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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

What our critic thought of 2 fresh, funny Seattle plays by Gemma Wilson

Lies and laughter run rampant in Seattle Shakespeare Company's “The Bed Trick” and Seattle Public Theater's “The Moors,” both running now and worth your time.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Seattle’s theaters lean on an age-old funding model to bring new audiences by Gemma Wilson

In an era where consumers subscribe to everything, Seattle's theaters are coming up with new ways to lean on a funding model that once seemed out of date

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Playwright and performer Keiko Green lights up Seattle stages by Gemma Wilson

Keiko Green's latest work, "The Bed Trick" debuts this month at Seattle Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 08:00AM
Friday, March 8, 2024

At Seattle Rep, a staggeringly good ‘Sanctuary City’ by Gemma Wilson

Martyna Majok's play about the friendship of two undocumented teens melon-balled our reviewer's heart.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM

5 most intriguing shows you’ll find on Seattle’s stages in March by Gemma Wilson

Whether you're looking for a cozy mystery, a sweet romance or Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, there's something for everyone in Seattle's theaters this month.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Our Arts Adviser can help you plan your next night out around Seattle by Gemma Wilson

Got a question about what to see? In our new feature, Arts Adviser, we're going to try and provide tailored advice for you about arts events and itineraries.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Seattle theater abounds in mystery — of the fun kind by Gemma Wilson

What is it about mysteries — and particularly cozy mysteries — that resonate with so many of us?

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

What ‘The Lower Depths,’ a 1902 play about homelessness, says about Seattle in 2024 by Gemma Wilson

Maxim Gorky's play about people living in poverty revolutionized theater in 1902. Its 2024 production prompts our critic to ponder the purpose of theater.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:30PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Must-see Seattle theater in February 2024 by Gemma Wilson

From the tried-and-true to experimental and acrobatic works, here are theater works to put on your calendar this month.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

At Seattle Public Theater, a world-premiere, time-travel quest by Gemma Wilson

Maggie Lee's world-premiere "Once More, Just for You" runs through Feb. 25 at Seattle Public Theater.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Friday, February 2, 2024

What is acrobatics? In Seattle, far more than a spectacle by Gemma Wilson

Human bodies that seem unbeholden to gravity inspire awe, but spectacle is just one facet of modern circus.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Writer of ‘The Whale’ on the Oscars and his play at Seattle’s ACT by Gemma Wilson

Playwright Samuel D. Hunter, whose "A Case for the Existence of God" runs at ACT Theatre Feb. 2-18, chats about the value of complexity and working with Brendan Fraser.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Monday, January 29, 2024

What Seattle stands to lose if Theatre Puget Sound doesn’t make it by Gemma Wilson

TPS, with its mission “to foster and advocate for a robust and equitable theater community," only has a financial runway to survive through April. They're doing everything they can to keep…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Friday, January 26, 2024

At Seattle Rep, fantasy and reality collide in ‘Quixote Nuevo’ by Gemma Wilson

Octavio Solis’ Chicano riff on "Don Quixote de la Mancha" plays at Seattle Rep through Feb. 11.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Lily Gladstone’s path from Seattle theater to an Oscar nomination by Gemma Wilson

How Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone’s local theater roots helped set her up for Hollywood success on her own terms.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, January 12, 2024

Alexandra Tavares tackles complex roles on many Seattle stages by Gemma Wilson

In the first of our new series, Artist to Know, we highlight Alexandra Tavares, who's graced nearly every major stage in Seattle with stellar performances.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Monday, January 8, 2024

Seattle-area theater shows to watch in January and February 2024 by Gemma Wilson

From an updated take on "Don Quixote" to the grande dame-ness of Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard," here are must-see shows to put on your theater calendar.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

2024 Seattle-area theater highlights to put on your calendar by Gemma Wilson

There's plenty of intriguing theater on tap for 2024. Here are just a few of them to get your planning started.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Top Seattle-area arts and culture happenings of 2023 by Margo Vansynghel, Michael Rietmulder, Moira Macdonald and Gemma Wilson

From the return of Bumbershoot and Cinerama to the Swift Quake and "Boys in the Boat" premiere, relive the biggest moments in Seattle arts & culture this year.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Wier Harman, former Town Hall Seattle director, dies at 57 by Gemma Wilson

Harman, a champion of the city's arts and cultural community who stepped down in late 2022, died Dec. 11.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 06:29PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Intiman brings back ‘Black Nativity,’ a beloved Seattle tradition by Gemma Wilson

From 1998 to 2012, Intiman Theatre's "Black Nativity," Langston Hughes' gospel song-play, was a beloved holiday tradition. The theater is bringing the joyous show back this year.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Top Seattle theater events in December 2023 by Gemma Wilson

From the return of longtime local tradition "Black Nativity" to "MJ the Musical," here's what to put on your theater calendar in December.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Monday, November 27, 2023

In its new Seattle space, at age 25, is Teatro ZinZanni worth a night out? by Gemma Wilson

Can an incredible local singer, a new co-director and a sexy downtown space revive this dated dinner-theater experience?

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

New-play readings are theater’s most fun, best-kept secret by Gemma Wilson

Getting in on the ground floor of Seattle theater is always worth it. Here's why our arts and culture writer loves new-play readings.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Monday, November 20, 2023

‘Little Women’ at Seattle Rep: A feast of feminist low-hanging fruit by Gemma Wilson

How does "Little Women," adapted by playwright Kate Hamill from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 1860s novel, fare at Seattle Rep? Read on for our review.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

At Village Theatre, Sarah Rose Davis steps into ‘Beautiful’ role by Gemma Wilson

Davis stars as beloved singer-songwriter Carole King in bio-musical “Beautiful,” now running at Village Theatre. 

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

1 world premiere and 5 more great shows to catch this November by Gemma Wilson

From new family stories to re-imagination of a classic, a musical and intriguing virtual productions, there's lots of theater to be excited about this November.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Monday, November 6, 2023

Review: ‘Hotdish’ serves repressed Midwestern emotion with a smile by Gemma Wilson

The world premiere of Brendan Healy's funny, poignant look at family secrets (and recipes) runs through Dec. 2 at 12th Avenue Arts in Seattle.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:31PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Intiman at 50: Seattle’s shapeshifting theater reaches hard-won milestone by Gemma Wilson

Today's Intiman Theatre, which has survived a roller-coaster history, bears little resemblance to what it was decades ago. Why should it?

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Theater review: ‘Hadestown’ tackles love, art and the limits of each by Gemma Wilson

Tony-winning mythological musical "Hadestown" is back at Seattle's Paramount Theatre through Nov. 5. Here's what our critic thought of the popular production.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 03:35PM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Mythical, minimal ‘Islander’ at Seattle Rep prompts us to pay attention by Gemma Wilson

"Islander," an enchanting two-actor musical, runs at Seattle Rep through Nov. 19.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards