BWW Review: Lopsided Tone in Farcical MY MAN GODFREY at Theatre Schmeater
by Amelia Reynolds - February 03, 2017
Something's wrong when a tertiary character with no name upstages your main character. Sometimes it can make a production more memorable, but in Theatre Schmeater's current production of 'My Man Godfrey', the nameless mediator embraced the melodrama of the production and went over the top deliciously. This person, Danny Herter, set the bar very high for the level of pomp and circumstance that some of the flighty aristocrats just did not match. Granted, the bulk of the cast did a good job making the characters into caricatures--Sarah Karnes' whiney Irene Bullock; Lantz Wagner as the mooching eccentric, Carlo; and Teri Lazzara's ditzy Angelica Bullock, to name a few (more on that later)--but I wish director Doug Staley pointed to Danny Herter, with his Martin Short as the Mad Hatter voice, and encouraged the less flamboyant members of the cast to peacock a bit more in this tale of scatterbrained socialites.
by Amelia Reynolds - February 03, 2017
Something's wrong when a tertiary character with no name upstages your main character. Sometimes it can make a production more memorable, but in Theatre Schmeater's current production of 'My Man Godfrey', the nameless mediator embraced the melodrama of the production and went over the top deliciously. This person, Danny Herter, set the bar very high for the level of pomp and circumstance that some of the flighty aristocrats just did not match. Granted, the bulk of the cast did a good job making the characters into caricatures--Sarah Karnes' whiney Irene Bullock; Lantz Wagner as the mooching eccentric, Carlo; and Teri Lazzara's ditzy Angelica Bullock, to name a few (more on that later)--but I wish director Doug Staley pointed to Danny Herter, with his Martin Short as the Mad Hatter voice, and encouraged the less flamboyant members of the cast to peacock a bit more in this tale of scatterbrained socialites.
BPA Gallery to Bring Chickens 'Home to Roost' at First Today Art Walk Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Help bring the chickens 'home to roost' for their second showing at the BPA Gallery in the First Today Art Walk: 'Backyard Chickens' edition. Join us February 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an artist reception and a fun evening of art, food, and friends.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Help bring the chickens 'home to roost' for their second showing at the BPA Gallery in the First Today Art Walk: 'Backyard Chickens' edition. Join us February 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an artist reception and a fun evening of art, food, and friends.
Danielle Agami Collaborates with Wilco's Glenn Kotche for CALLING GLENN
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Israel has long been a hotbed for contemporary dance, with Batsheva Dance Company at its epicenter. Velocity + Seattle Theatre Group present former Batsheva dancer Danielle Agami's new work, Calling Glenn, for her Los Angeles based company Ate9, named one of the country's "hottest cultural commodities" (Dance Magazine). Rhythmic anchor of the beloved band Wilco, Glenn Kotche, performs original live music.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Israel has long been a hotbed for contemporary dance, with Batsheva Dance Company at its epicenter. Velocity + Seattle Theatre Group present former Batsheva dancer Danielle Agami's new work, Calling Glenn, for her Los Angeles based company Ate9, named one of the country's "hottest cultural commodities" (Dance Magazine). Rhythmic anchor of the beloved band Wilco, Glenn Kotche, performs original live music.
Tacoma Little Theatre to Perform SECOND SAMUEL at Washington State Community Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre is honored to be representing the Puget Sound at the Washington State Community Theatre Association (WSCTA) Kaleidoscope festival with their performance of last season's hit, Second Samuel, written by Pamela Parker, and directed by Chris Serface.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre is honored to be representing the Puget Sound at the Washington State Community Theatre Association (WSCTA) Kaleidoscope festival with their performance of last season's hit, Second Samuel, written by Pamela Parker, and directed by Chris Serface.
UW Drama to Stage Trippy, Physical Take on AS YOU LIKE IT
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama will present William Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by School of Drama Acting & Directing faculty member Jeffrey Frace, February 10th - 19th at the Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington Seattle campus.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
The University of Washington School of Drama will present William Shakespeare's As You Like It, directed by School of Drama Acting & Directing faculty member Jeffrey Frace, February 10th - 19th at the Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington Seattle campus.
