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-]

Yippee ki-yay, Father Christmas! This holiday season, celebrate with a vengeance when this gut-busting production of "A Very Die Hard Christmas" blows the roof off Seattle Public Theater. An off-duty ... [more+]

Yippee ki-yay, Father Christmas! This holiday season, celebrate with a vengeance when this gut-busting production of "A Very Die Hard Christmas" blows the roof off Seattle Public Theater. An off-duty New York cop arrives in Los Angeles to try to reconcile with his wife. Instead, he finds himself hiding inside a high-rise office building where a team of terrorists have taken everyone hostage. This stage version of the action holiday classic explodes with humor, adventure, live music and over-the-top fun. [less-]

From the brilliantly creative mind behind "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "James and the Giant Peach" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" comes the Tony Award-winning "Matilda The Musical". Named "Time" maga... [more+]

From the brilliantly creative mind behind "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "James and the Giant Peach" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" comes the Tony Award-winning "Matilda The Musical". Named "Time" magazine's No. 1 show of the year, "Matilda The Musical" is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed only with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, "Matilda The Musical" has a powerhouse team behind it, including Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus ("God of Carnage") and Tony-winning playwright Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin. See it at the Village Theatre in Issaquah. [less-]

You can bet your bottom dollar that there'll be plenty of fun when everyone's favorite orphan takes over Seattle this holiday season. The beloved story of a plucky young orphan who never gives up her ... [more+]

You can bet your bottom dollar that there'll be plenty of fun when everyone's favorite orphan takes over Seattle this holiday season. The beloved story of a plucky young orphan who never gives up her dreams of finding a family, "Annie" brings back all the great characters you know and love, including the adorable scamp herself, the lovable Daddy Warbucks, his faithful assistant Grace and the wicked Miss Hannigan. Featuring unforgettable numbers like "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You" and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow," this exciting new production from The 5th Avenue Theatre will leave you with a spring in your step and a song in your heart. [less-]

Pacific Northwest Ballet's always enchanting production of "The Nutcracker" stars the company's dazzling dancers performing live to a 60-piece orchestra. Set to the cherished Tchaikovsky score and fea... [more+]

Pacific Northwest Ballet's always enchanting production of "The Nutcracker" stars the company's dazzling dancers performing live to a 60-piece orchestra. Set to the cherished Tchaikovsky score and featuring George Balanchine's original choreography, this iconic version of the popular holiday ballet tells the timeless story of young Clara, who receives a nutcracker soldier as a gift and has a magical dream that her toy comes to life. Experience one of the Northwest’s favorite holiday spectacles with your loved ones at Seattle's McCaw Hall. [less-]

In film noir-inspired holiday thriller "Christmastown", hard-boiled detective Nick Holiday takes a deal tracking down "Big Red" for a client who will stop at nothing to uncover unsavory secrets. Add a... [more+]

In film noir-inspired holiday thriller "Christmastown", hard-boiled detective Nick Holiday takes a deal tracking down "Big Red" for a client who will stop at nothing to uncover unsavory secrets. Add a glamorous elf, a used Christmas tree salesman and a muckraking reporter, and you've got what the "Seattle Times" calls "the best new holiday romp of the year." Watch the seasonal sleuthing get underway at the Bathhouse Theater. [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-]

Beloved holiday show "The Velveteen Rabbit" comes to Seattle Children's Theatre - Charlotte Martin Theatre, enlivening Margery Williams' classic tale of a little boy, his stuffed rabbit and the enduri... [more+]

Beloved holiday show "The Velveteen Rabbit" comes to Seattle Children's Theatre - Charlotte Martin Theatre, enlivening Margery Williams' classic tale of a little boy, his stuffed rabbit and the enduring power of love. The heart-warming classic follows a shy toy rabbit who longs for nothing more than to become real. This bold and adventure-filled adaptation arrives at SCT following four successful runs at the Unicorn Theatre in London, the UK’s leading theater for young audiences. [less-]

Who doesn't want to be able to fly? Who wouldn't want to buckle swashes with pirates? When it comes to having the ultimate adventures, Peter Pan knows how to do it up. And just as Peter never grows ol... [more+]

