Known in jazz circles as "The Real Diehl," multi-prizewinning pianist and composer Aaron Diehl makes comes to the Triple Door as an ensemble leader for these two much-anticipated Seattle shows. With a... [more+]

Known in jazz circles as "The Real Diehl," multi-prizewinning pianist and composer Aaron Diehl makes comes to the Triple Door as an ensemble leader for these two much-anticipated Seattle shows. With a career steadily on the rise since his top ranking at the 2002 "Essentially Ellington" competition, Diehl's a Juilliard graduate who's famed for his inventive solos and for becoming one of the youngest artists ever to be named a 2014 Monterey Jazz Festival Commission Artist. Plus, his 2015 album "Space Time Continuum", was called "superior" and "jubilant" by "The New York Times". [less-]

"Stranger Things" meets "Pan’s Labyrinth" in this haunted adventure of a family struggling to save their father. There are monsters lurking … beasts to fear … and a father in danger. A theatrica... [more+]

"Stranger Things" meets "Pan’s Labyrinth" in this haunted adventure of a family struggling to save their father. There are monsters lurking … beasts to fear … and a father in danger. A theatrical gut punch, "The Passage" is an inventive and surprisingly humorous new musical that is as captivating as it is unflinchingly honest. Do you have the courage to venture below? After all, it’s just a basement … Step into "The Passage" at the Village Theatre’s First Stage Theatre in Issaquah. [less-]

An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, this two-person Broadway classic was created by the writing team behind "The Fantasticks" and garnered seven Tony Award nominat... [more+]

An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, this two-person Broadway classic was created by the writing team behind "The Fantasticks" and garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967. The story begins on the wedding day of Michael and Agnes and follows the perils and triumphs of marriage, children, arguments and more. Village Theatre’s production features Kendra Kassebaum ("RENT, Wicked") and Peter Saide ("Desperate Measures", "Cinderella"). Together with director Michael Arnold, they will tell a story that crosses generations and connects us all in the very real (and ultimately human) journey of love. [less-]

Author Tom Hansen deftly balances a raw story about the path that leads to self-destruction with wry humor and hope. A tight, 90-minute ride through Seattle’s music scene during the grunge era, "Ame... [more+]

Author Tom Hansen deftly balances a raw story about the path that leads to self-destruction with wry humor and hope. A tight, 90-minute ride through Seattle’s music scene during the grunge era, "American Junkie" looks at the man behind the addiction and takes a hard look at the power heroin and other opioids have on people’s lives. A story of recovery and accountability, this adaptation of "American Junkie" follows Hansen as he goes from rock bottom and then rises to the path of recovery. Hansen was a pioneer in the punk rock scene in Seattle until he became hooked on heroin and started selling it. On his deathbed and weighing 100 pounds, he finally got clean in 1999 after six months in the hospital and in Bailey-Boushay House, a local hospice. He returned to school in 2000 and graduated with an MFA from the University of British Columbia in 2008. Hansen is the author of two books, the memoir "American Junkie" and the novel "This Is What We Do". See Book-It Repertory Theatre’s production of "American Junkie" at Seattle’s Center Theatre. [less-]

Writer/performer Devin Bannon and director Keira McDonald bring to life historical TV interviews of the actual Klaus Sperber, while re-imagining the musical acts of his rock alter ego Nomi in nine soa... [more+]

Writer/performer Devin Bannon and director Keira McDonald bring to life historical TV interviews of the actual Klaus Sperber, while re-imagining the musical acts of his rock alter ego Nomi in nine soaring numbers in "Alien/Angel". In between the songs, Bannon-as-Klaus tells a moving narrative of his life as a young, queer German gifted with a soprano vocal range, who moved to Manhattan in the 1980’s with a generation of youth inspired by Warhol’s Factory. Klaus Nomi did the impossible: struck NYC speechless with his latex costumes, clown makeup and angelic voice. Now, on his comeback tour from outer space, Klaus tells the tale of his brush with fame and all-too-young death as one of the first celebrity victims of the AIDS epidemic. Accompanied by Annastasia Workman on the keys and Kathy Moore on guitar, "Alien/Angel" also features twin back-up dancers joining Klaus onstage with choreography by Waxie Moon. [less-]

Delve into the deep, dark history of Pioneer Square on this adults-only jaunt under the streets of Seattle. During this intimate 75-minute walking tour, your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will... [more+]

Delve into the deep, dark history of Pioneer Square on this adults-only jaunt under the streets of Seattle. During this intimate 75-minute walking tour, your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will lead you through several key sections of the historic 1890s-era subterranean passageways, while cluing you in on the drinking, gambling and other illicit activities that ran rampant in the area around the turn of the century. In fact, you'll learn how Skid Road (Yesler Way) became America's very first Skid Row and much more. [less-]

