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Videos: Watch New Clips From SPRING AWAKENING at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

All new video clips have been released from Spring Awakening at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Check out clips of 'Don't Do Sadness / Blue Wind' and 'The Dark I Know Well' here!

Video: Watch Trailer for SPRING AWAKENING at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024

Watch the new trailer from Spring Awakening at The 5th Avenue Theatre, running now through June 30th, in the video here!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024

Listen to the cast of Spring Awakening rehearse 'Song of Purple Summer' ahead of the production's run at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024. Check out the all-new video!

Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage from SPRING AWAKENING at Fifth Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Watch rehearsal footage of Totally F*cked and Mama Who Bore Me from Fifth Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of Spring Awakening in the videos here!

Video: 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' From SPRING AWAKENING at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Take a peek into the rehearsal room of Spring Awakening and watch this clip of 'Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)' performed by Ciara Alyse Harris, Anabel Chacón, Caitlin Sarwono, Lauren Drake, and Anteia DeLaney. Check out the video here!

SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The highly anticipated Seattle production of Spring Awakening is set to take the stage at The 5th Avenue Theatre from June 7 to 30, 2024.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for 5th Avenue's SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2023

A deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, The 5th Avenue Theatre is elated to bring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stage in Seattle April 21 - May 14, 2023. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsal!

Tickets For 5th Avenue's SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023

A deliciously thrilling story of revenge and retribution, The 5th Avenue Theatre is elated to bring Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to the stage in Seattle April 21 - May 14, 2023.

BWW Review: BRUCE at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Jun 12, 2022

Dear Readers, I need to ask you a question. Have you seen the movie “Jaws”? The original and first big summer blockbuster from 1975. Read our review. 

Preston Truman Boyd, David Benoit & More Announced for World Premiere of BRUCE at Seattle Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022

Seattle Rep today announced complete casting of its world-premiere production of Bruce, the new musical is based on Carl Gottlieb’s The Jaws Log, a novel about the making of the iconic film. Bruce will perform on the Bagley Wright stage from May 27-June 26, 2022, and will celebrate its official opening night on June 8.

Village Theatre Will Kick Off the Next Series of Beta Productions with XY, a New Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

Village Theatre kicks off the next series of Beta Productions with XY, a new musical written by Oliver Houser and developed and directed by Hunter Bird that runs at Village Theatre's First Stage Theatre in Issaquah from February 14 - 23, 2020. The production marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration between Village Theatre and Seattle Rep, who will continue development of the show in a future season.

Casting Announced For Village Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2019

With The 19th Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place this upcoming weekend, Village Theatre is excited to announce the casting for XY, an uplifting musical about identity and coming to terms with your past; Cold Turkey, a wild and funny satire; Modern, an inspiring tale about a group of Amish teenagers; Eastbound, an poignant story about Chinese brothers in search of a home they've never known; and Cowboy Bob, an adventurous rock musical about a bank-robbing woman. The Festival will take place in Issaquah August 9-11, 2019 and provides an essential platform for writers to develop new works. Past Festival shows include Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning shows such as Next to Normal and Million Dollar Quartet, as well as Broadway and Off-Broadway hits: It Shoulda Been You, Desperate Measures, Lizzie, and many more.

BWW Review: BEHOLD THE DREAMERS from Book-It Left Me Wanting
by Jay Irwin - Jun 15, 2019

Finish strong and they'll forgive a multitude of sins. This old adage of the theater rings truer than ever in this TV-binging, short attention span world in which we live. Unfortunately, the folks at Book-It Repertory Theatre didn't take that into account with their current production of "Behold the Dreamers" which started off slow, then picked up and really engaged in the middle and then ended with a whimper.

Reaching For The American Dream In BEHOLD THE DREAMERS By Imbolo Mbue
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2019

To close out their 29th season, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) presents Imbolo Mbue's Behold the Dreamers. Adapted and directed by Myra Platt, Mbue masterfully weaves a story of class divide, immigration and marriage in her remarkable debut novel. Jende and Neni Jonga have recently emigrated from Cameroon to America to try to make a new life for themselves and their young son. When the Great Recession starts to upend the economy, the Jongas begin to grasp the fragility of the American dream. Behold the Dreamers plays June 6-30, 2019 (Opening/Press Night on Saturday, June 8) at The Center Theatre.

Reaching For The American Dream In BEHOLD THE DREAMERS At Book-It Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019

To close out their 29th season, Book-It Repertory Theatre (Book-It) presents Imbolo Mbue's Behold the Dreamers. Adapted and directed by Myra Platt, Mbue masterfully weaves a story of class divide, immigration and marriage in her remarkable debut novel. Jende and Neni Jonga have recently emigrated from Cameroon to America to try to make a new life for themselves and their young son. When the Great Recession starts to upend the economy, the Jongas begin to grasp the fragility of the American dream. Behold the Dreamers plays June 6-30, 2019 (Opening/Press Night on Saturday, June 8) at The Center Theatre.

BWW Review: Village's HAIRSPRAY is a Triple Threat of a Show
by Jay Irwin - May 11, 2018

Once again, Dear Readers, we've ventured into the realm of one of my favorites. We recently had my all-time number one in town, but I'd have to say Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's "Hairspray", is certainly in the top five with its infectious and rousing score and incredible book from Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. I've seen countless productions including the original cast and even had the honor of being in the show. And now Village Theatre has thrown their wig in the ring with their own production and I have to say in some ways it surpasses all those others. With its Beat, Power, and Humor it's a true show triple threat.

You Can't Stop The Beat With HAIRSPRAY At Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2018

Village Theatre is closing out their season with an all-new stage production of the Broadway hit musical, Hairspray. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her 'do! The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical teach us to look past skin color and size in the fight for equal rights. "What excites me about this show," says co-director Timothy McCuen Piggee, "is that we get to tell stories that humanize in a world that constantly works to dehumanize. This play is really clever because it offers the opportunity to examine issues like racism, sizeism, homophobia, and bias. This show is thoughtful and courageous and I'm excited to bring it to life with such a strong team of individuals."

You Can't Stop The Beat With HAIRSPRAY At Village Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2018

Village Theatre is closing out their season with an all-new stage production of the Broadway hit musical, Hairspray. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her 'do! The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical teach us to look past skin color and size in the fight for equal rights. "What excites me about this show," says co-director Timothy McCuen Piggee, "is that we get to tell stories that humanize in a world that constantly works to dehumanize. This play is really clever because it offers the opportunity to examine issues like racism, sizeism, homophobia, and bias. This show is thoughtful and courageous and I'm excited to bring it to life with such a strong team of individuals."

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Third Annual NEXTFEST: A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Launches This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2018

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to  Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.

STRING Opens Next Friday as the Final Show in The Beta Series at Village Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017

String takes the stage as the final production in the 2016-2017 season of Village Theatre's brand new program, The Beta Series, which is a one-of-a-kind expansion to the theatre's renowned Village Originals program that supports the development of new works.