1428 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101-2034
Unexpected Productions Improv is a theatre in Seattle, WA.
A hauntingly hilarious Edgar Allan Poe-inspired improv comedy show where gothic mystery, audience suggestions, and Seattle laughs collide. Step into the shadows and uncover the lost tales of Edgar Allan Poe in a hauntingly hilarious night of improv. Unexpected Productions’...
The cult-classic chaos of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the anything-goes magic of live improv. The Rocky Horror Improv Show mashes up the cult-classic chaos of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the anything-goes magic of live improv. Every performance is a wild...
A fully improvised zombie apocalypse where the audience helps decide who survives and what is left of them. George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead changed horror forever. Now Unexpected Productions brings that classic zombie nightmare to life onstage. Every Sunday in...
Local Improv talent meets local filmmakers in this magical comedy show Cinema Unexpected is a one-of-a-kind movie experience where local improv talent and filmmakers come together to create a film live, in real time . The audience chooses the movie's title, and then, with no...
A completely improvised musical about the rise, drama, and legendary songs of the world’s most iconic trio. Every legendary group has a story. The meteoric rise. The backstage drama. The hits that made them icons and the moments that nearly tore them apart. In Kit, Cat &...
It's heartwarming, it's side-splitting, and it's the perfect holiday tradition for the whole family! A Holiday Classic—Rewritten Every Night An Improvised Christmas Carol takes Dickens’ classic holiday tale and turns it into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure where anything...
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...
Looking for something fun to do after the holiday festivities? The presents are unwrapped, dinner is done, and the dishes are finally put away—now what? Join us at Unexpected Productions for a special Improv Happy Holidays Hour! This one-of-a-kind show is packed with...
Ring in 2027 with Seattle’s Wildest Improv Comedy Countdown New Year’s Eve deserves more than standing around checking the time. Celebrate 2027 with a full-throttle night of live comedy, champagne, party favors, and absolute improv energy at Unexpected Productions. This is...
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. …
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…
'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…
This dazzling expertly executed program with its magnificent scores provided an intriguing foretaste of what is sure to be an exhilarating season to come…
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 …
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. …
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Hope spreads in a dystopian future as one small act of kindness sparks an improvised sci-fi chain reaction of connection and rebellion. In a world of private fears, public collapse, and just enough technology to make everything worse, Rebel Frequencies is a bold new improvised...
True stories inspire spontaneous comedy in this heartfelt, hilarious collision of The Moth and Whose Line Is It Anyway? Each performance features live storytellers sharing real experiences, from hilarious mistakes and unexpected adventures to meaningful moments and surprising...
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...
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...
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...
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