Wednesday, July 24, 2024

‘Company’ at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre review: Sondheim for our times by Gemma Wilson

How does this update of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's classic 1970 musical, about a New Yorker facing age 35, feel in 2024?

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Seattle’s high cost of living hits artists hard by Margo Vansynghel and Sarah-Mae McCullough

In this new package, our arts team explores how much Seattle artists make, how they afford life in the city, what could help and more.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Friday, July 19, 2024

15 ways to support Seattle-area arts and artists by Margo Vansynghel

You don't need to have a ton of money to support local arts and artists. Here are 15 ways to do so, ranging from no-cost options to big-step ideas.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

8 Seattle artists share how they survive in the expensive city by Margo Vansynghel

In their own words, eight Seattle-area artists share how much they make and how they make it work.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:55PM

How Seattle can support its artists despite rising prices by Margo Vansynghel, Gemma Wilson, Moira Macdonald and Michael Rietmulder

Organizations in Seattle and elsewhere are trying to address the affordability crisis for artists with programs tackling basic income, affordable housing and more.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Seattle’s cost of living crisis hits the arts hard. Why that matters by Margo Vansynghel

Seattle's rapidly increasing cost of living affects everyone. Here's why we focused on artists.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM

Seattle’s too expensive for artists 一 what that means for the region by Margo Vansynghel

A Seattle Times survey sheds light on just how precarious life as an artist has become in recent years — and how that could endanger the region's vitality.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Seattle’s Yun Theatre presents a small story with big, brave ideas by Gemma Wilson

In Yilong Liu’s play "June is the First Fall," a young gay man returns home to Hawaii to try to reconnect with himself and his complicated family.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Monday, July 15, 2024

‘Clue’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre is a funny, punny good time by Gemma Wilson

You can go see serious shows some other time. Right now, don't we deserve some well-executed fun?

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Friday, July 12, 2024

Seattle theater update: New faces, new spaces by Gemma Wilson

Want to mix up your theater routine? Keep an eye on these intriguing new companies, unusual new spaces and one innovative enterprise that’s new to Seattle.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Sarah Rudinoff’s new album celebrates 30 collaborative Seattle years by Gemma Wilson

Sarah Rudinoff, musical theater actor and singer who's electrified Seattle audiences for some 30 years, has just released "Together," her first solo album.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM

Top Seattle theater shows to see in summer 2024 by Gemma Wilson

Yes, we know it's summertime, but there's plenty of excitement happening indoors with fan-favorite musicals and a play from an exciting new company.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Tony-winning musical ‘Suffs’ disrupted by chanting protesters with a banner by The Associated Press

A performance of the Broadway musical “Suffs” was briefly disrupted Tuesday when protesters unfurled a banner with the slogan “Suffs Is a White Wash” and chants of “Cancel ‘Suffs.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:35PM
Monday, June 17, 2024

‘Spring Awakening’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue sits in a tricky limbo by Gemma Wilson

When “Spring Awakening” debuted on Broadway in 2006, it felt new. How does it fare now, nearly 20 years later, on The 5th Avenue Theatre stage?

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 05:42PM

David Zinn, Broadway designer with WA ties, wins a 2024 Tony Award by Gemma Wilson

Scenic and costume designer David Zinn, who grew up on Bainbridge Island, took home his third Tony Award Sunday night.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:44PM

Daniel Radcliffe Conjures Up His First Tony by Michael Paulson

Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known for the "Harry Potter" movies, but at 34, he just won his first major award: for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:30AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales delight again at Seattle Rep by Gemma Wilson

Is there a plot to this latest show from Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales? Kind of! Does it matter? Not at all! Sometimes it's just fun to watch people have fun.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Seattle Rep layoffs to include majority of its artistic staff by Gemma Wilson

The layoffs at the city's preeminent regional theater company include a majority of its artistic, arts engagement and Public Works departments.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 05:11PM

5 must-see Seattle theater shows in June 2024 by Gemma Wilson

From "Spring Awakening" at the 5th to a another unlikely-but-wonderful musical at the Paramount, here are the shows to see this month.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Jeannette Charles, who doubled for the Queen, is dead at 96 by Sam Roberts

Jeannette Charles, who transformed a portrait rejected by a royal art show into a career as a Queen Elizabeth II look-alike in movies and on television, died on Tuesday in Great Baddow, Engl…

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 06:43PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company may soon merge by Gemma Wilson

While a merger is not yet official, both theater companies are looking to have a legal merger agreement finalized by the end of the year.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 07:31PM

Seattle’s historical Nippon Kan Theatre reopens, newly restored by Reneé Dìaz

The 115-year-old Nippon Kan Theatre, a former cultural hub for Seattle's Japanese American community, is open again for events and gatherings.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Seattle’s top summer events, races, outdoor movies and more in 2024 by Seattle Times Staff

In our 2024 Seattle Times summer guide, you'll find recommendations for arts, eats, activities and more fun outside.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Monday, May 20, 2024

Seattle Shakespeare in the park and more outdoor performances in summer 2024 by Dusty Somers

This year's summer slate includes beloved musicals, intriguing dance performances and plenty of Shakespeare.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Theatre Puget Sound, which had been in danger of closing, to remain open by Chase Hutchinson

Earlier this year, it was an open question whether Theatre Puget Sound would make it. But now TPS is going to survive for at least another 18 months.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 11:56AM
Friday, May 10, 2024

In ‘Unrivaled,’ two frenemies have much to write about by Gemma Alexander

A coproduction of Seattle Public Theater and SIS Productions, “Unrivaled" features two rival 11th-century Japanese writers.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM

There’s a ‘Seattle takeover’ happening at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Gemma Wilson

Oregon Shakespeare Festival's new artistic director, Tim Bond, is assembling a leadership team with strong Seattle ties to help guide the storied company on its continued road to recovery.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Idris Goodwin, Seattle Children’s Theatre director, writes a children’s book by Crystal Paul

"Your House Is Not Just a House," out this month, is the debut children's book by Idris Goodwin, Seattle Children's Theatre artistic director.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 01:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

‘The Lehman Trilogy’ at Seattle’s ACT a compelling saga of greed by Dusty Somers

ACT Contemporary Theatre takes on the Tony Award-winning play tracing the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers financial services firm.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Monday, May 6, 2024

5 hot Seattle-area theater shows to see in the coming weeks by Gemma Wilson

Let local theater take you all over the world and beyond.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:00PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

2024 Tony Award nominees include these Broadway veterans with WA ties by Misha Berson

One Broadway veteran with local ties scooped up three Tony noms this year, while another is nominated for her performance in a musical inspired by Alicia Keys.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 04:28PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime