From Film To Stage: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Comes to Seattle Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
Seattle Shakespeare Company closes its 2017-2018 season with Shakespeare in Love, the delightful new stage adaptation of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's Academy Award-winning film. This warm and witty romantic comedy will be helmed by Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall with music by Paddy Cuneen, Shakespeare in Love previews May 2 and 3, opens May 4 and runs through June 3 at the Cornish Playhouse at the Seattle Center.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
Seattle Shakespeare Company closes its 2017-2018 season with Shakespeare in Love, the delightful new stage adaptation of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's Academy Award-winning film. This warm and witty romantic comedy will be helmed by Seattle Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director George Mount. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall with music by Paddy Cuneen, Shakespeare in Love previews May 2 and 3, opens May 4 and runs through June 3 at the Cornish Playhouse at the Seattle Center.
Y York's SYCORAX To Perform At Last Frontier Theatre Conference
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Y York's acclaimed SYCORAX, starring Demene E. Hall, will be a featured performance at the Last Frontier Theatre Conference this June in Valdez, Alaska.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Y York's acclaimed SYCORAX, starring Demene E. Hall, will be a featured performance at the Last Frontier Theatre Conference this June in Valdez, Alaska.
2018-2019 Season Announced At Seattle Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
World-renowned arts organization for young people, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), is proud to announce their ambitious upcoming 2018-2019 lineup. The 44th season is brimming with a kaleidoscope of bold adaptations, timeless classics updated for new audiences, and provocative stagings of historical works for ages 3 to 9+. Ticket packages are on sale now with single tickets going on sale August 1, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
World-renowned arts organization for young people, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), is proud to announce their ambitious upcoming 2018-2019 lineup. The 44th season is brimming with a kaleidoscope of bold adaptations, timeless classics updated for new audiences, and provocative stagings of historical works for ages 3 to 9+. Ticket packages are on sale now with single tickets going on sale August 1, 2018.
April Brings Play To Seattle Center From Many Parts Of The World
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
April is play month at Seattle Center with a fun and lively line-up of child-friendly activities to take families through the traditional spring break period and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
April is play month at Seattle Center with a fun and lively line-up of child-friendly activities to take families through the traditional spring break period and beyond.
Beloved Seattle Comedian and Actress, Peggy Platt Dies at 58 - Remembrance Scheduled
by Jay Irwin - April 04, 2018
It is with a very heavy heart that I pass along the news that Peggy Platt, the beloved Seattle comedian and actress, passed away Monday night at the age of 58. Peggy, a staple of the Seattle entertainment community, was known for her brash humor and take no prisoners attitude.
by Jay Irwin - April 04, 2018
It is with a very heavy heart that I pass along the news that Peggy Platt, the beloved Seattle comedian and actress, passed away Monday night at the age of 58. Peggy, a staple of the Seattle entertainment community, was known for her brash humor and take no prisoners attitude.
A World Premiere Musical Skewering Lewis & Clark Comes to Seattle
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson enlisted Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery to explore the uncharted West and find an all-water route across North America to unite sea with shining sea.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson enlisted Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery to explore the uncharted West and find an all-water route across North America to unite sea with shining sea.
Corean Artist Che Sehyun Brings Hip-hop, Piano, Ukulele And Video To West Of Lenin
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Inspired by his Ancient Corean culture and our increasingly globalized world, Che Sehyun shares his original songs, ancient stories and captivating visuals for a night of hilarity, tragedy and intrigue. Recognizing his gifts, purpose and our inter-connectedness, Che works through #SongVersations, hip-hop, piano, ukulele, photography and video to entertain, explore and inspire.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Inspired by his Ancient Corean culture and our increasingly globalized world, Che Sehyun shares his original songs, ancient stories and captivating visuals for a night of hilarity, tragedy and intrigue. Recognizing his gifts, purpose and our inter-connectedness, Che works through #SongVersations, hip-hop, piano, ukulele, photography and video to entertain, explore and inspire.
