Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

James is an Argentine veteran of the 1982 Malvinas/Falklands War. Following a drunken spree at the casino, he wakes to a big surprise in his living room: two big black bags containing ten million dollars. Confused, yet determined to turn his life around, he embarks on a marvelous adventure from Seattle to South America. But is he willing to face the ghosts of his past in order to transform his future? Written and directed by Julieta Vitullo; with original music by Matilde Vitullo.

Preview 9/21, opens 9/22.

Tickets $7-$50 (sliding scale available to all) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Below is info on the shows. Regarding PWYC, people can buy a ticket at full price on the website before the event, or may come to the theater the night of the PWYC performance and purchase tickets at the price they can afford then.

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Directed by Suzy Willhoft.

Pay-what-you-choose tickets available same-day (in person) for 9/28 show

Tickets ($29) here.

“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock ‘n roll goddess, performs her story as a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.” Hedwig describes her painful past and her life’s search for “The Origin of Love” and her other half. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Text by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Joe Urdiales.

Tickets ($18) here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Vincent Orduña.

Tickets ($35) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures is part dance party, part performance cypher, part contemporary performance art, and part conversation facilitated by dancer/choreographer/curator/dance educator Amy O’Neal. O’Neal has been merging the experimental and social natures of Hip Hop and Contemporary dance since 2000 to challenge notions of race, gender, and the sampling nature of innovation. Her primary movement languages are contemporary, hip hop, and house and she creates dance experiences within the experimental performance context, dance film, and virtual reality. The Hybrid Lab is a space for real time dialogue between dancers primarily from and in relation to hip hop culture who merge multiple movement styles and contexts to experiment with artistic form, build community, and shift power dynamics between artists, venues, funders, and audiences.

For this engagement in collaboration with Velocity Dance Center, The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures will feature the evolution of Amy O’Neal’s latest house inspired choreographic work “A Trio” and real time experiments by featured Seattle hip hop, house, waacking, and contemporary culture luminaries Orb, Alfredo “Free” Vergara, Tracey Wong, and Majiin O’Neal, as well as a few emerging artists to be announced. Each night will be slightly different due to the improvisational nature of the show. Expect DJ sets by WD4D, audience agency to move around, surprise musical guests, post show dance parties, and juicy conversation.

Location: 12th Avenue Arts (1620 12th Ave., Seattle)

Tickets $17-$54 (sliding scale) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

Tickets here.

This is a dark, rich, ghost story; or is it a story about unhinged madness? Each of us must decide what is real and what is not. Is it a battle between good and evil, or of right and wrong?

A governess takes a position in a lonely country estate where she is given full charge of Miles and Flora, with strict instructions to never reach out to her employer about matters concerning the children. As her relationship with the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose, and the children develops, she soon believes they are keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions grow when the ghosts of the former valet and governess begin appearing around the grounds but Mrs. Grose and the children deny seeing the figures. As the apparitions take more and more interest in the children, the governess begins to fear for her charges lives and souls.

Written by Douglas Jones, based on the novella by Henry James. Directed by Kristi Ann Jacobson.

Tickets ($17) here.

Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Directed by David Alan Morrison.

Tickets ($28) here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

James is an Argentine veteran of the 1982 Malvinas/Falklands War. Following a drunken spree at the casino, he wakes to a big surprise in his living room: two big black bags containing ten million dollars. Confused, yet determined to turn his life around, he embarks on a marvelous adventure from Seattle to South America. But is he willing to face the ghosts of his past in order to transform his future? Written and directed by Julieta Vitullo; with original music by Matilde Vitullo.

Preview 9/21, opens 9/22.

Tickets $7-$50 (sliding scale available to all) here.

Blithe Spirit is set at the house of writer, Charles Condomine, and his wife, Ruth. One evening, Charles invites local eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at his house. He asks along his friends, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman, intending to gather character inspiration from Madame Arcati for his latest book. Despite initially thinking the seance has been a failure, it soon becomes clear that Madame Arcati has unwittingly brought back Charles’ first wife, Elvira, to haunt him.

Once in his house, Elvira is unable to leave and, as she cannot be seen or heard by Ruth, she causes all kinds of mischievous trouble between the married couple. When Elvira unwittingly causes Ruth’s death in her attempts to bring Charles over to be with her, Charles becomes haunted by both of his now-deceased wives. Frustrated by their odd situation, the threesome call on Madame Arcati once more to send Elvira and Ruth back to the other side. Intensely funny and character-driven, Blithe Spirit combines farce, emotion, and wit to great effect.