Ethnic Foods, Fun and More at Edible City Family Day
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Uncover the rich cultural diversity of food in the Pacific Northwest with Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and Seattle Center Festal at Edible City Family Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at MOHAI.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Uncover the rich cultural diversity of food in the Pacific Northwest with Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and Seattle Center Festal at Edible City Family Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at MOHAI.
Seattle Fringe Festival Begins 3/23; Tickets On Sale 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Seattle Fringe Festival is delighted to welcome you March 23-April 1 to two exciting weekends of performance with more than 30 producers of Theatre, Dance, Improv, Burlesque, Musical, Opera, Drag Performance, Solo Performance, Experimental, Clown, and Performance Art. SFF2017's 2017 shows will be presented at Eclectic Theater and four Theatre Puget Sound venues (located on the 1st and 4th floors of the Seattle Center Armory). New in 2017, we have added a special FringeProv series to bring Seattle's robust Improv scene to Fringe audiences! All shows run 30-90 minutes. Tickets are available online for $10-15 starting February 9 at http://seattlefringefestival2017.eventbrite.com.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Seattle Fringe Festival is delighted to welcome you March 23-April 1 to two exciting weekends of performance with more than 30 producers of Theatre, Dance, Improv, Burlesque, Musical, Opera, Drag Performance, Solo Performance, Experimental, Clown, and Performance Art. SFF2017's 2017 shows will be presented at Eclectic Theater and four Theatre Puget Sound venues (located on the 1st and 4th floors of the Seattle Center Armory). New in 2017, we have added a special FringeProv series to bring Seattle's robust Improv scene to Fringe audiences! All shows run 30-90 minutes. Tickets are available online for $10-15 starting February 9 at http://seattlefringefestival2017.eventbrite.com.
Reboot Theatre Presents Non-Traditionally Cast Production of PRIVATE LIVES
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Reboot Theatre Company aims to charm and beguile Seattle audiences this spring with a new imagining of Noel Coward's highly acclaimed comedic masterpiece PRIVATE LIVES.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Reboot Theatre Company aims to charm and beguile Seattle audiences this spring with a new imagining of Noel Coward's highly acclaimed comedic masterpiece PRIVATE LIVES.
Josh Halloway and Will Van Dyke's New Musical WRITING KEVIN TAYLOR to Run at Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Writing Kevin Taylor takes the stage as the second production in Village Theatre's brand new program, The Beta Series, which began this year as an unprecedented expansion to the theatre's renowned Village Originals program which supports the development of new works.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
Writing Kevin Taylor takes the stage as the second production in Village Theatre's brand new program, The Beta Series, which began this year as an unprecedented expansion to the theatre's renowned Village Originals program which supports the development of new works.
Seattle Opera Launches Seattle Opera Academy
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
Seattle Opera launches a new chapter in its commitment to training young artists and preparing singers for opera careers with its new Seattle Opera Academy. Presented in collaboration with Seattle Youth Symphony's Marrowstone Music Festival, this three-week intensive training program for singers ages 16-22 will be hosted at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
Seattle Opera launches a new chapter in its commitment to training young artists and preparing singers for opera careers with its new Seattle Opera Academy. Presented in collaboration with Seattle Youth Symphony's Marrowstone Music Festival, this three-week intensive training program for singers ages 16-22 will be hosted at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash.
The Horse in Motion to Produce West Coast Premiere of WELLESLEY GIRL
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The Horse in Motion announces their upcoming production, the West Coast premiere of Brendan Pelsue's political satire, Wellesley Girl.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The Horse in Motion announces their upcoming production, the West Coast premiere of Brendan Pelsue's political satire, Wellesley Girl.
RENT 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Comes to Seattle This February
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announce the upcoming tour engagement in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre from February 21 - 26.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announce the upcoming tour engagement in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre from February 21 - 26.
The Lakewood Playhouse Presents DOUBT: A PARABLE
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the FOURTH SHOW of our 78th SEASON - DOUBT: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley - The Winner of the Tony Award, the Academy Award and the Pulitzer Prize Award for Drama.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2017
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the FOURTH SHOW of our 78th SEASON - DOUBT: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley - The Winner of the Tony Award, the Academy Award and the Pulitzer Prize Award for Drama.