STG Presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Featuring Two Seattle Premieres
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre with three performances April 27-29, 2018. The Company will perform two Seattle premieres and a total of five works by a wide range of choreographers. Alvin Ailey's timeless and inspiring American masterpiece Revelations will provide the finale for all three programs, which will take place at 8pm on April 27-28 and at 2pm on April 29.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre with three performances April 27-29, 2018. The Company will perform two Seattle premieres and a total of five works by a wide range of choreographers. Alvin Ailey's timeless and inspiring American masterpiece Revelations will provide the finale for all three programs, which will take place at 8pm on April 27-28 and at 2pm on April 29.
BWW Review: Theatre22's HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST: Punchy, but Discordant
by Amelia Reynolds - April 04, 2018
'The Happiest Song Plays Last' puts two dissonant narratives side by side. Former marine Elliot (Joshua Chessin-Yudin) puts his wartime experience to practical use for motion pictures, acting as an on-set wartime expert for a docu-drama shot in Jordan. Moments in the script trigger his PTSD, but he pushes through as they make their way to Egypt with the help of his co-star Shar (Lexi Chipman) and his sprightly right-hand man Ali (Agastya Kohli). Meanwhile, his cousin Yaz (Aida Leguizamon) is in his home in Philadelphia, tirelessly feeding her neighborhood with her love-rich cooking, and helping a simple, transient man name Lefty (empathetically portrayed by Rich Hawkins).
by Amelia Reynolds - April 04, 2018
'The Happiest Song Plays Last' puts two dissonant narratives side by side. Former marine Elliot (Joshua Chessin-Yudin) puts his wartime experience to practical use for motion pictures, acting as an on-set wartime expert for a docu-drama shot in Jordan. Moments in the script trigger his PTSD, but he pushes through as they make their way to Egypt with the help of his co-star Shar (Lexi Chipman) and his sprightly right-hand man Ali (Agastya Kohli). Meanwhile, his cousin Yaz (Aida Leguizamon) is in his home in Philadelphia, tirelessly feeding her neighborhood with her love-rich cooking, and helping a simple, transient man name Lefty (empathetically portrayed by Rich Hawkins).
Meany Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2018/19 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington announces its 2018/19 Season, presenting 24 visionary artists and ensembles that are pushing artistic boundaries, blending genres and redefining the meaning of creative mastery. The lineup includes international artists and ensembles from thirteen countries and cultures, including India, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Italy, France, Mexico, South Korea, Ukraine, Canada, Taiwan, Colombia, Spain and the USA.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington announces its 2018/19 Season, presenting 24 visionary artists and ensembles that are pushing artistic boundaries, blending genres and redefining the meaning of creative mastery. The lineup includes international artists and ensembles from thirteen countries and cultures, including India, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Italy, France, Mexico, South Korea, Ukraine, Canada, Taiwan, Colombia, Spain and the USA.
The Horse In Motion To Produce HAMLET In Historic Stimson-Green Mansion
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
The Horse in Motion announces their upcoming production, an immersive multi-room staging of Hamlet in the historic Stimson-Green Mansion.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
The Horse in Motion announces their upcoming production, an immersive multi-room staging of Hamlet in the historic Stimson-Green Mansion.
