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Jinkx Monsoon Joins The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Men's Chorus' HAIRSPRAY (Apr 23, 2013)

Photo Flash: First Look at Patti Cohenour, Allen Fitzpatrick and More in ACT/5th Avenue's GREY GARDENS (Mar 22, 2013)

BWW Reviews: GREY GARDENS at ACT Not Quite Up To Expectations (Mar 22, 2013)

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Jinkx Monsoon Joins The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle Men's Chorus' HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

In 2002, Hairspray was the first world premiere musical to leave The 5th Avenue Theatre and head for Broadway. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical and launched the Theatre's unprecedented track record for sending new works to New York. Now 10 seasons later, The 5th collaborates with one of the world's largest and most respected choruses, the Seattle Men's Chorus. Together they will bring this special concert presentation of Hairspray, with all its glorious, irreverent, John Waters-inspired wackiness, back to the 5th Avenue stage for six very special performances. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Patti Cohenour, Allen Fitzpatrick and More in ACT/5th Avenue's GREY GARDENS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2013

GREY GARDENS, a co-production with The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT is now playing on the mainstage through May 26. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below. (more...)

BWW Reviews: GREY GARDENS at ACT Not Quite Up To Expectations
by Jay Irwin - Mar 22, 2013

You know when you go on vacation and come across that amazing restaurant that serves one of the most surprising dishes you've ever had that you pine over for years and then you find a restaurant back home that makes the same recipe? And maybe they don't have all the best ingredients or maybe the chef isn't quite as good but it just doesn't live up to the original? Well, unfortunately that's the equivalent of what I witnessed last night at "Grey Gardens" currently at ACT. It's still the same amazing show by Doug Wright, Scott Frankel, and Michael Korie and definitely had some outstanding moments but the whole just didn't quite compare to when I saw it on Broadway with the incredible Christine Ebersole. (more...)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Patti Cohenour, Suzy Hunt and More in ACT/5th Avenue's GREY GARDENS, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013

GREY GARDENS, a co-production with The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT will play on the mainstage tonight, March 16-May 26 with a press opening of March 21. (more...)

Casting Announced for ASSISTED LIVING, OTHER DESERT CITIES and More at ACT; Tickets on Sale 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre single tickets go on sale to the public for all 2013 Mainstage shows February 12, 2013. ACT is offering 50 percent off of adult price tickets for all Mainstage preview shows throughout the season for one-day only February 12. ACT also shares a glimpse of the casting for the first half of the upcoming Mainstage season. (more...)

ACT Announces Season Casting: Patti Cohenour in GREY GARDENS, Pamela Reed in OTHER DESERT CITIES and More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013

ACT has announced some of the casting for the first half of the upcoming Mainstage season. ACT's own Artistic Director Kurt Beattie gets back on the boards alongside Jeff Steitzer, Marianne Owen, Julie Briskman, and Laura Kenny in Assisted Living. In Other Desert Cities the critically acclaimed Marya Sea Kaminski makes her ACT debut going head to head with television actress Pamela Reed (Parks and Recreation, Kindergarten Cop) who is a UW Drama alumni and Washington resident. Many other notable local actors will be returning to ACT or making their debut including Jessica Skerritt, Matt Owen, Lori Larsen, Suzy Hunt, Aaron Blakely, and Kirsten Potter to name a few. See the current listing of committed artistic and production talent below. (more...)

BWW 2012 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks)
by Jay Irwin - Dec 26, 2012

It's been a helluva year for theater in the Seattle area. From the triumphant return of the Intiman with their summer festival to the hugely popular run of "Spring Awakening" from Balagan Theatre Seattle audiences were treated with some amazing shows and performances this past year. And so, allow me to shine the spotlight on some of my favorite outstanding moments from the past year with my 2012 BWW Seattle Critic's Choice Awards. (more...)

