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Review: WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at Village Theatre


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...

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre


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...

Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall


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...

Review: APPROPRIATE at The Seattle Rep


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...

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre


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...

Review: GREASE at Village Theatre


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....

Review: MARY JANE at The Seattle Rep


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...

Review: PATTI LUPONE: MATTERS OF THE HEART at Benaroya Hall


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...

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre


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...

Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall


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

8th Annual Festival of Shorts
8th Annual Festival of Shorts
Jul 7 – Jul 9, 2017

8th Annual Festival Of Shorts Come and be a part of our annual contest where the audience, chooses a winner each night from among eight...

The Game's Afoot - Ken Ludwig
The Game's Afoot - Ken Ludwig
Jun 9 – Jun 25, 2017

Lend Me A Tenor, Ken Ludwig Directed by Ted Jaquith Thank you to our show sponsors: Beresford Booth, LLPC Winner! 2012 Mystery Writers of America...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
Apr 28 – May 14, 2017

The Drowsy Chaperone Thank you to our show sponsor: Windermere Real Estate, Gregg Hoff Broker With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears...

Leaving Iowa
Leaving Iowa
Mar 23 – Apr 2, 2017

TIPS Series – Leaving Iowa (Theater of Intriguing Possibilities/alternative stage) The critically-acclaimed play, “Leaving Iowa,” by Tim Clue and Spike Manton is a hilarious, family-friendly...

Enchanted April
Enchanted April
Feb 17 – Mar 5, 2017

Performances run Thursday - Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Box office opens at the theater 1 hour prior to curtain on performance dates. Tickets...

Professor Roth's Will
Professor Roth's Will
Jan 13 – Jan 22, 2017

When their college professor father passes away, four siblings are brought face to face with their dysfunctional past and experience varying degrees of anguish and...

Mr. Scrooge
Mr. Scrooge
Dec 8 – Dec 18, 2016

Mr. Scrooge Thank you to our show sponsor, Sanders Law Group of Edmonds! A lilting Christmas show based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol...

Videos


The Play That Goes Wrong in Seattle The Play That Goes Wrong
Seattle Rep Theater (6/11-6/28)
Into the Woods in Seattle Into the Woods
PAC Mainstage Theatre - WA (6/05-6/07)
Titanic the Musical in Seattle Titanic the Musical
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (8/07-8/16)
Love is Dead in Seattle Love is Dead
Village Theatre (7/10-8/01)
Theatresports: The Seattle Cup in Seattle Theatresports: The Seattle Cup
Unexpected Productions (6/05-6/27)
Jack Johnson at Gorge Amphitheatre in Seattle Jack Johnson at Gorge Amphitheatre
Gorge Amphitheatre (9/26-9/26)
We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical in Seattle We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Parfunkel Musical
Village Theatre (5/19-6/21)
Alison Krauss and Union Station in Seattle Alison Krauss and Union Station
Marymoor Live (8/22-8/22)
Professor Brian Cox in Seattle Professor Brian Cox
Moore Theatre (1/16-1/16)
MrBallen: Lights out Live in Seattle MrBallen: Lights out Live
Paramount Theatre (6/19-6/19)