(Ongoing series) 

The Magic Hat Presented by Emmett Montgomery and Friends 

Q: What is the Magic Hat?   

A: Five brilliant humans(?) are invited to share. These humans range from talented newcomers showcasing their best in a ten minute spot to veteran performers stretching their legs with something wonderful. Performers include storytellers, stand up comics, sketch performers, characters and more. There are also five 5 minute lottery spots that are drawn throughout the show. 

Q: Is it an open mic? 

A: Not at all. It is a friendship machine that will make the world a better place. The lottery spots are there to create unexpected wonderfulness. Hopefully people will put their names in the hat because they have something special to share.     

Event is 21+

Tickets $5 at door; info here:
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/the-magic-hat-presented-by-emmett-montgomery-and-friends-2018-12-17-2019-01-07/all/

(Thru 7/29)

Note: this series has sold out. Rendezvous may add additional dates.

An Evening with Julia Child with Chocolate Gateau and Anecdotal Icing

Featuring: 
– Julia Child Prud’homme, Host (remembrances, readings and literary amuse-bouche) 
– Anne Allgood, performing Bon Appétit! (an operetta written by Lee Hoiby wherein Julia makes chocolate cake on stage) 
– Mark Anders, Musical Accompanist (like a fine wine, the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights)     

Ticket includes a piece of cake, created from Julia’s original recipe by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets. 

Tickets $28 
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/julia-child

(Ongoing series)

Open Mic Performance Night, held every 1st & 3rd Monday. For artists experimenting in any genre. For those unafraid to fail. Low stress. High focus.

Come show: A sketch, a task, a situation, a work in-the-works. You have five minutes or less to take a risk.

Sign-up:  Arrive at 9:30PM to sign up. You can also email gold@velocitydancecenter.org on the day of.

Food:  Bring something to share if you’d like.

Booze:  Available at the bar.

Free, no tickets required. Info here:
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/shtgold/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Ongoing series)

A weekly comedy show produced by Brett Hamil and Emmett Montgomery featuring a lineup of invited local and visiting comics, plus special guests with surprising talents.

Pro-tip: order drinks at the bar & Seattle's best pizza (at Breezy Town Pizza) under the neon pizza slice next to the stage. Show starts around 9. 

Tickets $7 online or at the door. Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2395760763976285/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/7)

by Jordan Pulliam

What if Shakespeare had conceived the melancholy Dane as a costumed crime fighter? Bat-Hamlet tells the tale of a Dark Knight that emerges from betwixt the pages of Shakespeare to exact revenge on his murderous uncle, King Jester. 

Once resolved to avenge beloved King Police Commissioner Gordrick's death, Hamlet dons the persona of Bat-Hamlet, a flashier and much cooler version of his brooding youth.   

The world of comic books and the Bard of Avon come together in this hilarious mash-up. It’s a tale of murder, revenge, poetry and BAM! SOCK! POW!  Fans of Shakespeare and Batman, alike, will love being immersed in the maddening spiral of these iconic characters. After all, madness in great ones must not unwatched go. 

Tickets $20 advance ($27 door)
https://fernshakespeare.com/nowplaying

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/7)

by Opal Peachey
Directed by Bille Wildrick

Champagne’s golden bubbles are known world-wide as the symbol for celebration. However, the history of this effervescent luxury is riddled with widows, or Veuves in French. From the original Veuve Clicquot to Veuve Pommery, Veuve Bollinger and Veuve Laurent-Perrier, this cabaret musical will take you down into the Caves of Champagne where, despite war, discrimination and a slew of dead husbands, women pop the corks and come out on top. Your ticket includes a 4 course meal and the performance.

Tickets $79 
https://www.cafenordo.com/

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/7)

by Jordan Pulliam

What if Shakespeare had conceived the melancholy Dane as a costumed crime fighter? Bat-Hamlet tells the tale of a Dark Knight that emerges from betwixt the pages of Shakespeare to exact revenge on his murderous uncle, King Jester. 

Once resolved to avenge beloved King Police Commissioner Gordrick's death, Hamlet dons the persona of Bat-Hamlet, a flashier and much cooler version of his brooding youth.   

The world of comic books and the Bard of Avon come together in this hilarious mash-up. It’s a tale of murder, revenge, poetry and BAM! SOCK! POW!  Fans of Shakespeare and Batman, alike, will love being immersed in the maddening spiral of these iconic characters. After all, madness in great ones must not unwatched go. 

Tickets $20 advance ($27 door)
https://fernshakespeare.com/nowplaying

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/7) 

The 10th annual festival contains eight short plays. This year's are around the theme 'Technology Gone Bad.' 

Act I
Voice Control by Jessica Moss
Book Ends by Shawn Samuelson Henry
Rob Ot: 2100 by Tiffa Foster
Blind Justice by Jeff Dunne

Act II 
Isn’t It Romantic by Lexie Knull
Chip Head by Jim Moss
The Turing Test by Mike McGeever
Another Fad by Jeffrey M. Brown

Tickets $20
https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/2018-2019-season/the-10th-annual-festival-of-shorts/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/7)

by Opal Peachey
Directed by Bille Wildrick

Champagne’s golden bubbles are known world-wide as the symbol for celebration. However, the history of this effervescent luxury is riddled with widows, or Veuves in French. From the original Veuve Clicquot to Veuve Pommery, Veuve Bollinger and Veuve Laurent-Perrier, this cabaret musical will take you down into the Caves of Champagne where, despite war, discrimination and a slew of dead husbands, women pop the corks and come out on top. Your ticket includes a 4 course meal and the performance.

