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by Jay Irwin - March 28, 2026
Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. But we’ll get into that in a bit....
by Jay Irwin - March 26, 2026
Dear Readers, we’ve all had to, or will have to, deal with an ailing loved one. But with luck that span where we devote extra time and care or even time in the hospital will be temporary and brief. A broken bone or a minor surgery, if the gods are kind. But what happens when that medical malady be...
by Shelley Dean - March 07, 2026
To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance. With her undeniable stage presence, powerful voice, and a heartfelt program, her one-woman show, Matters of the Heart, captivated the audience at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on February 27. From the moment she stepped onto the st...
by Shelley Dean - February 06, 2026
Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is the embodiment of these words. Skillfully directed by Adam Immerwahr, Village Theatre’s production of the live-action mystery is...
by Erica Miner - January 20, 2026
Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one....
by Shelley Dean - January 15, 2026
Seattle Rep has opened a deeply moving and heartfelt production on its stage. The Heart Sellers explores themes of political uncertainty, belonging, and the profound depth of female friendship, offering an intimate and affecting look at one night that likely changed everything for two women. Beautif...
by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025
Village Theatre strikes again with its latest production of 9 to 5, based on the beloved 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton. Overflowing with laughter, heart, and empowerment, this production carries its audience through a thoroughly entertaining and meaningful night...
by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025
A night at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall is always worth it. Between the breathtaking venue and the consistently exceptional performances, the standard is undeniably high. It comes as no surprise, then, that Renée Elise Goldsberry’s new Christmas concert fit seamlessly into that tradition of excellen...
by Shelley Dean - December 12, 2025
The movie Elf is one of those films that sticks with you throughout your life; you remember the spaghetti, the syrup, and the unrivaled holiday cheer from the unique story. It’s only natural that a story full of this much nostalgia takes on a new life that honors its legacy. Enter Elf: The Musical...
by Shelley Dean - December 10, 2025
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time. The Lion King holds a deep residency in so many hearts, having loved the movie from a very early ...
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Written by j.chavezDirected by Max KohTrapped on the side of the highway on the record setting hottest day, Miguel passes the time with Orlando, a...
What waits for you in the woods? Leave Only Footprints is an immersive and haunted experience set in a cursed Pacific Northwest state park along...
A new play by Marcus Gorman & Jo Jo StilettoDirected by Tootsie SpanglesIt’s Double Dare meets Noises Off! The creative team behind a late-1980s kids’ cable network is...
A New Play by Jesse CalixtoDirected by Catherine Blake SmithFour strangers are invited to participate in a focus group where they are asked to watch...
Written by Nelle TankusCo-Directed by Grace Carmack & E. Pike At the dawn of a new swine flu pandemic, Lemon Lymes is a retired pop star...
It’s time to revisit the finer points of higher learning, hard lessons, and hot lunch in NITE SKOOL! Get your ass to class for this...
Written by Benjamin Benne, Directed by Pilar O'Connell Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm Nadia is a recovering alcoholic who is being haunted by her dead lover....
Fringe faves Sound & Fury™ bring an exercise in short-attention-span Fakespearean theatre: their mash-up of two great tragedies into the wildly comic Hamlet & Juliet!...
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