Written by Noël Coward, directed by Peter Cook

Location: Salal Grange (1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend)

Pay-what-you-choose performances on Thursdays (10/12 and 10/19)

Tickets ($22) here.

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”

Tickets ($35) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Below is info on the shows. Regarding PWYC, people can buy a ticket at full price on the website before the event, or may come to the theater the night of the PWYC performance and purchase tickets at the price they can afford then.

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Directed by Suzy Willhoft.

Pay-what-you-choose tickets available same-day (in person) for 9/28 show

Tickets ($29) here.

“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock ‘n roll goddess, performs her story as a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.” Hedwig describes her painful past and her life’s search for “The Origin of Love” and her other half. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Text by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Joe Urdiales.

Tickets ($18) here.

How do you plan for a catastrophe? Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemic outbreaks, proposed pandemic insurance years before the novel coronavirus outbreak. No one bought it. Now, in a post-COVID world, we hear his story. A time-jumping tale based on the life and work of Nathan Wolfe (who also happens to be the playwright’s husband).

Though not a play about COVID19, it is a true story of a pandemic expert. An deep dive into the profundities of scientific exploration, the lengths one goes for love and family, the bracing truths of fatherhood and discovery, and the harrowing realities of facing your own mortality, The Catastrophist is a world premiere theatrical experience built of and for this moment in time.

Written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Hjalmer Anderson

Location: Sammamish Valley Grange Hall (14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville)

Tickets ($25) here.

The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures is part dance party, part performance cypher, part contemporary performance art, and part conversation facilitated by dancer/choreographer/curator/dance educator Amy O’Neal. O’Neal has been merging the experimental and social natures of Hip Hop and Contemporary dance since 2000 to challenge notions of race, gender, and the sampling nature of innovation. Her primary movement languages are contemporary, hip hop, and house and she creates dance experiences within the experimental performance context, dance film, and virtual reality. The Hybrid Lab is a space for real time dialogue between dancers primarily from and in relation to hip hop culture who merge multiple movement styles and contexts to experiment with artistic form, build community, and shift power dynamics between artists, venues, funders, and audiences.

For this engagement in collaboration with Velocity Dance Center, The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures will feature the evolution of Amy O’Neal’s latest house inspired choreographic work “A Trio” and real time experiments by featured Seattle hip hop, house, waacking, and contemporary culture luminaries Orb, Alfredo “Free” Vergara, Tracey Wong, and Majiin O’Neal, as well as a few emerging artists to be announced. Each night will be slightly different due to the improvisational nature of the show. Expect DJ sets by WD4D, audience agency to move around, surprise musical guests, post show dance parties, and juicy conversation.

This performance is listed as ASL interpreted

Location: 12th Avenue Arts (1620 12th Ave., Seattle)

Tickets $17-$54 (sliding scale) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

This performance is listed as open captioned (not ASL interpreted). As always, please confirm schedule and best seating location with the theatre.

Tickets here.

Accessibility:

— ASL interpreted performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also open captioned) and 10/7 (matinee) (also open captioned + sensory friendly)

— Open captioned performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted); 10/6 (evening); and 10/7 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted + sensory friendly)

— Audio described performance on 9/30 (matinee)

— Sensory friendly performance on 10/7 (also ASL interpreted + open captioned)

This is a dark, rich, ghost story; or is it a story about unhinged madness? Each of us must decide what is real and what is not. Is it a battle between good and evil, or of right and wrong?

A governess takes a position in a lonely country estate where she is given full charge of Miles and Flora, with strict instructions to never reach out to her employer about matters concerning the children. As her relationship with the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose, and the children develops, she soon believes they are keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions grow when the ghosts of the former valet and governess begin appearing around the grounds but Mrs. Grose and the children deny seeing the figures. As the apparitions take more and more interest in the children, the governess begins to fear for her charges lives and souls.

Written by Douglas Jones, based on the novella by Henry James. Directed by Kristi Ann Jacobson.

Tickets ($17) here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Directed by David Alan Morrison.

Tickets ($28) here.

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Vincent Orduña.

Tickets ($35) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

This performance is listed as sensory friendly, ASL interpreted, and open captioned. As always, please confirm schedule and best seating location with the theatre.

