Announcing The Nominees For The 2017 GYPSY ROSE LEE AWARDS By The Seattle Theater Writers
Seattle's critics announce the Nominees of Excellence in Seattle theatrical productions. Spanning dozens of theater companies and productions, from large and prominent to small and humble, the Gypsy Rose Lee Awards honor the excellence found in as much professional theater as we reviewers can attend in a year. Named in honor of the famed theater entrepreneur and Seattle native, Gypsy Rose Lee, and in a nod to the vast numbers or theater practitioners forced to travel the country to earn their living, the Gypsys seek to acknowledge the excellence of the Seattle theater community.
BWW Review: Firepower Performances, No-Nonsense Storytelling with Theatre22's BURN THIS at 12th Ave Arts
Whether it be platonic or romantic, everyone has been in a relationship with someone who makes no sense for them, or is unhealthy for them, or both. But at the time, it satisfied a need. It's a very specific kind of relationship that, if handled poorly by the director or the actors, will be glaringly unconvincing, given how wrong the two people are for each other. However, through Corey McDaniel's pristine direction and such a talented cast, Theatre22's Burn This is an example of high-caliber theatre. There are no gimmicks, there's no fuss, even the music is stripped down to a single saxophone played between scenes. If you're looking for quality, Burn This will provide (now at 12th Ave Arts).
Photo Flash: First Look at Artists Rep's 4000 MILES
Artists Repertory Theatre presents 4000 Miles, a heartfelt and funny drama by one of American theatre's important new voices, Amy Herzog. One of the most acclaimed and widely produced new plays in recent years, 4000 Miles features a diverse, four-person cast and is directed by Alana Byington, a Portland director who has a long history with Artists Rep and who has directed many of the theatre's productions throughout its 33-year history.
BWW Reviews: MARISOL from Collision Project Feels Overly 'Edgy'
When my Mom goes to see shows of mine that are on the edgy or weirder side she inevitably comes back with the comment, "That was interesting" afterward. Translation: not my thing and a little too weird. I, on the other hand, like a little weird in my theater especially when it culminates into a good message or "aha!" moment at the end. But while I was on board through Act One with the message and imagery in "Marisol", the inaugural production from newly hatched theater company The Collision Project, Act Two led me into a melange of overdone messages and just became kind of "interesting" for me.
The Collision Project's MARISOL Opens Tonight
The Collision Project a new Seattle-based artistic collaboration, announces its company debut with their production of Marisol by Jose Rivera, directed by The Collision Project's Co-Artistic Director Ryan Higgins (2012 Gregory Award winner for 'Outstanding Actor' in Live! From the Last Night of My Life, former Artistic Director of Balagan Theater) Marisol opens tonight, February 7th 2014 and is performed at The Satori Lab at Inscape in Seattle.
The Collision Project's MARISOL to Open 2/7
The Collision Project a new Seattle? based artistic collaboration, announces its company debut with their production of Marisol by Jose Rivera, directed by The Collision Project's Co-Artistic Director Ryan Higgins (2012 Gregory Award winner for 'Outstanding Actor' in Live! From the Last Night of My Life, former Artistic Director of Balagan Theater) Marisol opens Friday, February 7th 2014 and is performed at The Satori Lab at Inscape in Seattle.
Sound Theatre Company Brings George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION to Center House Theatre, 8/19-28
Sound Theatre Company presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's immortal comedy about class identity and transformation, for only ten performances this August at Seattle Center's Center House Theatre. Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins and all your favorite characters fill the play that inspired the celebrated hit musical, My Fair Lady. A late summer delight, don't miss this romantic battle of wits opening August 19th and running through August 28th. PYGMALION performs Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 and 2:00pm including two Pay What You Can performances and a $10 Preview. Tickets for all performances are available online through Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com. See www.soundtheatrecompany.org for more information.
Sound Theatre Company Brings George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION to Center House Theatre, 8/19-28
Sound Theatre Company presents PYGMALION, George Bernard Shaw's immortal comedy about class identity and transformation, for only ten performances this August at Seattle Center's Center House Theatre. Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins and all your favorite characters fill the play that inspired the celebrated hit musical, My Fair Lady. A late summer delight, don't miss this romantic battle of wits opening August 19th and running through August 28th. PYGMALION performs Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 and 2:00pm including two Pay What You Can performances and a $10 Preview. Tickets for all performances are available online through Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com. See www.soundtheatrecompany.org for more information.
GreenStage Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through 8/14
Schedule Correction: As You Like It on July 18th is at 7pm at Judkins Park. FALL IN LOVE THIS SUMMER UNDER SEATTLE SKIES! GreenStage's 22nd season is filled with love and lovers. Tragic, beautiful, silly, star-crossed, unrequited and out of their minds - they're all here.
GreenStage Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through 8/14
Schedule Correction: As You Like It on July 18th is at 7pm at Judkins Park. FALL IN LOVE THIS SUMMER UNDER SEATTLE SKIES! GreenStage's 22nd season is filled with love and lovers. Tragic, beautiful, silly, star-crossed, unrequited and out of their minds - they're all here.
GreenStage Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through 8/14
Schedule Correction: As You Like It on July 18th is at 7pm at Judkins Park. FALL IN LOVE THIS SUMMER UNDER SEATTLE SKIES! GreenStage's 22nd season is filled with love and lovers. Tragic, beautiful, silly, star-crossed, unrequited and out of their minds - they're all here.
THE TEMPEST Brings The Storm To Seattle Shakespeare Company 6/4, 6/28
With a limited time on earth, how do you reconcile the good and bad in your life and prepare for the next transition? Do your rail like a storm at the misdeeds and scramble to tie up loose ends? Or go gently into that good night surrounded by love? Prospero is about to find out in Seattle Shakespeare Company's production of The Tempest.