9 Horses to Perform at Bainbridge Performing Arts Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
Blurring the lines between jazz, classical, and folk music, this spectacularly virtuosic trio returns to Bainbridge to light their special brand of musical fireworks. 9 Horses is in concert one night only at BPA. Don't miss the Bainbridge stop on their national tour!
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
Blurring the lines between jazz, classical, and folk music, this spectacularly virtuosic trio returns to Bainbridge to light their special brand of musical fireworks. 9 Horses is in concert one night only at BPA. Don't miss the Bainbridge stop on their national tour!
THE NANCE Finds Full Cast at ArtsWest
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
ArtsWest's second production of its 2017-18 I AM Season, Douglas Carter Beane's THE NANCE, will be directed by ArtsWest Artistic Director Mathew Wright and feature renowned Seattle actors Richard Gray and Jeff Steitzer. THE NANCE, a musical play set in the raucous world of 1930s burlesque, plays at ArtsWest from October 26 through November 19, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017
ArtsWest's second production of its 2017-18 I AM Season, Douglas Carter Beane's THE NANCE, will be directed by ArtsWest Artistic Director Mathew Wright and feature renowned Seattle actors Richard Gray and Jeff Steitzer. THE NANCE, a musical play set in the raucous world of 1930s burlesque, plays at ArtsWest from October 26 through November 19, 2017.
BSO Young Artist Concerto Competition Deadline Is 11/20
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that the 2018 Young Artist Concerto Competition will be held December 6, 2017 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The competition is open to all instruments (instrumental and vocal) for young musicians ages 12-21. The winner of the 2017 Young Artist Concerto Competition will have the opportunity to perform with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra on April 14 & 15, 2018. The competition application deadline is November 20, 2017, and interested parties are invited to download the application from www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/products/bso-competition. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is for competitors only.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that the 2018 Young Artist Concerto Competition will be held December 6, 2017 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The competition is open to all instruments (instrumental and vocal) for young musicians ages 12-21. The winner of the 2017 Young Artist Concerto Competition will have the opportunity to perform with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra on April 14 & 15, 2018. The competition application deadline is November 20, 2017, and interested parties are invited to download the application from www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/products/bso-competition. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is for competitors only.
Seattle Theatre Group Announces Young Ambassadors Program
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
STG announces the launch of its brand new STG Young Ambassadors program.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
STG announces the launch of its brand new STG Young Ambassadors program.
Speechless Brings Hit Powerpoint Improv Comedy Show to Seattle
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Speechless makes its Seattle premi re at UP Improv on November 16th. Since 2013, Speechless has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
Speechless makes its Seattle premi re at UP Improv on November 16th. Since 2013, Speechless has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world.
THE INAPPROPRIATE SUITOR Comes to Ghost Light Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
Ghost Light Theatricals is proud to present the first show of our milestone 15th season. This year we're featuring 3 new works from local playwrights starting with THE INAPPROPRIATE SUITOR
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
Ghost Light Theatricals is proud to present the first show of our milestone 15th season. This year we're featuring 3 new works from local playwrights starting with THE INAPPROPRIATE SUITOR
Review Roundup: RAGTIME at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW Intern - October 24, 2017
RAGTIME runs at 5th Avenue Theatre through November 5, and the critics are weighing in!
by BWW Intern - October 24, 2017
RAGTIME runs at 5th Avenue Theatre through November 5, and the critics are weighing in!
BWW Review: All-Women CORIOLANUS: FIGHT LIKE A BITCH at 12th Ave Arts Kicks Ass
by Amelia Reynolds - October 24, 2017
Rebel Kat did such a good job with the adaptation of 'Coriolanus' (one of Shakespeare's rarely performed later works) that it does not feel like an adaptation at all. Nay, director Emily Penick improves upon the original with a fierce cast consisting entirely of women. What's more, 'Coriolanus: Fight Like a Bitch' has all of the pronouns switched so that the actors performing in the show get to play female characters. Unlike Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus', which, ultimately, is a play about high-ranking men clawing and back-stabbing their way to attain political power (boring!), 'Coriolanus: Fight Like a Bitch' flips the script on a gendered political system. Finally, women get to be power-hungry monsters!
by Amelia Reynolds - October 24, 2017
Rebel Kat did such a good job with the adaptation of 'Coriolanus' (one of Shakespeare's rarely performed later works) that it does not feel like an adaptation at all. Nay, director Emily Penick improves upon the original with a fierce cast consisting entirely of women. What's more, 'Coriolanus: Fight Like a Bitch' has all of the pronouns switched so that the actors performing in the show get to play female characters. Unlike Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus', which, ultimately, is a play about high-ranking men clawing and back-stabbing their way to attain political power (boring!), 'Coriolanus: Fight Like a Bitch' flips the script on a gendered political system. Finally, women get to be power-hungry monsters!
