp includes classics like Born to be Wild, Wipeout, Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, and The Monster Mash.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci fi version of 'The Tempest' set to rock 'n' roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero's Id, who wreaks havoc on the space craft. This Atomic-Age romp includes classics like Born to be Wild, Wipeout, Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, and The Monster Mash.
The EDGE to Improvise FACTS OF ALL PERSUASION At BPA, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Perk up your fall harvest with a barrel of laughs and The EDGE Improv on October 6 at BPA. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from life's wearisome worries and unrelenting news cycle.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Perk up your fall harvest with a barrel of laughs and The EDGE Improv on October 6 at BPA. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from life's wearisome worries and unrelenting news cycle.
BPA Gallery Announces October First Friday Art Walk: Earth And The Great Weather
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Join us in the BPA Gallery October 5 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends, with landscape and nature paintings, both realistic and abstract. Neil Johannsen and Charles Sharpe, long time Bainbridge residents and friends, are sharing this show. Charles has studied at the Gage Academy of Art and taken many workshops. Neil is self-taught and has exhibited in ten solo shows, selling more than 100 paintings into public and private collections.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Join us in the BPA Gallery October 5 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends, with landscape and nature paintings, both realistic and abstract. Neil Johannsen and Charles Sharpe, long time Bainbridge residents and friends, are sharing this show. Charles has studied at the Gage Academy of Art and taken many workshops. Neil is self-taught and has exhibited in ten solo shows, selling more than 100 paintings into public and private collections.
Music Director Gianandrea Noseda Opens The NSO's 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda leads the Orchestra on a journey exploring the link between image and sound. Three performances-Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m.; Friday, September 28, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, September 29, at 8 p.m.-at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall include Sergei Rachmaninoff's The Isle of the Dead; Ottorino Respighi's Trittico Botticelliano; and Maurice Ravel's orchestration of Modest Musorgsky's Pictures from an Exhibition, originally composed for piano.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda leads the Orchestra on a journey exploring the link between image and sound. Three performances-Thursday, September 27, at 7 p.m.; Friday, September 28, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, September 29, at 8 p.m.-at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall include Sergei Rachmaninoff's The Isle of the Dead; Ottorino Respighi's Trittico Botticelliano; and Maurice Ravel's orchestration of Modest Musorgsky's Pictures from an Exhibition, originally composed for piano.
TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO Opens September 14 at Theater Schmeater
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Set in 1991, during the Pan American Games in Havana and while the Russians are pulling out of Cuba, Two Sisters And A Piano portrays two sisters, Maria Celia, a novelist, and Sofia, a pianist, serving time under house arrest. Passion infiltrates politics when a lieutenant assigned to their case becomes infatuated with Maria Celia, whose literature he has been reading. Seattle Favorite, Jose Amador, returns to the Schmee stage to helm this mutli-facted drama set in the heat of 1991 Cuba.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Set in 1991, during the Pan American Games in Havana and while the Russians are pulling out of Cuba, Two Sisters And A Piano portrays two sisters, Maria Celia, a novelist, and Sofia, a pianist, serving time under house arrest. Passion infiltrates politics when a lieutenant assigned to their case becomes infatuated with Maria Celia, whose literature he has been reading. Seattle Favorite, Jose Amador, returns to the Schmee stage to helm this mutli-facted drama set in the heat of 1991 Cuba.
Lakewood Playhouse Announces 80th Anniversary Celebration, Reception And Ribbon Cutting
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
On FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th the LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE is Celebrating its 80th ANNIVERSARY as the Cultural Crown Jewel for the CITY OF LAKEWOOD. They would be honored to share their OPENING DAY CELEBRATION with You upon the Occasion of their FIRST DAY of their SEASON and their presentation of the Comedy Drama BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon!
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
On FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th the LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE is Celebrating its 80th ANNIVERSARY as the Cultural Crown Jewel for the CITY OF LAKEWOOD. They would be honored to share their OPENING DAY CELEBRATION with You upon the Occasion of their FIRST DAY of their SEASON and their presentation of the Comedy Drama BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon!
Washington National Opera Announces The 2019 American Opera Initiative Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the seventh season of its acclaimed American Opera Initiative (AOI) with four world premieres from January 11-13, 2019, in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. A comprehensive commissioning program that originates and develops new works, the American Opera Initiative provides rare opportunities for emerging composers and librettists to partner and write for the opera stage. The Initiative encourages and ensures the future of contemporary American opera through development, mentorship, and performance, with works based on American themes and stories. Since its inception, the annual program has commissioned 28 chamber operas, with some going on to future productions around the country; notables include this summer's successful production by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis of An American Soldier, an AOI commission in 2014, and Opera Omaha's and Miller Theater's new productions of AOI's 2018 commission, Proving Up.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Washington National Opera (WNO) presents the seventh season of its acclaimed American Opera Initiative (AOI) with four world premieres from January 11-13, 2019, in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. A comprehensive commissioning program that originates and develops new works, the American Opera Initiative provides rare opportunities for emerging composers and librettists to partner and write for the opera stage. The Initiative encourages and ensures the future of contemporary American opera through development, mentorship, and performance, with works based on American themes and stories. Since its inception, the annual program has commissioned 28 chamber operas, with some going on to future productions around the country; notables include this summer's successful production by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis of An American Soldier, an AOI commission in 2014, and Opera Omaha's and Miller Theater's new productions of AOI's 2018 commission, Proving Up.
Trans Non-Binary Performer Brings Two Stories About Diversity, Belonging, And Resilience
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke is Redmond, WA born, Canadian trained, and New Zealand based. Raised in the bible belt outskirts of King County and San Juan Islands County, they had a late exposure to secularism, coming to adulthood in neighboring B.C., Canada. Years later, in a "same-sex" Canada-approved marriage, they moved to Seattle for the first time, only to go through one of the first legal same-sex divorces right after U.S. federal recognition was granted. Post-divorce, they went on another journey through gender and sexual diversity leading them to settle in New Zealand.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
New Zealand-based Ren Lunicke is Redmond, WA born, Canadian trained, and New Zealand based. Raised in the bible belt outskirts of King County and San Juan Islands County, they had a late exposure to secularism, coming to adulthood in neighboring B.C., Canada. Years later, in a "same-sex" Canada-approved marriage, they moved to Seattle for the first time, only to go through one of the first legal same-sex divorces right after U.S. federal recognition was granted. Post-divorce, they went on another journey through gender and sexual diversity leading them to settle in New Zealand.
Tacoma Little Theatre Announces Auditions For SCROOGE
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for its holiday production of Scrooge! The Musical, directed by Micheal O'Hara, musically directed by Zachary Kellogg, and choreographed by Eric Clausell.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for its holiday production of Scrooge! The Musical, directed by Micheal O'Hara, musically directed by Zachary Kellogg, and choreographed by Eric Clausell.
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