Who doesn't want to be able to fly? Who wouldn't want to buckle swashes with pirates? When it comes to having the ultimate adventures, Peter Pan knows how to do it up. And just as Peter never grows old, neither does the world of Neverland. You can return to explore its coves and jungles over and over again, especially if your guides are best-selling novelists Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and "Jersey Boys" playwright Rick Elice. They're the imaginative Dream Team that cooked up the smash-hit Broadway prequel "Peter and the Starcatcher". This madcap music-filled adventure throws pirates, mermaids, orphans and secret agents of the Queen together on the high seas. It racked up a slew of Tonys on Broadway, and now the Edmonds Driftwood Players bring this enchanting coming-of-age tale to the stage in a production that's bound to appeal to your entire crew. [less-]

Can Can Culinary Cabaret is delighted to announce the return of its 4th annual winter show, "Wonderland", to Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market. This carnival of merriment glitters with the cheer ... [more+]

Can Can Culinary Cabaret is delighted to announce the return of its 4th annual winter show, "Wonderland", to Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market. This carnival of merriment glitters with the cheer of yesteryear. Can Can’s cast of professional dancers and singers swing from the chandeliers, mesmerizing audiences in an unrivaled intimate theater-turned-holiday chalet. Experience our tantalizing menu, carefully crafted with the best local and seasonal ingredients that Pike Place Market has to offer. 'Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry in this wintry "Wonderland", where their whimsical blend of music, dance and theater becomes your new holiday tradition. [less-]

The acts we see on stage strike us with their originality and timeliness, we seldom learn the questionable origins or borrowed elements behind them. This year, in Acrobatic Conundrum’s annual curate... [more+]

The acts we see on stage strike us with their originality and timeliness, we seldom learn the questionable origins or borrowed elements behind them. This year, in Acrobatic Conundrum’s annual curated cabaret, a talented team of acrobats and circus performers reveal the sources of their inspiration. "Volume 6" is an homage to circus past, art translated into movement, and thrilling feats that plagiarize life experience itself. An all star ensemble of circus performers, with music from Faith Stankovich (aka Liberty Strikes), take away your breath with impossible grace, even as they unravel the inner workings before your very eyes. Confirmed performers: Emma Curtiss, Terry Crane, Maureen Frieder, Melissa Knowles, Rachel Nehmer, Cooper Stanton, Ty Vennewitz. Music by Faith Stankovich Directed by Ty Vennewitz [less-]

This timeless classic, based on the wonderful film by Frank Capra, tells the saga of George Bailey, the everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been sq... [more+]

This timeless classic, based on the wonderful film by Frank Capra, tells the saga of George Bailey, the everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him — by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born — that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This fine dramatization not only celebrates the faith of the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of one's family and community will be rewarded. Enjoy this American classic this Christmas season at the Renton Civic Theatre. [less-]

Back by popular demand, it’s a new twist on last season’s crowd-pleasing holiday hit "Twist of the Magi." Make it a holiday tradition to roar at this funny, fractured version of O’Henry’s clas... [more+]

Back by popular demand, it’s a new twist on last season’s crowd-pleasing holiday hit "Twist of the Magi." Make it a holiday tradition to roar at this funny, fractured version of O’Henry’s classic tale, "Twist of the Magi." Set in a 1940s radio studio as a live on-air broadcast and featuring the tuneful trilogy, The Twisted Sisters, this farcical comedy is the perfect holiday recipe for the whole family! [less-]

Seattle Men’s Chorus is ringing in the season with a high-spirited celebration that brings together all your favorites: beloved carols, fresh takes on holiday classics and show-stopping dazzlers tha... [more+]

Seattle Men’s Chorus is ringing in the season with a high-spirited celebration that brings together all your favorites: beloved carols, fresh takes on holiday classics and show-stopping dazzlers that will have you on your feet. Featuring “Silver Bells,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and many more moments of pure holiday joy, you won’t want to miss this holiday spectacular at Benaroya Hall. [less-]

A Seattle holiday tradition since 2006, Verlaine and McCann's "Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker" gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover! Voted Best Burlesque in Western Washington b... [more+]