Tory Lanez, Aly & AJ, Rodriguez, And More On Sale at Seattle Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following shows going on sale:
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following shows going on sale:
XANADU, An Electrifying Tale Of Endless Fun, Comes to BPA This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
If you loved BPA's Priscilla Queen of the Desert, you won't want to miss XANADU this May. This moving, electrifying tale of endless fun will keep audiences in stitches while the legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. An uproarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following one's dreams despite the limitations others set by others, XANADU rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. An outlandishly-enjoyable musical for adults, children, and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, XANADU is based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
If you loved BPA's Priscilla Queen of the Desert, you won't want to miss XANADU this May. This moving, electrifying tale of endless fun will keep audiences in stitches while the legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. An uproarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following one's dreams despite the limitations others set by others, XANADU rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. An outlandishly-enjoyable musical for adults, children, and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, XANADU is based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
BPA Gallery Announces First Friday Art Walk of the Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Join us in the BPA Gallery May 4 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. In Marilynn Gottlieb's latest works in a series, 'Perfect Squares,' each piece has a unique theme displayed by a series of photography-based square images arranged into a square format. Sixteen surplus circuit boards with a bicycle theme make up one piece, 36 salvaged pieces of copper make up 'Fading Away,' and 'Visualizing Underwater' is a set of four on gesso board. In addition to using reclaimed metal from recycle centers for some of the substrates, the frames are made of salvaged wood collected on the beach after a storm. Visit Marilynn online at www.marilynngottlieb.com.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Join us in the BPA Gallery May 4 for an artist reception and an enjoyable evening of art and friends. In Marilynn Gottlieb's latest works in a series, 'Perfect Squares,' each piece has a unique theme displayed by a series of photography-based square images arranged into a square format. Sixteen surplus circuit boards with a bicycle theme make up one piece, 36 salvaged pieces of copper make up 'Fading Away,' and 'Visualizing Underwater' is a set of four on gesso board. In addition to using reclaimed metal from recycle centers for some of the substrates, the frames are made of salvaged wood collected on the beach after a storm. Visit Marilynn online at www.marilynngottlieb.com.
Seattle Rep Announces Casting For FAMILIAR By Danai Gurira
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete casting for its production of Familiar by playwright and actor Danai Gurira, directed by Taibi Magar. A co-production with the Guthrie Theater, Familiar is set in the suburbs of Minneapolis and takes a fresh look at tradition, immigration, and assimilation as a Zimbabwean American family gathers together at their home before the rehearsal dinner for their elder daughter's wedding.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete casting for its production of Familiar by playwright and actor Danai Gurira, directed by Taibi Magar. A co-production with the Guthrie Theater, Familiar is set in the suburbs of Minneapolis and takes a fresh look at tradition, immigration, and assimilation as a Zimbabwean American family gathers together at their home before the rehearsal dinner for their elder daughter's wedding.
A Chat with Tipsy Rose Lee from the Upcoming Genderqueer Cast LITTLE SHOP from Reboot Theatre
by Jay Irwin - April 02, 2018
Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's "Little Shop of Horrors" is one of those enduring classics of American Musical Theatre thanks, in no small part, to its quirky, twisted take on the worldview. Well it's about to get a whole new view as Reboot Theatre Company is taking this Sci-Fi thriller of a musical about a man-eating plant and shaking it up even further by giving it a genderqueer cast (something their company loves to do). I recently sat down with their Audrey, Seattle renowned drag queen Tipsy Rose Lee, to talk about her career and her upcoming dalliance with that carnivorous plant.
by Jay Irwin - April 02, 2018
Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's "Little Shop of Horrors" is one of those enduring classics of American Musical Theatre thanks, in no small part, to its quirky, twisted take on the worldview. Well it's about to get a whole new view as Reboot Theatre Company is taking this Sci-Fi thriller of a musical about a man-eating plant and shaking it up even further by giving it a genderqueer cast (something their company loves to do). I recently sat down with their Audrey, Seattle renowned drag queen Tipsy Rose Lee, to talk about her career and her upcoming dalliance with that carnivorous plant.