Tickets $79 
https://www.cafenordo.com/

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(One night only)

An irreverant drag, variety, and comedy show paying homage to The Inviolable Gender Binary through competitive stripping, lip sync battles, and more. A brainchild of Anya Knees (Alexei Cifrese). 

Tonight's Cocktails: The Green One & The Purple One

Tickets $15; info here: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/903951863281227/

Accessibility info (from the venue):
Our freight elevator can be accessed from the entrance to the building on NW 56th. We know a separate entrance is not ideal and apologize for any inconvenience as a result of the building we are in. Please let Copious know if you need access to our elevator and one of our house managers will be happy to receive you upon your arrival.   

Copious is an inclusive and safe space. The following actions or display of behavior will not be tolerated: bigotry, racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, ableism, as well as the disrespect of the rules of consent. While our space does not meet ADA requirements, there is an old freight elevator in the building and it can be used as necessary. We will make every accommodation we can with advance notice. Our staff is here to support you.

(Thru 7/7)

by Jordan Pulliam

What if Shakespeare had conceived the melancholy Dane as a costumed crime fighter? Bat-Hamlet tells the tale of a Dark Knight that emerges from betwixt the pages of Shakespeare to exact revenge on his murderous uncle, King Jester. 

Once resolved to avenge beloved King Police Commissioner Gordrick's death, Hamlet dons the persona of Bat-Hamlet, a flashier and much cooler version of his brooding youth.   

The world of comic books and the Bard of Avon come together in this hilarious mash-up. It’s a tale of murder, revenge, poetry and BAM! SOCK! POW!  Fans of Shakespeare and Batman, alike, will love being immersed in the maddening spiral of these iconic characters. After all, madness in great ones must not unwatched go. 

Tickets $20 advance ($27 door)
https://fernshakespeare.com/nowplaying

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/7) 

The 10th annual festival contains eight short plays. This year's are around the theme 'Technology Gone Bad.' 

Act I
Voice Control by Jessica Moss
Book Ends by Shawn Samuelson Henry
Rob Ot: 2100 by Tiffa Foster
Blind Justice by Jeff Dunne

Act II 
Isn’t It Romantic by Lexie Knull
Chip Head by Jim Moss
The Turing Test by Mike McGeever
Another Fad by Jeffrey M. Brown

Tickets $20
https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/2018-2019-season/the-10th-annual-festival-of-shorts/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/7) 

The 10th annual festival contains eight short plays. This year's are around the theme 'Technology Gone Bad.' 

Act I
Voice Control by Jessica Moss
Book Ends by Shawn Samuelson Henry
Rob Ot: 2100 by Tiffa Foster
Blind Justice by Jeff Dunne

Act II 
Isn’t It Romantic by Lexie Knull
Chip Head by Jim Moss
The Turing Test by Mike McGeever
Another Fad by Jeffrey M. Brown

Tickets $20
https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/2018-2019-season/the-10th-annual-festival-of-shorts/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/7)

by Opal Peachey
Directed by Bille Wildrick

Champagne’s golden bubbles are known world-wide as the symbol for celebration. However, the history of this effervescent luxury is riddled with widows, or Veuves in French. From the original Veuve Clicquot to Veuve Pommery, Veuve Bollinger and Veuve Laurent-Perrier, this cabaret musical will take you down into the Caves of Champagne where, despite war, discrimination and a slew of dead husbands, women pop the corks and come out on top. Your ticket includes a 4 course meal and the performance.

Tickets $79 
https://www.cafenordo.com/

(Thru 7/7)

by Jordan Pulliam

What if Shakespeare had conceived the melancholy Dane as a costumed crime fighter? Bat-Hamlet tells the tale of a Dark Knight that emerges from betwixt the pages of Shakespeare to exact revenge on his murderous uncle, King Jester. 

Once resolved to avenge beloved King Police Commissioner Gordrick's death, Hamlet dons the persona of Bat-Hamlet, a flashier and much cooler version of his brooding youth.   

The world of comic books and the Bard of Avon come together in this hilarious mash-up. It’s a tale of murder, revenge, poetry and BAM! SOCK! POW!  Fans of Shakespeare and Batman, alike, will love being immersed in the maddening spiral of these iconic characters. After all, madness in great ones must not unwatched go. 

Tickets $20 advance ($27 door)
https://fernshakespeare.com/nowplaying

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Monthly series) 

Weird and Awesome with Emmett Montgomery is a love letter to the strangeness and talent that walks amongst us. Each show features brilliant people doing things outside of their comfort zones or the things they are really good at. Prizes are won! Friends are made! Nightmares are shared and Joy is experienced!

Tickets $10-$15
http://www.annextheatre.org/monthly-shows/weird-and-awesome-with-emmett-montgomery/

(Ongoing series) 

The Magic Hat Presented by Emmett Montgomery and Friends 

Q: What is the Magic Hat?   

A: Five brilliant humans(?) are invited to share. These humans range from talented newcomers showcasing their best in a ten minute spot to veteran performers stretching their legs with something wonderful. Performers include storytellers, stand up comics, sketch performers, characters and more. There are also five 5 minute lottery spots that are drawn throughout the show. 

Q: Is it an open mic? 

A: Not at all. It is a friendship machine that will make the world a better place. The lottery spots are there to create unexpected wonderfulness. Hopefully people will put their names in the hat because they have something special to share.     

Event is 21+

Tickets $5 at door; info here:
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/the-magic-hat-presented-by-emmett-montgomery-and-friends-2018-12-17-2019-01-07/all/

(Thru 7/29)

Note: this series has sold out. Rendezvous may add additional dates.

