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THE STARTUP, a Satirical Took at the World of Tech, Premieres at Jet City Improv
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
Jet City Improv is proud to present the world premiere of The Startup, an improvised comedy that takes a satirical look at the world of tech through the story of a humble startup and its meteoric rise to the top.
Sushi Roll Reenactment, Hapa Culture and Traditional Japanese Arts Highlight 38th Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, a founding member of Seattle Center Festal, commemorates the long friendship between the people of Japan and Washington State. The Festival, one of the longest running Festal events at 38 years, seeks to highlight the common values we all share beyond cultural differences, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 21-23, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion. The Festival is.
Washington Pavilion Celebrates SUPER 2ND SATURDAY 4/8
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017
On April 8, the next Washington Pavilion Super 2nd Saturday is happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the second Saturday of each month, our Visual Arts and Kirby Science Discovery Centers feature new, educational and interactive experiences designed to engage people in hands-on and minds-on themed activities, demonstrations and projects above and beyond our everyday programming.
Local Actress and SyFy's Z Nation Casting Director Nike Imoru Brings To Life Her Original Dance-Theatre Work ODE
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017
Everyone loves a good story. In Nike Imoru's Ode, she spotlights an actor's story where past, present, and all-powerful imagination collide in a beautiful stage song. Ode is a dance-theatre fusion of story telling that depicts the journey of a life filled with wit, wonder, faith, and a good dose of ruthless reality. In the depiction of numerous characters - from Mary Poppins to Lady Macbeth and turning zombie to life-saving surgery, Ode shows us how choices, actions, and consequences can inspire us to do extraordinary things in life and in art. With direction and choreography by first-time Seattle director John Britton, and original musical compositions by Ryan Leyva, Ode creates stories upon stories to make you laugh, cry, and ponder life's rich tapestry. 
April Brings Play to Seattle Center in Many Shapes and Sizes
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
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. While the campus is abuzz with youthful goings-on at destinations like Artists at Play, KeyArena (WE Day, April 21), Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Pacific Science Center (Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor opening April 8), Seattle Children's Museum and Seattle Children's Theatre, here are some public programming highlights for the month:
Washington Ensemble Theatre presents Cherdonna's DOLL'S HOUSE, a Collaboration with Stranger Genius Award Winner Cherdonna Shinatra
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
This Spring Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET) will give Henrik Ibsen's beloved play A Doll's House a fresh new makeover in Cherdonna's Doll's House, a wild and dynamic collaboration with and featuring Cherdonna Shinatra (aka Jody Kuehner), the 2015 Stranger Genius Award winner for Performance. Playing April 28 - May 15, 2017 in the Studio Theater at 12th Avenue Arts, Cherdonna's Doll's House follows the story of Nora, a married woman and mother who struggles to discover her true self or lack thereof. Cherdonna, who is part bio-drag queen, part contemporary dancer, and part performance artist, will celebrate, dissect, and illuminate this text through her own unique feminist lens, scouring Ibsen, Nora, Torvald, and the whole gang for contemporary meaning. Ali Mohamed el-Gasseir, former Co-Artistic Director of WET and co-adapter of the play with Kuehner, directs.
BWW Review: A Cerebral Tribute to Freaky, Fringe Theatre with Copious Love's THE FOG MACHINE PLAY
by Amelia Reynolds - April 04, 2017
What an inside joke this one was! 'The Fog Machine Play' is a very smart toast to Seattle fringe theatre written and produced by a Seattle fringe theatre company, Copious Love Productions.
Meany Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington announces its 2017-2018 Season, presenting 25 international artists and ensembles representing 14 countries and cultures, including Mali, Cuba, Macedonia, Iran, Armenia, Israel, Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Taiwan, Hungary, Spain and the USA.
Tacoma Little Theatre presents MRS. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre presents Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington by Linda Britt, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:30pm.  This production will be directed by Ellen Peters and stars Kathi Aleman.
