BWW Review: Fantastic Z's NEXT FALL a Beautiful Play with an Uneven Emotional Core
by Jay Irwin - September 30, 2017
There are two things, Dear Readers, that drive me crazy in watching any theatrical endeavor, shmacting and not listening, we'll dive into the meanings of those more in a bit, but what they accomplish is sapping the emotional core from a show. Fantastic Z's current production of Next Fall partially suffers from these dilemmas in that half of the cast is guilty of it. And in a show like this, only half an emotional core is just not enough.
by Jay Irwin - September 30, 2017
There are two things, Dear Readers, that drive me crazy in watching any theatrical endeavor, shmacting and not listening, we'll dive into the meanings of those more in a bit, but what they accomplish is sapping the emotional core from a show. Fantastic Z's current production of Next Fall partially suffers from these dilemmas in that half of the cast is guilty of it. And in a show like this, only half an emotional core is just not enough.
BPA Theatre School Fall Play Festival Opens 11/9
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
See two shows for one ticket at BPA Theatre School's annual Fall Play Festival, a family-friendly affair featuring Tales from Asgard and Thor in Valhalla, plus a special musical treat from the Theatre School Jukebox Divas. BPA Theatre School Director of Education Liz Ellis says the Fall Play Festival is great family fun for 'kids' of all ages, whether they're affiliated with the Theatre School or not!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
See two shows for one ticket at BPA Theatre School's annual Fall Play Festival, a family-friendly affair featuring Tales from Asgard and Thor in Valhalla, plus a special musical treat from the Theatre School Jukebox Divas. BPA Theatre School Director of Education Liz Ellis says the Fall Play Festival is great family fun for 'kids' of all ages, whether they're affiliated with the Theatre School or not!
Lakewood Playhouse presents the 10th Annual LIVE RADIO SHOW - THE VAULT OF RADIO HORROR
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
The Hugely Popular LIVE RADIO SHOW returns with its TENTH YEAR IN A ROW with its Annual Halloween Radio Gala!! This year is a real terrifying treat with THE VAULT OF RADIO HORROR with selections from LIGHTS OUT, INNER SANCTUM and Many More!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
The Hugely Popular LIVE RADIO SHOW returns with its TENTH YEAR IN A ROW with its Annual Halloween Radio Gala!! This year is a real terrifying treat with THE VAULT OF RADIO HORROR with selections from LIGHTS OUT, INNER SANCTUM and Many More!
UW Drama to Open New Season with BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 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 - September 29, 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.
University of Washington School of Drama Announces New Faculty Appointments
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is announcing several new faculty appointments.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is announcing several new faculty appointments.
Slow Dancer Heads to Seattle Next Month on First North American Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
Melbourne, Australia's Slow Dancer aka the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Simon Okely - is thrilled to be following the June release of his ATO Records debut In A Mood with his first-ever headlining North American tour, with hise debut Canadian show at O Patro Vys in Montreal, QC on September 23rd.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
Melbourne, Australia's Slow Dancer aka the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Simon Okely - is thrilled to be following the June release of his ATO Records debut In A Mood with his first-ever headlining North American tour, with hise debut Canadian show at O Patro Vys in Montreal, QC on September 23rd.
New Theater Company Brings Faith Prince and Jason Graae to Tacoma
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
A brand-new theater company has come to Tacoma and Seattle! Sing Out Louise! Theatricals is presenting The Prince and The Showboy (And Their New Old Friends), starring Faith Prince and Jason Graae.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
A brand-new theater company has come to Tacoma and Seattle! Sing Out Louise! Theatricals is presenting The Prince and The Showboy (And Their New Old Friends), starring Faith Prince and Jason Graae.
Fantastic.Z Theatre Presents NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
Geoffrey Nauffts' NEXT FALL takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to believe and what it might cost us not to.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
Geoffrey Nauffts' NEXT FALL takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to believe and what it might cost us not to.
Halloween Highlight! Dark Myths Come to Life in GHOST GAME XI: BEYOND THE VEIL
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
For the past decade, The Cabiri, a Seattle-based cirque-inspired performance troupe, has explored the dark world between the living and the dead with its annual Ghost Game series.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
For the past decade, The Cabiri, a Seattle-based cirque-inspired performance troupe, has explored the dark world between the living and the dead with its annual Ghost Game series.
THE NANCE Finds Full Cast at ArtsWest
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 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 - September 28, 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.
BWW Review: Orwelian ONERUS Sets New Standard for Sci-Fi Dinner Theatre at Café Nordo
by Amelia Reynolds - September 28, 2017
The intensely immersive experience of dining at ONERUS is perfect for fans who love and respect well-written sci-fi. Directed by Opal Peachey, this thoughtful, thought-provoking cautionary tale is science fiction at its finest (and the food ain't half bad either).
by Amelia Reynolds - September 28, 2017
The intensely immersive experience of dining at ONERUS is perfect for fans who love and respect well-written sci-fi. Directed by Opal Peachey, this thoughtful, thought-provoking cautionary tale is science fiction at its finest (and the food ain't half bad either).
