Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre
by Shelley Dean - February 06, 2026
Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is the embodiment of these words. Skillfully directed by Adam Immerwahr, Village Theatre’s production of the live-action mystery is...
Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - January 20, 2026
Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one....
Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Seattle Rep
by Shelley Dean - January 15, 2026
Seattle Rep has opened a deeply moving and heartfelt production on its stage. The Heart Sellers explores themes of political uncertainty, belonging, and the profound depth of female friendship, offering an intimate and affecting look at one night that likely changed everything for two women. Beautif...
Review: 9 TO 5 Clocks In At Village Theatre
by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025
Village Theatre strikes again with its latest production of 9 to 5, based on the beloved 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton. Overflowing with laughter, heart, and empowerment, this production carries its audience through a thoroughly entertaining and meaningful night...
Review: AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY at Benaroya Hall
by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025
A night at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall is always worth it. Between the breathtaking venue and the consistently exceptional performances, the standard is undeniably high. It comes as no surprise, then, that Renée Elise Goldsberry’s new Christmas concert fit seamlessly into that tradition of excellen...
Review: ELF at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Shelley Dean - December 12, 2025
The movie Elf is one of those films that sticks with you throughout your life; you remember the spaghetti, the syrup, and the unrivaled holiday cheer from the unique story. It’s only natural that a story full of this much nostalgia takes on a new life that honors its legacy. Enter Elf: The Musical...
Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre
by Shelley Dean - December 10, 2025
Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time. The Lion King holds a deep residency in so many hearts, having loved the movie from a very early ...
Review: DISNEY'S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL at Benaroya Hall
by Erica Miner - December 07, 2025
Bravo to the Seattle Symphony for offering these holiday feasts for all the senses as much-welcomed gifts of love and cheer....
Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - December 04, 2025
Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It had one of its pre-broadway tryouts at The Seattle Rep and was a huge hit and personally, absolutely wrecked me emotionally. Now 10 years later this brilliant show is back...
Past Shows
Necessary Sacrifices
Sep 18 – Oct 26, 2019
In his fourth commission for Ford’s Theatre, playwright Richard Hellesen explores the two documented encounters between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during a period of...
Arsenic and Old Lace
Jan 23 – Mar 2, 2019
The Brewsters are an eccentric bunch: Mortimer’s a theatre critic, his brother thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt and Aunts Abby and Martha are the most gracious...
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Nov 21 – Dec 29, 2018
Merry Christmas from Mr. and Mrs. Darcy of Pemberley Estate! In this witty sequel to "Pride and Prejudice," bookish middle-sister Mary pounds her pianoforte alone...
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov 29 – Dec 27, 2018
The all-ages holiday tradition is back! Charlie Brown is depressed by the never-ending commercialism surrounding the holidays. Thankfully, Linus is there to help him find...
Sweet Land, the Musical
Jul 11 – Aug 18, 2018
In this sweeping musical that soars like the Minnesota skies, a young German woman crosses the sea to marry a man she’s never met. What...
Lady Windermere's Fan
May 16 – Jun 23, 2018
It’s the party of the social season, but instead of celebrating, Lady Windermere suspects her husband is having an affair with a mysterious and beautiful...
Crowns
Mar 21 – Apr 28, 2018
Gospel music and storytelling come together to surprise, delight and remind us all of the unique and diverse ways we express ourselves. When a young...
Camping with Henry and Tom
Jan 24 – Mar 3, 2018
by Mark St. Germain directed by Scott Nolte Inspired by a real event – three titans of history find themselves stranded in the woods while...
Bach at Leipzig
May 15 – Jun 15, 2013
Taproot Theatre-Jewell Auditorium: - Itamar Moses; dir: Scott Nolte....
The Whipping Man
Mar 27 – Apr 27, 2013
Taproot Theatre-Jewell Auditorium: - Matthew Lopez; dir: Karen Lund....
Jeeves in Bloom
Jan 30 – Mar 2, 2013
The lovably loopy Bertie Wooster always manages to get into socially precarious situations. This time around he finds himself dodging romantic entanglements with a starry-eyed...
Gaudy Night
Sep 19 – Oct 20, 2012
Chaps
Jul 11 – Aug 11, 2012
Whoa, Brittanica! Panic at the BBC! The year is 1944, America's favorite singing cowboy, Tex Riley and his troupe are late for a special broadcast...
Leaving Iowa
May 16 – Jun 16, 2012
Are we there yet? Don’t make me turn this car around! I have to go to the bathroom! Middle-aged writer Don Browning is searching for...
Tartuffe
Feb 1 – Mar 3, 2012
Beasley's Christmas Party
Nov 18 – Dec 30, 2011
Virtual staged reading of a play. Written by Booth Tarkington. Directed by Melanie MacQueen. Beasleys Christmas Party is set in the Midwestern town of Wainwright,...
An Ideal Husband
Sep 21 – Oct 22, 2011
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