Seattle Theatre Newsroom

Seattle Theatre Group will purchase Capitol Hill’s Kerry Hall for $6 million to expand its community-centered arts programming.

Dear Readers, let’s set the way back machine to 2018 when Jeff Schell, The Habit Comedy Troupe, and Mark Siano in conjunction with Seattle Public Theater gifted us that holiday season with “A Very Die Hard Christmas”. Since then we’ve endured political turmoil and a pandemic, but the glory that is “Die Hard” keeps coming back to keep us sane and I’m thrilled to say they’re back and haven’t lost any of their hilarious luster.

 Renton Civic Theatre is making the holiday spirit come alive with two productions this December, marking a new chapter in the theater’s revival. Learn more here!

Seattle's emerging musicians will have another opportunity to grow in community, expand their professional networks, and connect directly with industry professionals with Resonate, a new program from Seattle Theatre Group (STG). 

Laugh Out Loud This Holiday Season with Blithe Spirit at Seattle Rep!

Dear Readers, if you know my reviews then you know how picky I can be, especially with shows I love. One such show is certainly “Legally Blonde: The Musical”, currently playing at Village Theatre. I managed to see the original cast down in San Francisco and it’s always held a special place in my heart. Plus, I just think it’s an outstanding show. So, while I think the current Village production has oodles going for it in regards to talent and general all-around fun, there were just a few tiny things that kept it from blowing me away, the big one being that ineffable spark. But we’ll get to that.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rebecca Cook has been awarded the 2024 Spartan Theatre Distinguished Alumni Award for her significant impact on the arts. Nominated by SFCC faculty, Cook's contributions span theatre and film in Spokane.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with laughter at Key City Public Theatre's Improv-a-Ganza in Port Townsend.

Dear Readers, something struck me last night while watching the juggernaut musical “Wicked”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. No, it wasn’t a flying monkey. It’s just how incredible this show is. It’s withstood the test of time ever since it’s Broadway premiere back in 2003 even though it didn’t win the Tony for Best Musical (that year it went to “Avenue Q”). It’s still running on Broadway, there have been tour after tour, and now we even have a huge blockbuster movie version coming to theaters in a few weeks. But why? For that answer I think we should take a look at this current run which, while not my favorite viewing of the show, still exemplifies what makes this show great.

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.

Centerstage Theatre has announced its holiday panto, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, offering a festive twist on the classic tale.

Dear Readers, really good storytelling doesn’t need flash and glitz. Sometimes, it just needs a touching story with solid performances. Such is Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” currently playing at the Seattle Rep. A sweet little unassuming story with a lovely arc.

Seattle Women's Chorus' Fly Me to the Moon will take place on February 23, 2025 at Benaroya Recital Hall. Taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at 5 p.m.*  

Tacoma Little Theatre has announced its production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, bringing the classic musical to life with performances starting this November.

Tickets for the Seattle run of SIX the musical, by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, will go on sale Wednesday, November 6 for the eight performances between May 6 – 11, 2025.

Successful immersive theater is a difficult-to-achieve, yet, extremely sought-after experience. There’s a classic elegance to a completely seated, stationery work of art, and there’s modern excitement that comes with an interactive show. 

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.

For a second year in a row, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) has been honored by Theatre Puget Sound as the Gregory Awards People's Choice Organization of the Year for North Puget Sound. In addition to this award, WICA is the first theatre outside of Seattle to be nominated and win in lighting design for David Mackie's work in the December 2023 production of Falstaff in Love.

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.

The University of Washington School of Drama will present a reimagined production of THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, exploring themes of justice and community. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by joining Sound Theatre Company, for the first public screenings of CHANGER: A HAND TELLING, the award winning, accessible filmed version of a contemporary storytelling and radio play by Fern Naomi Renville and Roger Fernandes.

Seattle Men's Chorus has announced the return of their Holiday Kids' Show on December 21.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Latin Grammy nominees Maestro José Hernández and his world-renowned Mariachi Sol de México - Embajadores del Mariachi - return to Seattle with their annual A Merry-Achi Christmas holiday tour, Saturday November 23 at 7:30 at Seattle’s Moore Theatre.