Tickets here.

Accessibility:

— ASL interpreted performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also open captioned) and 10/7 (matinee) (also open captioned + sensory friendly)

— Open captioned performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted); 10/6 (evening); and 10/7 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted + sensory friendly)

— Audio described performance on 9/30 (matinee)

— Sensory friendly performance on 10/7 (also ASL interpreted + open captioned)

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”

Tickets ($35) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

James is an Argentine veteran of the 1982 Malvinas/Falklands War. Following a drunken spree at the casino, he wakes to a big surprise in his living room: two big black bags containing ten million dollars. Confused, yet determined to turn his life around, he embarks on a marvelous adventure from Seattle to South America. But is he willing to face the ghosts of his past in order to transform his future? Written and directed by Julieta Vitullo; with original music by Matilde Vitullo.

Preview 9/21, opens 9/22.

Tickets $7-$50 (sliding scale available to all) here.

Blithe Spirit is set at the house of writer, Charles Condomine, and his wife, Ruth. One evening, Charles invites local eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at his house. He asks along his friends, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman, intending to gather character inspiration from Madame Arcati for his latest book. Despite initially thinking the seance has been a failure, it soon becomes clear that Madame Arcati has unwittingly brought back Charles’ first wife, Elvira, to haunt him.

Once in his house, Elvira is unable to leave and, as she cannot be seen or heard by Ruth, she causes all kinds of mischievous trouble between the married couple. When Elvira unwittingly causes Ruth’s death in her attempts to bring Charles over to be with her, Charles becomes haunted by both of his now-deceased wives. Frustrated by their odd situation, the threesome call on Madame Arcati once more to send Elvira and Ruth back to the other side. Intensely funny and character-driven, Blithe Spirit combines farce, emotion, and wit to great effect.

Written by Noël Coward, directed by Peter Cook

Location: Salal Grange (1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend)

Pay-what-you-choose performances on Thursdays (10/12 and 10/19)

Tickets ($22) here.

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”

Tickets ($35) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Below is info on the shows. Regarding PWYC, people can buy a ticket at full price on the website before the event, or may come to the theater the night of the PWYC performance and purchase tickets at the price they can afford then.

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Directed by Suzy Willhoft.

Pay-what-you-choose tickets available same-day (in person) for 9/28 show

Tickets ($29) here.

“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock ‘n roll goddess, performs her story as a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.” Hedwig describes her painful past and her life’s search for “The Origin of Love” and her other half. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Text by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Joe Urdiales.

Tickets ($18) here.

How do you plan for a catastrophe? Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemic outbreaks, proposed pandemic insurance years before the novel coronavirus outbreak. No one bought it. Now, in a post-COVID world, we hear his story. A time-jumping tale based on the life and work of Nathan Wolfe (who also happens to be the playwright’s husband).

Though not a play about COVID19, it is a true story of a pandemic expert. An deep dive into the profundities of scientific exploration, the lengths one goes for love and family, the bracing truths of fatherhood and discovery, and the harrowing realities of facing your own mortality, The Catastrophist is a world premiere theatrical experience built of and for this moment in time.

Written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Hjalmer Anderson

Location: Sammamish Valley Grange Hall (14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville)

Tickets ($25) here.

Bainbridge Performing Arts’ ongoing improv show, The Edge will have you laughing until your sides ache with their spontaneous and hilarious antics. You never know what will happen next as the actors take suggestions from the audience and create unique and uproarious scenes on the spot.

Note new (fully remodeled) location: Buxton Center (200 Madison Ave N.)

Free and discounted tickets also available; see info here.

Tickets ($15) here.

The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures is part dance party, part performance cypher, part contemporary performance art, and part conversation facilitated by dancer/choreographer/curator/dance educator Amy O’Neal. O’Neal has been merging the experimental and social natures of Hip Hop and Contemporary dance since 2000 to challenge notions of race, gender, and the sampling nature of innovation. Her primary movement languages are contemporary, hip hop, and house and she creates dance experiences within the experimental performance context, dance film, and virtual reality. The Hybrid Lab is a space for real time dialogue between dancers primarily from and in relation to hip hop culture who merge multiple movement styles and contexts to experiment with artistic form, build community, and shift power dynamics between artists, venues, funders, and audiences.

