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State Theater

202 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98501

State Theater is a theatre in Olympia, WA.

Upcoming Shows

Our Town & Sanctuary City

FeaturedOur Town & Sanctuary City

Oct 2 – Nov 1, 2026

Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder's Our Town has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage, while Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City asks the question: in a nation built on the promise of opportunity, how do we determine who...

Articles

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre

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

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

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

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

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: A CHORUS LINE at The 5th Avenue Theatre

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

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

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…

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

by Jay Irwin · August 27, 2026

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…

Past Shows

Barefoot in the Park

FeaturedBarefoot in the Park

Aug 21 – Sep 6, 2026

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word: he’s a straightlaced lawyer; she’s a free spirit chasing her next thrill. Their sixthfloor Manhattan walkup is riddled with leaks, bad plumbing, and a paint job long overdue. After a sixday honeymoon, Corie’s...

Sweat

Sweat

Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026

In the heart of America’s rust belt, factory jobs are more than a paycheck — they’re identity, pride, and community. But when layoffs hit and the promise of stability begins to vanish, the true cost of the American Dream is laid bare. Lynn Nottage’s Sweat brings us into a...

Where the Summit Meets the Stars

FeaturedWhere the Summit Meets the Stars

May 1 – May 17, 2026

Driven by Tlingit song, dance, and ancestral wisdom, this lyrical drama honors Indigenous voices and stories that echo across time.

Bold Voices: The Children

Bold Voices: The Children

Apr 18 – Apr 19, 2026

Note: The Children is the first staged reading in the 2026 Bold Voices series. A post-show discussion will follow both performances Retired nuclear physicists Robin and Hazel attempt to maintain normalcy as the world outside teeters in the aftermath of a disaster. When a former...

The Foreigner

FeaturedThe Foreigner

Mar 6 – Mar 29, 2026

When a painfully shy Englishman lands at a rustic Georgia lodge, his fear of small talk inspires a harmless fib: he doesn’t speak English!

Wait Until Dark

FeaturedWait Until Dark

Jan 23 – Feb 8, 2026

When the lights go out, survival comes down to nerve, instinct, and the element of surprise.

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