Seattle Rep puts theater at the heart of public life. Founded in 1963 and winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep is currently led by Artistic Director Braden Abraham and Managing Director Jeffrey Herrmann. Over a season and throughout the year, Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Rep’s nationally recognized programs include the New Play Program, Seattle Rep's Public Works, the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, Pay What You Choose, and numerous audience enrichment and engagement opportunities including post-play panels, discussions, and community events.
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…
By Amy Herzog Directed by Allison Narver MARCH 19 – APRIL 19, 2026 Seattle Rep’s Leo K. Theater Mary Jane is a cheerful caregiver and unflagging advocate for her toddler, Alex, who lives with cerebral palsy and chronic illness—but the American healthcare system can wear anybody...
Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Brandon Ivie Choreographed by William Carlos Angulo Join us for a familiar favorite as you’ve never seen it before—right here at the place where it all started! When a tragic attack shuts down the skies on...
Fancy Dancer is a world premiere musical by Larissa FastHorse that explores a young woman's quest for identity and belonging through dance, inspired by the life of Osage ballerina Maria Tallchief. The play features alternating performances by FastHorse and rising talent Burgandi...
By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer Directed by Dámaso Rodríguez Produced in partnership with Portland Center Stage Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission. A masterpiece of malfunction. It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama...
Following their celebrated production of Passengers , internationally acclaimed circus troupe The 7 Fingers returns to Seattle Rep with the Shakespeare-inspired Duel Reality . You are invited to the biggest, most breathtaking match of the century: Montagues vs. Capulets. These...
Mari is about to open a career-defining show in her Miami art gallery, but when the paintings are stolen the day of the event, all hell breaks loose. Her movie star mother sweeps into town under suspicious pretenses, the intern picks up the wrong catering order, and her high...
Mother Russia By Lauren Yee Directed by Nicholas C. Avila WORLD PREMIERE Evgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of cushy government jobs—but after the fall of the Soviet Union, they end up working retail instead. As they bumble their way through capitalism, they...
In 1930s New York, the hopes of the Harlem Renaissance have been tempered by the realities of the Great Depression. Best friends and artists Angel and Guy dream of a glamorous future but can barely eke out a living in the jazz clubs, while their neighbor Delia and local doctor...
Seattle Rep opens its 2024/25 season with Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth, directed by Dámaso Rodríguez. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play combines an epic story of the Antrobus family with a rotating ensemble of over 30 professional actors and community members, ensuring...
Originally performed by August Wilson himself, How I Learned What I Learned is a heartfelt theatrical memoir charting one man’s journey of self-discovery through adversity and what it means to be a Black artist in America. Helmed by celebrated Wilson director Tim Bond, this...
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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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Blockbuster Unexpected: An Improvised Disaster Movie Unexpected Productions Improv (7/10-9/19) |
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Topdog/Underdog Lakewood Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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URINETOWN at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (3/26-4/18) |
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Love is Dead Village Theatre (7/10-8/01) |
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (10/16-11/01) |
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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (7/09-8/01) |
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Much Ado About Nothing The BlueRoom and The Upfront (8/27-9/05) |
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Love is Dead Village Theatre (6/01-7/03) |