An Evening with Julia Child with Chocolate Gateau and Anecdotal Icing

Featuring: 
– Julia Child Prud’homme, Host (remembrances, readings and literary amuse-bouche) 
– Anne Allgood, performing Bon Appétit! (an operetta written by Lee Hoiby wherein Julia makes chocolate cake on stage) 
– Mark Anders, Musical Accompanist (like a fine wine, the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights)     

Ticket includes a piece of cake, created from Julia’s original recipe by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets. 

Tickets $28 
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/julia-child

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/27)

Preview performance 

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $5 (preview only)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 8/17) 

Preview performance 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Ongoing series)

A weekly comedy show produced by Brett Hamil and Emmett Montgomery featuring a lineup of invited local and visiting comics, plus special guests with surprising talents.

Pro-tip: order drinks at the bar & Seattle's best pizza (at Breezy Town Pizza) under the neon pizza slice next to the stage. Show starts around 9. 

Tickets $7 online or at the door. Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2395760763976285/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/13)

Developed by Chad Goller-Sojourner, Bearing Witness is an evening of stories, spoken word and music, exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ people. 

Despite bearing the statistical brunt of the country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black LGBTQ people and stories have yet to secure the rightful seat at the collective HIV/AIDS narrative table. They are left with only two options: wait for an invitation that is never coming, or answer the call of ancestor Marlon Riggs, who said, “When nobody speaks your name or even knows it, you, knowing it, must be the first to speak it.” Hear these accounts from Black voices in LGBTQ communities July 11-13.

Tickets free; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4255657

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 8/17) 

Preview performance 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Monthly series) 

Audiences of all shapes and sizes have been entertained monthly by Seattle’s longest-running variety show, SPIN THE BOTTLE. Beginning in 2019, Spin the Bottle transitions to every second Thursday of the month at 8 pm to coincide with Capitol Hill Art Walk.

Created by Bret Fetzer and premiering on September 12, 1997 and now curated by Catherine Blake Smith (since 2015), Spin the Bottle delights Seattle audiences who crave the newest and most exciting theater, music, dance, spoken word, film, and whatever else we can find! 

Tickets $10-$15
http://www.annextheatre.org/monthly-shows/spin-the-bottle/ 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

Preview performance 

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/15; different show each night) 

Seattle Theatre Group's Nights at the Neptune: A People's Theatre Joint series is an annual multicultural and cross-disciplinary celebration of local artists. This summer's series includes six FREE showcases at The Neptune in Seattle, each Thursday evening from July 11th to August 15th. Doors open at 7 pm, and events begin at 8 pm. 

Schedule: 

7/11 - International African Stage music
7/18 - The Narrative play & music from Black Stax
7/25 - Mixed Resonance music 
8/1 - Sabayet film, meditation, community healing 
8/8 - Butterfly: Una Transformacion book release, poetry & music 
8/15 - On the Brink documentary film 

Tickets free; reserve here: 
https://www.stgpresents.org/events/neptunenights

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 7/13)

Developed by Chad Goller-Sojourner, Bearing Witness is an evening of stories, spoken word and music, exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ people. 

Despite bearing the statistical brunt of the country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black LGBTQ people and stories have yet to secure the rightful seat at the collective HIV/AIDS narrative table. They are left with only two options: wait for an invitation that is never coming, or answer the call of ancestor Marlon Riggs, who said, “When nobody speaks your name or even knows it, you, knowing it, must be the first to speak it.” Hear these accounts from Black voices in LGBTQ communities July 11-13.

Tickets free; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4255657

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/13)

Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Based on conception of Jerome Robbins
Directed by Bill Berry

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Rising Star Project offers students the chance to develop professional skills through the process of producing and performing a musical on The 5th Avenue Theatre mainstage.  Beyond being entirely student performed, the 2018/19 Rising Star Project production of West Side Story will be run by a student technical crew and supported by a team of students who have taken on roles in the marketing, development, producing, creative, and casting departments. All participants are trained and mentored by dedicated theater professionals at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set in the 1950s and centers on a rivalry between two teenage street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in the Upper West Side. The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. With original choreography reproduced by Bob Richard. 

Presented in association with Spectrum Dance Theater. 

Additional student matinee (by invitation only) on 7/11. 

Tickets up to $26 
https://www.5thavenue.org/show/syos/the-rising-star-project

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

Preview performance & Hansberry night 

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(One weekend only)

An outdoor theatre festival spanning three stages, 10 companies, and 18 performances, from kids shows to Shakespeare. 

All shows are free, no tickets needed, donations accepted. Info here: 
https://greenstage.org/sotf/

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/13)

Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Based on conception of Jerome Robbins
Directed by Bill Berry

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Rising Star Project offers students the chance to develop professional skills through the process of producing and performing a musical on The 5th Avenue Theatre mainstage.  Beyond being entirely student performed, the 2018/19 Rising Star Project production of West Side Story will be run by a student technical crew and supported by a team of students who have taken on roles in the marketing, development, producing, creative, and casting departments. All participants are trained and mentored by dedicated theater professionals at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set in the 1950s and centers on a rivalry between two teenage street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in the Upper West Side. The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. With original choreography reproduced by Bob Richard. 

Presented in association with Spectrum Dance Theater. 

Additional student matinee (by invitation only) on 7/11. 

Tickets up to $26 
https://www.5thavenue.org/show/syos/the-rising-star-project

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 7/13)

Developed by Chad Goller-Sojourner, Bearing Witness is an evening of stories, spoken word and music, exploring the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black and African American LGBTQ people. 

