There’s a saying that the only things we can be sure of are death and taxes. "Death Tax" is a dark comedy that arrives squarely at the intersection of these two inevitables. This treacherous, suspen... [more+]

There’s a saying that the only things we can be sure of are death and taxes. "Death Tax" is a dark comedy that arrives squarely at the intersection of these two inevitables. This treacherous, suspenseful, provocative and funny play answers the controversial question, "How much would you pay to stay alive?" in a truly entertaining fashion. [less-]

Dragons, elves, sorcery and dark queens — this ain’t your normal Halloween attraction. With an emphasis on fantasy and dark enchantments, you can expect a much richer horror experience than usual ... [more+]

Dragons, elves, sorcery and dark queens — this ain’t your normal Halloween attraction. With an emphasis on fantasy and dark enchantments, you can expect a much richer horror experience than usual … but you’ll probably still pee in your pantaloons. [less-]

Weasel Productions is proud to present the Pacific Northwest premiere of "George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead™ LIVE!" Six complete strangers hunker down in an empty farmhouse in the middle... [more+]

Weasel Productions is proud to present the Pacific Northwest premiere of "George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead™ LIVE!" Six complete strangers hunker down in an empty farmhouse in the middle of the night surrounded by flesh-eating zombies and fight to stay alive in this ghoulish parody of the George A. Romero classic 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead™." This Pacific Northwest premiere production will stagger and splatter onto the stage at the Slate Theatre. Directed by John Tyndall (Cornish '18 and Seattle’s premiere of "The Victorian Hotel" by Angus Oblong), "Night of the Living Dead™ LIVE!" is a loving tribute to its namesake, presented in glorious greyscale! You’ll die laughing, only to be revived by the sheer terror unleashed on stage. Join us as we sink our teeth into the seminal film which changed an entire film genre. [less-]

Nick Guerra is one of the most exciting breakthrough comedians quickly making an impact on television and winning over audiences across the country with his high energy and hilarious show. Most recent... [more+]

Nick Guerra is one of the most exciting breakthrough comedians quickly making an impact on television and winning over audiences across the country with his high energy and hilarious show. Most recently, Nick made his stand-up late night debut on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." Nick also released his first comedy album, "Love: The Nick’s Tape," available on iTunes. He is an audience favorite from NBC’s "Last Comic Standing," won the 2015 NBC Stand Up Showcase, and made his Comedy Central debut on "Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand Up Revolution." Nick regularly works with fellow comedians including Cristela Alonzo, Michael Yo and Jo Koy. [less-]

"Assassins" lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in this historical musical that explores the dark side of the American ... [more+]

"Assassins" lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in this historical musical that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. [less-]

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, David Lindsay-Abaire, "Kimberly Akimbo" is equal parts rollicking fun, raucous humor and touching moments. Kimberly's a teenager that suffers from a rare ... [more+]

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, David Lindsay-Abaire, "Kimberly Akimbo" is equal parts rollicking fun, raucous humor and touching moments. Kimberly's a teenager that suffers from a rare condition that causes her body to age faster than it should. When she and her family flee Secaucus under dubious circumstances, Kimberly is forced to reevaluate her life while contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely-sober father, a scheming aunt, her own mortality and, most frighteningly, the possibility of first love. [less-]

As Sarah’s grandfather is nearing the end of his life, her precocious young son Evan is at the beginning of his. Written by Anna Ziegler ("Photograph 51"), the world premiere play "The Great Moment"... [more+]

As Sarah’s grandfather is nearing the end of his life, her precocious young son Evan is at the beginning of his. Written by Anna Ziegler ("Photograph 51"), the world premiere play "The Great Moment" is a funny and poetic meditation on beginnings and endings, birth and age, and the moments of transition that mark our passage from life to death. [less-]

​"At every single moment, the whole creation is beginning again, stretching the tent of the present moment to bursting. And the waves that push up through the oceans, and the waves that push up thro... [more+]