BWW Review: SCT's NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED and Gets Rockin'
by Jay Irwin - March 31, 2018
Don't let the fact that the title has the word "naked" in it or that the same word is repeated several times in the opening number fool you. This is, indeed, a children's show. Yes, you are still at Seattle Children's Theatre and it's safe to bring the kids in as we're only talking about cute little naked mole rats. Rockin' mole rats to be more precise who will sing their way right into your hearts with Seattle Children's Theatre's world premiere "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience".
by Jay Irwin - March 31, 2018
Don't let the fact that the title has the word "naked" in it or that the same word is repeated several times in the opening number fool you. This is, indeed, a children's show. Yes, you are still at Seattle Children's Theatre and it's safe to bring the kids in as we're only talking about cute little naked mole rats. Rockin' mole rats to be more precise who will sing their way right into your hearts with Seattle Children's Theatre's world premiere "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience".
Tacoma Little Theatre And Emathos Co. Present THE ART OF REMEMBERING & MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre and empathos co. are proud to present and evening of two one-act productions, The Art of Remembering, by Adina L. Ruskin, and Mountain Language, by Harold Pinter. Both are directed by Chevi Chung. This production will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Tacoma Little Theatre and empathos co. are proud to present and evening of two one-act productions, The Art of Remembering, by Adina L. Ruskin, and Mountain Language, by Harold Pinter. Both are directed by Chevi Chung. This production will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7:30pm.
Springtime South Sound Choral Concerts Offer Something for Everyone!
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
On Saturday May 5 at 2pm, KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest present a varied and fun show titled Spring is in the Air. Director Kerstin Shaffer conducts an entertaining program that includes pieces like Jabbawockey, We are the Music Makers, and Everlasting Melody; an afternoon filled with sunshine, song and smiles.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
On Saturday May 5 at 2pm, KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest present a varied and fun show titled Spring is in the Air. Director Kerstin Shaffer conducts an entertaining program that includes pieces like Jabbawockey, We are the Music Makers, and Everlasting Melody; an afternoon filled with sunshine, song and smiles.
SCT Debuts World Premiere THE LAMP IS THE MOON
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Seattle Children's Theatre is proud to present the world premiere play The Lamp is the Moon, written by Austin playwright Kirk Lynn.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Seattle Children's Theatre is proud to present the world premiere play The Lamp is the Moon, written by Austin playwright Kirk Lynn.
BWW Blog: What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?
by Student Blogger: Monique Hebert - March 30, 2018
As an English major I learned about the craft of writing which provided a foundation for my playwriting. I spent four years in my undergrad analyzing the great American and British poets and prose writers. I got a B.A. in English Literature instead of Creative Writing, and at first after I graduated I was mad at myself for not taking more creative writing courses. That was until I realized how valuable the skills are that I gained from reading a bunch of literature. I wasn't sure what I was going to be doing with those skills after I graduated, but here I am four years later and using these skills everyday when I write.
by Student Blogger: Monique Hebert - March 30, 2018
As an English major I learned about the craft of writing which provided a foundation for my playwriting. I spent four years in my undergrad analyzing the great American and British poets and prose writers. I got a B.A. in English Literature instead of Creative Writing, and at first after I graduated I was mad at myself for not taking more creative writing courses. That was until I realized how valuable the skills are that I gained from reading a bunch of literature. I wasn't sure what I was going to be doing with those skills after I graduated, but here I am four years later and using these skills everyday when I write.
BWW Review: Seattle Public's IRONBOUND Delivers Raw Power
by Jay Irwin - March 30, 2018
Seattle Public Theater tends towards the darker, edgier plays. That's not to say they're adverse to a comedy now and then as is evident with their next offering, 'Hand to God' which I saw on Broadway and laughed my butt off all the way through but still a very dark comedy. But I digress. Typically, they lean toward stories with grit, pathos and anguish. Now I'll admit that their choices don't always hit with me but when they do they hit hard. Past shows like 'On Clover Road' or 'Grounded' still reverberate in my memory as shows that managed to grab me by the heart and soul and shake me around like a little rag doll. Such is the case with their current offering, 'Ironbound' by Martyna Majok.
by Jay Irwin - March 30, 2018
Seattle Public Theater tends towards the darker, edgier plays. That's not to say they're adverse to a comedy now and then as is evident with their next offering, 'Hand to God' which I saw on Broadway and laughed my butt off all the way through but still a very dark comedy. But I digress. Typically, they lean toward stories with grit, pathos and anguish. Now I'll admit that their choices don't always hit with me but when they do they hit hard. Past shows like 'On Clover Road' or 'Grounded' still reverberate in my memory as shows that managed to grab me by the heart and soul and shake me around like a little rag doll. Such is the case with their current offering, 'Ironbound' by Martyna Majok.
