This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (12/6)
There’s a veritable Santa’s workshop of Christmas shows on now, from various takes on classics like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol to brand-new works. Plus plenty of non-holiday shows, too.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (11/29)
There’s a smorgasbord of Christmas shows and more going up this weekend, from classics like ‘The Nutcracker’ and variations on ‘A Christmas Carol’ to brand-new works. Also, ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’. Here’s what’s on this week.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (11/22)
A whole feast of Christmas shows starts right after Thanksgiving. Here’s what’s on this week.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (11/15)
The busy fall season brings hot stages through the cold weather months, and there’s plenty to enjoy this weekend. Here’s what’s on this week.
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Glimpse Through the Panes: At PNB, a Theatrical ‘Window’ to Love and Loss
Theatrical, affecting, timely. The slate of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s current triple-bill cover those and more; and the world premiere work by a Northwest-based choreographer is particularly stunning. Love & Loss runs through 11/12.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (11/8)
The busy fall season brings hot stages through the cold weather months, but plenty of great shows are closing this weekend. Here’s what’s on this week.
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On Book: Maid, Mother, Memoirist
Her bestselling memoir, Maid, left off with Stephanie Land aspiring to be a writer. Her follow-up, Class, leaves little doubt she’s arrived. Land heads to Town Hall Seattle on 11/14 to discuss her engrossing new book.
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This Is a Show About Women’s Issues. (Men, Take Note.)
Cynthia Kaplan has some things to say, about women, men, and genocide acceptance. And freedom, guns, and Christmas songs. Cindy of Arc performs at Intiman Theatre through 11/4.
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The Underground Returns in Hadestown Encore
The hit Broadway musical Hadestown returns to the Paramount for a quick run, following its red-hot first visit to Seattle on last year’s tour. It performs here through 11/5.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (11/1)
This month starts off with loads of great theatre options, from small-stage dramas to big touring musicals. Here’s what’s on this week.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (10/25)
Lots of treats take stage this weekend, with some spooky stuff, comedies, musicals, and more. Here’s what’s on this week.
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Freedom Is Calling (Out of Dodge)
The world premiere of a Seattle playwright’s latest is among the best plays of the year. Last Drive to Dodge runs at Taproot Theatre through 10/21.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (10/18)
The spooky season is underway this weekend, along with loads more openings and short runs. Here’s what’s on this week.
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Tricks and Treats: Here Comes Halloween
Halloween is almost here, and so are these bawdy, fun, and spooky stage options.
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The Thrust: Alcina Is Some Kinky Opera
Handel’s tale of island lust has some serious power dynamics on display in Seattle Opera’s bold staging. Alcina runs through 10/28 at McCaw Hall.
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The Thrust: War Is Hell
On ACT’s stage through November 5, the traveling hit Cambodian Rock Band digs into decades-old scars of war, with wrenching scenes layered in rock melodies. Earlier this month, Two Big Black Bags took on similar hauntings of war.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (10/11)
The spooky season gets underway this weekend, along with a whole slew of openings and short runs. Here’s what’s on this week.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (10/4)
The fall season is well underway, with plenty of openings, some spooky-season offerings, and plenty of intriguing short runs. Here’s what’s on this week.
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3 For Your Weekend: Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Don’t let the weather rain on your nights — head inside for some fantastic finds instead. Here are NWTheatre’s picks through the weekend.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (9/27)
The busy season is well underway, with great shows closing this weekend, new openings, and plenty of intriguing short runs. Here’s what’s on this week.
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On Book: ‘All the Fighting Parts’ Reads Fast, Hits Hard
Hannah V. Sawyerr’s new YA novel-in-verse champions survivors, brings empathy to the decision of whether to report, and delivers a compelling read with the art of a poet.
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PNB’s Season Opener Comes Out to Play
As if shaking the dust off any stodgy notions of the form, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s season-opener goes full-on play-time. The triple-bill Petite Mort runs through 10/1 at McCaw Hall.
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Part of Her World: The 5th’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Brings the Magic of Disney’s Animated Classic
The under-the-sea classic dazzles with plenty of theatre magic and stand-out performances. The Little Mermaid performs at The 5th Avenue Theatre through 10/8.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (9/20)
The busy season is well underway, with lots of shows closing this weekend already and plenty more opening. Here’s what’s on this week.
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History, Her Story, and Their Story Square Off in Dream Hou$e
It’s a game show, a demolition, and a snapshot of grief. Also, it’s a very funny play. Welcome to the Dream Hou$e. Washington Ensemble Theatre’s production runs through 9/25.
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Fire Is Hard to Hold: The Tina Turner Musical
A mind-blowing performance leads the way in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The rest is a little less clear. The Broadway tour performs at The Paramount Theatre through 9/17.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (9/13)
The big fall rush is underway, with plenty of musicals, comedies, and more to see. Here’s what’s on this week.
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Dude, Where’s My Script?
When a script falls from the sky, it kicks off the careers of two of Hollywood’s biggest names — at least according to this celebrity satire. Matt & Ben performs at ArtsWest through 10/1.
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This Week in Arts: Weekly Roundup (9/6)
The big fall rush gets underway this weekend, with a multitude of much-anticipated openings. Here’s what’s on this week.
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Bumbershoot Bounces Back Big in Its Opening Day
The music and arts festival Bumbershoot 2023 made a triumphant return. It runs through September 3.
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