A Seattle holiday tradition since 2006, Verlaine and McCann's "Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker" gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover! Voted Best Burlesque in Western Washington by King 5, the show features top-notch dance talent, opulent costumes, incredible choreography from the classically trained Lily Verlaine, and stunning original jazz arrangements of the Tchaikovsky score by Jasper McCann, Kate Olson and Michael Owcharuk. All your favorite characters will be back, including Lily Verlaine's steamy Sugar Plum Fairy, Tory Peil's vivacious "toreadora" Hot Chocolate, the light-juggling magic of Babette La Fave, and the ever-lovable Snowflakes — not to mention the nine-piece jazz orchestra, The Nutcracker Nonette. The Triple Door itself will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the show that's been called a "rollicking, frolicking, unabashed and uninhibited celebration of the season" ("Seattle Post-Intelligencer"). Come celebrate the season with "Land of the Sweets" and see why "audiences for these sold-out shows ... go wild" ("Seattle Times"). [less-]

SecondStory Repertory presents their original adaptation of the beloved holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol". This magical production is filled with music and alive with color and movement, created to te... [more+]

SecondStory Repertory presents their original adaptation of the beloved holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol". This magical production is filled with music and alive with color and movement, created to tell an enduring tale in a way that is appealing to people of all ages. Journey back to Victorian London, where the city is making ready for the holidays. While most citizens are full of faith, hope and good will, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's heart remains pinched and cold. On Christmas night, he receives his last chance at redemption when four spirits arrive to take him on a journey through Christmas past, present and future. [less-]

Spend a Las Vegas-style evening with Seattle's best female impersonators as they take on the personas of Cher, Lady Gaga, JLo, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and more. The perfect gender-bending show for ... [more+]

Spend a Las Vegas-style evening with Seattle's best female impersonators as they take on the personas of Cher, Lady Gaga, JLo, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli and more. The perfect gender-bending show for celebrating any occasion -- a birthday, anniversary, bachelorette party or a night out with friends -- "Le Faux" is the longest-running show of its kind in the city, with exciting and outrageous performances every night and a full cast of dancers. Julia's on Broadway also offers a full bar and appetizers for purchase before and during the show, and the host will even bring your special guest on stage for a little embarrassment in front of the entire audience. [less-]

The childhood memories of narrator Jim Burden in Blackhawk, Nebraska are woven together with the struggles of his beloved neighbor, a newly-arrived immigrant girl from Bohemia, Ántonia Shimerda. The ... [more+]

The childhood memories of narrator Jim Burden in Blackhawk, Nebraska are woven together with the struggles of his beloved neighbor, a newly-arrived immigrant girl from Bohemia, Ántonia Shimerda. The story of their friendship outlines the determination, hardship, and resilience of Great Plains life at the turn of the 20th century in this enchanting American classic that is a tribute to the human spirit. Premiered at Book-It in 2008, "My Ántonia" comes to Center Theatre in Seattle. [less-]

The ugly sweater gathering is a staple of the holiday season, and Seattle Lakes Cruises takes it up a notch by hosting an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Cruise on Lakes Union and Washington. Bundle up in ... [more+]

The ugly sweater gathering is a staple of the holiday season, and Seattle Lakes Cruises takes it up a notch by hosting an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Cruise on Lakes Union and Washington. Bundle up in your most garish holiday-themed knitwear and come aboard the Waterways Yacht to enjoy a festive party featuring beer, wine and cocktails available for purchase, included appetizers, dancing to live DJ-spun tunes, an ugly sweater contest, mingling and more. The best part is, if your eyeballs can't take any more of the ugly sweaters, the breathtaking views of Seattle await. [less-]

From the producers of "Le Faux", Seattle's longest-running celebrity impersonation show, comes "Julia's Queen of the Brunch", a fabulous, fun-filled weekly drag extravaganza. Every Sunday, your hostes... [more+]

From the producers of "Le Faux", Seattle's longest-running celebrity impersonation show, comes "Julia's Queen of the Brunch", a fabulous, fun-filled weekly drag extravaganza. Every Sunday, your hostess-with-the-mostess Kristie Champagne will roll in the pink bus to Julia's on Broadway filled with Seattle's greatest local drag talent. With a new lineup of local performers each week and monthly themed shows, this gender-bending show promises a unique, exciting experience every time. Along with the over-the-top entertainment, you can purchase items from the full brunch menu, including pitchers of mimosas to enjoy throughout the show. [less-]