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Wade James Theatre

950 Main Street
Edmonds, WA 98020

Wade James Theatre is a theatre in Edmonds, WA.

Upcoming Shows

Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced

Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced

Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026

Murder, Mystery, and Miss Marple! Edmonds Driftwood Players is thrilled to announce their upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced to open their 68th Season. This adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel by Leslie Darbon will be running September...

Articles

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Paramount Theatre

by Shelley Dean · October 7, 2026

With flipping acrobats, ginormous creatures, and vocal talent that will melt you, the 2026 national tour of Water for Elephants makes for a spectacular night out. Lucky for Seattle, the production is currently stopping at The Paramount Theatre. With artful tour direction by Ryan Emmons, this product…

Review: REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT at Sound Theatre Company

Review: REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT at Sound Theatre Company

by Amelia Divine · October 7, 2026

Magical realism as a genre offers the potential to portray emotion with the dream-like counter-logic that better explains how an emotion feels, as compared to what a strictly realistic portrayal may be capable of. Losing a feeling of love in a lifelong commitment is a perfect example of the type of …

Review: EUREKA DAY at Seattle Rep

Review: EUREKA DAY at Seattle Rep

by Jay Irwin · October 1, 2026

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. …

Review: RAGTIME at Village Theatre

Review: RAGTIME at Village Theatre

by Jay Irwin · September 27, 2026

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…

Review: HAMLET at Union Arts Center

Review: HAMLET at Union Arts Center

by Amelia Divine · September 22, 2026

'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…

Review: A CHORUS LINE at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Review: A CHORUS LINE at The 5th Avenue Theatre

by Jay Irwin · September 19, 2026

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 …

Review: JURASSIC PARKING LOT at Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake

Review: JURASSIC PARKING LOT at Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake

by Shelley Dean · September 11, 2026

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…

Review: BLOOD/SUCKER at 12th Ave Arts

Review: BLOOD/SUCKER at 12th Ave Arts

by Amelia Divine · August 31, 2026

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…

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Paramount Theatre

by Jay Irwin · August 27, 2026

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…

Past Shows

27 total · showing 21–27

11th Annual Festival of Shorts

11th Annual Festival of Shorts

Jun 24 – Jul 3, 2022

Join us for the Edmonds Driftwood Players 11th Annual Festival of Shorts, June 24 July 3, 2022 at the Wade James Theatre. These shows have been selected from submissions from around the globe and have never before been produced for an audience. Past winners have later been...

Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro

Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro

May 13 – Jun 5, 2022

Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida but that doesnt mean his family isnt still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he tells them that hes been...

Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher

Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher

Mar 4 – Mar 27, 2022

Edmonds Driftwood Players presents Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by Curtis Rawls. Sherlock Holmes is dead. Or so it is assumed. The world knows the great detective went over the falls at Reichenbach with his nemesis Professor Moriarty. But as Holmes body was...

It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play

FeaturedIt’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play

Dec 2 – Dec 19, 2021

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play By Joe Landry based upon the works by Greatest Gift Corporation Directed by Craig Schieber This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a small ensemble that brings a...

Everything in the Garden

Everything in the Garden

Mar 15 – Mar 25, 2018

Directed by Joe Goins Produced by Diane Jamieson and Kevin Starkey This show, adapted by Edward Albee, tells the story of a suburban couple trying to fit in. However, the only thing standing in the way of Richard and Jenny’s happiness is a lack of money. The action starts in an...

To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Feb 9 – Feb 25, 2018

Directed by Elizabeth Herbert Produced by Anabel Hovig Starring: Ronnie Hill, Lillian Afful-Straton, Hannah Lynn Destiny, Jalyn Green, David Selvig, and more. Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience dramatic events that will affect the rest of her...

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