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The Notebook – Musical – Review – Paramount Theatre

The Notebook musical national tour at Paramount Theatre from Broadway Across America and Seattle Theatre Group. The chemistry between all three versions of the leads (teenage/adult/elderly) felt like one continuous soul. Alzheimer's theme was woven into the non-plot portions of the production. Appreciated the intentional inclusive casting. Didn't expect real water on-stage for the iconic rain kiss scene! ... Click to read more

A Mirror – Play – Mini Review – Thalia’s Umbrella

Happy opening weekend to Thalia's Umbrella's production of Sam Holcroft's A Mirror at 12th Ave Arts. Timely play within a play within a play. Unexpected twists at the beginning/end. What great art never reaches the public because of compromise, influence, mentorship/censorship, or money? Closes 3/14/26. ... Click to read more

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – Play – Review – Village Theatre

Happy opening night in Everett (and closing in Issaquah) to Village Theatre's production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Richard Nguyen Sloniker and Avery Clark lead a sharp ensemble through a madcap British comedy mystery, with strong doubling work from the full cast.... Click to read more

Fellow Travelers – Opera – Review – Seattle Opera

Happy opening night to Fellow Travelers by Seattle Opera & Seattle Symphony. Refreshing to see a gay romantic love story at the center of the stage. For an industry so famously queer-friendly, narratives like this are still rarer than they should be. Starring Jarrett Ott / Joseph Lattanzi and Colin Aikins / Andy Acosta.... Click to read more

Till We Have Faces – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Till We Have Faces play at Taproot Theatre for Valentines Day. The myth of Psyche & Cupid retold through lens of Orual, her sister. Impressive memorization from narrator/star Candace Vance. Well-crafted costume repertoire from Sarah Burch Gordon. Smart use of mirror blocking and reverb. Interesting themes of escapism, faith, and psychosis. Written by CS Lewis and adapted by Karen Lund. ... Click to read more