by Erica Miner - May 03, 2026
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work...
by Jay Irwin - April 16, 2026
Dear Readers, why do we like shows about dysfunctional families? I posit that it’s one of two reasons. Either we are reveling in knowing that your family isn’t that bad or watching as more of a catharsis of seeing a family like yours get through their dysfunction. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Je...
by Shelley Dean - April 09, 2026
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables. With sweeping, unforgettable melodies and a story that has resonated across generations, the 2026 National Tour delivers a theatrical experience that leaves audiences deeply impacted. The Paramount Theatre is fortunate to host one o...
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...
Past Shows
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we continue our holiday tradition at Harlequin with our adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story of transformation.
A tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer.
Harlequin’s annual Halloween tradition! Celebrated local author Jim Lynch (The Highest Side, Border Songs) shares a new and scary short story! Then, delve into Edgar...
Harlequin Productions presents POTUS by Selina Fillinger, August 22 - September 7 at the State Theater. Directed by Emily A. Rollie
He promised himself he’d never take care of her—but here he is, managing her finances, dodging her phone calls, and drowning in resentment.
A fresh new adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet seeks modern parallels and star-crossed relevance with the young lovers we’ve known for centuries.
A fast-paced romp that re-examines the classic adventure stories you love through a bold new female lens.
Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. Playwright Kate...
Book by Joe MasteroffBased on the play by John Van Druten andStories by Christopher IsherwoodMusic by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb “Leave your troubles at...
Sidney Bruhl would do anything to publish the next great play. He would even kill for it. This dark comedy thriller will have audiences laughing...
The color yellow. Sunsets. Things with stripes. Wearing a cape. Ice cream! There are a million brilliant things. Can you name them all? The hit...
A new play about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe De Gouges, assassin...
Music and Lyrics by William FinnBook by William Finn and James LapineDirected by Corey McDanielHilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos revolves around the life of a charming,...
Professional World Premiere!Winner of the Panowski Playwriting AwardMax and Paul are just trying to keep their architecture company afloat, but they accidentally hired the mob...
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic “The Hound of the Baskervilles” into...
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic “The Hound of the Baskervilles” into...
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we restage Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace,...
Music by Jeanine TesoriBook and Lyrics by Lisa KronBased on the Graphic Novel by Alison BechdelWinner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Fun...
At a middle school in a seaside town, the unthinkable has happened, placing a bewildered community in the national spotlight. Stuck at home in a...
Text by John Cameron Mitchell, Music and Lyrics by Stephen TraskThe place: The State Theater. The time: The early-mid 90s. A different local band opens...
A classic of American musical theatre, Man of La Mancha won 6 Tony Awards when it first opened on Broadway in 1966. This new telling...
Henrik Ibsens 1879 belief that a woman cannot be herself in modern society comes to life in a startlingly contemporary way in this modern staging...
State Theater: - A Harlequin Original Rock 'n' Roll Celebration....
Sex, murder and mayhem in a sleepy New England seaside village; now, that’s pure Chamber of Commerce! The renovation of an old Gloucester, MA harbor...
The free love of the '60s...the 1660s...is riotously explored in this recent Off-Broadway farce based on real-life playwright Aphra Behn's undercover spy and romantic romps...
Be careful what you wish for. Two men learn this in a most hilarious way after concocting a list of their desired top ten attributes...
Videos
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The Play That Goes Wrong Seattle Rep Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation The Moore (5/17-5/17) |
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Where the Summit Meets the Stars State Theater (5/01-5/17) |
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2025/26 Season Announcement The 5th Avenue Theatre (9/13-5/17) |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Paramount Theatre (6/19-6/19) |
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BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Seattle Edition 3026 Triple Door Theater (5/22-5/22) |
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And Then There Were None Village Theatre (2/20-3/14) |
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We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical Village Theatre (6/27-7/19) |
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Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival Winthrop R and B Festival (7/17-7/19) |
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Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales Seattle Children's Theatre (4/22-5/22) |
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