Uncensored Version Of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Comes to Book-It
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Book-It Repertory Theatre brings The Picture of Dorian Gray to Seattle this June. Directed by Victor Pappas, the famously dark 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde was adapted for the stage by Judd Parkin.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
Book-It Repertory Theatre brings The Picture of Dorian Gray to Seattle this June. Directed by Victor Pappas, the famously dark 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde was adapted for the stage by Judd Parkin.
BWW Review: Seattle Rep's HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN Spotlights an American Icon
by Jay Irwin - March 01, 2018
Dear Readers, if you're anything like me you grew up with a love for old standards. Those songs from a bygone era that used to dominate the radio waves, many of which came from musicals of the day. And if you love those old standards then you know and love the name Irving Berlin as a hefty number of those gems came from the prolific genius of Berlin. So, you can imagine spending an evening with the man and those songs would be heaven and the Rep has brought that heaven to us with 'Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin'.
by Jay Irwin - March 01, 2018
Dear Readers, if you're anything like me you grew up with a love for old standards. Those songs from a bygone era that used to dominate the radio waves, many of which came from musicals of the day. And if you love those old standards then you know and love the name Irving Berlin as a hefty number of those gems came from the prolific genius of Berlin. So, you can imagine spending an evening with the man and those songs would be heaven and the Rep has brought that heaven to us with 'Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin'.
Centerstage Theatre presents RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Centerstage Theatre is pleased to announce the fourth show of our 2017-18 season! We are participating in Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare with Return to the Forbidden Planet, a spectacular mix of The Bard, the 60's, and sci-fi!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Centerstage Theatre is pleased to announce the fourth show of our 2017-18 season! We are participating in Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare with Return to the Forbidden Planet, a spectacular mix of The Bard, the 60's, and sci-fi!
The 5-Day Forecast Announced at UP Improv
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Bust a gut. Be surprised. HAVE SOME FUN! In the next 5 days we are offering a phenomenal variety of different hilarious performances. Thursday we open A Thousand Words, artwork with a side of comedy. As part of the Emerald City Comicon, we are partnering with Seattle Experimental Theater to off Where No Man has Gone Before: And Improvised Star Trek Parody for two nights only, Fri./Sat. @ 8:30. Saturday we open Everleigh Estates at UP North.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Bust a gut. Be surprised. HAVE SOME FUN! In the next 5 days we are offering a phenomenal variety of different hilarious performances. Thursday we open A Thousand Words, artwork with a side of comedy. As part of the Emerald City Comicon, we are partnering with Seattle Experimental Theater to off Where No Man has Gone Before: And Improvised Star Trek Parody for two nights only, Fri./Sat. @ 8:30. Saturday we open Everleigh Estates at UP North.
Intersections Festival to Celebrate Seattle Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Intersections: A Celebration of Seattle Performance will be happening March 22-25, 2018 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in the Delridge neighborhood. Intersections crosses the gambit showcasing performers in improv, sketch, stand-up, burlesque, drag, storytelling, spoken word, music, theatre, and dance
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
Intersections: A Celebration of Seattle Performance will be happening March 22-25, 2018 at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in the Delridge neighborhood. Intersections crosses the gambit showcasing performers in improv, sketch, stand-up, burlesque, drag, storytelling, spoken word, music, theatre, and dance
Working Class Immigrants Choose Survival Over The American Dream In IRONBOUND
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant cleaning lady, is done talking about feelings; it's time to talk money. Over the course of 20 years, and three relationships, Darja negotiates for her future with men who can offer her love or security, but never both. Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND is a darkly funny, heartbreaking portrait of a woman for whom love is a luxury-and a liability-as she fights to survive in America.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2018
At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant cleaning lady, is done talking about feelings; it's time to talk money. Over the course of 20 years, and three relationships, Darja negotiates for her future with men who can offer her love or security, but never both. Award-winning playwright Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND is a darkly funny, heartbreaking portrait of a woman for whom love is a luxury-and a liability-as she fights to survive in America.