For this engagement in collaboration with Velocity Dance Center, The Hybrid Lab: Conversations in Merging Dance Cultures will feature the evolution of Amy O’Neal’s latest house inspired choreographic work “A Trio” and real time experiments by featured Seattle hip hop, house, waacking, and contemporary culture luminaries Orb, Alfredo “Free” Vergara, Tracey Wong, and Majiin O’Neal, as well as a few emerging artists to be announced. Each night will be slightly different due to the improvisational nature of the show. Expect DJ sets by WD4D, audience agency to move around, surprise musical guests, post show dance parties, and juicy conversation.

Location: 12th Avenue Arts (1620 12th Ave., Seattle)

Tickets $17-$54 (sliding scale) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

Tickets here.

This is a dark, rich, ghost story; or is it a story about unhinged madness? Each of us must decide what is real and what is not. Is it a battle between good and evil, or of right and wrong?

A governess takes a position in a lonely country estate where she is given full charge of Miles and Flora, with strict instructions to never reach out to her employer about matters concerning the children. As her relationship with the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose, and the children develops, she soon believes they are keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions grow when the ghosts of the former valet and governess begin appearing around the grounds but Mrs. Grose and the children deny seeing the figures. As the apparitions take more and more interest in the children, the governess begins to fear for her charges lives and souls.

Written by Douglas Jones, based on the novella by Henry James. Directed by Kristi Ann Jacobson.

Tickets ($17) here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Directed by David Alan Morrison.

Tickets ($28) here.

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Vincent Orduña.

Tickets ($35) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

Tickets here.

Accessibility:

— ASL interpreted performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also open captioned) and 10/7 (matinee) (also open captioned + sensory friendly)

— Open captioned performances on 10/1 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted); 10/6 (evening); and 10/7 (matinee) (also ASL interpreted + sensory friendly)

— Audio described performance on 9/30 (matinee)

— Sensory friendly performance on 10/7 (also ASL interpreted + open captioned)

Blithe Spirit is set at the house of writer, Charles Condomine, and his wife, Ruth. One evening, Charles invites local eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at his house. He asks along his friends, Dr. and Mrs. Bradman, intending to gather character inspiration from Madame Arcati for his latest book. Despite initially thinking the seance has been a failure, it soon becomes clear that Madame Arcati has unwittingly brought back Charles’ first wife, Elvira, to haunt him.

Once in his house, Elvira is unable to leave and, as she cannot be seen or heard by Ruth, she causes all kinds of mischievous trouble between the married couple. When Elvira unwittingly causes Ruth’s death in her attempts to bring Charles over to be with her, Charles becomes haunted by both of his now-deceased wives. Frustrated by their odd situation, the threesome call on Madame Arcati once more to send Elvira and Ruth back to the other side. Intensely funny and character-driven, Blithe Spirit combines farce, emotion, and wit to great effect.

Written by Noël Coward, directed by Peter Cook

Location: Salal Grange (1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend)

Pay-what-you-choose performances on Thursdays (10/12 and 10/19)

Tickets ($22) here.

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fraulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. Musical numbers include “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies.”

Tickets ($35) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Below is info on the shows. Regarding PWYC, people can buy a ticket at full price on the website before the event, or may come to the theater the night of the PWYC performance and purchase tickets at the price they can afford then.

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. Directed by Suzy Willhoft.

Pay-what-you-choose tickets available same-day (in person) for 9/28 show

Tickets ($29) here.

“Internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock ‘n roll goddess, performs her story as a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.” Hedwig describes her painful past and her life’s search for “The Origin of Love” and her other half. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Text by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Directed by Joe Urdiales.

Tickets ($18) here.

Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Directed by David Alan Morrison.

Tickets ($28) here.

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Vincent Orduña.

Tickets ($35) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

How do you plan for a catastrophe? Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemic outbreaks, proposed pandemic insurance years before the novel coronavirus outbreak. No one bought it. Now, in a post-COVID world, we hear his story. A time-jumping tale based on the life and work of Nathan Wolfe (who also happens to be the playwright’s husband).

Though not a play about COVID19, it is a true story of a pandemic expert. An deep dive into the profundities of scientific exploration, the lengths one goes for love and family, the bracing truths of fatherhood and discovery, and the harrowing realities of facing your own mortality, The Catastrophist is a world premiere theatrical experience built of and for this moment in time.

Written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Hjalmer Anderson

Location: Sammamish Valley Grange Hall (14654 148th Ave NE, Woodinville)

Tickets ($25) here.