UW Drama to Open New Season with BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama's season opener is Lynn Nottage's sharp, irreverent look at racism and Black female ambition in Hollywood, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama's season opener is Lynn Nottage's sharp, irreverent look at racism and Black female ambition in Hollywood, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
VIDEO: Watch The Cast of RAGTIME At 5th Avenue Theatre In Action!
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
RAGTIME runs at 5th Avenue theatre through November 5! With scintillating music and an intensely compelling story of love at its core, RAGTIME is a musical theater masterpiece that will inspire and touch your soul. It's the turn of the century; everything is changing. Set in the volatile melting pot of New York City, three distinct American stories are woven together: an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician, all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
RAGTIME runs at 5th Avenue theatre through November 5! With scintillating music and an intensely compelling story of love at its core, RAGTIME is a musical theater masterpiece that will inspire and touch your soul. It's the turn of the century; everything is changing. Set in the volatile melting pot of New York City, three distinct American stories are woven together: an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician, all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow.
BWW Review: Seattle Immersive Theatre's AMERICAN BUFFALO Amps Up the Danger
by Jay Irwin - October 23, 2017
David Mamet's American Buffalo has never been what you might call a comfortable play laced as it is with profanity, crime, and violence. If done well the tension in Don's 2ns Hand Store should continue to build and build until it predictably results in chaos. But what Seattle Immersive Theatre has done with their current production is to not only give the audience some top-notch performances of the show but also put us all right there in the shop so the danger is not only palpable but at arm's reach.
by Jay Irwin - October 23, 2017
David Mamet's American Buffalo has never been what you might call a comfortable play laced as it is with profanity, crime, and violence. If done well the tension in Don's 2ns Hand Store should continue to build and build until it predictably results in chaos. But what Seattle Immersive Theatre has done with their current production is to not only give the audience some top-notch performances of the show but also put us all right there in the shop so the danger is not only palpable but at arm's reach.
BWW Review: 5th Ave's RAGTIME Strikes to the Heart of its Own Story and Beyond
by Jay Irwin - October 21, 2017
Back in 1997 a somewhat younger Broadway Geek became obsessed with the musical Ragtime . I even travelled to other cities to see it as many times as I could and basically became obsessed. I tell you this so you'll understand, Dear Readers, my deep love for this show which is firmly one of my top ten desert island shows and how amazingly picky I am with any production of it. With that in mind you'll understand, after reading this review, why you MUST go and get tickets to the current production at the 5th Avenue Theatre. A production that brought up almost all the feels from my initial viewing of this sublime show and even a few new ones.
by Jay Irwin - October 21, 2017
Back in 1997 a somewhat younger Broadway Geek became obsessed with the musical Ragtime . I even travelled to other cities to see it as many times as I could and basically became obsessed. I tell you this so you'll understand, Dear Readers, my deep love for this show which is firmly one of my top ten desert island shows and how amazingly picky I am with any production of it. With that in mind you'll understand, after reading this review, why you MUST go and get tickets to the current production at the 5th Avenue Theatre. A production that brought up almost all the feels from my initial viewing of this sublime show and even a few new ones.
STG Presents L-E-V Dance Company's OCD LOVE
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Seattle Theatre Group presents a thrilling evening with L-E-V Dance Company--a confluence of movement, music, lighting, fashion, art and technology--performing its new creation 'OCD LOVE.' With this work, creators Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar offer an examination of love performed to the pulsating beats of DJ Ori Lichtik. The performance takes place on November 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at The Moore Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Seattle Theatre Group presents a thrilling evening with L-E-V Dance Company--a confluence of movement, music, lighting, fashion, art and technology--performing its new creation 'OCD LOVE.' With this work, creators Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar offer an examination of love performed to the pulsating beats of DJ Ori Lichtik. The performance takes place on November 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at The Moore Theatre.