BWW Review: Sound Theatre's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU a Roller Coaster of Commitment
by Jay Irwin - February 25, 2018
Even before Sound Theatre Company's current production of "You Can't Take It With You" began, it showed promise with a stunning, well-appointed set by Robin Macartney. Then the effervescent Shermona Mitchell walked on stage to begin the show with tons of energy, conviction and intent to her character of Penny, the matriarch of the Sycamore clan and I thought, "Excellent! Let's do this! I'm in for a good night." Unfortunately, that excitement continued to ebb and flow all night long as others would enter the stage. Some with the same level of exuberance as Mitchell, while others weren't quite there yet, and while others still had much work to do as they never were quite able to convey their intent or character or in some cases even remember their lines. What resulted was a roller coaster of energy, pace, intent and commitment that didn't leave me joyful over the quirky family winning out, but just left me tired.
by Jay Irwin - February 25, 2018
Even before Sound Theatre Company's current production of "You Can't Take It With You" began, it showed promise with a stunning, well-appointed set by Robin Macartney. Then the effervescent Shermona Mitchell walked on stage to begin the show with tons of energy, conviction and intent to her character of Penny, the matriarch of the Sycamore clan and I thought, "Excellent! Let's do this! I'm in for a good night." Unfortunately, that excitement continued to ebb and flow all night long as others would enter the stage. Some with the same level of exuberance as Mitchell, while others weren't quite there yet, and while others still had much work to do as they never were quite able to convey their intent or character or in some cases even remember their lines. What resulted was a roller coaster of energy, pace, intent and commitment that didn't leave me joyful over the quirky family winning out, but just left me tired.
BWW Review: Can Can's ROMEO + JULIET Sizzles
by Jay Irwin - February 24, 2018
It may be cold outside but it is so very hot inside the Can Can with their dazzling production of "Romeo + Juliet". But this is not your typical R+J with its rockin' vocals, thumpin' beat, and just the highlights of a storyline. Oh, and did I mention the cast seems to have trouble keeping their clothes on?
by Jay Irwin - February 24, 2018
It may be cold outside but it is so very hot inside the Can Can with their dazzling production of "Romeo + Juliet". But this is not your typical R+J with its rockin' vocals, thumpin' beat, and just the highlights of a storyline. Oh, and did I mention the cast seems to have trouble keeping their clothes on?
Hedwig And Billie Holiday Come To West Seattle
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
ArtsWest has announced an addition to the 2017-18 I Am Season - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (by John Cameron Mitchell) and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (by Lanie Robertson), presented together in rotating repertory under the title Practical Questions of Wholeness from June 7 through July 8, 2018. This paired production will replace the previously announced Kiss of the Spider Woman as the final work in ArtsWest's 2017-18 I Am Season.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
ArtsWest has announced an addition to the 2017-18 I Am Season - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (by John Cameron Mitchell) and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (by Lanie Robertson), presented together in rotating repertory under the title Practical Questions of Wholeness from June 7 through July 8, 2018. This paired production will replace the previously announced Kiss of the Spider Woman as the final work in ArtsWest's 2017-18 I Am Season.
Seattle Shakespeare Company Announces THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
In The Merchant of Venice, a diverse and vibrant city comes alive in Shakespeare's interconnected tales of friendship, love, family, business, inequality, and intolerance. Desdemona Chiang directs the play for Seattle Shakespeare Company which runs March 20 -April 15, 2018 at the Center Theatre at the Seattle Center.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
In The Merchant of Venice, a diverse and vibrant city comes alive in Shakespeare's interconnected tales of friendship, love, family, business, inequality, and intolerance. Desdemona Chiang directs the play for Seattle Shakespeare Company which runs March 20 -April 15, 2018 at the Center Theatre at the Seattle Center.
BPA Seeks Full-Time Director Of Education
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) is looking for an energetic, creative person to lead BPA's thriving Theatre Education Program for children, teens, and adults. The successful candidate for this full-time position will help to maintain current momentum and will continue to grow and shape all of BPA's educational programs.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2018
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) is looking for an energetic, creative person to lead BPA's thriving Theatre Education Program for children, teens, and adults. The successful candidate for this full-time position will help to maintain current momentum and will continue to grow and shape all of BPA's educational programs.
The 5th Avenue Theatre's Third Annual NEXTFEST: A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Launches This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.
WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE Opens This March
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
As part of the Seattle Emerald City Comic celebrations, UP Improv is excited to present Seattle Experimental Theater's original unscripted comedy- Where No Man Has Gone Before, a fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
As part of the Seattle Emerald City Comic celebrations, UP Improv is excited to present Seattle Experimental Theater's original unscripted comedy- Where No Man Has Gone Before, a fully improvised parody of the original Star Trek TV series.
Adam Gwon And Sarah Hammond's New Musical String Receives World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Village Theatre is excited to announce the World Premiere of String, a brand-new story with a mythological twist by award-winners Sarah Hammond (book), and Adam Gwon (music & lyrics), and direction by Brandon Ivie. A fun and fresh fable about fate, love, and the imperfections that make us human, String is an original story about three sisters - goddesses known as the Fates - who are responsible for spinning, measuring, and snipping the String of Life. After falling out of favor with Zeus, they find themselves banished to a modern skyscraper in the mortal world. But when the eldest sister falls in love, the very fabric of the universe begins to unravel. "We are thrilled to have such a sophisticated show premiering on our stage," said Ivie. "This show is very intimate, but also deals with understanding our place in the universe and what it means to be human. It's a show about Gods, but they deal with the same things we do - sisterhood, love, loss. We know our audiences are going to connect with these characters on a deep emotional level."
