Arts
5th Avenue Theatre’s ‘West Side Story’: Big on Sound, Light on Fury
A new louder-than-life production exacerbates a masterpiece’s one problem
Only a bit of the slang has aged (as slang always does) in West Side Story. The rest of it, including probably the greatest score (by Leonard Bernstein) and choreography (by Jerome Robbins) in Broadway history, is as fresh as the day in 1957 it exploded onstage, as the 5th Avenue’s current production proves. It closes Sunday, so…
Must List: ‘West Side Story,’ Solstice Parade, Make Music Seattle
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST ATTEND West Side Story(Through 6/23) Sure, it’s based on Shakespeare, but as long as one tribe feels threatened by a more recently arrived tribe—and every single day brings more tragic evidence that they do—Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece will never stop being as timely as a…
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in the Seattle Area This Summer
On a warm summer evening as the stars begin to shimmer, pack your blanket and attend one of Seattle’s outdoor movie nights, showcasing classics and new releases
Crossroads Movies at the Park Crossroads Community Park (Bellevue), Free, parks.bellevuewa.gov Aug 1: Christopher RobinAugust 8: Ralph Breaks the InternetAugust 15: Incredibles 2August 22: Mary Poppins Returns Downtown Movies at the Park Bellevue Downtown Park (Bellevue), Free, parks.bellevuewa.gov July 9: Hotel Transylvania 3July 16: A Dog’s Way HomeJuly 23: Small FootJuly 31: Goodbye Christopher RobinAug 7: Paddington…
Must List: Ludovic Morlot’s Final Concerts, SoDo Crawl, Seattle International Dance Festival
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST SAY FAREWELL Ludovic Morlot’s Final Concerts (Through 6/23) Morlot has conceived his two-weekend farewell to eight seasons as SSO music director as one big program, with music by Wagner, Debussy and Richard Strauss for June 13-15; then Wagner, Debussy and Leoš Janáček for June 20-23. As his last word before taking time off…
Seattle’s Top Bucket List Attractions
What to see, hear and do when it comes to pop culture, amusements and the arts
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Catch an action thriller or a cinematographic masterpiece at the Cinerama, the 1963 movie theater that has seen major upgrades both technological and edible; among the top-notch concession treats is its famous chocolate popcorn….
William Shatner, 88, Is Still Boldly Going Everywhere
The TV icon’s current enterprise is Monday night’s talk at McCaw Hall
Half a century, almost to the day, since the last episode of the original Star Trek series aired, the show reigns unchallenged, in its continuing pop-culture reach, as the single most influential TV series ever. (Sure, you loved The Sopranos, but there haven’t been 13 Sopranos movies, have there?) Its lead, William Shatner—the creator of the…
Must List: Sheepdog Classic, SIFF Closing-Night Gala, Furry 5K
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST HERD Sheepdog Classic(6/6–6/9) Catch the ferry to Vashon Island for the 10th anniversary of this national sheepdog herding competition. Watch herding demonstrations, learn about dog behavior from specialists, shop for wares from Vashon’s local artisans, enjoy local food and more—this fest is as much…
Justin Huertas’ Debuts New Musical at ArtsWest
'The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion' is a story of a high school student who develops new abilities (the title may or may not be a spoiler)
WELL ARMED: Playwright Justin Huertas with, on left, Porscha Shaw who plays Nia, and right, Rachel Guyer-Mafune who plays Lee, in ArtsWest’s ‘The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion’
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