Whidbey Playhouse to Let Audience Pick Shows for Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2022
According to The Whidbey News-Times, the Whidbey Playhouse is asking for its audience and community members to help pick shows for the 2022-2023 season. So far, their scheduled 2022 season includes The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, The Taming by Lauren Gunderson, and Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2022
According to The Whidbey News-Times, the Whidbey Playhouse is asking for its audience and community members to help pick shows for the 2022-2023 season. So far, their scheduled 2022 season includes The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, The Taming by Lauren Gunderson, and Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas.
Walla Walla Dance Company Postpones THE ADVENTURES OF ALICE to February
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Walla Walla Dance Company has postponed The Adventures of Alice to Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Walla Walla Dance Company has postponed The Adventures of Alice to Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
BWW Review: ANASTASIA at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - January 26, 2022
Dear Readers, some of you may remember the 1997 animated rendition of “Anastasia” that the current musical production at the Paramount is based on … loosely. We still have most of those lovely Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty songs from the animated version and the story is still about a young girl discovering that she is the lost Romanov daughter and trying to make her way to Paris to reunite with her grandmother. But don’t expect to see the magical immortal Rasputin as the villain or a wise cracking bat for comic relief. However, if you really wanted that animated version on stage, you may be in luck as many of the performances last night were inexplicably cartoonish in a show with a few memorable songs but a convoluted story that made little sense if you pay attention to it.
by Jay Irwin - January 26, 2022
Dear Readers, some of you may remember the 1997 animated rendition of “Anastasia” that the current musical production at the Paramount is based on … loosely. We still have most of those lovely Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty songs from the animated version and the story is still about a young girl discovering that she is the lost Romanov daughter and trying to make her way to Paris to reunite with her grandmother. But don’t expect to see the magical immortal Rasputin as the villain or a wise cracking bat for comic relief. However, if you really wanted that animated version on stage, you may be in luck as many of the performances last night were inexplicably cartoonish in a show with a few memorable songs but a convoluted story that made little sense if you pay attention to it.
VIDEO: First Look At 5th Avenue Theater's BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Alan Henry - January 26, 2022
Get a first look at 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing January 12 to February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.
by Alan Henry - January 26, 2022
Get a first look at 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing January 12 to February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.
Anacortes Community Theatre Streams ALMOST, MAINE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Almost, Main by John Cariani will stream from Anacortes Community Theatre next month.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Almost, Main by John Cariani will stream from Anacortes Community Theatre next month.
Olympic Ballet Theatre Presents DEBUTS
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) continues its 2021-2022 performance season with DEBUTS in February, presenting new works by contemporary choreographers. This production features She travels softly (through midday light) by Emily Schoen Branch, Borderland by Price Suddarth, and Until the Mermaid Drags You Under by Norbert De La Cruz III.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) continues its 2021-2022 performance season with DEBUTS in February, presenting new works by contemporary choreographers. This production features She travels softly (through midday light) by Emily Schoen Branch, Borderland by Price Suddarth, and Until the Mermaid Drags You Under by Norbert De La Cruz III.
BWW Review: OOH LA LA! at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - January 23, 2022
In life, Dear Readers, there are, if you’re lucky, moments of excitement and unbridled fun. If you’re really lucky, there are moments when you’re at a show at the Can Can with even more excitement and unbridled fun. And then there was last night when the audience was beyond lucky to witness an all-new production from the Can Can, “Ooh La La!”, that pushed that excitement and unbridled fun beyond the limits.
by Jay Irwin - January 23, 2022
In life, Dear Readers, there are, if you’re lucky, moments of excitement and unbridled fun. If you’re really lucky, there are moments when you’re at a show at the Can Can with even more excitement and unbridled fun. And then there was last night when the audience was beyond lucky to witness an all-new production from the Can Can, “Ooh La La!”, that pushed that excitement and unbridled fun beyond the limits.
SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG Comes to Vashon Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Small Island Big Song comes to Vashon Center for the Arts' Katherine L. White Hall, January 31, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Small Island Big Song comes to Vashon Center for the Arts' Katherine L. White Hall, January 31, 2022.