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Village Theatre is excited to announce the World Premiere of String, a brand-new story with a mythological twist by award-winners Sarah Hammond (book), and Adam Gwon (music & lyrics), and direction by Brandon Ivie. A fun and fresh fable about fate, love, and the imperfections that make us human, String is an original story about three sisters - goddesses known as the Fates - who are responsible for spinning, measuring, and snipping the String of Life. After falling out of favor with Zeus, they find themselves banished to a modern skyscraper in the mortal world. But when the eldest sister falls in love, the very fabric of the universe begins to unravel. "We are thrilled to have such a sophisticated show premiering on our stage," said Ivie. "This show is very intimate, but also deals with understanding our place in the universe and what it means to be human. It's a show about Gods, but they deal with the same things we do - sisterhood, love, loss. We know our audiences are going to connect with these characters on a deep emotional level."
Youth And Families Sing, Dance And Learn Through Engagement At Movin' Around The World
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Northwest Folklife and Seattle Center launch the first event in the new Our Big Neighborhood initiative: Movin' Around the World, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 7-13, at Seattle Center. Seattle Center Armory will come alive with music and dance performances and workshops during the spring break for Seattle Public Schools, as it invites youth, caregivers and families to learn by singing, dancing, playing and connecting with cultural communities who share Our Big Neighborhood.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
Northwest Folklife and Seattle Center launch the first event in the new Our Big Neighborhood initiative: Movin' Around the World, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 7-13, at Seattle Center. Seattle Center Armory will come alive with music and dance performances and workshops during the spring break for Seattle Public Schools, as it invites youth, caregivers and families to learn by singing, dancing, playing and connecting with cultural communities who share Our Big Neighborhood.
Two Nasty Women Set to Visit Seattle's Benaroya Hall
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
On the heels of Anne Lamott's role as moderator for Hillary Clinton's sold-out Seattle appearance in December, and Lindy West's October "Witch Hunt" column in the New York Times, these two inspirational nasty women take the Benaroya Hall stage within days of each other, much to the delight of Seattle audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2018
On the heels of Anne Lamott's role as moderator for Hillary Clinton's sold-out Seattle appearance in December, and Lindy West's October "Witch Hunt" column in the New York Times, these two inspirational nasty women take the Benaroya Hall stage within days of each other, much to the delight of Seattle audiences.
New Play BIG ROCK Premieres In Seattle
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
With great excitement, Onward Ho! Productions today announces the World Premiere production of local playwright Sonya Schneider's new play Big Rockas well as its full ensemble casting. Big Rock will run at West of Lenin in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood March 16-31, and tickets are now on sale online at http://bit.ly/BIGROCKplay.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
With great excitement, Onward Ho! Productions today announces the World Premiere production of local playwright Sonya Schneider's new play Big Rockas well as its full ensemble casting. Big Rock will run at West of Lenin in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood March 16-31, and tickets are now on sale online at http://bit.ly/BIGROCKplay.
Lakewood Playhouse presents its Brand New Logo
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse made a number of announcements at this year's SEASON REVEAL and FUN-RAISER last Sunday on February 18th, 2018, including unveiling its first BRAND NEW LOGO in over 20 YEARS!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
The Lakewood Playhouse made a number of announcements at this year's SEASON REVEAL and FUN-RAISER last Sunday on February 18th, 2018, including unveiling its first BRAND NEW LOGO in over 20 YEARS!
AFTERWORDS, a New Musical By Jonathan Larson Grant Winners Zoe Sarnak & Emily Kaczmarek, Debuts at Seattle's Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Newly announced 2018 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients ZOE SARNAK (music & lyrics) and EMILY KACZMAREK (book) are bringing their new, original musical AFTERWORDS to the stage, as part of the Beta Series at Village Theatre, a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
Newly announced 2018 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients ZOE SARNAK (music & lyrics) and EMILY KACZMAREK (book) are bringing their new, original musical AFTERWORDS to the stage, as part of the Beta Series at Village Theatre, a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest.
5th Avenue Theatre Tackles Gender Equality in KISS ME KATE
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
This spring The 5th Avenue Theatre will stage Kiss Me, Kate, the Cole Porter musical inspired by William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Kiss Me, Kate will be directed by Alan Paul and choreographed by Michele Lynch, who both worked on a previous production of the show at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
This spring The 5th Avenue Theatre will stage Kiss Me, Kate, the Cole Porter musical inspired by William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Kiss Me, Kate will be directed by Alan Paul and choreographed by Michele Lynch, who both worked on a previous production of the show at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2015.
