Category: Puget Sound (Seattle & Beyond)

Wish You Were Here – Play – Mini Review – ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble

Happy opening weekend to Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here play by ArtsWest and Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble! 🎭 Unexpected frank, sexual humor contrast with Iran’s restrictive political climate. The lighting design, retro scenic design, costume changes, haunting current event radio announcements, and string music blend synergistically in scene transitions. It's a reminder to cherish our fragile stability and privileges under pax americana.... Click to read more

Frida … A Self Portrait – Play – Mini Review – Union Arts Center

Happy opening weekend to Frida... A Self-Portrait one-person play at Union Arts Center! The personable and charismatic Vanessa Severo magnetically navigated the eccentric, emotional rollercoaster of Frida Kahlo. Beautifully executed poses and graceful movements. Genius, multi-purpose use of a clothesline for props, characters, costumes, and scenic design. Closes 6/28/26. #saudade... Click to read more

Aviatrix – Musical – Review – Seattle Public Theater and Macha Theatre Works

Angela Poe Russell and Dionne McClain-Freeney’s world premiere musical Aviatrix by Seattle Public Theater w/ Macha Theatre Works starring Haley Dortch. It’s shows like this that remind me why I attend local smaller theatre – for a chance to uncover a rare, unexpected worthy gem like this. With a solidly written, eclectic score, this runaway hit is ready for a major stage. Run, don't walk, to snag rush/waitlist tickets to this sold-out show before it closes in 2 days.... Click to read more

Barefoot in the Park – Play – Mini Review – Taproot Theatre

Barefoot in the Park play at Taproot Theatre. Charming ode to young love, compromise, and opposites that attract ❤️… then attack 💔! The cynical Scrooge in me was secretly cheering for the pragmatic realists. Ays Garcia & Arjun Pande are fantastic newlyweds, and Alexandra Tavares steals scenes as the chic, elegant, overbearing NYC-area mother. Closes 6/20! 🎭... Click to read more

Grease – Musical – Review – Village Theatre

Grease musical by Village Theatre. Maya McQueen and Daniel Velasquez shine backed by the theatre's signature top-tier choreo, vocals, and band. Ben Dow's "Those Magic Changes" was pure magic. The retro doo-wop score and squeaky-clean 1950s harmonies/setting were reminiscent of The 5th Ave Theatre’s Bye Bye Birdie. Closed in Issaquah, but still playing in Everett through June 7! 🎸 ... Click to read more