Village Theatre

Interview: Creator/Director Hank Jacobs of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW
by Shari Barrett - Jun 16, 2026

The Great Clown Bank Show skewers capitalist America with razor-toothed humor, exposing a world where wealth is the greatest magic trick of all — and everyone outside the ring is paying for it. I spoke with creator/director Hank Jacobs about the social commentary in his new play.

Photos: …BUT YOU COULD HAVE HELD MY HAND at IAMA Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company concludes its 18th season with the workshop production of …but you could’ve held my hand. Check out photos of the production.

BEDROOM FARCE & More Lead Seattle's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Bedroom Farce and more.

F**KING STRANGERS World Premiere to be Presented at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

The Echo Theater Company will present the world premiere of F**king Strangers, a dark comedy by Erik Patterson, commissioned by the company and directed by artistic director Chris Fields

POWER PLAY to Open at West Village Theatre with Full Circle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Full Circle Theatre's POWER PLAY, a Shakespeare-inspired hockey rom-com by Erin Weir, follows a PR executive forced into a fake relationship with a scandal-prone defenseman. Directed by Danielle Baker, it runs at West Village Theatre in Calgary.

THE FROG PRINCESS to Return to Irene Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Pretoria Youth Theatre announced the return of THE FROG PRINCESS to the Irene Village Theatre in Pretoria, following a run last year. Learn more about the show here!

…BUT YOU COULD HAVE HELD MY HAND To Be Presented By IAMA Theatre Company
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company will conclude its 18th season with the workshop production of …but you could’ve held my hand. Written by JuCoby Johnson and directed by H. Adam Harris. 

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 Parfunkel Musical”, a show bold enough to create a made-up songwriting duo and spend their time poking fun at the genre they attempt to fit into, the bio-musical. But, without recognizable songs to hook you, we’re left with the strength of the book. Luckily the book is hilarious, assuming you’re a fan of the well-crafted groaner. Which I am.

THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW to Make World Premiere at Open Fist Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Open Fist Theatre Company will present the world premiere of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW, an immersive circus-theater satire on capitalism, at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring weekly guest circus performers.

Village Theatre Will Present 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals With Four New Shows
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Village Theatre announced four new musicals selected for its Festival of New Musicals in Issaquah, WA, including WIDOWS, LOVE IS DEAD, JET CITY IMPROV PRESENTS: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL!, and LET ME FLY.

Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles and More Join ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE To Play This Summer At Gretna Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

This summer, Gretna Theatre opens its 2026 season with Always... Patsy Cline, bringing audiences a heartfelt, toe-tapping tribute to the legendary country singer. Inspired by the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 5, 2026- LIBERATION Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and More
by - May 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Village Theatre & Gaisma Theatre Group Launch Puget Sound Writing Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Village Theatre and Gaisma Theatre Group announced the inaugural Puget Sound Writing Fellowship, offering a Puget Sound musical theater writer travel and access to the National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival of New Musicals in New York City.

IAMA Theatre Company Will Present Workshop of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND to Close 18th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 18th season with a workshop production of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND, written by JuCoby Johnson and directed by H. Adam Harris, at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL Will Come to Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Village Theatre will present WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL, a new buddy comedy about a fictional folk duo, closing its 2025-2026 season in Issaquah and Everett.

THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN Will Come to Union Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

American Theater Group will present THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN at the Union Arts Center, written by playwright Jeremy Dobrish, a Maplewood resident. Learn more here!

Interview: Playwright Olivia Dufault of FOR WANT OF A HORSE
by Shari Barrett - Apr 16, 2026

Olivia Dufault on her unconventional play, its genesis, why she decided to bring its world premiere to Los Angeles, and how she hopes audiences will react to what she calls a tale of “love, shame, and the human need for connection.”

Review: AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED - an Open Fist and Circle X co-production
by Harker Jones - Apr 16, 2026

The MVP of the show is the dynamic Oqalile Tshetshe, who has a star-making role that he inhabits with complexity, depth, and grace.

MARY JANE & More Lead Seattle's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Seattle for Spring 2026.