​"At every single moment, the whole creation is beginning again, stretching the tent of the present moment to bursting. And the waves that push up through the oceans, and the waves that push up through the stars; and the waves that push upwards through history are the same waves that push up through us." These are the words of The Narrator in Craig Wright's 2007 play "The Pavilion", playing at Strawberry Theatre Workshop October 10-November 9. The story uses a 20-year high school reunion to demonstrate the hazards of regret and nostalgia, and ultimately paints life as an ongoing cycle of rebirth. Allison Standley ("My Fair Lady" at The Village, "Proof" at Strawshop) plays Kari, a small-town woman who's building a life for herself in the town she grew up in. Quinlan Corbett ("People of the Book" at ACT) is her high school sweetheart. Peter, who abandoned both Kari and Pine City, Minnesota as a youth, sees the reunion as a chance to redeem himself. "The Pavilion" strives to be so focused on Kari and Peter that none of the other hundreds of reunion guests are cast. Rob Burgess ("The Government Inspector" at Seattle Shakes, "Our Town" at Strawshop) is the afore-mentioned Narrator, and while he provides some exposition, he also morphs into nearly 20 different scene partners for the conflicted couple to play against. [less-]

"Sunset Baby" begins with the story of Nina, a strong and independent woman named after the rebellious songstress, as she is visited by her estranged father and former revolutionary in the Black liber... [more+]

"Sunset Baby" begins with the story of Nina, a strong and independent woman named after the rebellious songstress, as she is visited by her estranged father and former revolutionary in the Black liberation movement, Kenyatta. She can’t tell what he’s after, a fix to their broken relationship or the only physical items of value she ties to her mother -- a collection of love letters written by her infamous parents. As the lives of father and daughter begin to intertwine, old wounds are revealed, generational differences exposed, and smoldering truths laid bare. Dominique Morisseau’s "Sunset Baby" is an energetic and vibrant narrative of the duality and intersectionality of family, legacy, and liberation. [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-]

The Yoginis Indian Jazz Project delivers exciting, fresh sounds fusing Indian classical, American jazz, and other world music influences. Pianist/composer Yogi McCaw began The Yoginis Indian Jazz Proj... [more+]

The Yoginis Indian Jazz Project delivers exciting, fresh sounds fusing Indian classical, American jazz, and other world music influences. Pianist/composer Yogi McCaw began The Yoginis Indian Jazz Project to explore the new universe of this kind of music. Since then several versions of the ensemble, featuring different maestros at different times, have recorded and performed both in India and in the US -- in India in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture India and the prestigious Kuchipudi Dance Institute, and at the Northwest's largest Indian cultural festivals, Flavors of India and Anandmela. The current Project is comprised of Yogi on piano, sarode maestro Richard Russell, multi-instrumentalist Bob Antolin on flutes and reeds, and master percussionist of both Indian and Latin styles, Tor Dietrichson. The new quartet draws from all the traditions the ensemble has incorporated in the past: with an emphasis on the improvisational virtuosity of the musicians, we create a fusion of jazz with Indian, Latin, and other flavors. We hope you find the music as much fun to listen to as we have when we are creating it! [less-]

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Canadian musician Tom Landa is looking back on the legacy of his much-loved folk rock band The Paperboys. For a quarter century, The Paperboys have been touring the... [more+]

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Canadian musician Tom Landa is looking back on the legacy of his much-loved folk rock band The Paperboys. For a quarter century, The Paperboys have been touring the world and lighting up stages with their freewheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands, and Canadian roots. They have been called everything from Cajun slamgrass to worldbeat, they’ve received a Juno award (Canadian Grammy), plus two Juno nominations, two West Coast Music Awards, released nine albums, and regularly play two-night bills in the Pacific Northwest. What’s remarkable about the band is their ability to seamlessly fuse all the different styles and make it sounds like they come from the same place. Their latest CD, "Score" is full of these signature sounds: Spanish language songs that reflect Landa’s Mexican heritage, explosive brass lines from their extended 8-piece ensemble, Celtic fiddle and pennywhistle blazing through an old reel, English language rock songs with strong pop influences, and a kind of melting pot sound that reflects not only the diversity of the band’s home city, Vancouver, B.C., but also a larger vision of what modern Canadian roots music should sound like. Catch them live in this show at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue. [less-]

ComedySportz is Seattle's leading improv comedy show. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" A ref... [more+]

ComedySportz is Seattle's leading improv comedy show. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of this interactive, family-friendly show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage. It's perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family, since kids love it as much as grown-ups. [less-]

This walk-through house of horrors has some serious bonafides: the location was actually once a morgue, and has reportedly been the site of supernatural activity ever since. According to the Frighthou... [more+]