Tacoma Little Theatre presents EXIT LAUGHING
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre presents the award winning new comedy, EXIT LAUGHING, directed by Rick Hornor.
Rollicking Fantasy to Splash into BPA with BIG FISH
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) presents BIG FISH, running May 12 - 28, 2017.
Celebrate Mother's Day with The EDGE Improv at Bainbridge Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
Perfect for Moms and those who have Moms! (That means YOU!) Don't miss The EDGE Improv on May 6 as the troupe delivers an ingeniously improvised evening of on-the-spot comedy, all from audience suggestions. For more than two decades, the troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from people from all walks of life.
ArtsWest Announces FROZEN
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
ArtsWest is pleased to announce FROZEN, the Tony Award-nominated play about a serial killer and two women who track him down, opening at the ArtWest Playhouse and Gallery on April 20. Performances will run Thursday through Sunday until May 14.
Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Gray and Chris DiStefano in MURDER FOR TWO at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017
5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre plot their first step in musical mayhem and begin rehearsals for the drop dead funny musical comedy Murder for Two.
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of 5th Avenue's MURDER FOR TWO
by Christina Mancuso - March 31, 2017
The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre plot their first step in musical mayhem and begin rehearsals for the drop dead funny musical comedy Murder for Two.
BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO at ACT Slays with Laughs
by Jay Irwin - March 31, 2017
Expect to be killed when you attend the current production of "Murder for Two" at ACT Theatre in conjunction with The 5th Avenue Theatre. You won't be shot or stabbed but you certainly run the risk of busting a gut, passing out from a lack of oxygen, or just generally dying of laughter largely due to the comic brilliance of its two leads.
Kirkland Arts Center Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2017
After thoughtful consideration, Kirkland Arts Center has named Kelly Dylla as Executive Director. Kelly brings a wealth of experience in cultural organization leadership to KAC.
Saint Etienne to Play Seattle This Fall; Tickets on Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following show going on sale this week: Saint Etienne, performing October 2, 2017 at 8:00PM at The Neptune.
Michael Reagan, Jean Smart and More to Give 'THE ALZHEIMER'S TALKS' for The Art of Alzheimer's
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
The Art of Alzheimer's, along with presenting partner UW Medicine, Memory and Brain Wellness Center, is proud to present The Alzheimer's Talks: Perspectives and Personal Stories from Noteworthy Sources.
DR. BALLARD'S VAUDEVILLE PLAYERS Comes to Ghost Light Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
Our super popular Vaudeville is back! Ghost Light Theatricals is proud to present the return of Dr Ballard's Vaudeville Players, playing at the Ballard underground from April 14th-May 6th.  This rapid fire collection of classic and original skits will include song, dance, burlesque, drag, magic, stupid human tricks and tons of laughter!
Only 4 Performances Left for DAS ENDE at Red Rover Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017
The world premiere of the play Das Ende by Duane Kelly has enjoyed good attendance and enthusiastic audiences in the early part of its run.
University of Washington School of Drama Explores Sex and Gender in Sarah Ruhl and Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama will present Sarah Ruhl's adaptation of Orlando by Virginia Woolf, directed by School of Drama Professor and CIVIC REP Artistic Director L. Zane Jones. The production runs April 28th - May 7th at the historic Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus. 
Lakewood Playhouse to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
The Lakewood Playhouse will present the fifth show of its 78th Season - ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, presented with THE FIFTEEN MINUTE HAMLET, both by Tom Stoppard.
Best Selling Author, J.A. Jance Signs Books at Aljoya Mercer Island
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2017
Aljoya Mercer Island and Island Books host New York Times Best Selling and Award-Winning Author, J.A. Jance for a reception and book signing on Thursday, March 30th. Seating begins at 6pm; the reception concludes at 8pm.
VIDEO: Chris DiStefano and Rich Gray Perform 'A Friend Like You' in MURDER FOR TWO
by Christina Mancuso - March 27, 2017
Chris DiStefano and Rich Gray perform 'A Friend Like You' at Spotlight Night for Murder for Two. Check out the video below!

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