Macha Theatre Works

West of Lenin 203 N 36th St Seattle, WA 98103
Seattle 98103

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

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

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…

Review: WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at Village Theatre

by Jay Irwin · May 23, 2026

Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Pa…

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre

by Shelley Dean · May 18, 2026

It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I knew the iconic songs and had seen countless clips over the years, but experiencing the production live on stage for the first time was entirely different, haunting, and spine-chillin…

Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall

by Erica Miner · May 3, 2026

The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work…

Review: APPROPRIATE at The Seattle Rep

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…

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre

by Shelley Dean · April 9, 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…

Review: GREASE at Village Theatre

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.…

Review: MARY JANE at The Seattle Rep

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…

Past Shows

The Flight Before Xmas written by Maggie Lee Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Dec 2 – Dec 23, 2022

The holidays can be stressful enough, so spending Christmas Eve stranded at the airport with a bunch of strangers is the last thing anyone needs!...

La Tofana's Poison Emporium

Oct 14 – Oct 29, 2022

Set in 17th century Rome, La Tofana's Apothecary dutifully serves those who have nowhere else to turn. Three generations of women earn their keep by...

The Fifth Wave Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2022

Macha Theatre Works is excited to share a streaming version of the world premiere of the filmed stage play The Fifth Wave, written by Lisa...

The Fifth Wave

Feb 9 – Feb 27, 2022

Twenty-five years after a life-changing event forged her role as a feminist icon, Maxx is now ensconced comfortably as a beloved professor at a private...

17 MINUTE STORIES Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Nov 12

Season 21: Fierce & (Re)FocusedThis fall celebrates the continuation of Macha Theatre Works' successful writer/performer series, 17 Minute Stories, featuring four, brand-new storytellers! Each story...

17 MINUTE STORIES Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Oct 29

17 MINUTE STORIES Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Oct 15

17 MINUTE STORIES Produced by Macha Theatre Works

Sep 17

Season 21: Fierce & (Re)Focused This fall celebrates the continuation of Macha Theatre Works' successful writer/performer series, 17 Minute Stories, featuring four, brand-new storytellers! Each...