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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to being a new parent, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. A comedy with dark edges that is brilliantly funny and painfully true, Cry It Out confronts the pressure to have it all when having it all is a giant lie. From the writer of Orange is the New Black, Shameless, and Maid, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. Written by Molly Smith Metzler, directed by Betsy Mugavero.

Location: Kenmore Community Club (7304 NE 175th St)

Tickets ($27) 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.

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.

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.

Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure.

When the male heirs of the Baskerville line are being killed off one by one, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse can claim its newest heir. The intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.

Written by Ken Ludwig, based on the novel by Arthur Conan Doyle. Directed by Liam Sanchez & Trish Mulligan.

Tickets ($23.50) here.

An evening of diabolical radio mysteries by Kelleen Conway Blanchard, with swoony live music and haunting shocks. Like the enchanting goth cousin of Dragnet and Scooby Doo, the full-length edition of Battle Crow Radio presents four terrifying tales both live and streaming to freeze your blood! Join Detectives Palverson and Jiggles as they follow the trails of murdering fiends, other worldly creatures, and spine-chilling evil. Directed by Sam Ro.

Live-stream available for 10/14 show

Tickets $5-$37 (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.

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.

When it comes to being a new parent, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. A comedy with dark edges that is brilliantly funny and painfully true, Cry It Out confronts the pressure to have it all when having it all is a giant lie. From the writer of Orange is the New Black, Shameless, and Maid, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. Written by Molly Smith Metzler, directed by Betsy Mugavero.

Location: Kenmore Community Club (7304 NE 175th St)

Tickets ($27) here.