Eric Lane Barnes

Ragazzi Boys Chorus to Present Spring Concert CREATED FOR JOY! in June

Ragazzi Boys Chorus will present the jubilant spring concert Created for Joy!. Commemorating its 35th anniversary, the acclaimed chorus will perform a stunning new piece commissioned by Ragazzi, I Was Created For Joy by internationally-renowned composer/conductor Dr. Andrea Ramsey.

BWW Review: UNSUNG at Kansas City Womens Chorus At The Folly Theatre

Kansas City Womens Chorus at the Folly Theatre presents 'UNSUNG' April 5, 2019 @ 8 pm, & April 6, 2019 @ 2:30pm. Featuring songs that celebrate the 'UNSUNG' women of history.

The 14/48 Projects Get Musical with 14/48: BOOMBOX

The 14/48 Projects, producers of 14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival, not content to limit artistic stress to theater artists, takes its pressure-cooker-production style across genres to present 14/48: BoomBox on October 7, 2017 at 7:30pm and 10:00pm at the Royal Room in Columbia City.

Seattle Women's Chorus Goes Global for A Woman's World

March is Women's History Month and on March 17-19, 2017 Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) goes global in A Woman's World. Around the world, women are the unsung heroes of ingenuity, creativity, and social justice. New Artistic Director Paul Caldwell introduces Seattle to uplifting stories of trailblazing women who have shattered glass ceilings and transformed our world.

SMC & SWC Welcomes Paul Caldwell for 2016-2017 Season

This October marks Paul Caldwell's very first concert as the new artistic director for Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC). SWC kicks off the 2016-2017 season with Unveiled, a five performance run from October 21-29, inside Capitol Hill's historic Saint Mark's Cathedral. SMC continues the season with their highly anticipated holiday concert, Silver & Soul, at Benaroya Hall from December 4-22, 2016.

Seattle Women's Chorus to Take Audiences Back in Time with CAMP

Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) takes audiences on a hilarious romp back in time to the trials and trails of summer camp adventures.

Seattle Women's Chorus to Take Audiences Back in Time with CAMP

Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) takes audiences on a hilarious romp back in time to the trials and trails of summer camp adventures.

BWW Review: GMCLA Goes BRASSY, CLASSY & SASSY for HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

On Saturday December 19 at 3 pm and 8 pm and on Sunday December 20 at 3 pm, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) presented its annual Holiday Spectacular at the Alex Theatre, Glendale, this year entitled Brassy, Classy & Sassy! There's always diversity in the shows - it's what I like most - and this year, Acts One and Two of Brassy, Classy & Sassy!were as different as night and day. The chorus is under the executive direction of Chris Verdugo and artistic direction of conductor Dr. Joseph P, Nadeau. Chris wore a silly blue Christmas suit covered with snowflakes ,which almost blinded me and Nadeau a sweater, well, we'll talk about that one later on...

ZERO BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Begins Tonight at The Triple Door

 Learn what it means to be a 'bro' from ten pop music and culture-loving gay men. Join the musical comedy ensembleCaptain Smartypants (CSP) for their unique take on brotherhood, featuring hits from the Doobie Brothers, the Osmonds, the Jacksons, plus the brothers Grimm and Gibb. With medleys, mashups, and a mini musical, these outrageously hilarious musical funnymen will roast and toast, prance and dance. Original songs like 'Straight Guy Hug,' as well as Elton John's 'Daniel' and the Hollies' 'He Ain't Heavy' are used to relay both touching and hilarious tales from the boys' own life experiences, including those awkward locker room moments and the beloved big brother (both real and imagined).

ZERO BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS to Run 9/12-19 at The Triple Door

 Learn what it means to be a 'bro' from ten pop music and culture-loving gay men. Join the musical comedy ensembleCaptain Smartypants (CSP) for their unique take on brotherhood, featuring hits from the Doobie Brothers, the Osmonds, the Jacksons, plus the brothers Grimm and Gibb. With medleys, mashups, and a mini musical, these outrageously hilarious musical funnymen will roast and toast, prance and dance. Original songs like 'Straight Guy Hug,' as well as Elton John's 'Daniel' and the Hollies' 'He Ain't Heavy' are used to relay both touching and hilarious tales from the boys' own life experiences, including those awkward locker room moments and the beloved big brother (both real and imagined).

BWW Reviews: Desert Rose's VITAMIN Q is the perfect prescription to fight boredom and generate laughs

VITAMIN Q, a revue comprised of musical numbers by Eric Lane Barnes, now appearing at Desert Rose Playhouse, is hilariously funny and appropriate for gay-friendly audiences from teenagers on up.

