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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
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

How a unique Seattle theater company bridges the generation gap by Gemma Wilson

SilverKite's Intergenerational Theatre Company creates plays designed to build community across generations.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

‘Cambodian Rock Band’ at Seattle’s ACT Theatre tries a tricky balance by Gemma Wilson

"Cambodian Rock Band" may have plenty of laughter but it's also deadly serious and moving, a family story of inherited trauma and gut-wrenching history inside layers of music and comedy.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 12:22PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Must-see Seattle theater in October 2023 by Gemma Wilson

Whether your October vibe skews toward spooky season, sweater season or moody season, local theaters have something to suit.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Why Seattle Shakespeare taking over Book-It scene shop is important to Seattle theater by Gemma Wilson

The 6,000-square-foot scene shop in South Park is a rare resource in increasingly expensive Seattle.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Seattle’s Taproot Theatre creates magic with ‘Last Drive to Dodge’ by Gemma Wilson

Andrew Lee Creech explores Black cowboy history in his world premiere play “Last Drive to Dodge,” now running at Taproot Theatre.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 04:44PM
Monday, September 25, 2023

Theater meets circus act in Seattle Rep’s joyful, wistful ‘Passengers’ by Gemma Wilson

This isn't your average "sit-and-watch" sort of play. Seattle Rep's "Passengers" marries acrobatics with theater while capturing the wistful romance of travel.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 01:54PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Peter Pan fare on Seattle stages by Gemma Wilson

A delightful “Matt & Ben” lands at ArtsWest while Reboot Theatre Company’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” misses the mark.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, September 8, 2023

Best bets for Seattle theater in September 2023 by Gemma Wilson

From "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" to a cast of contemporary circus performers using acrobatics to tell stories, here's what you won't want to miss this month.

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

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