Despite bearing the statistical brunt of the country’s HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black LGBTQ people and stories have yet to secure the rightful seat at the collective HIV/AIDS narrative table. They are left with only two options: wait for an invitation that is never coming, or answer the call of ancestor Marlon Riggs, who said, “When nobody speaks your name or even knows it, you, knowing it, must be the first to speak it.” Hear these accounts from Black voices in LGBTQ communities July 11-13.

Tickets free; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4255657

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/13)

Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Based on conception of Jerome Robbins
Directed by Bill Berry

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Rising Star Project offers students the chance to develop professional skills through the process of producing and performing a musical on The 5th Avenue Theatre mainstage.  Beyond being entirely student performed, the 2018/19 Rising Star Project production of West Side Story will be run by a student technical crew and supported by a team of students who have taken on roles in the marketing, development, producing, creative, and casting departments. All participants are trained and mentored by dedicated theater professionals at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set in the 1950s and centers on a rivalry between two teenage street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in the Upper West Side. The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. With original choreography reproduced by Bob Richard. 

Presented in association with Spectrum Dance Theater. 

Additional student matinee (by invitation only) on 7/11. 

Tickets up to $26 
https://www.5thavenue.org/show/syos/the-rising-star-project

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(One weekend only)

An outdoor theatre festival spanning three stages, 10 companies, and 18 performances, from kids shows to Shakespeare. 

All shows are free, no tickets needed, donations accepted. Info here: 
https://greenstage.org/sotf/

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(One night only) 

It’s a SH*T GOLD marathon!

Every summer, Sh*t Gold opens up the floor for long-form performance events up to 15 minutes in length. Like at any Sh*t Gold, your performance may be in any live medium and in any stage of development. We encourage raw works-in-progress, presented in the spirit of experimentation and risk. Dive into The Deep End as a resource for your creative process. 

You might take the time to: Show a 5-minute work. Show a 10-minute work. Show an 11-minute work. Present that epic 15-minute thing you’ve been working on. Build an installation for 10 minutes, lead the audience through it for 2 minutes, and tear it down and load it out in the remaining time. Stage a 10-minute scene and follow it with an 5-minute Q&A or work-shopping session. Start a community discussion about performance. Slip 15 one-minute performances throughout the night’s other performances. You also don’t have to take anywhere near 15 minutes – your use of time is your prerogative and limited only by your imagination.

We only ask that you do no lasting harm to yourself, others, or the space. Please note that while you may bring in any number of technical components, this is a low-tech to no-tech showcase with Velocity providing one standard lighting set-up and access to a sound system. If you have technical aspects you would like to incorporate, please contact gold@velocitydancecenter.org to work out the details. Set-up and tear-down time is included within your 15 minute time slot. Developed by Velocity in the spirit of community co-creation.

Free to attend, no tickets required. Performers sign up ahead of time. Info/signup: 
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/sht-gold-the-deep-end-2019/

(Ongoing series) 

The Magic Hat Presented by Emmett Montgomery and Friends 

Q: What is the Magic Hat?   

A: Five brilliant humans(?) are invited to share. These humans range from talented newcomers showcasing their best in a ten minute spot to veteran performers stretching their legs with something wonderful. Performers include storytellers, stand up comics, sketch performers, characters and more. There are also five 5 minute lottery spots that are drawn throughout the show. 

Q: Is it an open mic? 

A: Not at all. It is a friendship machine that will make the world a better place. The lottery spots are there to create unexpected wonderfulness. Hopefully people will put their names in the hat because they have something special to share.     

Event is 21+

Tickets $5 at door; info here:
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/the-magic-hat-presented-by-emmett-montgomery-and-friends-2018-12-17-2019-01-07/all/

(Monthly series) 

Cabaret with singing, music, stories & more, featuring different artists each month. Lineup focuses on queer & local artists. Hosted by Cassi Q. Kohl. Non-reserved, cabaret-table seating, with drink & small plates service by Cafe Nordo. 

This month's artists: Alexandria Henderson & Nik Hagen 

Doors @ 7, show @ 8 

Tickets $20 ($25 at door)
https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=76bb477c5075cb956b51c5b1eaf38792&vqitq=c47a7bf8-103b-4fe4-9285-82ecd124a9a5&vqitp=fca90879-9c98-42d7-a932-0e92a8999546&vqitts=1562950368&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=e85198b9a094136446b3b4e48e8e834e

(Thru 7/29)

Note: this series has sold out. Rendezvous may add additional dates.

An Evening with Julia Child with Chocolate Gateau and Anecdotal Icing

Featuring: 
– Julia Child Prud’homme, Host (remembrances, readings and literary amuse-bouche) 
– Anne Allgood, performing Bon Appétit! (an operetta written by Lee Hoiby wherein Julia makes chocolate cake on stage) 
– Mark Anders, Musical Accompanist (like a fine wine, the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights)     

Ticket includes a piece of cake, created from Julia’s original recipe by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets. 

Tickets $28 
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/julia-child

(Ongoing series)

Open Mic Performance Night, held every 1st & 3rd Monday. For artists experimenting in any genre. For those unafraid to fail. Low stress. High focus.

Come show: A sketch, a task, a situation, a work in-the-works. You have five minutes or less to take a risk.

Sign-up:  Arrive at 9:30PM to sign up. You can also email gold@velocitydancecenter.org on the day of.

Food:  Bring something to share if you’d like.

Booze:  Available at the bar.

