The Unsinkable ‘Titanish’
From the same crew as ‘A Very Die Hard Christmas’, The Habit’s parody of the summer blockbuster makes its third voyage at Seattle Public Theater, through 9/22.
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Writing Rivals Find the Light in ‘Unrivaled’
Through humor and big personalities, ‘Unrivaled’ looks at key pieces of Asian artistry over the centuries. The co-production from Seattle Public Theater and SIS Productions runs through 6/2.
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Dark and Funny, Secrets Lurk in ‘The Moors’
Drawing inspiration from literary greats and feminist slasher heroines alike, ‘The Moors’ thrives in the shadows with a stellar cast and standout designs. It runs at Seattle Public Theater through April 14.
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The Thrust: Making History
Two very different plays take a look at the legacy of Shakespeare, while a world premiere sends us to the past to fix the present. They run on Seattle stages through late February.
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Where Is Home — and How Far Away Can You Get From It?
When 20-something James returns to his childhood home, he kicks up more than just the dust in his aging father’s living room. Keiko Green’s ‘Hometown Boy’ runs through May 28 at Seattle Public Theater.
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A Very Merry ‘Screen to Stage’ Christmas
Your guide to the film-inspired Christmas shows this season.
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In ‘Riverwood’ at Langston Hughes, Lofty Ceilings and Lofty Dreams
A new play in and for Seattle looks at the networks and ambitions of those being pushed out. ‘Riverwood’ runs through 6/5 at Langston Hughes, then performs 6/17-26 at Seattle Public Theater.
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The Thrust: Quick Takes on 5 Shows This Week
Having trouble choosing what to see among the rush of shows this weekend? Here are my takeaways from five of them to help you decide.
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Priced Out? These Seattle-Area Theatres Set Out to Price You In.
As the pandemic pause put production activity on hold, theatres took the opportunity to reassess their commitments. For some, that means making theatre more accessible than ever, including how much it costs to get in the door.
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Why Are All the White Administrators Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
‘Admissions’ looks at diversity in the wild world of top prep schools, but provokes tough questions of privilege in arenas far beyond that elite enclave. It runs at Seattle Public Theater through February 23.
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Of ‘Racial Tourism’ and ‘Enlightened Allies’: Two Plays Dig Into Cultural Commodification
Two strong productions, on now from Theatre22 and Seattle Public Theater, dive into hot topics around race, culture, and appropriation. They’re both comedic, thought-provoking, and very well done. ‘White’ runs through 11/9, and ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ closes 11/16.
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