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A wildly theatrical adaptation of the novel, that upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan becomes Peter Pan.
Play by Rick Elice, music by Wayne Barker; directed by Kody Smith. Presented by Alpha Psi Omega.
Location: Phillips Center – Studio Theater (12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma)
Show info here. Tickets ($5) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal night out with friends — or a date of your own. Book by Austin Winsberg; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Directed by Jeanette Sanchez.
Tickets ($41) here.
What happens when faith alone can’t pay the bills? At a decrepit medieval monastery in France, a traveling one-eyed con artist teaches the destitute monks an outrageous new way to pay old debts — with hilarious consequences. A dark comedy about the dark ages, written by Michael Hollinger.
Pay-what-you-choose performance on 4/11.
Tickets ($29) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
A wildly theatrical adaptation of the novel, that upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan becomes Peter Pan.
Play by Rick Elice, music by Wayne Barker; directed by Kody Smith. Presented by Alpha Psi Omega.
Location: Phillips Center – Studio Theater (12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma)
Show info here. Tickets ($5) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal night out with friends — or a date of your own. Book by Austin Winsberg; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Directed by Jeanette Sanchez.
Tickets ($41) here.
What happens when faith alone can’t pay the bills? At a decrepit medieval monastery in France, a traveling one-eyed con artist teaches the destitute monks an outrageous new way to pay old debts — with hilarious consequences. A dark comedy about the dark ages, written by Michael Hollinger.
Pay-what-you-choose performance on 4/11.
Tickets ($29) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
A wildly theatrical adaptation of the novel, that upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan becomes Peter Pan.
Play by Rick Elice, music by Wayne Barker; directed by Kody Smith. Presented by Alpha Psi Omega.
Location: Phillips Center – Studio Theater (12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma)
Show info here. Tickets ($5) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. This show is the ideal night out with friends — or a date of your own. Book by Austin Winsberg; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Directed by Jeanette Sanchez.
Tickets ($41) here.
What happens when faith alone can’t pay the bills? At a decrepit medieval monastery in France, a traveling one-eyed con artist teaches the destitute monks an outrageous new way to pay old debts — with hilarious consequences. A dark comedy about the dark ages, written by Michael Hollinger.
Pay-what-you-choose performance on 4/11.
Tickets ($29) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
Tacoma Opera invites you to explore the complexities of attraction in Jacques Offenbach’s compelling opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, in which Hoffmann, a poet, navigates a series of enthralling encounters that recount love affairs with three captivating women. In the process, the opera unearths the impact of expectations that society places upon women, reflecting on often marginalized roles and their effect on culture. This extraordinary cast skillfully brings to life a collision of the real world and imagination, offering a poignant portrayal of love, loss and resilience amidst societal pressures, in a production that transcends the boundaries of time and space while shedding light on the enduring journey toward understanding and self-discovery. Directed by Kelly Kitchens.
Tickets here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
A night of dance with choreography by faculty, guest artists, and students.
Location: Phillips Center – Eastvold Auditorium (12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma)
Tickets ($16) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
A night of dance with choreography by faculty, guest artists, and students.
Location: Phillips Center – Eastvold Auditorium (12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma)
Tickets ($16) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
The script that Alfred Hitchcock based the 1948 film on. For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and the “fun of the thing,” Wyndham Brandon persuades his weak-minded friend, Charles Granillo, to assist him in the murder of a fellow undergraduate, a perfectly harmless man named Ronald Raglan. They place the body in a wooden chest, and to add spice to their handiwork, invite a few acquaintances, including the dead youth’s father, to a party, the chest with its gruesome contents serving as a supper table. The horror and tension are worked up gradually suspected grows outside, the guests leave, and we see the reactions of the two murderers, watched closely by the suspecting lame poet, Rupert Cadell. Written by Patrick Hamilton; directed by Bill Huls.
Tickets ($30) here.
Presented by The Crypt and Latina K Presents, Azúcar: A Latine Cabaret Experience showcases Latine voices through Burlesque and Cabaret as powerful forms of artistic expression. Allowing Latine artists to explore these genres empowers us to tell our stories in unique and transformative ways. Featuring Olympia’s Premier all-Latine burlesque collective Papaya Magic Cabaret, and Burlesque artists of Latine heritage from the Pacific Northwest.
