Category: Puget Sound (Seattle & Beyond)

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

Here There Are Blueberries – Play – Review – Seattle Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, and Tectonic Theatre Project

Happy closing weekend to Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries play from Seattle Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, and Tectonic Theater Project. Thoughtful scenic design, projection design, and sound design by Derek McLane, Bobby McElver, and David Bengali respectively. Well-executed, riveting, and chillingly relevant.... Click to read more

The Wiz – Musical – Review – Paramount Theatre

The Wiz musical national Tour at Paramount Theatre (Broadway at The Paramount / Seattle Theatre Group). Starring Dana Cimone (understudied by Cyniah Elise) as Dorothy. Delightful standout Elijah Ahmad Lewis as Scarecrow. Powerhouse vocals often felt like a hoppin' Black church service, full of spirit and rhythm. "Ease on down the road" to see this modernized production before closing 2/15/26. ... Click to read more

Spamalot – Musical – Review – The 5th Ave Theatre

Monty Python’s Spamalot musical national tour at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Silly, corny, and fully self-aware, with lyrics and jokes updated for the modern age. The tap numbers absolutely deliver. Starring Major Attaway as King Arthur. See it before it closes 2/15/26.... Click to read more

The Wild Party – Musical – Mini Review – Sound Theatre Company

Happy closing weekend to Sound Theatre Company's production of The Wild Party musical at Center Theatre. Starring Jasmine Jean Sim and Jason Kappus. Bursting w/ big-band showstoppers. Each character's featurette song delivered electric stage presence and powerhouse vocals backed by a glorious ensemble and band. Only 2 more performances left till closing on 2/8/26.... Click to read more