An entire disaster film filled with outrageous characters, unpredictable situations, and nonstop laughs fueled by your suggestions. In Blockbuster , our improvisers create a full-length summer movie right before your eyes. All it takes are your suggestions, including a type of...
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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…
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…
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…
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work…
Two hilarious “bestseller” books are created from your suggestions, then performed live in this fast-paced improv comedy show. What if the next bestselling novel was written live… right in front of you? In Bestsellers, two never-before-published books are born from your...
Spellbound is a bold, fun, fully improvised romantasy where epic fantasy and big feelings take center stage
This Mother’s Day, ditch the brunch reservations and give Mom the one thing she really wants—a night of unstoppable laughter and memories! On May 10th at 7:30 p.m., Unexpected Productions is bringing you a one-of-a-kind improv comedy show performed by real moms from our resident...
Improvised scenes, accompanied by live music with hand-typed poems. This is entertainment for YOU! Step into a world where your memories spark the unexpected, your objects tell untold stories, and your life becomes art in motion. With a swirl of spontaneous theater, hand-typed...
What happens when South Asian artistry meets Seattle's longest-running improv tradition? Nobody knows. That's the whole point. On Thursday, April 16th, 8:00 PM, Pratidhwani and Unexpected Productions are sharing a stage for the first and only time, and you're not just watching...
Watch Seattle's quirkiest missed connections come to life in this hilarious, heartwarming improv show Unexpected Productions brings Seattle’s favorite alt-weekly section, The Stranger ’s I Saw U (and Craigslist Missed Connections), to life in a hilarious and heartwarming improv...
Welcome to our live studio audience! Be a part of an improvised television sitcom in the style of Norman Lear. Our talented improvisers will use your suggestions to create an unforgettable show that will have you laughing out loud. Norman Lear was a legendary producer and writer...
Improvised comedy filled with passion, lust, heartbreak, and everything in between. Looking for a Valentine's Day plan that’s as unpredictable as love itself? Don’t miss The Comedy of Love – a side-splitting, heart-throbbing improv show that will have you laughing, blushing, and...
A Holiday Classic—Rewritten Every Night. Seattle’s longest-running holiday improv tradition returns! An Improvised Christmas Carol takes Charles Dickens’ classic tale and turns it upside down with the magic of spontaneous comedy. Each night, audience suggestions inspire over 30...
This holiday comedy show begins with a festive sing-along and ends with a movie musical based on your suggestions. Saturdays in December Sarah Hanchar, Christine Riippi, and Guy Nelson, members of the Unexpected Productions ensemble, are joining forces to celebrate the most...
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Barefoot in the Park State Theater (8/21-9/06) |
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Freak The Mighty Seattle Repertory Theatre (7/30-9/06) |
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (10/16-11/01) |
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KIDSTAGE Anastasia the Musical Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE (8/14-8/23) |
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How to Dance in Ohio Ballyhoo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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Complemento Latitude Theatre (8/01-8/30) |
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Come From Away Lakewood Playhouse (6/04-6/20) |
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FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret The Triple Door Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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The Docent Lakewood Playhouse (10/09-10/25) |
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Conscience Taproot Theatre (9/16-10/24) |