PILGRIMS Comes to West Of Lenin This May
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
Forward Flux Productions is thrilled to present PILGRIMS by Claire Kiechel, playing at West of Lenin from May 1st - 19th. This play was workshopped in our Studio for four weeks last year, and we are excited to remount it as a full production for its West Coast premiere. During our Studio workshop, there were 5 public performances where audiences were invited to provide insight and thoughts after each performance. These insights were shared with the playwright, who also visited Seattle to watch the production in person. It has since world premiered at The Gift Theatre in Chicago where it was a pick by the Chicago Sun Times, and Perform Ink said it is 'relevant, funny, confusing, heartbreaking, uncomfortable, and beautiful.' Playwright Claire Kiechel has also written SOME DARK PLACES OF THE EARTH and NORWAY, and she is a writer on the upcoming second season of Netflix's 'The OA.'
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
Forward Flux Productions is thrilled to present PILGRIMS by Claire Kiechel, playing at West of Lenin from May 1st - 19th. This play was workshopped in our Studio for four weeks last year, and we are excited to remount it as a full production for its West Coast premiere. During our Studio workshop, there were 5 public performances where audiences were invited to provide insight and thoughts after each performance. These insights were shared with the playwright, who also visited Seattle to watch the production in person. It has since world premiered at The Gift Theatre in Chicago where it was a pick by the Chicago Sun Times, and Perform Ink said it is 'relevant, funny, confusing, heartbreaking, uncomfortable, and beautiful.' Playwright Claire Kiechel has also written SOME DARK PLACES OF THE EARTH and NORWAY, and she is a writer on the upcoming second season of Netflix's 'The OA.'
BWW Review: Seattle Rep's World Premiere of THE GREAT LEAP Shoots and Scores
by Jay Irwin - March 29, 2018
If you're familiar with Lauren Yee, possibly from her previous premiere here in Seattle of 'The King of the Yees' last year, you know of her gift for storytelling and crisp dialog. So, when another Yee World Premiere, 'The Great Leap', was announced at the Seattle Rep I was excited. But, oh no! This one's about basketball and anyone that knows me knows that I'm illiterate to all things sportsball. So, I got my sportsball translator to come with me and thankfully didn't need to rely on her too much. She explained what a pick and roll was and what the hell a point guard did but other than that I was good as I was simply immersed in a lovely story of three men at different points in their life and from very different backgrounds each trying to find their own truth during a tumultuous time.
by Jay Irwin - March 29, 2018
If you're familiar with Lauren Yee, possibly from her previous premiere here in Seattle of 'The King of the Yees' last year, you know of her gift for storytelling and crisp dialog. So, when another Yee World Premiere, 'The Great Leap', was announced at the Seattle Rep I was excited. But, oh no! This one's about basketball and anyone that knows me knows that I'm illiterate to all things sportsball. So, I got my sportsball translator to come with me and thankfully didn't need to rely on her too much. She explained what a pick and roll was and what the hell a point guard did but other than that I was good as I was simply immersed in a lovely story of three men at different points in their life and from very different backgrounds each trying to find their own truth during a tumultuous time.
FUSSY CLOUD PUPPET SLAM Volume 14 Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam aims to to provide Seattle with quality adult puppetry performances through our ongoing performance series.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam aims to to provide Seattle with quality adult puppetry performances through our ongoing performance series.
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