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Beloved Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To ACT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

ACT Contemporary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the 49th year of the beloved theatrical classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season's production will see the return of Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Review: Merrimack Repertory Theatre Makes THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE Worth Joining
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 9, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?

Review: CAMELOT at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 14, 2024

I’m happy to say that what I witnessed last night is what I like to refer to as theatrical alchemy, when all the parts of a show, cast, set, direction, costumes, etc., all come together to form gold writes BWW critic.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Opens Its 2024-2025 Season With THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season opener, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE.

Village Theatre Begins 2024-2025 Season Intimate New Adaptation of CAMELOT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Village Theatre will present an intimate adaptation of CAMELOT, offering a fresh take on the classic musical.

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!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Seattle Awards; THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Spokane Valley Summer Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards December 5th Standings; THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; HELLO, DOLLY! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Village Theatre Presents BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Village Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the inspiring real-life story of chart-topping musical legend Carole King's remarkable rise to stardom. 

Cast Set For SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD at Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Village Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the first show of their 2023–2024 season, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. 

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 28, 2023

In the musical theater world, there are classics and then there are Classics (with the big “C”). Jerry Herman’s “Hello, Dolly!” is certainly a big “C” Classic and I’m here to fight anyone who says different. It’s a delicious throwback to the Golden Age of musicals and certainly a star vehicle for the right star. And speaking of the right star, the current production of “Dolly”, currently playing at Village Theatre, shows just how good this Classic can be with the incredible Bobbi Kotula in the title role who proves that she’s not a star, but a Star!

HELLO, DOLLY! Comes To Village Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023

Starring the incomparable Bobbi Kotula as Dolly Gallagher Levi, Hello, Dolly! triumphantly comes to Village Theatre this summer.

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Apr 30, 2023

TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare is loaded with music, mischief, and magic. With the Bard’s trusty plot devices of mistaken identity and a prank gone awry, the show traipses its way through the lives of the Illyrians on the way to their happy endings. Clever lyrics embellish the story, touch the heart, and even drop a few truth bombs about identity. The fun and frivolity are full force in this stellar production of a classic in musical form.What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Seattle Shakespeare?

SEATTLE CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARDS (JAY'S PICKS) 2022
by Jay Irwin - Jan 6, 2023

Dear Readers, I don’t need to tell you, it’s been a crazy year. Many theaters just coming back to life or ramping up again post pandemic. But even with all the chaos, Seattle still comes up with some amazing shows from theaters large and small. Here’s a list of my personal picks for outstanding shows and performers from the past year, 2022.

Village Theatre's NewWorks Program to Stage EASTBOUND
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Village Theatre today announced that tickets are on sale now for the Village Originals Beta Production of Eastbound, a new bilingual musical about the unexpected meeting of two brothers from opposite sides of the world. Directed by Desdemona Chiang (Seattle Rep: The Winter’s Tale) and Music Directed by R.J. Tancioco (Village Theatre: Hairspray,  Newsies), this is a fully-produced developmental production with scenic design by Timothy Mackabee, costume design by Johanna Pan, and lighting design by Robert J. Aguilar.

VIDEO: Watch 'A Change in Me' From BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022

5th Avenue Theatre is presenting Disney's Beauty and the Beast through February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.

VIDEO: Watch 'Gaston' From 5th Avenue Theater's BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Alan Henry - Jan 31, 2022

Get a first look at 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing January 12 to February 6, 2022. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is The 5th's first fully-mounted musical created for an in-person audience since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and is the first production in its spectacular 2021/21 Season.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Jan 30, 2022

There are two words that explain why “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” worked so well as the stunning animated film it is and why it was able to be transferred so well to the stage, Howard Ashman.