BWW Review: FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER at Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - January 21, 2022
Dear Readers, before I talk about the current Seattle Rep production of Cheryl L. West’s, “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” I need to step up on my soapbox for a minute. And if what I’m about to talk about offends, then something tells me you wouldn’t want to see the show anyway, so you can just move on. But I need to address the lack of advance knowledge I had about Fannie Lou Hamer and the struggle for black people to get to vote in this country. A struggle that sadly still exists today, making this show quite timely. But the fact that this stain on our history, among others, are not readily taught in our schools is appalling and why the inclusion of Critical Race Theory needs to be included in our curriculum. We’re more than happy to talk about the atrocities of other countries but when it comes to our own, we look the other way. And I doubt I was the only one last night who wasn’t familiar with the works of Hamer and the horrors she endured. Something we all should think about. OK, off the soapbox, let’s talk about Fannie.
by Jay Irwin - January 21, 2022
Dear Readers, before I talk about the current Seattle Rep production of Cheryl L. West’s, “Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” I need to step up on my soapbox for a minute. And if what I’m about to talk about offends, then something tells me you wouldn’t want to see the show anyway, so you can just move on. But I need to address the lack of advance knowledge I had about Fannie Lou Hamer and the struggle for black people to get to vote in this country. A struggle that sadly still exists today, making this show quite timely. But the fact that this stain on our history, among others, are not readily taught in our schools is appalling and why the inclusion of Critical Race Theory needs to be included in our curriculum. We’re more than happy to talk about the atrocities of other countries but when it comes to our own, we look the other way. And I doubt I was the only one last night who wasn’t familiar with the works of Hamer and the horrors she endured. Something we all should think about. OK, off the soapbox, let’s talk about Fannie.
The Washington Ballet SWAN LAKE Opens February 9
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
The Washington Ballet will premiere its long-awaited production of Swan Lake, February 9–13 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Company was just days away from debuting this new production of the iconic ballet in March of 2020, when the start of the pandemic forced an indefinite postponement.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
The Washington Ballet will premiere its long-awaited production of Swan Lake, February 9–13 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Company was just days away from debuting this new production of the iconic ballet in March of 2020, when the start of the pandemic forced an indefinite postponement.
ArtsFund Study Uncovers Profound Impact Of COVID-19 On Washington State's Arts & Culture
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Today, ArtsFund announces the release of the COVID Cultural Impact Study, an expansive effort to analyze the pandemic's impact on Washington's cultural institutions and their essential role in the state's communities.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Today, ArtsFund announces the release of the COVID Cultural Impact Study, an expansive effort to analyze the pandemic's impact on Washington's cultural institutions and their essential role in the state's communities.
Unexpected Productions' Education Director, Jill Farris, Named Interim Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Unexpected Productions' Education Director, Jill Farris, has been named UP's new Interim Artistic Director and is tasked to re-focus and highlight the theater's goals, invigorate the ensemble, and continue to move the company towards the goal of delivering spontaneous theater that reflects the community in which we perform.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
Unexpected Productions' Education Director, Jill Farris, has been named UP's new Interim Artistic Director and is tasked to re-focus and highlight the theater's goals, invigorate the ensemble, and continue to move the company towards the goal of delivering spontaneous theater that reflects the community in which we perform.
STG Starts 2022 Performing Arts Season with Jazz, Contemporary Dance and a String Quartet in February
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Seattle Theatre Group starts the new year with an eclectic mix of three sensational performances at the Paramount and Moore Theatres.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Seattle Theatre Group starts the new year with an eclectic mix of three sensational performances at the Paramount and Moore Theatres.
Techno Marching Band MEUTE Announces US Tour Tickets
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Techno brass band MEUTE will take their mesmeric live show on the road across North America in the first quarter of 2022. Starting in Boston on March 23rd, they will head to Chicago, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver and many more cities.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Techno brass band MEUTE will take their mesmeric live show on the road across North America in the first quarter of 2022. Starting in Boston on March 23rd, they will head to Chicago, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver and many more cities.
Andre Feriante and the Bohemian Entourage to Return to The Triple Door
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Internationally acclaimed virtuoso guitarist Andre Feriante will bring a cast of headline performers to the Triple Door Main Stage on February 23, 2022. This highly uncommon performance presents a tapestry and fusion of opera, classical, flamenco, blues, and more from cultures and musical traditions around the world.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
Internationally acclaimed virtuoso guitarist Andre Feriante will bring a cast of headline performers to the Triple Door Main Stage on February 23, 2022. This highly uncommon performance presents a tapestry and fusion of opera, classical, flamenco, blues, and more from cultures and musical traditions around the world.
BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - January 15, 2022
If you’re familiar with Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle, “Songs for a New World” then you know it needs a few crucial elements to be a success. You need killer voices, as there’s only four of them, but more importantly you need clear voices as the show is all sung through, and the stories are within the lyrics. Without that it could just be a muddled mess. Luckily the folks at Village were quite aware of this and cast four powerhouses who could carry the load. There were a few minor issues that we’ll get to but for the most part, four soaring voices. But beyond the talent, director Devanand Janki managed to tell these tales in such a way as to put a very relevant spin on them, making the evening all the more evocative.
by Jay Irwin - January 15, 2022
If you’re familiar with Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle, “Songs for a New World” then you know it needs a few crucial elements to be a success. You need killer voices, as there’s only four of them, but more importantly you need clear voices as the show is all sung through, and the stories are within the lyrics. Without that it could just be a muddled mess. Luckily the folks at Village were quite aware of this and cast four powerhouses who could carry the load. There were a few minor issues that we’ll get to but for the most part, four soaring voices. But beyond the talent, director Devanand Janki managed to tell these tales in such a way as to put a very relevant spin on them, making the evening all the more evocative.
World Premiere Of MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA to Open at ArtsWest
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Christian St. Croix's MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA will make its world premiere at ArtsWest in West Seattle on January 27, running through February 20.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Christian St. Croix's MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA will make its world premiere at ArtsWest in West Seattle on January 27, running through February 20.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Seattle Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Spartan Theatre Production FIREDANCE Honored By Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
The Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College has shared that the recent production of FireDance, written by Chiori Miyagawa and directed by Ashley DeMoville, is being honored as a regional finalist by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region VII!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
The Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College has shared that the recent production of FireDance, written by Chiori Miyagawa and directed by Ashley DeMoville, is being honored as a regional finalist by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region VII!
VIDEO: Nicholas Japaul Bernard of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Uncovers Seattle's Magic
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
The beauty of Seattle takes center stage in actor Nicholas Japaul Bernard's video tour of the city. The multi-talented artist is the newest Seattleite to be featured in Visit Seattle's I Know a Place campaign.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
The beauty of Seattle takes center stage in actor Nicholas Japaul Bernard's video tour of the city. The multi-talented artist is the newest Seattleite to be featured in Visit Seattle's I Know a Place campaign.
Jazz Great Diane Schuur Announced At Vashon Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Vashon Center for the Arts to present An Evening with Diane Schuur in the Katherine L. White Hall, February 19, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Vashon Center for the Arts to present An Evening with Diane Schuur in the Katherine L. White Hall, February 19, 2022.
Seattle Shakespeare to Welcome Back Audiences With DRUM AND COLOURS
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
After two years since audiences stepped into the Center Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare is welcoming them back with rotating repertory showpiece. Shakespeare: Drum and Colours is a pairing of Hamlet and As You Like It that features an all-POC company performing both shows. Lamar Legend will direct As You Like It and Juan A Mas will direct Hamlet.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
After two years since audiences stepped into the Center Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare is welcoming them back with rotating repertory showpiece. Shakespeare: Drum and Colours is a pairing of Hamlet and As You Like It that features an all-POC company performing both shows. Lamar Legend will direct As You Like It and Juan A Mas will direct Hamlet.
Bumbershoot Announces New Producer
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
A reimagining is in store for Seattle's beloved Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, following a recent search for a new production partner conducted by Seattle Center, which selected New Rising Sun – a coalition of Seattle-based arts, entertainment, and cultural leaders – to build a sustainable structure to drive the beloved festival forward in ways that maintain its original spirit, audaciousness, and appeal.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
A reimagining is in store for Seattle's beloved Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, following a recent search for a new production partner conducted by Seattle Center, which selected New Rising Sun – a coalition of Seattle-based arts, entertainment, and cultural leaders – to build a sustainable structure to drive the beloved festival forward in ways that maintain its original spirit, audaciousness, and appeal.
BWW Feature: Top 10 Seattle Productions to Look Forward to in 2022
by Jay Irwin - January 11, 2022
It’s happening Dear Readers, it’s really happening! Theaters are starting to open back up. Well, they started last fall but now, with the new year, they’re really coming back strong. And so I thought we’d take a look at the Top 10 shows I’m looking forward to this year.
by Jay Irwin - January 11, 2022
It’s happening Dear Readers, it’s really happening! Theaters are starting to open back up. Well, they started last fall but now, with the new year, they’re really coming back strong. And so I thought we’d take a look at the Top 10 shows I’m looking forward to this year.
Laurie Berkner Presents A Valentine's Day Party Virtual Concerts For Kids & Families
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
What the world needs now is love, sweet love! Iconic children's musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to celebrate the sweetest day of the year at two special 'Valentine's Day' LIVE Virtual Family Concerts on Sunday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
What the world needs now is love, sweet love! Iconic children's musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to celebrate the sweetest day of the year at two special 'Valentine's Day' LIVE Virtual Family Concerts on Sunday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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