Photo Flash: Bring on the Laughs This Halloween with BLITHE SPIRIT
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre brings the ghostly comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT, to its stage just in time for the Halloween season. Blithe Spirit will be directed by Chris Serface.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre brings the ghostly comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT, to its stage just in time for the Halloween season. Blithe Spirit will be directed by Chris Serface.
Extra! Extra! Disney's NEWSIES Hits the Village Theatre Stage This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Village Theatre is proud to present what's sure to be one of the most spectacular dance shows in its history, Disney's Newsies. This high-energy musical combines Broadway-caliber entertainment with the story and tunes from the beloved cult-classic movie. Based on the Newsboys Strike of 1899, the narrative follows Jack Kelly and his crew of ragtag newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they stand up for what's right.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Village Theatre is proud to present what's sure to be one of the most spectacular dance shows in its history, Disney's Newsies. This high-energy musical combines Broadway-caliber entertainment with the story and tunes from the beloved cult-classic movie. Based on the Newsboys Strike of 1899, the narrative follows Jack Kelly and his crew of ragtag newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they stand up for what's right.
Sandra Valls Brings Her Blend of Comedy to Theatre Off Jackson
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
We all need a laugh these days and Seattle Women's Pride has you covered! Celebrated comedienne Sandra Valls will return to Seattle for one night only on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Theatre Off Jackson. The event is produced by Seattle Women's Pride with sponsorship by Seattle Pride in association with The Seattle Lesbian.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
We all need a laugh these days and Seattle Women's Pride has you covered! Celebrated comedienne Sandra Valls will return to Seattle for one night only on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Theatre Off Jackson. The event is produced by Seattle Women's Pride with sponsorship by Seattle Pride in association with The Seattle Lesbian.
STG Announces Pete Souza Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
STG presents & Elliott Bay Book Company welcomes Pete Souza's Seattle Launch. November 27, 2017 @ 7:00 PM, The Moore, all ages. Price: $54.50 (not including fees). Seating: Seattle First Baptist Church Ticket Holders on Main Floor* / General Admission Seating in Balconies. On sale now.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
STG presents & Elliott Bay Book Company welcomes Pete Souza's Seattle Launch. November 27, 2017 @ 7:00 PM, The Moore, all ages. Price: $54.50 (not including fees). Seating: Seattle First Baptist Church Ticket Holders on Main Floor* / General Admission Seating in Balconies. On sale now.
BWW Review: ACT's Searing THE CRUCIBLE Shines with all Substance and Very Little Flash
by Jay Irwin - October 20, 2017
Arthur Miller's classic The Crucible remains a kind of mainstay of theater across the country from professional productions down to the myriad high school productions. But for it to ring true it must resonate with society's repeated history with mob mentality whether that be the literal Salem witch trials of the story or McCarthyism or even more recent moments in our history where truth is over shadowed by fear. And while ACT's current production of the classic nails those themes it also manages to make the production all about the stellar performances and the brilliant script than about any set or costumes or flashy presentation.
by Jay Irwin - October 20, 2017
Arthur Miller's classic The Crucible remains a kind of mainstay of theater across the country from professional productions down to the myriad high school productions. But for it to ring true it must resonate with society's repeated history with mob mentality whether that be the literal Salem witch trials of the story or McCarthyism or even more recent moments in our history where truth is over shadowed by fear. And while ACT's current production of the classic nails those themes it also manages to make the production all about the stellar performances and the brilliant script than about any set or costumes or flashy presentation.
Second Show Added for St. Vincent at Seattle Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Musician and songwriter Annie Clark - aka St. Vincent - is one of the most distinctive artistic voices and arrestingly original guitarists of her generation. Her recent album, the self-titled St. Vincent , won her 'album of the year' designations from the NME, the Guardian, and Entertainment Weekly.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
Musician and songwriter Annie Clark - aka St. Vincent - is one of the most distinctive artistic voices and arrestingly original guitarists of her generation. Her recent album, the self-titled St. Vincent , won her 'album of the year' designations from the NME, the Guardian, and Entertainment Weekly.
Seattle Playwrights Salon to Host WRITE LIKE IT'S 1899! Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), the Seattle Playwrights Salon invites writers of any stripe to gather on Friday, November 10, 2017 for Write Like It's 1899! at the Conservatory, for timed writing sprints.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), the Seattle Playwrights Salon invites writers of any stripe to gather on Friday, November 10, 2017 for Write Like It's 1899! at the Conservatory, for timed writing sprints.