This is a dark, rich, ghost story; or is it a story about unhinged madness? Each of us must decide what is real and what is not. Is it a battle between good and evil, or of right and wrong?

A governess takes a position in a lonely country estate where she is given full charge of Miles and Flora, with strict instructions to never reach out to her employer about matters concerning the children. As her relationship with the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose, and the children develops, she soon believes they are keeping secrets from her. Her suspicions grow when the ghosts of the former valet and governess begin appearing around the grounds but Mrs. Grose and the children deny seeing the figures. As the apparitions take more and more interest in the children, the governess begins to fear for her charges lives and souls.

Written by Douglas Jones, based on the novella by Henry James. Directed by Kristi Ann Jacobson.

Tickets ($17) here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle, Ursula, and Prince Eric tell the story of dreams, love, family, and friendship that has delighted generations. Dive under the sea with Ariel and her friends as they sing some of the best-known songs of the last century.

Tickets here.

It’s the completely improvised stand-up comedy open mic, based on your suggestions, every Sunday night.

Location: The Atlas Theatre (3509 Fremont Ave N.)

Tickets ($6-$21.50, sliding scale available to all) here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Prophet and Ro are chasing dreams faintly whispered on the wind that sweeps the dusty Texas plain, where ranching is brutal work and change is on the horizon. Set at the end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

A world premiere, produced in partnership with The Hansberry Project. Written by Andrew Lee Creech. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Previews 9/20-21, opening 9/22. Pay-what-you-choose rush tickets available for 9/27 performance.

Tickets ($28-$59) here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Join zaza on a fact-finding adventure, diving into and exploring HANDS: handshakes, hand signals, pinky promises, palm reading, shadow puppets, finger prints, nerve sensation, touch and connection. Using their two hands and ten fingers, as well as other props, metaphors and perhaps a touch of whimsy with a dash of the imagination, we will put our finger on the pulse of these distal appendages, their sensitivity and their capabilities. How and why do we use our hands and what are all the amazing things we can do with them?

Equal parts Radiolab meets the Magic School Bus meets the Big Comfy Couch, this show invites you to cozy up, feel some feelings and learn as many fun finger factoids and (hand)necdotes that we can cram into one show.

Alyza DelPan-Monley (they/them) believes in the expressive power that can be accessed in the body through movement. As a movement designer and choreographer, they perform and collaborate regularly and are a company member and dancer with Malacarne. Alyza is Velocity Dance Center’s Curating Artist in Residence through September 2023. They strive to participate in and build processes where everyone feels like they can exist in their fullest selves by cultivating and celebrating every body’s unique form of expression.

Preview 10/11, opens 10/12. ASL interpreted 10/13.

Location: 12th Avenue Arts (1620 12th Ave, Seattle)

Tickets $23-$54 (sliding scale) here.

Twice-monthly comedy showcase with Emmett Montgomery, Brett Hamil, and special guests.

Tickets ($14) here.

Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny hit play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia for the first time in thirty years, as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of Cambodia’s most infamous war criminals. Backed by a live band playing contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time as father and daughter face the music of the past. By Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew.

An ACT and 5th Avenue Theatre co-production, performed at ACT (700 Union St., Falls Theatre)

Previews 8/29-10/4, opens 10/5

Limited number of pay-what-you-choose advance tickets available for each performance. Rush tickets ($20) offered for all performances, if available. See discount ticket information here.

Tickets and show info here.

Robbing from the rich has never been so fun! A greedy prince has taken control of England, and it is up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men and Women to fight for justice and champion for the underdog. From comic mastermind Ken Ludwig comes this rollicking and inventive play, packed with delightful thrills, amorous exploits, contagious laughs, and great beloved heroes like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian. Get ready to dodge an arrow or two with this swashbuckling adventure.

Tickets here.

Ding ding ding… your room is waiting at the infamous Hitchcock Hotel. It’s been decades since the Hitchcock family entertained the likeness of royals and influential politicians alike, but the memories of their guests continue to inhabit this dilapidated relic of the past. An evening, guided by the hotel porter, featuring death defying dance, sultry songs, shimmying show girls and hauntingly beautiful new music, you’re sure to delight in the decadence of the damned.

Note new location (enter mid-block on Pine).

21+ event. View menu here.

Tickets ($88+, depending on day) here.