I Am My Own Wife
Based on a true story, a German trans woman who survives both both the Nazis and East Germany’s Communist regime.
Upcoming Shows
Black Nativity
Langston Hughes’ gospel song-play returns! Featuring 30 performers, a live band, powerful vocals, a citywide gospel choir—and a chance to sing along. A joyful holiday celebration for all ages and beliefs that will have you leaping to your feet. Presented with The Hansberry...
The Naughty List
Join Mrs. Claus as she explores the naughtier side of the North Pole. A sinfully festive drag, dance, and burlesque holiday revue from BeautyBoiz.
Galileo
Galileo proved the Earth revolved around the Sun—but the Inquisition fought back. Bertolt Brecht’s epic drama explores truth, power, and persecution in a bold new
Every Castle, Ranked
Every Castle, Ranked Co-created by Lindy West & Ahamefule J. Oluo – Performed by Lindy West Directed by Ahamefule J. Oluo A castle is the ultimate “expectation vs. reality” meme. Like a lot of kids, Lindy West grew up dreaming of castles and princes, of a magic beyond everyday...
The Velvet Tropicana
Join Mrs. Claus as she explores the naughtier side of the North Pole. A sinfully festive drag, dance, and burlesque holiday revue from BeautyBoiz.
Beowulf
Intiman Cabaret at the Erickson Theatre A neon-soaked 1990s Miami nightlife fantasy filled with dance, drag, and high-energy spectacle from BeautyBoiz.
Scott Shoemaker's: :PROBED!
Intiman Cabaret and Shoes & Pants Productions Present Scott Shoemaker's: PROBED! April 14 -17 2027 Intiman Cabaret at the Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 21+ | Run time: 1hr 45mins, including one intermission :PROBED! is a hilarious supernatural comedy that...
Articles
Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE at Intiman Theatre
How do you honor a person’s story? Intiman Theatre’s latest production, I Am My Own Wife (directed by Wesley Frugé), is a poignant one-person show telling the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a trans woman living in East Berlin who survived the Nazi and Communist regimes. The show begi…
Review: OH, MARY! at Paramount Theatre
Dear Readers, I must warn you that I’ll be using some coarse and crude language in a bit. Not trying to shock or offend but it’s the actor’s name I’ll be referencing from the current production of “Oh, Mary!” playing at the Paramount. But then, if you’re interested in “Oh, Mary!”…
Review: 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at 12th Ave Arts
Welcome to the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein. The motto: “No men. No meat. All manners.” Got it? When you walk through the steel, blast-resistant concrete door, you are now a participant in the society’s ritual Quiche Breakfast. Set in a 1950s community center, 5 L…
Review: TABLE 17 at Union Arts Center
Dear Readers, I will state unabashedly, I love a good RomCom. The twists and turns and hope surrounding a couple trying to find that ever elusive love. Will they get out of their own way long enough to realize what they want is right in front of them? If you like them too then Douglas Lyons’ �…
Review: SALOME at McCaw Hall
In Seattle, a Salome of Biblical Proportions…
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre
With flipping acrobats, ginormous creatures, and vocal talent that will melt you, the 2026 national tour of Water for Elephants makes for a spectacular night out. Lucky for Seattle, the production is currently stopping at The Paramount Theatre. With artful tour direction by Ryan Emmons, this product…
Review: REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT at Sound Theatre Company
Magical realism as a genre offers the potential to portray emotion with the dream-like counter-logic that better explains how an emotion feels, as compared to what a strictly realistic portrayal may be capable of. Losing a feeling of love in a lifelong commitment is a perfect example of the type of …
Review: EUREKA DAY at Seattle Rep
Dear Readers, if you’ve ever been a part of a committee or administrative association you know how painful they can be. With a clash of egos, agendas, and issues, committees and boards can be the lowest form of life. But fortunately for us, they can also be a source for hilarious entertainment. …
Review: RAGTIME at Village Theatre
Dear Readers, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad production of “Ragtime” and the current production at Village Theatre is no exception. That’s not to say it’s bullet proof, I’m sure a bad production has existed somewhere out there, but as long as you understand the heart of the show a…
Review: HAMLET at Union Arts Center
'This above all: to thine own self be true.' There have been dozens (maybe hundreds) of Shakespearean adaptations in Seattle in recent years, and it’s become rarer to see classic versions of source material. Ironically, a tried and true Hamlet, currently playing at Union Arts Center, feels refr…
Past Shows
15 total · showing 1–10
Leni's Last Lament
The 2025 Edinburgh Fringe smash hit named a Critic’s Pick by The London Times comes to Intiman Theatre! Infamous filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl takes center stage for a final, unflinching reckoning. The dazzling, defiant diva revisits her legacy, her art, and her ties to Nazi...