VIDEO: 5th Avenue Theatre's HOLIDAY INN Stars Sing Irving Berlin Medley
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
In the video below, watch the stars of The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn - Matt Owen, Sarah Rose Davis, Eric Ankrim and Taryn Darr - perform a medley of songs from the show at Spotlight Night earlier this month!
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
In the video below, watch the stars of The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn - Matt Owen, Sarah Rose Davis, Eric Ankrim and Taryn Darr - perform a medley of songs from the show at Spotlight Night earlier this month!
Theatre Off Jackson Presents FUSSY CLOUD PUPPET SLAM Volume 13
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
A special spooky edition of the Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam is set to celebrate the 13th show! A quirky cabaret by and for puppet loving grown-ups, Volume 13 features a variety of fascinating short works by puppeteers from all over the Pacific Northwest.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
A special spooky edition of the Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam is set to celebrate the 13th show! A quirky cabaret by and for puppet loving grown-ups, Volume 13 features a variety of fascinating short works by puppeteers from all over the Pacific Northwest.
BWW Review: Theater Schmeater's NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Confounds with Little Payoff
by Jay Irwin - September 25, 2017
Let me assure you that you need not have seen Neighborhood 1 or Neighborhood 2 in order to understand Theater Schmeater's current show Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom for two reasons. First, there are no such things as Neighborhood 1 or Neighborhood 2 as the title does not refer to any kind of play trilogy. And second, I don't think even two prequels would be enough to make this show make sense.
by Jay Irwin - September 25, 2017
Let me assure you that you need not have seen Neighborhood 1 or Neighborhood 2 in order to understand Theater Schmeater's current show Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom for two reasons. First, there are no such things as Neighborhood 1 or Neighborhood 2 as the title does not refer to any kind of play trilogy. And second, I don't think even two prequels would be enough to make this show make sense.
BWW Review: Forward Flux's Double Feature, Pt. 2: She's 32, He's 15, NO MORE SAD THINGS Is Still Worth Seeing
by Amelia Reynolds - September 24, 2017
It starts ambiguously; two actors stare lovingly into each other's eyes, knelt on the ground as a third person sound-checks their ukulele. The two lovebirds Jessiee (Kiki Abba) and Kahekili (Lance Valdez), do not look like your typical, starry-eyed couple. And that kind of becomes the joke in No More Sad Things . Now performing as part two of Forward Flux's double-feature, No More Sad Things examines an inappropriate relationship that satisfies two people on a cosmic level (and that's the only level that audience members will be comfortable with).
by Amelia Reynolds - September 24, 2017
It starts ambiguously; two actors stare lovingly into each other's eyes, knelt on the ground as a third person sound-checks their ukulele. The two lovebirds Jessiee (Kiki Abba) and Kahekili (Lance Valdez), do not look like your typical, starry-eyed couple. And that kind of becomes the joke in No More Sad Things . Now performing as part two of Forward Flux's double-feature, No More Sad Things examines an inappropriate relationship that satisfies two people on a cosmic level (and that's the only level that audience members will be comfortable with).
BWW Review: Forward Flux's Double Feature, Pt. 1: LAS MARIPOSAS Y LOS MUERTOS Calls Out Cultural Appropriation in Modern Music
by Amelia Reynolds - September 24, 2017
Forward Flux's hosts another double feature, currently performing at West of Lenin. Las Mariposas Y Los Muertos is one big middle finger to Pitchfork and Vampire Weekend. Rolled into a story of three jaded musicians striving for more authenticity in the cultural milieu, here lies a call to arms concerning cultural appropriate and stereotyping in modern music. One band's dance with stardom forces the three to negotiate racial tension, sibling rivalries, and sacrificing authenticity for fame. Directed by Pilar O'Connell, this is a play that manages to have it both ways: critiquing and understanding millennial bands' concerns.
by Amelia Reynolds - September 24, 2017
Forward Flux's hosts another double feature, currently performing at West of Lenin. Las Mariposas Y Los Muertos is one big middle finger to Pitchfork and Vampire Weekend. Rolled into a story of three jaded musicians striving for more authenticity in the cultural milieu, here lies a call to arms concerning cultural appropriate and stereotyping in modern music. One band's dance with stardom forces the three to negotiate racial tension, sibling rivalries, and sacrificing authenticity for fame. Directed by Pilar O'Connell, this is a play that manages to have it both ways: critiquing and understanding millennial bands' concerns.
Come Play at Seattle Opera's FAMILY DAY
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Start Halloween early by joining Seattle Opera for its Family Day presentation of The Barber of Seville. Everyone is invited to come in their costume for this Oct. 22 performance, where students age 18 and under get $15 tickets for almost any seat.* During intermission, see how many hair-raising styles you and your family can imagine. We'll get creative with arts and crafts as we draw, color, and cut out silly hairstyles!
