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…
An Optimist's Guide to the Dark Ages features music by Michael Kooman and book and lyrics by Christopher Dimond, the Emmy-nominated writing team behind Village Theatre favorites The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes and The Break. The show follows Percival von Schmootz, the...
Jet City Improv, Seattle's premiere improvised theater company since 1992, presents a fully improvised musical featuring the We Have Some Notes Ensemble. The audience provides the title and the cast creates the entire show on the spot, with every word, step, and note made up in...
Let Me Fly features book and original lyrics by Minhyung Cho, music by Chanhong Min, and English translation and lyrics by Michael K. Lee. Set in 1969 Korea on the night of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a young tailor named Namwon is mysteriously transported to 2020, where he must...
Love Is Dead is a musical comedy with book and music by Brett Ryback and book and lyrics by Jeff Luppino-Esposito. On Halloween weekend, heartbroken and recently single Jordan books a solo getaway to write a career-changing article, only to discover her guest house is haunted by...
Widows features book by Matthew Greene and music and lyrics by Kira Stone. Bonnie feels trapped in her 1950s suburban life until a hit-and-run accident ends her abusive marriage and brings her face-to-face with a group of supportive fellow widows, who she soon learns were...
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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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DOT at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (2/05-2/21) |
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (10/16-11/01) |
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Leni's Last Lament Intiman Theatre (10/09-10/18) PHOTOS |
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RAGTIME Village Theatre (10/24-11/15) |
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Luchadora! Lakewood Playhouse (12/05-12/20) |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (5/21-6/06) |
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Cabaret Ballyhoo Theatre (9/11-9/27) |
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Professor Brian Cox Moore Theatre (1/16-1/16) |