Every Castle, Ranked
Co-created by Lindy West & Ahamefule J. Oluo – Performed by Lindy West Directed by Ahamefule J. Oluo Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Run time: 1hr 20mins, including one intermission A castle is the ultimate “expectation vs. reality” meme. Like a lot of...
Black Nativity
By Langston Hughes – Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton – Music Direction by Sam L. Townsend Jr. – Choreographed by Vania C. Bynum – Presented in partnership with The Hansberry Project Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 Run time: 2hrs, including one...
The Fainting Spells
Three classic comedies by Anton Chekhov get a bold, irreverent makeover. Romance turns ridiculous, lectures go off the rails, and tempers flare faster than you can say “existential dread”—proof that over-the-top emotions and awkward encounters never go out of style.
The Orca Show
Dive into The Orca Show , a perimenopausal comedy cabaret from Aysan Celik. Blending stand-up, pop song parodies, and surprising science, Aysan explores the parallels between aging women and one of nature’s fiercest matriarchs: the killer whale.
Hotel Gatsby - Masquerade
Featuring the electrifying Purple Lemonade collective, this immersive cabaret invites you to slip behind a mask and enjoy the glittering depths of the mysterious Hotel Gatsby. Intoxicating ballads and pulse-raising acts will guide you through a night of opulence and...
Mother Nature, The Farewell Tour
Mother Nature has a few things she’d like to discuss. In this genre-smashing rock cabaret, she’s stepping onto the stage for a long-overdue heart-to-heart with humanity, laying bare the chaos we’ve created with biting humor, raw truth, and a voice that could shake the earth...
Arnaldo! & Friends
Hosted by the dazzling drag chanteuse Arnaldo!, Arnaldo! & Friends is an intimate evening of cabaret. Each night features two unique acts , showcasing a rotating lineup of local singers, musicians, storytellers, and variety artists. An unforgettable night out featuring… March 26...
SheSaid
SHe Said is a powerful new musical in the style of Hedwig and the Angry Inch from local musician and vocalist Jen Ayers, inspired by her own family’s journey. When her husband comes out as transgender , their relationship embarks on a transformational path of love, identity, and...
Black Nativity
Black Nativity returns to Intiman Theatre for its third year, playing from December 10 to December 28, 2025. This vibrant production brings Langston Hughes' vision of the Nativity story to life with a powerful gospel choir and a modern showcase of vocal talent. The show features...
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A Sherlock Carol State Theater (11/27-12/24) |
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Eureka Day Leo K. Theater (9/24-11/15) |
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Seattle Rep Theater (11/27-1/03) |
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The Wizard of Oz The 5th Avenue Theatre (11/27-12/27) |
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Come From Away Lakewood Playhouse (6/04-6/20) |
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Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky Lakewood Playhouse (12/04-12/20) |
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Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel The Rendezvous (11/29-11/29) |
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And Then There Were None Village Theatre (1/12-2/14) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Village Theatre (3/23-5/02) |
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Professor Brian Cox Moore Theatre (1/16-1/16) |
