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. …
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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Eureka Day Leo K. Theater (9/24-11/15) |
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Our Town & Sanctuary City State Theater (10/02-11/01) |
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The Nutcracker Olympic Ballet Theatre (12/17-12/22) |
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The Naughty List Intiman Theatre (12/18-12/23) PHOTOS |
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Noises Off Renton Civic Theatre (10/02-10/18) |
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Village Theatre Presents: We Have Some Monsters Village Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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Come From Away Village Theatre (11/10-12/20) |
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Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced Wade James Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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The Dina Martina Christmas Show Union Arts Center (12/04-12/24) |
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ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (10/16-11/01) |
