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…
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…
Dear Readers, when discussing the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, we need to consider things in two time frames, B.C. and A.C., Before Covid and After Covid. B.C. the show was only in select places such as New York, London, and San Francisco…
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…
Seattle-based synth-pop band RUB will take the stage at the Neptune Theatre on September 5, 2025, as the first recipient of the Live at The Neptune initiative. The six-piece group, formed in 2022, blends uplifting lyrics with vibrant synth-pop sounds, aiming to create feel-good...
The Freshman, featuring Harold Lloyd in the role of the endearing underdog Harold Lamb, tells the story of a naive college freshman eager to gain popularity by joining the football team. Embracing the nickname “Speedy,” he emulates his favorite film hero but becomes the subject...
Eddie Izzard brings her acclaimed solo performance of Hamlet to Seattle, showcasing a dynamic new staging of Shakespeare's iconic play. In this adaptation, Izzard embodies 23 characters, exploring themes of revenge and the consequences of ambition. Directed by Selina Cadell and...
The Last Laugh is a German silent film directed by F.W. Murnau, featuring Emil Jannings as an aging hotel doorman whose life takes a dramatic turn when he is demoted to a washroom attendant due to his age. Struggling to maintain his dignity, he attempts to hide his new position...
HAMILTON tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father whose ambition and passion shape the future of a nation. With a score that fuses hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, this acclaimed musical is based on Ron Chernow’s biography and celebrates themes of honor, love...
The Gold Rush features Charlie Chaplin as the Lone Prospector, navigating the challenges of the Alaskan wilderness during the Gold Rush in his quest for fortune. This 1925 classic blends comedy and pathos, highlighted by iconic scenes such as Chaplin's memorable shoe-eating...
Kimberly Akimbo tells the story of a 16-year-old girl navigating family dysfunction and her own rare genetic condition while experiencing her first crush and unexpected challenges. With a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, this critically...
Seattle Theatre Group presents a special screening of the iconic silent film The Phantom of the Opera on October 28, 2024. In this classic horror masterpiece, Lon Chaney delivers a chilling performance as the disfigured Phantom haunting the Paris Opera House, renowned for his...
Bailadores de Bronce, a local Mexican ballet folklorico dance troupe, will return to Seattle's Moore Theatre on October 25, 2024, for two performances as part of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's show features two new Dia de los Muertos-themed choreographic works...
Black Violin will perform at The Paramount Theatre on October 8, 2024, marking the start of the Seattle Theatre Group's 2024/25 Performing Arts Series. The duo, consisting of classically trained violist Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev Marcus, blends classical music with hip-hop...
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Eureka Day Leo K. Theater (9/24-11/15) |
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PYG or the mis-edumacation of Dorian Belle ArtsWest (6/10-7/03) |
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Village Theatre Presents: My Funny Valentine Village Theatre (2/13-2/13) |
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Village Theatre Presents: We Have Some Angst Village Theatre (6/26-6/26) |
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Love is Dead Village Theatre (6/01-7/03) |
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Nikki Glaser First Interstate Center for the Arts (11/22-11/22) |
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Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced Wade James Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Zombie Cheerleaders from Hell Can Can Culinary Cabaret (9/17-11/01) |
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Kit, Cat and Caboodle: An Improvised Musical Retrospective Unexpected Productions Improv (11/06-11/21) |
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Village Theatre Presents Dragapella: Oy Vey in a Manger Village Theatre (12/16-12/20) |