BWW Review: Gripping Journey in GUARDS AT THE TAJ at ACT
by Jay Irwin - January 30, 2017
I do love it, Dear Readers, when a show manages to thrill without the aid of elaborate sets or gimmicks. Where you can just immerse yourself in the words and performances. Such is the case with "Guards at the Taj" currently playing at ACT. That's not to say that the minimal set design from Brandon Estrella didn't work, it did. And there is one kind of unexpected prop that beautifully took over the stage at one point. But by then, we were so riveted by the stirring performances of the two actors in the show, even an elephant could have walked on stage I would have been focused on them.
by Jay Irwin - January 30, 2017
I do love it, Dear Readers, when a show manages to thrill without the aid of elaborate sets or gimmicks. Where you can just immerse yourself in the words and performances. Such is the case with "Guards at the Taj" currently playing at ACT. That's not to say that the minimal set design from Brandon Estrella didn't work, it did. And there is one kind of unexpected prop that beautifully took over the stage at one point. But by then, we were so riveted by the stirring performances of the two actors in the show, even an elephant could have walked on stage I would have been focused on them.
BWW Review: Theater 9/12's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION – Strong Performances but a Bit Static
by Jay Irwin - January 30, 2017
There's something to be said for a bunch of actors, putting in the work and leaving it all out on the stage unencumbered by elaborate sets. That's why I love Theater 9/12's shows as it's all about the performances. Plus the shows are always so intimate in their little parish hall space that you really feel part of the world they've created. This is why their current production of "Six Degrees of Separation" works so well especially with the narrative quality of much of the dialog. And while many of the performances were quite strong and noteworthy, the show as a whole tended to get a little static.
by Jay Irwin - January 30, 2017
There's something to be said for a bunch of actors, putting in the work and leaving it all out on the stage unencumbered by elaborate sets. That's why I love Theater 9/12's shows as it's all about the performances. Plus the shows are always so intimate in their little parish hall space that you really feel part of the world they've created. This is why their current production of "Six Degrees of Separation" works so well especially with the narrative quality of much of the dialog. And while many of the performances were quite strong and noteworthy, the show as a whole tended to get a little static.
BWW Review: Absurdist Comedy OROBORO More Unsettling Than Funny at 18th and Union
by Amelia Reynolds - January 30, 2017
Conceptual productions are tricky because you have to find that balance of being cerebral and being entertaining, especially when you market yourself as a comedy. As apart of 18th and Union's 'Oddballs and Misfits' series, Human spark plug K. Brian Neel's 'Oroboro' is a one-man acid nightmare that shows off his performing skills, but the show gets too wrapped up in being conceptual to be funny.
by Amelia Reynolds - January 30, 2017
Conceptual productions are tricky because you have to find that balance of being cerebral and being entertaining, especially when you market yourself as a comedy. As apart of 18th and Union's 'Oddballs and Misfits' series, Human spark plug K. Brian Neel's 'Oroboro' is a one-man acid nightmare that shows off his performing skills, but the show gets too wrapped up in being conceptual to be funny.
Girlfriends are Cheaper than Therapy in Centerstage's Interactive DISHING WITH THE DIVAS
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2017
Dishing with the Divas is a high energy show about the final live studio broadcast of the hit talk show "GIRL TALK" on WPMS radio. The two radio hosts and their most popular regular guest Sex Therapist, Dr. Lauda, are going out in style! The ladies love to dish about life, love, sex, marriage, relationships, friendships, motherhood, careers, food, alcohol, and yes, men in any capacity. This show will have every woman in the audience dancing, laughing and singing from start to finish as three talented ladies bust hits by artists such as The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Aretha Franklin, and many more!
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2017
Dishing with the Divas is a high energy show about the final live studio broadcast of the hit talk show "GIRL TALK" on WPMS radio. The two radio hosts and their most popular regular guest Sex Therapist, Dr. Lauda, are going out in style! The ladies love to dish about life, love, sex, marriage, relationships, friendships, motherhood, careers, food, alcohol, and yes, men in any capacity. This show will have every woman in the audience dancing, laughing and singing from start to finish as three talented ladies bust hits by artists such as The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Aretha Franklin, and many more!
Photo Flash: BRING DOWN THE HOUSE at Seattle Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
From chaos springs opportunity. No one knows this better than the scheming noble families in the houses of York and Lancaster. The power struggle for the crown of England thunders onstage with an all-female ensemble. From battlefield betrayals to court deceptions, the collapse of a kingdom gets re-imagined in this epic premiere adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI trilogy.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
From chaos springs opportunity. No one knows this better than the scheming noble families in the houses of York and Lancaster. The power struggle for the crown of England thunders onstage with an all-female ensemble. From battlefield betrayals to court deceptions, the collapse of a kingdom gets re-imagined in this epic premiere adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI trilogy.