Celebrate the season of love with "Bonbon", Can Can Culinary's latest cabaret treat, starring an oh-so-sweet cast of sultry singers and dancers. Your hunky and hilarious host Jonny Boy will guide you ... [more+]

Celebrate the season of love with "Bonbon", Can Can Culinary's latest cabaret treat, starring an oh-so-sweet cast of sultry singers and dancers. Your hunky and hilarious host Jonny Boy will guide you through a multimedia spectacle of exquisitely choreographed dance and music against a backdrop of high-definition visual technology installations, with performers so close you can almost taste the glitter. Treat yourself and those you love to "Bonbon" while enjoying craft cocktails and other items purchased from a specially curated, Pike Place Market-fresh menu. [less-]

Teatro ZinZanni has been called "the Kit Kat Klub on acid," but you won't have to worry about bad vibes when you take this trip. After building a successful palace on the Jersey Shore, the larger-than... [more+]

Teatro ZinZanni has been called "the Kit Kat Klub on acid," but you won't have to worry about bad vibes when you take this trip. After building a successful palace on the Jersey Shore, the larger-than-life Teatro ZinZanni have found a permanent new home in the rustic wine country in Woodinville -- and they're celebrating with a dazzling and vintage-inspired new production, "Hollywood & Vine". International cirque, comedy and cabaret combine for a topsy-turvy blend that is part circus, part dinner theater and all magic. While you enjoy the show, you can chow down on four courses designed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson. Now's your chance to experience Teatro ZinZanni's high-spirited, high-flying antics in their brand new home. [less-]

Based on Verdi’s beloved 19th century opera, Elton John and Tim Rice’s "Aida" is a timeless story of forbidden love set on the banks of the Nile. Elton John and Tim Rice’s iconic styles manifest... [more+]

Based on Verdi’s beloved 19th century opera, Elton John and Tim Rice’s "Aida" is a timeless story of forbidden love set on the banks of the Nile. Elton John and Tim Rice’s iconic styles manifest with eclectic reggae, gospel, Motown, African, Indian and Middle Eastern influences. With nearly 2000 Broadway performances and countless revivals, "Aida" has earned its place in history. Featuring a Tony- and Grammy award-winning score, Troy Wageman directs the talented local cast through rousing rock numbers and heart-wrenching ballads in this production at Seattle Musical Theatre. [less-]

When Henrietta Leavitt starts working at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, her dreams of studying the stars are dashed when she finds that she won't be allowed to touch a telescope and inste... [more+]

When Henrietta Leavitt starts working at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, her dreams of studying the stars are dashed when she finds that she won't be allowed to touch a telescope and instead will be laboring with a group of other female "computers" to crunch numbers for a renowned male astronomer's project. As Henrietta attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, balancing her passion for science with family obligations and the possibility of love. "Silent Sky", the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, comes to the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds. [less-]

Fading stars of the 1950s, George and Charlotte Hay are now in Buffalo, New York, playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" with five other actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused ... [more+]

Fading stars of the 1950s, George and Charlotte Hay are now in Buffalo, New York, playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" with five other actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that could go wrong does go wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf, old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body. Written by Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor"), see the delightful "Moon Over Buffalo" at Renton Civic Theatre. [less-]

The Historic Everett Theatre may be over 100 years old, but it still stands as a lively home for all different types of entertainment. Voted "The Best Venue" by the "Seattle A-List", this historic com... [more+]

The Historic Everett Theatre may be over 100 years old, but it still stands as a lively home for all different types of entertainment. Voted "The Best Venue" by the "Seattle A-List", this historic community gem hosts a diverse range of events, including classic and contemporary plays, stand-up comedy acts, movie nights, ghost hunting and tribute band concerts. First built in 1901, this performance space has been fully remodeled (but still upholds its classic charm), which makes it the perfect place to enjoy the acoustics of any live concert or performance. You can be sure to catch the latest and most exciting programs at this historic theater located in the heart of downtown. [less-]

A lawyer obsessed with a curse the he believes has been cast over him and his family by a specter, engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grip... [more+]

