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 …
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. …
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work…
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What lies at the threshold between life and death? How will we be remembered? Big questions, to be sure, but Unexpected Productions' "Afterlife: Life and Death...Improvised" tackles them with HUMOR. This interactive comedic production is an exploration of death, dying and how we...
– Unexpected Productions is holding nothing back at its gala, “Growing UP: A Funny Improv Fundraiser,” on Nov. 17th 8:30 -10:00 (doors open at 7:00 for drinks and appetizers. Please join us as we have some laughs, win prizes, change a few lives and have fun. Put on your best red...
UP Improv celebrates the work of America’s most noted musical theater composer, Stephen Sondheim by creating his lost work. Sondheim created masterpieces, like Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company, along with creating the lyrics for Westside Story and Gypsy. With the audience...
Join us for the SketchFest Fund Fight at its new home at Unexpected Productions, happening Thursday, May 31 @ 7pm! This annual fundraiser is a laugh-jammed bracket-style comedy competition where the best, brightest, and newest comedy talent in Seattle fall over themselves to...
Show mom you care with a raucous night all about moms, with stories and improv all inspired by that most smothering of figureheads. Willing moms get pulled on stage throughout the show as the improvisational wizards at Unexpected Productions delve into the hilarious joys and...
For 35 years, Unexpected Productions Improv has presented shows that are edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny. Improv Unplugged is a culmination of 35 years’ experience from the most talented improvisers in the Puget Sound. This show is a wildly unpredictable...
A picture paints a thousand words and with your help, we plan on telling a thousand fun stories. Viewing a piece of art evokes emotions, from laughter to deep thoughts. It's personal and visceral. During this show, you'll choose from 100 different works of art, and you will help...
"Avenue Q" meets improv comedy in this adult puppet show at Unexpected Productions' Market Theater. Where do puppets hang out after their day jobs? Well, after singing songs and dancing at the children's theater, they head down to their local watering hole and pull up a bar...
Whether you're "flying solo," out with friends, or looking to make a memory with your sweetie, we have the perfect Valentine's Day treat for anyone who loves to laugh. Explore the passions of the holiday through comedy improv and watch as veteran improvisers take on love, lust...
Unexpected Productions brings back its holiday favorite, A(n Improvised) Christmas Carol. Based on audience suggestions, your improvisers bend and twist Charles Dickens' tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge in all sorts of hilarious directions -- and each show is different. Where does...
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Barefoot in the Park State Theater (8/21-9/06) |
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Freak The Mighty Seattle Repertory Theatre (7/30-9/06) |
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Kiss Of The Spider Woman Lakewood Playhouse (9/04-9/20) |
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Hamlet The Original Theatre Black Dog (8/13-8/30) |
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Nikki Glaser First Interstate Center for the Arts (11/22-11/22) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Paramount Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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Blockbuster Unexpected: An Improvised Disaster Movie Unexpected Productions Improv (7/10-9/19) |
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Professor Brian Cox Moore Theatre (1/16-1/16) |
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HALLMARKED at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (12/04-12/27) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Patricia Quinn The 5th Avenue Theatre (10/15-10/15) |
