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Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Bring your appetite because The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage from March 11-30, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal below.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.

WAITRESS Comes to Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

ACT Contemporary Theatre & The 5th Avenue Theatre Present THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

ACT Contemporary Theatre and The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of their 12th co-production: The Last Five Years written and composed by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Shermona Mitchell.

MARY POPPINS Announced At The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Grab your umbrellas and get ready for a spoonful of sugar - the timeless classic Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins flies onto The 5th Avenue Theatre stage from November 22 - December 26, 2024.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces Premera Blue Cross Partnership
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced a partnership with Premera Blue Cross, aiming to enhance community engagement and support for the arts. This collaboration will focus on accessibility and outreach initiatives.

Complete Cast Set for SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Richard Fleeshman, Marisha Wallace, and Steve Furst Join SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Further casting has been announced for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN!, which plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August. 

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Raises Over $1 Million At Annual Auction and Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the success of its highly anticipated Spotlight Soirée Annual Gala and Auction, which took place on May 3, 2024 and raised $1,014,880 and celebrated the arts.

Jason Manford Will Lead SOMETHING ROTTEN! Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! will play Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August.

World Premieres & More Set for ACT Contemporary Theatre 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Seattle's ACT Contemporary Theatre has unveiled its 2024/25 Season, showcasing five innovative contemporary productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look At SOMETHING'S AFOOT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2024

Get a first look at Something's Afoot at The 5th Avenue Theatre, on stage March 1 - 24, 2024. Check out two songs from the show in all-new video.

Review: SOMETHING'S AFOOT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 9, 2024

Curating a season is not an easy thing, especially for a large, professional theater. You want to strike that delicate balance of diversity, entertainment, cutting edge, and most of all audience appeal. But when the 5th Avenue Theater announced they were doing “Something’s Afoot”, an old show often done by community theaters, I was perplexed. But maybe it’s good, I mean, I’ve never seen it. Sadly, it’s not.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024

Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!

Video: Set Designer Carey Wong on SOMETHING'S AFOOT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2024

Learn about the intricacies of set design with Carey Wong as he spills the paint... we mean secrets on the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Something's Afoot in an all-new video.

SOMETHING'S AFOOT Announced At The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Something's Afoot at The 5th Avenue Theatre and Seattle audiences are invited to solve the musical murder mystery on stage March 1 - 24, 2024.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Seattle Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!