Ages 21+. Doors at 8:30, show at 9.
Tickets ($27+) here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Pay-what-you-choose performance (general seating) on 4/18.
Tickets ($15) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Written by Richard Harris.
Tickets ($35) here.
Tacoma Opera invites you to explore the complexities of attraction in Jacques Offenbach’s compelling opera, The Tales of Hoffmann, in which Hoffmann, a poet, navigates a series of enthralling encounters that recount love affairs with three captivating women. In the process, the opera unearths the impact of expectations that society places upon women, reflecting on often marginalized roles and their effect on culture. This extraordinary cast skillfully brings to life a collision of the real world and imagination, offering a poignant portrayal of love, loss and resilience amidst societal pressures, in a production that transcends the boundaries of time and space while shedding light on the enduring journey toward understanding and self-discovery. Directed by Kelly Kitchens.
Tickets here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Each season, Tacoma Little Theatre presents the “Off the Shelf” reading series, where local directors and actors bring excellent scripts to life that are rarely seen on stage.
Tickets $10. See series info and show titles (when announced) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jump-start their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment — and, most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy.
Tickets ($14-$18, depending on day) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
Trapeze, fabric, and more, with local and guest performers. Every 1st Sunday except during summer. Doors at 3:45, show at 5.
Location: inside the Brotherhood Lounge bar (119 Capitol Way N) (21+ event)
$15 donation requested at the door; no one turned away for lack of funds
Show info here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
PWYC tickets available for this performance, in person or by phone. Online tickets ($29) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
A modern take on the beloved classic. Life in Kansas has been a bit boring for Dorothy and her little dog Toto. Until one day, a cyclone swoops in and takes them “over the rainbow” to the wonderful and magical land of Oz. With the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off on the adventure of a lifetime down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. These new friends brave witches, flying monkeys, and a Haunted Forest all to meet the Wizard of Oz, who promises to make their dreams come true.
Adapted by Jacqueline E. Lawton, based on the book by L. Frank Baum; directed by Vanessa Postil.
Tickets $5+ (sliding scale advance tickets available to all, and limited free tickets at door) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
A modern take on the beloved classic. Life in Kansas has been a bit boring for Dorothy and her little dog Toto. Until one day, a cyclone swoops in and takes them “over the rainbow” to the wonderful and magical land of Oz. With the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off on the adventure of a lifetime down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. These new friends brave witches, flying monkeys, and a Haunted Forest all to meet the Wizard of Oz, who promises to make their dreams come true.
Adapted by Jacqueline E. Lawton, based on the book by L. Frank Baum; directed by Vanessa Postil.
Tickets $5+ (sliding scale advance tickets available to all, and limited free tickets at door) here.
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Tickets $35 (when available) and show info here.
A modern take on the beloved classic. Life in Kansas has been a bit boring for Dorothy and her little dog Toto. Until one day, a cyclone swoops in and takes them “over the rainbow” to the wonderful and magical land of Oz. With the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets off on the adventure of a lifetime down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. These new friends brave witches, flying monkeys, and a Haunted Forest all to meet the Wizard of Oz, who promises to make their dreams come true.
Adapted by Jacqueline E. Lawton, based on the book by L. Frank Baum; directed by Vanessa Postil.
Tickets $5+ (sliding scale advance tickets available to all, and limited free tickets at door) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.
Welcome to Almost, Maine. It’s love. But not quite.
Almost, Maine is a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States — it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just … Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
Written by John Cariani. Directed by Rick Hornor.
Accessibility: Pay-what-you-choose performance on 5/9. ASL interpreted performance on 5/12.
Tickets ($29) here.
Want more Deaf-friendly theatre? See NWTheatre’s complete calendar of ASL interpreted and open captioned performances here.
The awe-struck Ken arrives at the New York studio of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko in the late 1950s. Rothko has been commissioned to paint a series of murals for the prestigious Four Seasons restaurant for a fee of several thousand dollars (about $375,000.00 in 2024 dollars). When asked why he never paints outdoors, Rothko replies, “Nature doesn’t do it for me. The light’s all wrong.”
True to the man it explores, Red revolves around a great contradiction, with dialogue that crackles along and snippets of humor at just the right moments. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best new play. Written by John Logan.
Location: Kennedy Catholic High School theatre (140 S. 140th St, Burien)
Tickets ($25) here.