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…
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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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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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URINETOWN at Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma Little Theatre (3/26-4/18) |
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Topdog/Underdog Lakewood Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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How to Dance in Ohio Ballyhoo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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& Juliet First Interstate Center for the Arts(Formally INB Performing Arts Center) (10/13-10/18) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Paramount Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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Smoke on the Mountain Taproot Theatre (10/07-10/24) |
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Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky Lakewood Playhouse (12/04-12/19) |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Paramount Theatre (8/22-9/12) |