Teatro ZinZanni Seattle Announces Cast, On-Sale for Return to Marymoor Park
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
Teatro ZinZanni Seattle has announced a multi-talented, international cast of premier entertainers for its highly anticipated return limited engagement to the Northwest at King County's beloved Marymoor Park.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
Teatro ZinZanni Seattle has announced a multi-talented, international cast of premier entertainers for its highly anticipated return limited engagement to the Northwest at King County's beloved Marymoor Park.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Presented by Lakewood Playhouse & The Lakewood Institute of Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present its 5th ANNUAL Special JOINT PRESENTATON with its very own LAKEWOOD INSTITUTE of THEATRE ALICE IN WONDERLAND for 9 SHOWS ONLY! The famous story by Lewis Carroll is adapted for the stage for an amazing adventure for the entire family!! The Show will run from NOVEMBER 2nd through the NOVEMBER 12th and be performed on Thursdays,Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm - With a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present its 5th ANNUAL Special JOINT PRESENTATON with its very own LAKEWOOD INSTITUTE of THEATRE ALICE IN WONDERLAND for 9 SHOWS ONLY! The famous story by Lewis Carroll is adapted for the stage for an amazing adventure for the entire family!! The Show will run from NOVEMBER 2nd through the NOVEMBER 12th and be performed on Thursdays,Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm - With a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00pm.
Seattle Theatre Group Presents 9th Annual GLOBAL PARTY
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
STG presents its 9th annual GLOBAL PARTY, a celebration of dance and music from cultures all over the world. This year's show features a diverse lineup of performers including Gansango (West African), Morning Star Korean Cultural Center(Korean Music & Dance), Northwest Tap Connection (House & Tap), Sayaw (Traditional Filipino), Simba Youth Marimba Ensemble (Marimba Music), Shorecrest HS Hip Hop(Hip Hop), and a special performance of Donald McKayle's 'Shaker Life' from the final segment of 'Songs of the Disinherited' 1972 (Modern). The performance, which will culminate with a finale choreographed by Kirsten Kinney, takes place at The Moore Theatre on November 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
STG presents its 9th annual GLOBAL PARTY, a celebration of dance and music from cultures all over the world. This year's show features a diverse lineup of performers including Gansango (West African), Morning Star Korean Cultural Center(Korean Music & Dance), Northwest Tap Connection (House & Tap), Sayaw (Traditional Filipino), Simba Youth Marimba Ensemble (Marimba Music), Shorecrest HS Hip Hop(Hip Hop), and a special performance of Donald McKayle's 'Shaker Life' from the final segment of 'Songs of the Disinherited' 1972 (Modern). The performance, which will culminate with a finale choreographed by Kirsten Kinney, takes place at The Moore Theatre on November 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Review: BenDeLaCreme and ACTLab's BEWARE THE TERROR OF GAYLORD MANOR a Spooky, Kooky Cabaret
by Amelia Reynolds - October 17, 2017
BenDeLaCreme is a drag queen with a knack for the holidays--she leads the fantastic annual Homo for the Holidays (coming this Christmas!) and memorably played a craggy old lady with a disembodied head for a daughter on some TV show with RuPaul (per the Playbill). This season, in collaboration with ACTLab, DeLa wrote and directed an orange-and-black variety show that errs on the treat side of the bargain. While not always spooky, Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor is a Frankenstein's monster of camp, striptease, burlesque, comedy, multiple personalities, and other monsters.
by Amelia Reynolds - October 17, 2017
BenDeLaCreme is a drag queen with a knack for the holidays--she leads the fantastic annual Homo for the Holidays (coming this Christmas!) and memorably played a craggy old lady with a disembodied head for a daughter on some TV show with RuPaul (per the Playbill). This season, in collaboration with ACTLab, DeLa wrote and directed an orange-and-black variety show that errs on the treat side of the bargain. While not always spooky, Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor is a Frankenstein's monster of camp, striptease, burlesque, comedy, multiple personalities, and other monsters.
Photo Flash: A Fabulous First Look at PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at BPA
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
Take a journey to the heart of FABULOUS! Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - THE MUSICAL recounts the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends - Tick, Bernadette, and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio, who take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up reaching their wildest dreams.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
Take a journey to the heart of FABULOUS! Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - THE MUSICAL recounts the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends - Tick, Bernadette, and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio, who take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up reaching their wildest dreams.
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