Free, no tickets required. Info here:
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/shtgold/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 8/17) 

Pay-what-you-can performance 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets are PWYC (this performance only) 
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

PWYC ticket info here: 
http://taproottheatre.org/pay-what-you-can-info-faq/

(Ongoing series)

A weekly comedy show produced by Brett Hamil and Emmett Montgomery featuring a lineup of invited local and visiting comics, plus special guests with surprising talents.

Pro-tip: order drinks at the bar & Seattle's best pizza (at Breezy Town Pizza) under the neon pizza slice next to the stage. Show starts around 9. 

Tickets $7 online or at the door. Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2395760763976285/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/21)

by Susan Lieu 
Directed by Sara Porkalob 

Two hours into surgery, Susan’s mother loses oxygen to her brain and the plastic surgeon deliberately does not call 9-1-1 for fourteen minutes. Five days later, while in a coma, she flatlines. The surgeon is charged with medical negligence and her family falls apart; no one talks about what happened. Nineteen years later on her wedding day, Susan’s mother’s seat sits empty and Susan realizes she can no longer ignore what she’s always wanted: to know who her mother was. Sifting through thousands of deposition pages and reaching out to the killer’s family, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of Vietnamese feminine beauty.

Tickets $25: 
https://theatreoffjackson.org/event/140-lbs-7-2019/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/15; different show each night) 

Seattle Theatre Group's Nights at the Neptune: A People's Theatre Joint series is an annual multicultural and cross-disciplinary celebration of local artists. This summer's series includes six FREE showcases at The Neptune in Seattle, each Thursday evening from July 11th to August 15th. Doors open at 7 pm, and events begin at 8 pm. 

Schedule: 

7/11 - International African Stage music
7/18 - The Narrative play & music from Black Stax
7/25 - Mixed Resonance music 
8/1 - Sabayet film, meditation, community healing 
8/8 - Butterfly: Una Transformacion book release, poetry & music 
8/15 - On the Brink documentary film 

Tickets free; reserve here: 
https://www.stgpresents.org/events/neptunenights

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/21)

by Susan Lieu 
Directed by Sara Porkalob 

Two hours into surgery, Susan’s mother loses oxygen to her brain and the plastic surgeon deliberately does not call 9-1-1 for fourteen minutes. Five days later, while in a coma, she flatlines. The surgeon is charged with medical negligence and her family falls apart; no one talks about what happened. Nineteen years later on her wedding day, Susan’s mother’s seat sits empty and Susan realizes she can no longer ignore what she’s always wanted: to know who her mother was. Sifting through thousands of deposition pages and reaching out to the killer’s family, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of Vietnamese feminine beauty.

Tickets $25: 
https://theatreoffjackson.org/event/140-lbs-7-2019/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(One night only)

Come through the side door and down the stairs. Knock twice. Be invited into the 14/48 Speakeasy. Once inside, grab a drink and try your luck gambling. We've got craps, roulette, blackjack and poker. Or wander through and discover some other debauchery. Music, burlesque, food, drinks, prizes and auctions in an evening that puts the FUN in Fundraiser. Be prepared to leave all your money behind (in support of The 14/48 Projects, of course).

Tickets $14-48
https://v6.click4tix.com/tickets.php?type=general-admission&c=2838&e=431119&d=10036986

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/21)

by Susan Lieu 
Directed by Sara Porkalob 

Two hours into surgery, Susan’s mother loses oxygen to her brain and the plastic surgeon deliberately does not call 9-1-1 for fourteen minutes. Five days later, while in a coma, she flatlines. The surgeon is charged with medical negligence and her family falls apart; no one talks about what happened. Nineteen years later on her wedding day, Susan’s mother’s seat sits empty and Susan realizes she can no longer ignore what she’s always wanted: to know who her mother was. Sifting through thousands of deposition pages and reaching out to the killer’s family, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of Vietnamese feminine beauty.

Tickets $25: 
https://theatreoffjackson.org/event/140-lbs-7-2019/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/21)

by Susan Lieu 
Directed by Sara Porkalob 

Two hours into surgery, Susan’s mother loses oxygen to her brain and the plastic surgeon deliberately does not call 9-1-1 for fourteen minutes. Five days later, while in a coma, she flatlines. The surgeon is charged with medical negligence and her family falls apart; no one talks about what happened. Nineteen years later on her wedding day, Susan’s mother’s seat sits empty and Susan realizes she can no longer ignore what she’s always wanted: to know who her mother was. Sifting through thousands of deposition pages and reaching out to the killer’s family, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of Vietnamese feminine beauty.

Tickets $25: 
https://theatreoffjackson.org/event/140-lbs-7-2019/

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 7/21) 

Music, lyrics & book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Sade Aset
Choreographed by Ivory Turner
Music Directed by Ryan Saathoff

There’s no day but today in this cultural phenomenon Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Rent follows the lives of several artists in New York City as they struggle to make ends meet while they do what they love without selling out. 

Tickets $19 
https://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/kidstage-rent.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Ongoing series) 

The Magic Hat Presented by Emmett Montgomery and Friends 

Q: What is the Magic Hat?   

A: Five brilliant humans(?) are invited to share. These humans range from talented newcomers showcasing their best in a ten minute spot to veteran performers stretching their legs with something wonderful. Performers include storytellers, stand up comics, sketch performers, characters and more. There are also five 5 minute lottery spots that are drawn throughout the show. 

Q: Is it an open mic? 

A: Not at all. It is a friendship machine that will make the world a better place. The lottery spots are there to create unexpected wonderfulness. Hopefully people will put their names in the hat because they have something special to share.     