A lawyer obsessed with a curse the he believes has been cast over him and his family by a specter, engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul in "The Woman in Black". Seattle Repertory Theatre hosts the London adaptation of Susan Hill's acclaimed gothic ghost story that became one of the most successful shows ever staged on the West End. In the village of Crythin Gifford, the wind howls across the moors and fog creeps mysteriously around the town spires. At the edge of the village’s cemetery, young lawyer Arthur Kipps glimpses the figure of a woman, garbed all in black, and is drawn into Crythin’s cursed and haunted history. Now "The Woman in Black" comes to spine-tingling life on the U.S. side of the pond in this cunning stage adaptation that left London theatergoers enthralled. [less-]

The most grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back with an all-new live show. All your kids' favorite characters will zoom from the screen to the stage when "Daniel Tiger's Neighb... [more+]

The most grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back with an all-new live show. All your kids' favorite characters will zoom from the screen to the stage when "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! King for a Day" comes to Spokane. Zip up your hoodies, lace up your sneakers and ride along through the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. You'll hear new songs to sing along to, meet a few surprise guests, and learn the kinds of one-to-grow-on lessons you trust PBS Kids to deliver. It's a royally great musical filled with tiger-tastic fun and it all gets underway at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. [less-]

If you like the Broadway shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber, you will undoubtedly enjoy "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber". The talented singers and beautiful dancers are accompanied by an onstage, 12-piece... [more+]

If you like the Broadway shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber, you will undoubtedly enjoy "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber". The talented singers and beautiful dancers are accompanied by an onstage, 12-piece orchestra.You'll hear music from "Cats, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph" and "Phantom"! You don’t want to miss this show at Tacoma Musical Playhouse. [less-]

Jena Friedman is a stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker. She has worked as a field producer at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and has written for "The Late Show with David Letterman". Her critic... [more+]

Jena Friedman is a stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker. She has worked as a field producer at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and has written for "The Late Show with David Letterman". Her critically acclaimed stand-up special "American C**t" is now available on iTunes, and her new special "Soft Focus with Jena Friedman" is airing on Adult Swim. See her live at Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle. [less-]

The stage is set for the big comedy varieté show, the theater is packed, the band is ready -- but the tour bus with all the performers has broken down! Now Frank Olivier must pull off the show of his... [more+]

The stage is set for the big comedy varieté show, the theater is packed, the band is ready -- but the tour bus with all the performers has broken down! Now Frank Olivier must pull off the show of his life and perform all 16 twisted variety acts himself, aided only by Flynch, his loyal hunchback assistant. The Twisted Cabaret Orchestra accompanies as Olivier delights with juggling, mind reading, knife-throwing, magic, fire-eating and other unbelievable feats. See the madcap variety show that the "New York Times" called "wickedly funny" at the Hale's Ales Palladium Theater in Seattle. [less-]

A thunderstorm. In a windswept country house, a family of failures wrangles over a will: a detective who has never solved a case; a writer, an artist and a composer whose works have never been publish... [more+]

A thunderstorm. In a windswept country house, a family of failures wrangles over a will: a detective who has never solved a case; a writer, an artist and a composer whose works have never been published, shown or performed, and a dysfunctional teenager. Here are the prime ingredients for a murder mystery, but this diversion is by Alan Ayckbourn and it has a number of surprises. The victim is not who it should be, the murderer’s identity changes overnight and the thrills are leavened with tongue in cheek humor. [less-]

For 35 years, Seattle's Unexpected Productions Improv has presented shows that are edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny. Improv Unplugged is a culmination of 35 years' experience fro... [more+]

For 35 years, Seattle's Unexpected Productions Improv has presented shows that are edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny. Improv Unplugged is a culmination of 35 years' experience from the most talented improvisers in the Puget Sound. This show is a wildly unpredictable night of classic improvisational games, techniques, songs, and stories created from the ideas tossed out by YOU...resulting in hilarious storytelling. It's a show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. It's Improv Unplugged! [less-]

Like the scientists in "Jurassic Park" extracting dino DNA from amber, choreographer-turned-mad-scientist Wayne McGregor has used his own sequenced DNA to unleash a daring new contemporary dance piece... [more+]

Like the scientists in "Jurassic Park" extracting dino DNA from amber, choreographer-turned-mad-scientist Wayne McGregor has used his own sequenced DNA to unleash a daring new contemporary dance piece on the world: "Autobiography". Inspired by the idea of the body as an archive, McGregor explores what it means to be human through the possibilities of movement. He's even injected a bit of chaos theory into the mix, with a computer algorithm deciding the order of the work's 23 sections for each performance. His lab partner in the experiment is acclaimed producer Jlin, who performs the mesmerizing electronic score live, synced to large-scale projections, a stunning set, and the bold movements of Company Wayne McGregor. Experience this vibrant mashup of science and art at Seattle's Moore Theatre. [less-]