This walk-through house of horrors has some serious bonafides: the location was actually once a morgue, and has reportedly been the site of supernatural activity ever since. According to the Frighthouse Station producers, the site was investigated by paranormal researchers in 2016, and the verdict was "something feels wrong about the southeast corner." You have been warned. But on the bright side, there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy at the Freighthouse Station Marketplace. [less-]

Want to see what life is really like inside a dollhouse? In this unique theater and dining experience, the audience is transformed into a collection of toys who are all at the mercy of one disturbed y... [more+]

Want to see what life is really like inside a dollhouse? In this unique theater and dining experience, the audience is transformed into a collection of toys who are all at the mercy of one disturbed young girl. Dress the part and get ready for an evening filled with delightfully demented fun. [less-]

Ah, Thanksgiving, that most American of holidays: when families gather to celebrate the warmth of home, the bounty of the harvest — and a legacy of genocide and violent colonial expansion. Good inte... [more+]

Ah, Thanksgiving, that most American of holidays: when families gather to celebrate the warmth of home, the bounty of the harvest — and a legacy of genocide and violent colonial expansion. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. [less-]

“Life is pandemonium” in this fast-paced and irreverent Tony Award-winning comedy. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" follows an eclectic group of kids (played by adults) as they fight f... [more+]

“Life is pandemonium” in this fast-paced and irreverent Tony Award-winning comedy. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" follows an eclectic group of kids (played by adults) as they fight for the title of regional spelling bee champ – and all the glory that comes with it. This witty coming of age story is bursting with heart, and Village Theatre’s full-fledged production will be an unforgettable experience that chronicles all the joy, torment, and passion of those who love to compete. [less-]

In 1923, Broadway audiences witnessed the first on-stage lesbian kiss at the English-language premiere of an already controversial work by a well-known Yiddish playwright. Days later, the NYPD Vice Sq... [more+]

In 1923, Broadway audiences witnessed the first on-stage lesbian kiss at the English-language premiere of an already controversial work by a well-known Yiddish playwright. Days later, the NYPD Vice Squad arrested and prosecuted the entire cast on obscenity charges. Experience this acclaimed Broadway hit that "Newsday" raved is "gripping and entertaining ... with laughter and tears," and "The New York Times" called "superbly realized" and "remarkably powerful." And at Seattle Rep, you can also grab a drink from the lobby bar to enjoy during the performance. [less-]

A decidedly different type of theatrical experience, "Market Ghost Stories" is a ghostly adventure through the Pike Place Market. On this 75-minute excursion, your guide leads you through the Market's... [more+]

A decidedly different type of theatrical experience, "Market Ghost Stories" is a ghostly adventure through the Pike Place Market. On this 75-minute excursion, your guide leads you through the Market's unusual arcades and alleys while sharing the often-overlooked darker history of Seattle. The ghost stories behind each building and landmark will cause you to see Seattle's No. 1 tourist destination in an entirely new way. Within the Market, there are the remnants of several graveyards, a former brothel that still stands with its original sign, the nation's first mortuary and stories on every corner. Led by members of Unexpected Productions Improv, "Market Ghost Stories" is the evolution of the original Market Ghost Tour. Who better to share these ghastly tales than an improv company that's been weaving stories for 35 years?! [less-]

All Hallows Eve approaches, and the Cabiri is dredging up ghastly tales from the depths in preparation for our 13th annual Ghost Game production at Arcadia in Ballard. "Devil in the Deep Blue Sea" is ... [more+]

All Hallows Eve approaches, and the Cabiri is dredging up ghastly tales from the depths in preparation for our 13th annual Ghost Game production at Arcadia in Ballard. "Devil in the Deep Blue Sea" is a collection of tales from myth and folklore, merging contemporary circus, giant puppets, theatre, and dance to create an immersive experience like no other. This year's production dredges up dark and enchanting tales from the realm of water. From sirens caterwauling in the sails to the murky depths where ravenous kelpie wait to tangle you in its mane, the ocean lures the damned with irresistible charms. Aerialists twirl and dance overhead and accompaniment by a trio of musicians transform Arcadia, a 3,700-square-foot cultural arts space, into an enchanted grotto. A chosen few guests will find themselves transformed into unsuspecting participants in the epic tales unfolding before them. Feeling shy? No worries — participatory elements are optional. Due to mature subject matter, "Devil in the Deep Blue Sea" is not recommended for guests under 16 years old. Portions of the show entail standing for short periods of time and walking slowly in low light conditions. We suggest flat shoes and leaving purses and bags at home as they can be a trip hazard. [less-]