Event is 21+

Tickets $5 at door; info here:
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/the-magic-hat-presented-by-emmett-montgomery-and-friends-2018-12-17-2019-01-07/all/

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 7/29)

Note: this series has sold out. Rendezvous may add additional dates.

An Evening with Julia Child with Chocolate Gateau and Anecdotal Icing

Featuring: 
– Julia Child Prud’homme, Host (remembrances, readings and literary amuse-bouche) 
– Anne Allgood, performing Bon Appétit! (an operetta written by Lee Hoiby wherein Julia makes chocolate cake on stage) 
– Mark Anders, Musical Accompanist (like a fine wine, the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights)     

Ticket includes a piece of cake, created from Julia’s original recipe by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets. 

Tickets $28 
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/julia-child

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Ongoing series)

A weekly comedy show produced by Brett Hamil and Emmett Montgomery featuring a lineup of invited local and visiting comics, plus special guests with surprising talents.

Pro-tip: order drinks at the bar & Seattle's best pizza (at Breezy Town Pizza) under the neon pizza slice next to the stage. Show starts around 9. 

Tickets $7 online or at the door. Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2395760763976285/

(Monthly event) 

A monthly reading series of new work by local playwrights. 

No tickets; admission by donation ($10 suggested).

Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452177588650307/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/15; different show each night) 

Seattle Theatre Group's Nights at the Neptune: A People's Theatre Joint series is an annual multicultural and cross-disciplinary celebration of local artists. This summer's series includes six FREE showcases at The Neptune in Seattle, each Thursday evening from July 11th to August 15th. Doors open at 7 pm, and events begin at 8 pm. 

Schedule: 

7/11 - International African Stage music
7/18 - The Narrative play & music from Black Stax
7/25 - Mixed Resonance music 
8/1 - Sabayet film, meditation, community healing 
8/8 - Butterfly: Una Transformacion book release, poetry & music 
8/15 - On the Brink documentary film 

Tickets free; reserve here: 
https://www.stgpresents.org/events/neptunenights

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

A new showcase of 10-minute plays, by eight local playwrights, prompted by randomly assigned sections of the Kenmore Mural Project.  

Who can resist a Quickie? As If Theatre Company presents The Kenmore Quickies, in its first annual festival of short plays.   

Watch what happens when 8 local writers are tasked with creating a 10-minute play from a prompt hidden somewhere deep within the Kenmore Mural Project*! Experience the excitement as 8 directors and 12 actors take those same writer's words and bring them to life! Funny, heartfelt, dramatic, scary, goofy...who knows? 

All of the 8 pieces will be presented every performance, and audience members vote for their favorite. At the end of the final performance on Sunday, the winner of the Audience Favorite Award will be announced. They might even get a trophy. And maybe the rest of the writers will get participation ribbons -- cuz As If is supportive like that. It's challenging, it's 100% local, and it's incredibly fun!   

*The Kenmore Mural Project (KMP) was created by Gaul Culley and Staci Adman in association with St. Vincent de Paul. It can be found at 7304 Bothell Way NE on the side of their building. Each playwright will be randomly assigned a portion of the mural as their specific prompt. So go check it out!

Tickets $20 
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4198941

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/27) 

Super-charged choreography by Pat Graney, Dani Tirrell, Kate Wallich, Mark Haim, Veronica Lee-Baik, Jaret Hughes, and Maya Soto, + films from KT Niehoff’s Film Track Frame by Frame. 

Tickets $20 ($25 at door) 
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/strictly-seattle-performances-2019/

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/27) 

Super-charged choreography by Pat Graney, Dani Tirrell, Kate Wallich, Mark Haim, Veronica Lee-Baik, Jaret Hughes, and Maya Soto, + films from KT Niehoff’s Film Track Frame by Frame. 

Tickets $20 ($25 at door) 
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/strictly-seattle-performances-2019/

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 7/27)

by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Sofia Rybin 

The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?   

The price tag on morality is steep at times.   

Primrose Players presents William Shakespeares Measure for Measure, a modern take on Shakespeares problem play.

The Duke, finding himself unable to exercise the law to its capacity and suffering a crisis of faith, leaves Vienna in the hands of his dogmatic, ruthless deputy. In his quest to clean up the city and reinstitute a moral code, he arrests a young man for a common crime; the man's sister, about to enter the convent, goes before the deputy to plead for his life. Morality is tempted, challenged and subverted. 

What is the cost of justice? Does an eye for an eye make the whole world blind? At what cost do we seek forgiveness? Reconciliation? This year's production is a timely play that points the finger at the powerful and reflects on the corrupting nature of power itself.

Free; donations accepted.

NOTE: Various locations, mostly outdoor. Reservations & info here:
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/

Cast: Brandon Brown, Linda Cleckler, Zach Dunn, Aaron Moore, Steve Myers, Keith Ordonez, Kylara Pankow, Emily Lott Robinson, Jacquie Stock, and Alison Wiles  

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

A new showcase of 10-minute plays, by eight local playwrights, prompted by randomly assigned sections of the Kenmore Mural Project.  

Who can resist a Quickie? As If Theatre Company presents The Kenmore Quickies, in its first annual festival of short plays.   

Watch what happens when 8 local writers are tasked with creating a 10-minute play from a prompt hidden somewhere deep within the Kenmore Mural Project*! Experience the excitement as 8 directors and 12 actors take those same writer's words and bring them to life! Funny, heartfelt, dramatic, scary, goofy...who knows? 