2016 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
The 'large theater' productions of ACT Theatre's The Royale and The 5th Avenue Theatre's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying take top honors and the 'small theater' productions of ArtsWest's Death of a Salesman and Washington Ensemble Theatre's The Things Are Against Us take top honors - for most category wins!?
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
The 'large theater' productions of ACT Theatre's The Royale and The 5th Avenue Theatre's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying take top honors and the 'small theater' productions of ArtsWest's Death of a Salesman and Washington Ensemble Theatre's The Things Are Against Us take top honors - for most category wins!?
Seattle Rep's A RAISIN IN THE SUN, 5th Avenue's 'HOW TO SUCCEED', VIOLET at ArtsWest and More Among 2016 Gypsy Rose Lee Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Spanning 28 theater companies and 59 productions, from the largest and most prominent to small, humble and innovative, the Gypsy Rose Lee Awards honor as much professional theater as we reviewers can cram into our year.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
Spanning 28 theater companies and 59 productions, from the largest and most prominent to small, humble and innovative, the Gypsy Rose Lee Awards honor as much professional theater as we reviewers can cram into our year.
Theatre9/12 to Present SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
In a deeply divided country where red and blue are miles apart, the actors of Theatre9/12 present a play celebrating the connection of all human souls and the duality of existence. John Guare's multi-award winning play-nominated for a Pulitzer Prize-Six Degrees of Separation is about a wealthy Manhattan couple who are visited upon by a bloodied college student who turns out to be Sidney Poitier's son-or is he? This funny and harrowing AEA member project code production features 17 local actors from Theatre9/12's collective.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
In a deeply divided country where red and blue are miles apart, the actors of Theatre9/12 present a play celebrating the connection of all human souls and the duality of existence. John Guare's multi-award winning play-nominated for a Pulitzer Prize-Six Degrees of Separation is about a wealthy Manhattan couple who are visited upon by a bloodied college student who turns out to be Sidney Poitier's son-or is he? This funny and harrowing AEA member project code production features 17 local actors from Theatre9/12's collective.
Photo Flash: Passion, Music, and Delectable Food in A MOVEABLE FEAST
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
In an artistic collaboration with Cafe Nordo in Pioneer Square, a four-course meal will deliciously underscore a signature Book-It theatrical experience. Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast captures what it meant to be young and poor and writing in Paris during the 1920s.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
In an artistic collaboration with Cafe Nordo in Pioneer Square, a four-course meal will deliciously underscore a signature Book-It theatrical experience. Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast captures what it meant to be young and poor and writing in Paris during the 1920s.
BWW Review: Strawberry Theatre Workshop's PROOF Need Not Prove Its Integrity
by Amelia Reynolds - January 26, 2017
Behold, a rare gem, a piece of art that combines two vastly different disciplines: theater, and math. Ironically, what makes David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play, 'Proof' so entertaining isn't so much the math, but the chemistry between the characters. Get out your pens and pencils, students, because Strawberry Theatre Workshop's harmonious performances are noteworthy.
by Amelia Reynolds - January 26, 2017
Behold, a rare gem, a piece of art that combines two vastly different disciplines: theater, and math. Ironically, what makes David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play, 'Proof' so entertaining isn't so much the math, but the chemistry between the characters. Get out your pens and pencils, students, because Strawberry Theatre Workshop's harmonious performances are noteworthy.
TLT Presents THE SEAFARERS An Off the Shelf Reading
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre presents Connor McPherson's The Seafarer, directed by Erin Chanfrau, on Today, January 26, 2017 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017
Tacoma Little Theatre presents Connor McPherson's The Seafarer, directed by Erin Chanfrau, on Today, January 26, 2017 at 7:30pm.
Step Afrika! Debuts with THE MIGRATION: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jacob Lawrence, the University of Washington's Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents the Washington D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika! making its Seattle debut with The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2017
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jacob Lawrence, the University of Washington's Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents the Washington D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika! making its Seattle debut with The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence.
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