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Monday, December 16, 2019

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre stirs up nostalgia. How well does it work as a stage show? by Dusty Somers

The 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire,” starring Robin Williams, was a huge hit. Will this new musical, currently receiving its world premiere at the 5th Ave before heading to Broadway, find sim…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Book-It Repertory Theatre revisits ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ and casts a more enchanting spell by Dusty Somers

It’s clear Book-It thought they could improve on their 2017 musical adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones’ fantasy novel about a young woman who must contend with life-altering spells, a dasta…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, November 22, 2019

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ will be the 5th Avenue Theatre’s 10th production to go to Broadway. Here’s a scorecard on the others. by Dusty Somers

For nearly 20 years, the 5th Ave has served as a testing ground for new work, developing shows and giving them the out-of-town tryout that’s a rite of passage on the path to the Great Whit…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Juggling and comedy troupe Flying Karamazov Brothers have a new take on an old show by Dusty Somers

“Club Sandwich,” a noir-influenced adventure, opens Sept. 19 at Broadway Performance Hall.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Seattle Rep’s ‘As You Like It’ brings together nearly 100 community members to join professional actors onstage by Dusty Somers

“As You Like It" is part of Seattle Rep's Public Works program, which seeks to draw people to participate in theater through free classes, workshops and the creation of collaborative stage…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Roger Guenveur Smith returns to Seattle with solo show ‘Frederick Douglass Now’ by Dusty Somers

Roger Guenveur Smith, whose one-man shows about Rodney King and Huey P. Newton were brought to the big screen by Spike Lee, is bringing his solo show “Frederick Douglass Now" to the stage …

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

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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