All of the 8 pieces will be presented every performance, and audience members vote for their favorite. At the end of the final performance on Sunday, the winner of the Audience Favorite Award will be announced. They might even get a trophy. And maybe the rest of the writers will get participation ribbons -- cuz As If is supportive like that. It's challenging, it's 100% local, and it's incredibly fun!   

*The Kenmore Mural Project (KMP) was created by Gaul Culley and Staci Adman in association with St. Vincent de Paul. It can be found at 7304 Bothell Way NE on the side of their building. Each playwright will be randomly assigned a portion of the mural as their specific prompt. So go check it out!

Tickets $20 
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4198941

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/27)

by Christine Deavel & J.W. Marshall
Directed by Meleesa Wyatt

Two characters, Del and Lee, search for a memorial to an act of violence that had an explosive cultural impact on their rapidly shifting city, a quest that finds them navigating challenging physical and interpersonal landscapes. They share the stage with Clare, a vulnerable docent-like soul whose personal tales skirt the edges of Del and Lee's search. Vicinity/Memoryall investigates the power and purpose of memorials for individuals and the culture at large.

Cast: Cecelia Frye, Bill Johns, Jasmine Lomax, & Mariah Lee Squires. Run-time 80 minutes. 

Tickets $15-$25 (sliding scale)
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247494

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 7/27) 

Super-charged choreography by Pat Graney, Dani Tirrell, Kate Wallich, Mark Haim, Veronica Lee-Baik, Jaret Hughes, and Maya Soto, + films from KT Niehoff’s Film Track Frame by Frame. 

Tickets $20 ($25 at door) 
http://velocitydancecenter.org/events/strictly-seattle-performances-2019/

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/27)

Book by Dale Wasserman 
Lyrics by Joe Darion
Music by Mitch Leigh

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, the musical Man of La Mancha tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

This production incorporates ASL and visual communication alongside spoken English and song. 

Tickets $42 
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=6

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 7/28) 

Directed by Crystal Dawn Munkers

An updated take on the battle of the sexes, complete with operatic warrior maidens, a cross-dressing trio of dandies, and a bit of magic.   

The brilliant, assertive Princess Ida has sequestered herself and her court in the Castle Adamant, dedicating themselves to the study of the higher arts and absolutely, utterly forswearing the company of men. And the men -- including her promised fiancé, Prince Hilarion -- are not taking it well. What follows is a hilarious adventure as The Prince and his friends try to win back their betrothed before war breaks out between the antiquated men of the kingdom and the warrior maidens of Castle Adamant. Surprises, twists, and turns abound as disguises are revealed, hearts are laid bare, and magic is unleashed at Castle Adamant!

Tickets $40
https://princessida.brownpapertickets.com/

Thru 7/28 

by Ariel Dorfman 
Directed by Paul O'Connell 

Death and the Maiden is a heart-racing thriller about a woman suddenly confronted with the abuser of her past. Ripped apart by two loyalties, her husband struggles to resolve his wifes and his guests testimony. Through their dynamic confrontations, playwright Ariel Dorfman challenges audience members with insights into the machinations of humanity in politics, questions of memory vs. madness, the uncertainty of truth, and the conflict of how to serve justice when revenge and restitution invade passions.

Dorfman imagined his award-winning play, Death and the Maiden, set in any country that has given itself a democratic government just after a long period of dictatorship. Theatre 9/12 stages it in the present crisis of an illusory but recognizably familiar country. 

All tickets pay-what-you-can; reserve here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4247464

Note: free parking available in Skyline Garage. 

(Thru 7/28)

By Claudia Rankine
Adapted by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Jay O'Leary

A co-production of Sound Theatre Company & The Hansberry Project

Claudia Rankine's Citizen is a searing, multi-media poetic riff on race in America. The stage adaptation fuses prose, poetry, movement, music, video, news, and the visual image, to present snapshots, vignettes, on the acts of everyday racism. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams, online, on TV-everywhere, all the time. Those did-that-really-just-happen-did-they-really-just-say-that slurs that happen every day and enrage in the moment and later steep poisonously in the mind. And, of course, those larger incidents that become national or international firestorms. As Rankine writes, 'This is how you are a citizen.' 

Tickets $5-75 (sliding scale, PWYC) 
https://www.artful.ly/sound-theatre-company--1/store/events/17439 

Physical accessibility 

Sound intends to make the following designated performances accessible to individuals with different access needs. Please contact Roland Carette-Meyers, Accessibility Coordinator for any questions or to inquire about specific requests. access@soundtheatrecompany.org   

Sensory Friendly - Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm
CART - Sunday, July 21, @ 2 pm  
ASL Interpretation - Friday, July 26 @ 8 pm  

Financial accessibility 

Sound is presenting under a pay-what-you-can model, with four pricing tiers available at all performances: 

$5 - Inclusion Rate
$25 - General Admission Rate 
$50 - Patron Rate 
$75 - Benefactor Rate 

Any attendee may purchase tickets at any price they choose. There is no difference in service or seating among the price levels; the higher rates reflect the true cost of producing high-quality, award-winning work. 

(Thru 7/28)

Book, music & lyrics by Justin Huertas 

Senior year (and falling in love) is hard enough, but when the discovery of her mother’s old trophy throws open the locked doors of the past, a young girl must reckon with a world turned upside down – and the arrival of strange new abilities that seem to hint at a destiny beyond her wildest imaginations. Taking rich threads of Puget Sound history and folklore, The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion weaves a thrilling modern myth of love, family, and transformation. 

Tickets $42 
https://www.artswest.org/theatre-plays/the-last-world-octopus-wrestling-champion/

(Thru 7/28) 

A new showcase of 10-minute plays, by eight local playwrights, prompted by randomly assigned sections of the Kenmore Mural Project.  

Who can resist a Quickie? As If Theatre Company presents The Kenmore Quickies, in its first annual festival of short plays.   

Watch what happens when 8 local writers are tasked with creating a 10-minute play from a prompt hidden somewhere deep within the Kenmore Mural Project*! Experience the excitement as 8 directors and 12 actors take those same writer's words and bring them to life! Funny, heartfelt, dramatic, scary, goofy...who knows? 

All of the 8 pieces will be presented every performance, and audience members vote for their favorite. At the end of the final performance on Sunday, the winner of the Audience Favorite Award will be announced. They might even get a trophy. And maybe the rest of the writers will get participation ribbons -- cuz As If is supportive like that. It's challenging, it's 100% local, and it's incredibly fun!   

*The Kenmore Mural Project (KMP) was created by Gaul Culley and Staci Adman in association with St. Vincent de Paul. It can be found at 7304 Bothell Way NE on the side of their building. Each playwright will be randomly assigned a portion of the mural as their specific prompt. So go check it out!

Tickets $20 
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4198941

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 7/28) 

Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Direction by Chuck Mead

The blockbuster hit story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage – 12 years after shaping its triumphant premiere. This powerhouse musical had audiences on their feet, first in Issaquah and Everett, and then on Broadway before going to London, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across the country on tour, garnering awards and critical acclaim along the way. Now, it returns home complete with the hit songs of the 1950s you know and love.

Tickets up to $79 
https://www.villagetheatre.org/everett/million-dollar-quartet.php

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Ongoing series) 

The Magic Hat Presented by Emmett Montgomery and Friends 

Q: What is the Magic Hat?   

A: Five brilliant humans(?) are invited to share. These humans range from talented newcomers showcasing their best in a ten minute spot to veteran performers stretching their legs with something wonderful. Performers include storytellers, stand up comics, sketch performers, characters and more. There are also five 5 minute lottery spots that are drawn throughout the show. 

Q: Is it an open mic? 

A: Not at all. It is a friendship machine that will make the world a better place. The lottery spots are there to create unexpected wonderfulness. Hopefully people will put their names in the hat because they have something special to share.     

Event is 21+

Tickets $5 at door; info here:
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/the-magic-hat-presented-by-emmett-montgomery-and-friends-2018-12-17-2019-01-07/all/

(Thru 7/29)

Note: this series has sold out. Rendezvous may add additional dates.

An Evening with Julia Child with Chocolate Gateau and Anecdotal Icing

Featuring: 
– Julia Child Prud’homme, Host (remembrances, readings and literary amuse-bouche) 
– Anne Allgood, performing Bon Appétit! (an operetta written by Lee Hoiby wherein Julia makes chocolate cake on stage) 
– Mark Anders, Musical Accompanist (like a fine wine, the perfect musical pairing for a decadent evening of savory delights)     

Ticket includes a piece of cake, created from Julia’s original recipe by Dolcetta Artisan Sweets. 

Tickets $28 
https://www.therendezvous.rocks/event/julia-child

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 9/29) 

El Dorado, the infamous girl gang has just broken out of jail and are running from the law. When these three women made the pact of solidarity no one ever expected that they would soon become the most legendary outlaws in the country. The gang of horseback riding, man-eating women were a fearsome trio of renegades redefining what it meant to be a woman on their own terms with no compromise. How El Dorado found themselves out running the law, robbing corner stores at gunpoint, and seducing their unsuspecting victims while in high heels, fishnets, and nail polish are things legends are made of. 

NOTE:
The 7:00 p.m. shows are for audiences 17-years or older. The 9:30 p.m. shows are 21 and over only. 

Tickets start at $40 weekday, $70 weekend: 
https://tickets.thecancan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115

(Thru 9/8)

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous evening of Decadent Delights! A new owner arrives at the spiegeltent hoping his unique brand of culinary magic will add a new twist to the dining experience. Joining him is a world-renowned chef who literally brings a new spin to the way guests experience the cuisine, while the larger-than-life service staff presents more of a challenge than the owner is prepared for. With the help of Madame ZinZanni, the Maestro will need to find the perfect combination of ingredients that will lead to a recipe for success. Returning to the tent is ZinZanni's own comedic chameleon, Kevin Kent, and who will be joined by vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes of Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice fame.  

Tickets $99-$179
https://tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=90

(Thru 8/11)

By Joan Didion 
Directed by Victor Pappas 

This adaptation of the award-winning, bestselling memoir of marriage, loss, and grief, transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a one-woman play.

Tickets up to $47 
https://acttheatre.org/season/2019-2/magicalthinking/

(Thru 8/17) 

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Karen Lund

Under a serene North Carolina sunset, a simple summer romance blossoms into true love. When Alice and Jimmy Ray’s parents forbid their union, the young couple are propelled into a daring future. Inspired by a true story, this powerful tale of love and redemption will make your heart soar and your toes tap. Hold on, love is coming home.

Tickets up to $50
http://taproottheatre.org/shows/2019/bright-star/

(Ongoing series)

A weekly comedy show produced by Brett Hamil and Emmett Montgomery featuring a lineup of invited local and visiting comics, plus special guests with surprising talents.

Pro-tip: order drinks at the bar & Seattle's best pizza (at Breezy Town Pizza) under the neon pizza slice next to the stage. Show starts around 9. 

Tickets $7 online or at the door. Info here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2395760763976285/