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Start Halloween early by joining Seattle Opera for its Family Day presentation of The Barber of Seville. Everyone is invited to come in their costume for this Oct. 22 performance, where students age 18 and under get $15 tickets for almost any seat.* During intermission, see how many hair-raising styles you and your family can imagine. We'll get creative with arts and crafts as we draw, color, and cut out silly hairstyles!
CAMPFIRE: IMPROVISED GHOST STORIES to Return to UP Improv for Halloween
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
You sit quietly, staring into the flames, reluctant to let on that the story actually made your skin crawl (or laugh)? Now is the time to tell your story. Fake or is it?
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
You sit quietly, staring into the flames, reluctant to let on that the story actually made your skin crawl (or laugh)? Now is the time to tell your story. Fake or is it?
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Taproot Showcases More Talent Than You Might Expect
by Jay Irwin - September 22, 2017
The Last Five Years , that Jason Robert Brown quirky two hander gets put up quite a bit and it stands to reason, it's a fun show filled with rich songs, it's only two actors, it typically has little to no set and so everyone and their dog puts it on. I've seen it multiple times since it came on the scene. I've seen basic, traditional productions. I've seen productions with multiple rotating casts. I've even seen a production where they reimagined why the relationship ends. So while I was leery of yet another production with the word reimagined in the description it also had two local powerhouses in the roles so I had faith. Well that faith was paid off in spades as not only did they present a killer rendition of this incredible show but their reimagining only served to showcase how insanely talented these two are. But we'll get to that.
by Jay Irwin - September 22, 2017
The Last Five Years , that Jason Robert Brown quirky two hander gets put up quite a bit and it stands to reason, it's a fun show filled with rich songs, it's only two actors, it typically has little to no set and so everyone and their dog puts it on. I've seen it multiple times since it came on the scene. I've seen basic, traditional productions. I've seen productions with multiple rotating casts. I've even seen a production where they reimagined why the relationship ends. So while I was leery of yet another production with the word reimagined in the description it also had two local powerhouses in the roles so I had faith. Well that faith was paid off in spades as not only did they present a killer rendition of this incredible show but their reimagining only served to showcase how insanely talented these two are. But we'll get to that.
Ben Gibbard to Guest on Live Recording of Kevin McDonald's Podcast for Unexpected Productions
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Join Kevin McDonald (The Kids In The Hall) as he hosts a live, old-school variety show complete with famous friends, musical acts, original sketches and improv, and uninhibited tomfoolery.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Join Kevin McDonald (The Kids In The Hall) as he hosts a live, old-school variety show complete with famous friends, musical acts, original sketches and improv, and uninhibited tomfoolery.
Sacrifices, Tupperware, and Go-Go Dancing Knife Fights in LAST STOP ON LILAC
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Annex Theatre closes its dynamic 30th season with Last Stop on Lilac, a gory, glamorous black comedy written by Kelleen Conway Blanchard and directed by Keira McDonald.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Annex Theatre closes its dynamic 30th season with Last Stop on Lilac, a gory, glamorous black comedy written by Kelleen Conway Blanchard and directed by Keira McDonald.
Drink Away Your Troubles in Marcus Gorman's DEERS
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Annex Theatre rounds out its 30th season with Deers, written by Marcus Gorman and co-directed by Tootsie Spangles and Quiqui Dominguez.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Annex Theatre rounds out its 30th season with Deers, written by Marcus Gorman and co-directed by Tootsie Spangles and Quiqui Dominguez.
Five New Seattle-Area Schools Tapped for Disney Musicals in Schools 2017-18
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Seattle Theatre Group has announced five new Seattle-area schools that have been selected to participate in its fourth annual Disney Musicals in Schools program.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Seattle Theatre Group has announced five new Seattle-area schools that have been selected to participate in its fourth annual Disney Musicals in Schools program.
Ian Bell's Brown Derby Series Presents THE EXORCIST
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Since 1999 Ian Bell's Brown Derby Series has presented 'Ridiculously Staged Readings of your Favorite Screenplays', earning the title 'the crown prince of Seattle's marvelously ramshackle bar theater tradition!' from Brendan Kiley.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Since 1999 Ian Bell's Brown Derby Series has presented 'Ridiculously Staged Readings of your Favorite Screenplays', earning the title 'the crown prince of Seattle's marvelously ramshackle bar theater tradition!' from Brendan Kiley.
THE LAST 5 YEARS Gets Reimagining with Piano Accompaniment at Taproot
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Aaron Lamb and Katherine Strohmaier will present Jason Robert Brown's beloved off-Broadway musical The Last 5 Years, this September 21 through October 2 in the Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio Black Box. Linda Whitney, Artistic Director for Olympia, WA-based Harlequin Productions, will direct.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017
Aaron Lamb and Katherine Strohmaier will present Jason Robert Brown's beloved off-Broadway musical The Last 5 Years, this September 21 through October 2 in the Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio Black Box. Linda Whitney, Artistic Director for Olympia, WA-based Harlequin Productions, will direct.
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