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Balagan Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012

In Seattle, Seattle Equity Actors, Mainstreet Musicals and the Balagan Theatre are presenting a concert performance of A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL tonight, December 10th, at 7:30 PM BALAGAN THEATRE 1524, Harvard Avenue, Seattle, Washington. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Adorable Joy at 5th Avenue's ELF Abounds
by Jay Irwin - Dec 07, 2012

I'll admit I was one of the first to roll their eyes in disdain when I heard they made a musical of the Will Ferrell movie "Elf", back in 2010. "Oh Good," I thought, "another overly sweet yet bland movie adaptation designed to get families in the theater and sell merchandise (in this case, elf hats)." And so even more eye rolling occurred when the 5th Avenue Theatre announced they would be putting up a production of it this year. And while the show may be most of those things I mentioned (especially the elf hats) what it isn't is bland. More importantly what the production at the 5th Avenue manages is a super engaging and absolutely adorable evening of elfish fun. (more...)

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Balagan Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 03, 2012

In Seattle, Seattle Equity Actors, Mainstreet Musicals and the Balagan Theatre are presenting a concert performance of A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL on December 10th, at 7:30 PM BALAGAN THEATRE 1524, Harvard Avenue, Seattle, Washington. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Kendra Kassebaum, Matt Owen and More in 5th Avenue Theatre's ELF!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 02, 2012

Buddy the Elf is bringing the North Pole to Seattle this holiday season when ELF - The Musical takes over The 5th Avenue Theatre. Under the direction of Seattle's theatrical superstar Eric Ankrim (in his 5th Avenue directorial debut), Elf will feature Seattle's singing and dancing wunderkind Matt Owen as Buddy, the iconic Christmas groupie, alongside Broadway's Kendra Kassebaum as his true love, Jovie. Owen and Kassebaum are joined by Broadway vet Kim Huber, and Seattle stars Sean G. Griffin, Allen Fitzpatrick, Cynthia Jones, Nick DeSantis, and Jessica Skerritt. (more...)

BWW Reviews: THE PRODUCERS at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 11, 2012

It's difficult when you have an iconic show to work with such as "The Producers" currently playing at Village Theatre. The Mel Brooks classic movie turned Mel Brooks mega hit stage musical turned Mel Brooks movie musical is definitely a big piece of musical theater history. Add in huge stars like Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane to that history and the result of subsequent productions can vary from bland imitation to just plain not in the same league to the other end of the spectrum with spot on awesome, but you'll always kind of compare with the original. Well, luckily the Village production is on that latter end of the spectrum. With their couldn't-be-better-if-they-tried cast they manage an amazing show and even a few departures along the way that only made it stronger. (more...)

Kendra Kassebaum, Jennifer Paz to Lead 5th Avenue's CINDERELLA; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2011

An all-star cast of Seattle celebrities will waltz onto the stage of The 5th Avenue Theatre in a holiday ball audiences will never forget: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Under the direction of Seattle's own Brandon Ivie, this enchanting fairy tale features Jennifer Paz of Miss Saigon as Cinderella and Wicked star Kendra Kassebaum as the Fairy Godmother, as well as local luminaries Suzanne Bouchard, Nick Garrison, Sarah Rudinoff, Brandon O'Neill, Cynthia Jones, Allen Fitzpatrick, and Greg McCormick Allen. (more...)

Guys and Dolls Opens at the Ordway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2011

The fascinating characters of New York City-gamblers, gangsters, showgirls and the like- will step onstage at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts when "Guys and Dolls" swaggers into town on June 16. (more...)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2011

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.) (more...)

Guys and Dolls Opens at the Ordway 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 03, 2011

Buonopane, Levine, et al. Join Cast of 5th Avenue's GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

The 5th Avenue Theatre has just announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. The show will run May 12 - June 15, and will be directed by Peter Rothstein. (more...)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Buonopane, Levine, et al. Join Cast of 5th Avenue's GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

The 5th Avenue Theatre has just announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. The show will run May 12 - June 15, and will be directed by Peter Rothstein. (more...)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

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