Four 'Mos Prod. Presents PROVIDENCE, Now thru Oct 26

Four 'Mos Productions will present PROVIDENCE, by David A. Gill, for a limited run, today, October 9 - 26, at Roy Arias Stage IV. Gill's first full-length play, PROVIDENCE was produced at Transient Theater in Chicago & has since gone through a series of workshops before this New York premiere. Directed by Tom Wallace, the show has Set, Light & Sound Design by Charles Kirby & Costume Design by Jonathan Michaud. Kristen Alberda serves as Stage Manager.

Four 'Mos Prod. Presents PROVIDENCE, Oct 9-26

Four 'Mos Productions will present PROVIDENCE, by David A. Gill, for a limited run, October 9 - 26, at Roy Arias Stage IV. Gill's first full-length play, PROVIDENCE was produced at Transient Theater in Chicago & has since gone through a series of workshops before this New York premiere. Directed by Tom Wallace, the show has Set, Light & Sound Design by Charles Kirby & Costume Design by Jonathan Michaud. Kristen Alberda serves as Stage Manager.

The Desert Rose Playhouse Pulls Out All THE STOPS With A Hilarious New Production Opening Tomorrow

The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley's live stage company serving the LGBT community, will present THE STOPS, a new musical by Eric Lane Barnes, opening Today, June 13, 2014 for a six-week run. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. In this very unique, original, and funny show, three members of the North American Lady Organists Guild (NALOG) spread their Gospel as 'The Stops,' an Andrews Sisters-esque trio of different faiths united in their love of song. 'Ginny', 'Euglena', and 'Rose' perform a benefit concert for their mentor Dale Meadows, a church music director and songwriter recently ousted from his tabernacle because of his sexuality (he's gay!)

The Desert Rose Playhouse Pulls Out All THE STOPS With A Hilarious New Production Opening 6/13

The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley's live stage company serving the LGBT community, will present THE STOPS, a new musical by Eric Lane Barnes, opening Friday, June 13, 2014 for a six-week run. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. In this very unique, original, and funny show, three members of the North American Lady Organists Guild (NALOG) spread their Gospel as 'The Stops,' an Andrews Sisters-esque trio of different faiths united in their love of song. 'Ginny', 'Euglena', and 'Rose' perform a benefit concert for their mentor Dale Meadows, a church music director and songwriter recently ousted from his tabernacle because of his sexuality (he's gay!)

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall to Celebrate 10th Anniversary, 10/27

Join in a free Day of Celebration marking the 10-year anniversary of Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at McCaw Hall. The entertainment-packed anniversary event features activities for every member of the family including live dance, music, and circus performances, video presentations, and opportunities to participate in the show on three stages throughout McCaw Hall.

Kat Ramsburg Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's HAIRSPRAY, Beg. Tonight

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents Hairspray in Concert, featuring some of Seattle's favorite musical theatre stars and the powerful voices of the 250-member Seattle Men's Chorus.

Kat Ramsburg to Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's HAIRSPRAY; Full Cast Announced!

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced complete casting for Hairspray in Concert, featuring some of Seattle's favorite musical theatre stars and the powerful voices of the 250-member Seattle Men's Chorus. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hairspray's 2002 Broadway debut, this unique concert event will play for six very special performances of glorious and irreverent John Waters-inspired wackiness (Friday-Sunday, June 20-23). In 2002, Hairspray was The 5th Avenue Theatre's first world premiere musical to head for Broadway where it won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Musical and launched The 5th's unprecedented track record for sending new works to New York. Now the smash hit musical comes home, as audiences have never seen it before.

Captain Smartypants' A PANTY LINE Plays Erickson Theatre, Now thru 5/26

For over a hundred years, Broadway has been delighting, inspiring, and irritating people all over the world. No subset of humanity has been more attuned to the songs, stars, hits and flops than gay men. Beginning tonight, May 18, for four performances only, Captain Smartypants (CSP) a small ensemble of Seattle Men's Chorus, will take this premise to task with A Panty Line: their twisted take on some of the best, worst, and funniest moments from The Great White Way.

Captain Smartypants' A PANTY LINE Plays Erickson Theatre, 5/18-26

For over a hundred years, Broadway has been delighting, inspiring, and irritating people all over the world. No subset of humanity has been more attuned to the songs, stars, hits and flops than gay men. Beginning on May 18, for four performances only, Captain Smartypants (CSP) a small ensemble of Seattle Men's Chorus, will take this premise to task with A Panty Line: their twisted take on some of the best, worst, and funniest moments from The Great White Way.