Thalia's Umbrella To Produce World Premiere By Local Playwright Y York
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Thalia's Umbrella announces their fifth production: The Impossibility of Now by Y York. The Impossibility of Now will be performed March 8-31, 2018, at 12th Avenue Arts on Capital Hill.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Thalia's Umbrella announces their fifth production: The Impossibility of Now by Y York. The Impossibility of Now will be performed March 8-31, 2018, at 12th Avenue Arts on Capital Hill.
BWW Review: Camp, Catharsis and Calisthenics with Woody Shticks' MANIAC at 18th & Union
by Amelia Reynolds - February 19, 2018
There are not a lot of people that I would encourage folks pay to watch lip sync and exercise for an hour. But Woody Shticks is one of those people. Performing this Friday and Saturday only at 18th & Union, Shtick's latest solo production 'Maniac' has little to no plot, a meager set design of some free weights and a stationary bike, and lots of audience berating, and it's a fabulous way to spend an evening. Watch as Butch Woods (Woody Shticks) jazzercises his way to stardom and hopefully not have a nervous breakdown in the process.
by Amelia Reynolds - February 19, 2018
There are not a lot of people that I would encourage folks pay to watch lip sync and exercise for an hour. But Woody Shticks is one of those people. Performing this Friday and Saturday only at 18th & Union, Shtick's latest solo production 'Maniac' has little to no plot, a meager set design of some free weights and a stationary bike, and lots of audience berating, and it's a fabulous way to spend an evening. Watch as Butch Woods (Woody Shticks) jazzercises his way to stardom and hopefully not have a nervous breakdown in the process.
Review Roundup: MAMMA MIA at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Leah Windahl - February 18, 2018
5th Avenue Theatre presents MAMMA MIA, which opened February 9th and runs through the 25th. The ABBA jukebox musical follows Sophie, a young woman determined to have her father walk her down the aisle, despite not knowing who he is. After reading her mother's diary, she narrows down her father's identity to three possible men, and, much to her mother's dismay, invites them all to the wedding.
by Leah Windahl - February 18, 2018
5th Avenue Theatre presents MAMMA MIA, which opened February 9th and runs through the 25th. The ABBA jukebox musical follows Sophie, a young woman determined to have her father walk her down the aisle, despite not knowing who he is. After reading her mother's diary, she narrows down her father's identity to three possible men, and, much to her mother's dismay, invites them all to the wedding.
3rd ANNUAL DESTINATION DELRIDGE EVENT To Feature Local Performers, Interactive Art And More
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
Celebrate the arts, nature, and community that make the Delridge neighborhoods of West Seattle a vibrant and thriving place to live, work and play. The annual Destination Delridge fundraiser, to be held March 2, 2018, supports low-income housing, educational programs for at- risk youth, arts, culture and environmental restoration efforts of the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA).
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
Celebrate the arts, nature, and community that make the Delridge neighborhoods of West Seattle a vibrant and thriving place to live, work and play. The annual Destination Delridge fundraiser, to be held March 2, 2018, supports low-income housing, educational programs for at- risk youth, arts, culture and environmental restoration efforts of the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA).
STG Announces HOT JAVA COOL JAZZ 2018
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The stage is set for Starbucks 23nd Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz to once again delight Seattle-area jazz fans as the region's top young musicians come together for a special show at the Paramount Theatre. One hundred percent of ticket sales from the night's performance will directly benefit the music programs of the participating schools which this year includes: Ballard High School, Garfield High School, Mount Si High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Roosevelt High School. The show will be held on Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. Since its inception in 1995, Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz has raised more than $625,000 for participating schools' music programs. 'For the past 23 years, Starbucks has been proud to support local high school jazz bands. For one night a year, we give them the historical Paramount stage to shine on,' said June Ashley, who manages community partnerships for Starbucks. 'This truly is a magical night.'
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
The stage is set for Starbucks 23nd Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz to once again delight Seattle-area jazz fans as the region's top young musicians come together for a special show at the Paramount Theatre. One hundred percent of ticket sales from the night's performance will directly benefit the music programs of the participating schools which this year includes: Ballard High School, Garfield High School, Mount Si High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Roosevelt High School. The show will be held on Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. Since its inception in 1995, Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz has raised more than $625,000 for participating schools' music programs. 'For the past 23 years, Starbucks has been proud to support local high school jazz bands. For one night a year, we give them the historical Paramount stage to shine on,' said June Ashley, who manages community partnerships for Starbucks. 'This truly is a magical night.'
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