by Jay Irwin - May 23, 2026
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...
by Shelley Dean - May 18, 2026
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...
by Erica Miner - May 03, 2026
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work...
by Jay Irwin - April 16, 2026
Dear Readers, why do we like shows about dysfunctional families? I posit that it’s one of two reasons. Either we are reveling in knowing that your family isn’t that bad or watching as more of a catharsis of seeing a family like yours get through their dysfunction. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Je...
by Shelley Dean - April 09, 2026
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables. With sweeping, unforgettable melodies and a story that has resonated across generations, the 2026 National Tour delivers a theatrical experience that leaves audiences deeply impacted. The Paramount Theatre is fortunate to host one o...
by Jay Irwin - March 28, 2026
Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. But we’ll get into that in a bit....
by Jay Irwin - March 26, 2026
Dear Readers, we’ve all had to, or will have to, deal with an ailing loved one. But with luck that span where we devote extra time and care or even time in the hospital will be temporary and brief. A broken bone or a minor surgery, if the gods are kind. But what happens when that medical malady be...
by Shelley Dean - March 07, 2026
To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance. With her undeniable stage presence, powerful voice, and a heartfelt program, her one-woman show, Matters of the Heart, captivated the audience at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on February 27. From the moment she stepped onto the st...
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...
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....
Past Shows
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Mark St. Germain directed by Scott Nolte Inspired by a real event – three titans of history find themselves stranded in the woods while...
Taproot Theatre-Jewell Auditorium: - Itamar Moses; dir: Scott Nolte....
Taproot Theatre-Jewell Auditorium: - Matthew Lopez; dir: Karen Lund....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Videos
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Million Dollar Quartet Harlequin Productions (6/19-7/19) |
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The Play That Goes Wrong Seattle Rep Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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Kombucha Town Kombucha Town (3/11-6/10) |
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KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE (7/17-8/02) |
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Romeo and Juliet Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA (6/12-6/17) |
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BLOOM FEST 2026 - Lavender Festival at Our Legacy Fields in Stanwood, July 18 and 19 Our Legacy Fields (7/18-7/18) |
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And Then There Were None Village Theatre (1/12-2/14) |
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The Circus of Second Chances 12th Avenue Arts (5/29-6/14) |
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Theatresports: The Seattle Cup Unexpected Productions (6/05-6/27) |
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Smoke on the Mountain Taproot Theatre (10/07-10/24) |
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