The Seattle Rep

About the Theatre

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.

Articles

Review: SALOME at McCaw Hall

by Erica Miner · October 18, 2026

In Seattle, a Salome of Biblical Proportions…

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre

by Shelley Dean · October 7, 2026

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

by Amelia Divine · October 7, 2026

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

by Jay Irwin · October 1, 2026

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

by Jay Irwin · September 27, 2026

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

by Amelia Divine · September 22, 2026

'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…

Review: OPENING NIGHT WITH YEFIM BRONFMAN at Benaroya Hall

by Erica Miner · September 21, 2026

This dazzling expertly executed program with its magnificent scores provided an intriguing foretaste of what is sure to be an exhilarating season to come…

Review: A CHORUS LINE at The 5th Avenue Theatre

by Jay Irwin · September 19, 2026

Dear Readers, I don’t mean to make anyone feel ancient but “A Chorus Line” is 51 years old! And the 5th Avenue Theatre dusting off the old girl for their current remount may feel like a bit of nostalgia. But if their spectacular production proves anything, it’s that “A Chorus Line” is …

Review: JURASSIC PARKING LOT at Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake

by Shelley Dean · September 11, 2026

What’s better than roaring laughter and a night at the theater? How about laughing with roaring dinosaurs at the theater! The Habit Comedy is combining every element for a good time now through September 27 at the Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake, as Jurassic Parking Lot makes its colossal ret…

Review: BLOOD/SUCKER at 12th Ave Arts

by Amelia Divine · August 31, 2026

In Washington Ensemble Theatre’s Blood/Sucker, there’s something lurking in the shadows of the public high school, something that wants to suck the life out of all who roam the halls, teachers and students alike. Is it gun violence? Internet trolls? Bullying? Racism? Transphobia? Food insecurity…

FeaturedMary Jane

Mar 19 – Apr 19, 2026

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...

FeaturedCome From Away

Nov 28 – Dec 28, 2025

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

Sep 18 – Nov 2, 2025

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...

The Play That Goes Wrong

Aug 28 – Sep 28, 2025

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...

Duel Reality

May 29 – Jun 22, 2025

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...

FeaturedLaughs in Spanish

Apr 17 – May 11, 2025

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...

FeaturedMother Russia by Lauren Yee

Mar 6 – Apr 13, 2025

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...

FeaturedBlues for an Alabama Sky

Jan 30 – Feb 23, 2025

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...

The Skin of Our Teeth

Sep 26 – Oct 20, 2024

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...

How I Learned What I Learned

Mar 21

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...