The 13-year-old girls (and one boy) of Clare Barron's "Dance Nation," produced by Washington Ensemble Theatre, live and sometimes nearly die for competitive dance. And there's nothing cute a…
Twisp's reputation as a snow sports-centric town obscures its artsy vibe and green streak. It's a place art lovers and folks committed to sustainability should be sure to visit.
Elby Brosch's "Drama Tops, this is for you," running Jan. 28-30 at Washington Hall, was largely built in minutes-long segments for nightclubs and drag shows.
With a dash of science fiction, Darren Canady's thought experiment of a play at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute explores reparations.
Since his time at Intiman, Bartlett Sher has become one of the most sought-after directors on Broadway. His revival of "Fiddler on the Roof," which ran on Broadway in 2015-2016, comes to the…
Seattle Shakespeare Company's artistic director George Mount says "The Rivals," running through Feb. 2 at Center Theatre, has "great wit [and] really distinctive comedic characters."
A 1970 issue of The Seattle Times magazine made bold predictions about what the world would be like in 2020, painting a picture of a futuristic world where you could shop without leaving hom…
From the reopening of the Seattle Asian Art Museum to the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Sweat," here are five arts events to put on your calendar in 2020.
The Seattle Times put the question to readers, reached out to local leaders, and culled through dozens of names to find the few who were most responsible for change in the greater Seattle ar…
Jerry Herman, the Broadway composer-lyricist who gave America the rousing, old-fashioned musicals "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame" in the 1960s and Broadway's first musical featuring gay lovers, "…
From Oscar-bait movie "1917" to the Broadway revival of "Fiddler on the Roof," our Seattle Times arts writers dish on next month's most buzzworthy arts and entertainment events.
From the creation of Seattle Art Fair to the opening " and closing " of various arts venues, here are some of the memorable developments of the past decade in the local arts and culture scen…
Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such classic shows as "Mame," "Hello, Dolly!" and "La Cage aux Folles," died Thursday. He …
From the wider effects of "Hamilton" to a show that was an empty stage with six naked people and zero words, here are the theater moments of the past decade that stuck with theater reviewer …
Now, I don't want to alarm you, but if you haven't realized it yet, it's the last weekend before Christmas … Still with me? This can be an overwhelming and busy time, but it's important to…
The 5th Avenue Theatre recently premiered "Mrs. Doubtfire," a musical adaptation of the 1993 Robin Williams comedy. We talked with some LGBTQ members of the Seattle-area theater community ab…
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 similar…
Danny Aiello, a late-blooming actor who memorably portrayed blue-collar heavies and hotheads in films such as "The Godfather: Part II," "The Purple Rose of Cairo" and "Do the Right Thing," a…
Whether you want to stay dry indoors or get active in the snow, let us help you plan your weekend with these recommended events and activities.
"A Very Die Hard Christmas" just might be another Seattle Christmas theater tradition in the making, while "Head Over Heels" pairs an epic, 16th-century romance with songs by The Go-Go's.
Musician and comedian Ahamefule J. Oluo's earlier show, "Now I'm Fine," played at On the Boards, the Moore, New York City's Public Theater and beyond, and was made into a film co-written by …
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 dastardly…
From Deck the Hall Ball to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" and many holiday shows, our Seattle Times arts writers dish on next month's most buzzworthy arts and entertainment events.
Looking for last-minute Thanksgiving tips or outings? Maybe you need ideas for activities to do with your relatives over the holiday weekend? We're here to help.
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 White …