Category: Paramount Theatre

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations – Musical – Paramount Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations jukebox musical w/ Broadway at the Paramount and Seattle Theatre Group. Imagine a mashup of the musicals Motown and Jersey Boys. Tight harmonies and smooth dance moves. Even the synchronized stage clapping sounded good! #theatre #retro Synopsis from the Theatre: … Continue reading "Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations – Musical – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Paramount Theatre

@showsiveseen @moulinrougebway #jukebox #musical at the Paramount Theatre w/ @seattletheatregroup. #Ostentatious dazzling scenic design. #Fabulous costumes. Endless catchy modern pop culture song #mashups not in the movie. Dances set to exciting heart-pounding beats. Truth, beauty, freedom, love! Review: showsiveseen.com/2828 #bohemia #extravaganza #theatre #MoulinRouge ♬ original sound – Shows I’ve Seen Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Moulin … Continue reading "Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more

Blue Man Group – Performance Art Show – Paramount Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Blue Man Group w/ Seattle Theatre Group at the Paramount Theatre. Mime-like wordless skits w/ catchy percussion & a spectacular visual feast. Similar to Cirque du Soleil w/o the acrobatics. Lots of audience participation. The alien-like blue man even walked through my leg room space to drag a “lucky” audience member … Continue reading "Blue Man Group – Performance Art Show – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more

Jagged Little Pill – Musical – Paramount Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Alanis Morissette’s jagged little pill jukebox musical at the Paramount Theatre w/ Seattle Theatre Group. Love good implosions in the perfect suburbs. Wish there was a way to explore the addiction storyline more without diminishing the #meToo one. Costumes were deliciously 90s alternative grungy Seattle. Synopsis from the Theatre: Joy, rage, … Continue reading "Jagged Little Pill – Musical – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more

To Kill a Mockingbird – Play – Paramount Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway play at Paramount Theatre & Seattle Theatre Group. Delightful accents. Loved the 3 precocious young narrators esp Dill. Powerful commentary on racism especially when naive Atticus broke the 4th wall. Reminds me that there are far worse areas than woke PNW. Type: Play Recommendation: See … Continue reading "To Kill a Mockingbird – Play – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more