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Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory

3200 SW Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98023
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About the Theatre

Big stories. Local artists. Live theatre. And a little bit of magic. Since 1977, Centerstage Theatre has been bringing stories to life in Federal Way and throughout the South Sound. We make theatre that makes you laugh, gasp, think, feel, and occasionally wonder how on earth they pulled that off. From beloved classics, musicals, and mysteries to comedies, new works and our delightfully chaotic holiday pantos, there’s always something happening on our stage. We believe theatre is at its best when it brings people together. A great show can challenge you, surprise you, make you feel a little less alone, or give you something to laugh about on the drive home. So come for the story, stay for the community, and make a night of it.

Upcoming Shows

Sleepy Hollow

Oct 2 – Oct 25, 2026

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow By John Heimbuch Directed by Niclas Olson Step into the eerie woods of Sleepy Hollow, where laughter will give way to gasps of fright in this exciting adaptation of the most enduring Halloween tale in Northeast American literature. Newcomer and...

Aladdin, a Holiday Panto

Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026

Aladdin, a Holiday Panto By Vince Brady Directed by Trista Duval Join us for another magical holiday adventure in Aladdin: A Holiday Panto! Filled with laugh-out-loud comedy, pop music favorites, and all your favorite characters, this retelling of the classic fairytale follows...

A Murder is Announced

Jan 29 – Feb 21, 2027

A Murder is Announced Adapted by Leslie Darbon Directed by Jeanette Sanchez An anonymous advertisement in the local newspaper announces the exact time and place of a murder soon to happen. The inhabitants of the small village think it must be a joke, until they find out it most...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

May 28 – Jun 13, 2027

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Book, Music, and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes Directed by Angela Bayler Mystery, music, and mayhem take the stage in this superbly witty musical inspired by Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished, novel. This hilarious and dynamic story asks the audience to...

Review: BLOOD/SUCKER at 12th Ave Arts

Review: BLOOD/SUCKER at 12th Ave Arts

by Amelia Divine · August 31, 2026

In Washington Ensemble Theatre’s Blood/Sucker, there’s something lurking in the shadows of the public high school, something that wants to suck the life out of all who roam the halls, teachers and students alike. Is it gun violence? Internet trolls? Bullying? Racism? Transphobia? Food insecurity…

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

by Jay Irwin · August 27, 2026

Dear Readers, when discussing the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, we need to consider things in two time frames, B.C. and A.C., Before Covid and After Covid. B.C. the show was only in select places such as New York, London, and San Francisco…

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at The Seattle Rep

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at The Seattle Rep

by Jay Irwin · August 6, 2026

Dear Readers, shows about overcoming adversity are not a new thing. It’s pretty much a staple of many storylines. But what has been coming up more and more are the shows about overcoming a physical adversity. Of course there’s one of my favorites, “Hairspray” dealing with racism and body …

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Paramount Theatre

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Paramount Theatre

by Amelia Divine · July 23, 2026

Alicia Keys can write the hell out of a song. Her catalog has been the soundtrack to heartbreaks and first loves for more than two decades. Hell's Kitchen, the Grammy winner's semi-autobiographical musical now at the Paramount Theatre, is a welcome reminder of just how singular her music really is. …

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT by Dacha Theatre

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT by Dacha Theatre

by Amelia Divine · July 22, 2026

William Shakespeare’s work, undoubtedly, is an acquired taste. Shakespeare’s poetry of language can turn people off (the Elizabethan language can be hard to follow).  Would you believe me if I told you that one way to make his work more approachable is by folding in layers of randomness and cha…

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Taproot Theatre

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Taproot Theatre

by Amelia Divine · July 20, 2026

When I think of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, I don't think of camp. It's content and presentation are really earnest. But the Taproot Theatre’s latest production leans into ‘camp’ in every sense of the word. Set in a children’s summer camp talent show…

Review: XIAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 9 at Benaroya Hall

Review: XIAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 9 at Benaroya Hall

by Erica Miner · June 22, 2026

Xian’s performance was a joyful representation of Schiller’s text, ending the rousing evening with an affirmation of much-needed hope for us all. The performance was transcendent in every way.…

Review: FRIDA...A SELF-PORTRAIT at Union Arts Center

Review: FRIDA...A SELF-PORTRAIT at Union Arts Center

by Amelia Divine · June 13, 2026

One-person productions are typically autobiographical: the performer teaches the audience about themself, as themself. But this seemingly “direct” approach is often not actually revealing, where an artist performs a ritualized series of autobiographical anecdotes that fit into the form’s genre…

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at The Paramount Theatre

Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at The Paramount Theatre

by Shelley Dean · June 2, 2026

There’s a reason Blue Man Group has been beloved for nearly 40 years: their show is pure fun. Packed with electrifying percussion performances, inventive visual storytelling, and laugh-out-loud-worthy comedy, the group's North American tour continues to delight audiences, and their stop at The Par…

Past Shows

She Loves Me

May 22 – Jun 14, 2026

She Loves Me is a musical written by Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick, set in a perfume shop and centered on two hearts caught in endless misunderstandings. The production is directed by Michelle Blackmon and serves as the season finale for Centerstage Theatre...

Beating a Dead Horse

Mar 26 – Apr 18, 2026

Beating a Dead Horse By Jenny Stafford Directed by Alyson Soma Two brothers have inherited a failing pet funeral home from their late father and are desperate to keep it open – each for their own reasons. When they are offered a fortune to host an extravagant funeral for a...

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